Gulf Island Kayaking

Founded in 1985, Gulf Island Kayaking is a family owned and operated tour and rental company offering half-day, full-day, and multi-day guided kayak adventures as well as quality kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and bikes for hire out of Montague Harbour Marina on Galiano Island.

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Why Galiano Island

As the original kayak outfitter in the Southern Gulf Islands, we expressly chose Galiano Island as our base because of the exceptional beauty of its undeveloped coastline, the abundance of diverse wildlife, and the reliable tranquility of its sheltered waters.

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55 minutes away from Vancouver

Beautiful undeveloped Shoreline

Two provincial camping parks and nearby marine parks

Why Gulf Island Kayaking?

Guided and Multi-day Kayak Camping
No Experience? Beginners Specific Tours Available
Experienced Kayaker Tours
Experienced Nature and Wildlife Guides
Access to Accomodations
Special Rates for Groups and Schools
We Prioritise Safety and Comfort
Safe paddling in protected waters

Featured Tours

Guided Kayak Tours

Our popular 3 – 6 hr guided tours depart multiple times a day in summer, and are available daily throughout the year, when reserved ahead of time. Enjoy the natural history and wildlife along the shorelines and nearby islands as well as seal rookeries.

Multi Day Kayak Camping Excursions

Want to experience more of the stunning scenery and wildlife the Gulf Islands have to offer? We can help you plan a 2-7 day self guided camping adventure, complete with a guide to take you as far as your first base camp.

Winter Tours - Costa Rica

Since 1987, Ben has been offering sea kayak tours and natural history & birding tours in Costa Rica weekly from January to March.

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Galiano Island Accommodations

We can hook you up with the best accommodations on Galliano Island. With our 35+ years track record on Galiano, we can point you in the right direction.

Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa

Experience Galiano and the Gulf Islands with the archipelago’s outdoor recreation specialists! For over 30 years, Gulf Island Kayaking has offered exceptional guided tours and quality rentals year-round out of Montague Harbour on Galiano Island, as well as tropical kayak tours in sunny Costa Rica from December to April.

Experience Galiano Island by kayak!

Guided tours and rentals in the southern Gulf Islands for +30 years