| June - July 2000
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| Directory
of Women's, Kids', Youth & Family Trips/Lessons |
Most tour operators would be more than happy to put together a women's,
kids', or family trip (or lesson) if requested, so don't hesitate to ask
any of the companies listed in our pages. But here are the companies who
specifically contacted us with trips or lesson offerings.
| Barkley Sound Kayak Centre Located in Barkley Sound, BC. For a sea kayaking program geared
specifically to families, consider spending a week with our
family at our private ocean front base near the Broken Islands.
We have a variety of kayaks available for all ages (6 & up),
and each paddler can develop their own basic paddling & self-rescue
skills. We are located in a paddling paradise, with sandy beaches,
great intertidal viewing, protected waters and islets right
in front of our base. Contact: 403-678-4102, kayakinstitute@barkleykayakcentre.com,
aschaffe@telusplanet.net,
www.barkleykayakcentre.com |
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| Blue moon Explorations Located in Sedro Wooley, Washington Blue Moon is led by Kathleen
Grimbly, offering kayak instruction and tours celebrating nature,
culture, and wildlife. Women's and custom group tours available.
Contact 800-966-8806, 360-856-5622, bluemoon@
xpressmail.net, www.home.cio.net/bluemoon |
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| Cascade Canoe & Kayak Centre
Home of the REI Paddling School in Washington State, Cascade
offers programs for women and youth at two great on-the-water
locations: Enatai Beach Park, Bellevue, Washington and Houghton
Beach Park, Kirkland, Washington. The Centre is under the direction
of former US Team Member and National Team Development Coach,
Dan Henderson. Programs for Women: "Learn to Sea Kayak"-beginning
course includes maneuvering strokes; how to work with the wind,
small waves and gently flowing current; basic navigation, crossings
and paddling with a group. Weekly classes. "Women Only Kayak
Technique Stroke School"-kayak techniques to maximize efficiency,
reduce the likelihood of injury, and have fun. Taught by 5-time
Pan-American Champion, Morgan Scherer to help you understand
scientifically based concepts of technical efficiency so you
can get the most out of every stroke. A combination of on-the-water
sessions with video, and time on shore for video viewing.July
9. Youth Programs: "Youth Summer Day Camp"-Build self-esteem,
confidence, and paddle as a team in our 10-person voyageur canoes,
and great 1-person kayaks. Learn to be safe on water, basic
paddling skills-wet, wild, wonderful! Co-ed. Ages 10-14. Jun
26-Aug 28. Ph: 425-627-8838 or www.canoe-kayak.com. |
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| Coopers Landing Ideal stopover on North Pender Island in BC's Gulf Islands.
Kayak charters welcome. Great location next to the Pender bridge,
with dock and 20 person lodge. Kayak & diving charters. 888
921-3111, info@coopers
landing.com, www.cooperslanding.com
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| Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre
Located in Vancouver, BC, Ecomarine has been instructing ocean
kayaking for over 19 years and offers a wide array of courses
for all levels, including guide courses. We can customize any
course from school groups to specialty groups to private individuals.
Call for more information: 604-689-7520, 604-689-7575 or Toll
Free: 1-888-425-2925, www.ecomarine.com |
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| Into the Current Located in Qualicum Beach (Vancouver Island) BC, we offer outdoor
paddling adventures and tours for women of all ages and all
levels of experience. Bring a group of women or join one of
our women only adventure groups. We also offer paddling programs
and tours for families and children; kayaking camps for youth
such as day camps and overnight camps. Toll free: 1-877-752-8693,
current@island.net,
www.extremeinterface.com/intothecurrent |
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| Island Escapades Adventures Island Escapades, located on Saltspring Island in the BC Gulf
Islands, has offered (BCCA accredited) wilderness camps for
eight years. Youth camps offer unique, small group experiences.
