| 2006 Winter Getaway Directory
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Central America/Caribbean
Gulf Islands Kayaking
December through April winter getaways to a Costa Rican paradise. 18th year in Costa Rica. Lodge-based, protected waters in the morning, surf and sea stacks in the afternoon. Single hardshell kayaks. Headland, cove and estuary paddling. Side trips to Corcovado and Cano Island National Parks. Combine with 3-day mountain birding tours. Phone/fax: 250-539-2442 Web: www.seakayak.ca Email: kayak@gulfislands.com
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Island Escapades
Salt Spring Island – a mecca for travelers who enjoy music, art, theater, nature exploration and wildlife watching. Costa Rica – exotic plants, birds and animals, spectacular diverse scenery, enticing options to explore. Island Escapades – excellent customized eco-adventures far and near since 1991. Sea kayaking, sailing, hiking, snorkeling, Bed & Breakfast/Cottage getaways. Phone: 1-888-529-2567 or 250-537-2553 Web: www.islandescapades.com Email: escapades@saltspring.com
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Sea Kunga
Sea Kayaking and multi-sport trips in Belize, Cuba and Panama. Paddle and explore pristine cayes and amazing Rainforests. Snorkel in calm, reef-filled waters and relax on warm sandy beaches. Hike and Bike the rugged forests and mountains of Central America. Enjoy the local cuisine, music and culture. All 3 to 12-day trips fully outfitted, with experienced guides. Phone: 1-800-781-2269 Web: www.seakunga.com Email: info@seakunga.com
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- Mexico
Baja Kayak Adventures
KAYAK BAJA, MEXICO - 6 to 10 day trips for fit, independent adventurers who like exercise, beach life and lots of freedom on their holidays. Paddle mostly single kayaks. You bring your own camping gear and a few group meals. November – April, from Loreto. Web: www.bajakayakadventures.com or info@bajakayakadventures.com
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Paddling South
Operates great tours year round in the tranquil town of Loreto. The first sea kayak and adventure travel company in the area, Paddling South offers guests the best of culturally and eco-responsible tourism. Join challenging mountain biking, historical pack trips and spectacular paddling in Baja: 800-398-6200. Web: www.tourbaja.com Email: info@tourbaja.com
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Sea Kayak Adventures
We offer single and multi-day wilderness camping and kayak tours in the gray whale lagoons of Magdalena Bay and in the blue whale realm of the Sea of Cortez. Your guides are always ready to share their knowledge of the area, lead activities and prepare tasty meals with a Mexican flair. Join us in exploring this enchanting desert peninsula. Phone: 1- 800-616-1943 Web: www.seakayakadventures.com
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Tofino Expeditions
Runs week-long Baja sea kayaking trips from November through April. Paddle the Sierra Giganta Coast, Magdalena Bay and the islands of Bahia Loreto. Full service trips with a focus on natural history interpretation and great camp cuisine. Free catalogue: 800-677-0877 Web: www.tofino.com Email: info@tofino.com
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Ursa Major
Mothership kayaking in the Sea of Cortez (La Paz, Loreto, Aqua Verde) aboard the 65 ft. Ursa Major. Explore in comfort and safety. Join us for a fantastic winter getaway with sunsets to die for! Phone: 206-310-2309 Web: www.myursamajor.com Email: info@myursamajor.com
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- South Pacific/Southeast Asia/New Zealand
Friendly Islands Kayaking Co.
Adventures in the Kingdom of Tonga, South Pacific. Sea kayak the Vava'u and