Campers in our day and overnight programs participate in ocean
kayaking, climbing, canoeing, swimming, sailing, camping expeditions,
survival skills, orienteering plus sports, co operative games
and tons more. Camps are based out of Salt Spring where we offer
Day camps, Overnight Marine and Mountain/Climbing Camps. Two
Week West Coast Expeditions and Leaderships Programs. Ages 9-12
& 13-18 years. Contact: 1 888 KAYAK-67, escapades@saltspring.com,
www.island escapades.com |
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| Natural West Coast Adventures Natural West Coast Adventures of White Rock and now also Victoria,
BC is offering ladies only paddles at their new location in
Victoria. Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 pm from May 11th
to August 15th. Cost: $40 (tax included). Friday morning paddles
from 9:00-11:30 am from May 26th to August18th. Cost: $28 (tax
included). Small group paddles with maximum 5 per group. For
more information call 250-391-0331, nwca@kayak.bc.ca |
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| North Island Kayak We're the only local expedition outfitter in the Johnstone Strait,
Broughton Archipelago and northern Vancouver Island area specializing
in customized 1-7 day trips. Whether you are looking for a Women's
Journey, Ladies' Day Trip, a kayak rental in a spectacular setting,
a mothership or transport, call us toll free 1-877-949-7707
or visit our website www.island.net/~nikayak.
Now two Locations to serve you. (Planning on visiting Northern
Vancouver Island this summer? Find out more about the $50,000
Cash Treasure Hunt! www.island.net/~portrep) |
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| Outward Bound Outward
Bound Canada, located across the country, offers adventure courses
for young people (ages 14 to 18+), many with kayak instruction,
lasting from 14 to 22 days. We also offer several Women Only
courses such as the "Women's Challenge", the "Women's Empowerment
Program" and "Women of Courage". We will also design courses
to meet the needs of specific groups. Ph: 1-800-254-6244, ob@outward
bound.bc.ca, www.outwardbound.ca |
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| Paddle Pender Located on Pender Island in BC's Gulf Islands, Paddle Pender
offers Women's personalized weekend specials in May, Sept &
Oct. Leave work and hassles at home, bring 3-4 friends and a
positive spirit. Pick-up at ferry or floatplane. Ph: 604-228-8079,
mbnevwest@telus.net |
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| Rainforest Kayak Adventures With a combined 25 years leading sea kayak trips in Clayoquot
Sound (Vancouver Island, BC), Bonny Glambeck and Dan Lewis are
expert instructors as well as veteran rainforest conservation
activists with a wealth of knowledge about the local flora,
fauna, and politics. Women's courses and tours available. Custom
trips can be arranged, as well as lodge-based staff/board retreats.
"LunaSea-A Women's Solstice Journey: Working with the Elements
of Nature": embark on a gentle journey of healing and rejuvenation.
With Sue McGowan. June 19-24. "Women Who Run With The Waves":
learn the basic skills necessary to do trips on your own. Hands
on learning in beautiful Clayoquot Sound. August 7-12. For more
info, check out www.rainforestkayak.
com, or call toll-free at 877-422-WILD. |
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| Saltspring Kayaking Located on Saltspring Island in BC's Gulf Islands, we are offering
a women's 3 day yoga kayaking trip, August 25/26/27. Yoga with
guest instructor, Celeste Mallett. Celeste holds regular Spring
and Autumn Retreats for women only, is the principle asana teacher
at the SaltSpring Centre, and is a facilitator for the monthly
Women's Weekends at the Centre. With this appreciation of the
environment, classes taking place in beautiful outdoor "studios",
and stunning meals prepared for you by the kayak chefs of SaltSpring
Kayaking, a special time will be had by all. We are also offering
this trip in an all-genders-welcome format on July 7/8/9, and
we have a Couples Retreat Kayaking trip on June 3-6 with 2 top
notch counsellor/facilitators, plus a number of Fitness Kayaking
Trips this Summer with qualified fitness instructors. Ph: 250-653-4222,
sskayak@saltspring.
com, www.saltspringkayaking.com |
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| Sealegs Kayaks Sealegs Kayaks & Marine Adventures of Ladysmith (Vancouver Island)
BC, offers Custom Ladies' Basic Sea Kayak Courses, clinics and
tours for groups of 4 or more. On our Ladies' Kayak Tour to
DeCourcy Island, you join our wildlife biologist Judy Bruce
and return refreshed and de-stressed. This 8-hr tour includes
a delicious picnic lunch and a interpretive tour of Judy's backyard-Round,
Mudge, Link and DeCourcy Islands. June 9, July 30, September
16 $85 per person (includes GST). Call Bud and Sheryll Bell
at 1-877-KAYAK BC, www.SealegsKayaking.com |
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| Stepping Out Located in Vancouver, BC, Stepping Out is an outdoor activity
program for women... with a difference. A unique outdoor program
especially for women who have difficulty enjoying physical activity
and the outdoors and want to overcome such barriers. The program
offers an opportunity to talk about what holds you back from
outdoor activity, set individual goals for learning, learn new
skills in a safe, fun, non-competitive environment, enjoy the
beauty of the outdoors, appreciate your body in new ways, gain
confidence in you own strengths and abilities. Call: Sally Shamai:
604-689-5565. |
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| T'ai Li Lodge Located on Cortes Island, BC, T'ai Li Lodge offers scheduled
paddling excursions from June to September lead by women/for
women. A women's wilderness kayak camping trip into Desolation
Sound, August 9-15, 2000 will be led by trio of accomplished
paddlers/guides: Christine Robinson, Ann Linnea & Christina
Baldwin. Contact T'ai Li Lodge at 800-939 6644 or www.island.net/~taili |
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| Tofino Sea Kayaking The Tofino Sea Kayaking Company of Tofino (Vancouver Island)
BC, was founded by strong women. Guided by two senior guidesses,
"Wimmin seeking Wild" is a six day trip for women who have some
experience in the outdoors and are excited by the idea of increasing
their kayaking and general outdoor skills while enjoying a connection
with nature in beautiful Clayoquot Sound. For more information
or to make a reservation, visit www.tofino-kayaking.com
or call 1-800-TOFINO-4. |
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| West Coast Expeditions West Coast Expeditions, from its basecamp in Kyuquot (Vancouver
Island) BC has been offering educational nature tours since
1974. Our women's trips were launched 8 years ago, following
a successful trip customized for a group of female friends who
wanted to plan a fun trip together where they could explore
sea kayaking as well as their limitations, awareness and confidence
in the outdoors. Similarly, our base camp wilderness trips made
suitable for families with children were initially designed
in partnership with talented Vancouver Aquarium staff in 1990.
By offering safe and affordable adventure packages with a focus
on education, children come away with a heightened awareness
and appreciation for nature. 250-338-9789, nature@island.net,
www.island.net/~nature |
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| Wilderness Adventure Company Wilderness Adventure Company of Parry Sound, Ontario offers
three trips for women only. They are guided by female instructors
who offer the necessary skills for really having fun. "Women's
French River Beginner Whitewater": Trace the historic French
River, an excellent beginner whitewater trip. A review of canoe
strokes and intro to whitewater highlights this adventure. "Women's
Nahanni": The fabled Nahanni River with majestic canyons, craggy
ridges, exhilarating hotsprings. This two week trip takes in
the whole of Nahanni National Park. Paddling is not difficult;
basic whitewater skills are all that is required. "Women's Georgian
Bay": A three day sea kayak adventure trip that will allow you
to learn sea kayaking techniques and safety. Great food, cozy
campfires and excellent paddling will make this a time to remember.
For more information: info@blackfeather.com,
grater@black
feather.com, www.blackfeather.com
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| Wilderness Kayaking Wilderness Kayaking of Cowichan Bay, BC runs a wonderful variety
of kayaking programs for youths through the Summer. These include
morning & afternoon Day Camps (introductory, level two, wilderness
adventures), 3 & 5 day overnight trips in the Gulf Islands &
Broken Islands, as well as River Tubing Adventures. They also
run Women Only programs including Basic "try-it" sessions, introductory
kayaking and various tours. 250-756-0151, adventur@islandnet.com |
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| Wild Women Expeditions! Located in Sudbury, Ontario, Wild Women Expeditions offers all-women
canoe tripsand basecamp events lasting from 3 to 5 nights, including
yoga, boxing, photography, native spirituality, drama, dance
& vocal workshops. 'Wild Women in Training' is a unique camp
is for girls, aged 8-13, along with their mums, older sisters,
aunts, or other supportive wild women. The girls have activities
focusing on camp craft, sports, cooperative games, drama and
a canoe trip. 5 nights, July 9-14, price $649 for one adult
and one girl. www.wildwomenexp.com
or call 1-888-WWE-1222. |
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Thanks to Harrison Cove Lodge
Diane would like to thank the folks at Harrison Cove Lodge for a wonderful
visit. Tim and Nicole are excellent hosts, and the staff is extremely
friendly and helpful. The Lodge is secluded, comfortable and sheltered
from the weather. The scenery is beautiful, the wildlife awesome and the
food excellent. There are lots of interesting things to do, places to
explore and things to see in and around Barkley Sound (Broken Group, Vancouver
Island.) It's a perfect spot for a paddling getaway. Ph: 250-656-9500.
Email: adventures@harrisonscove.com
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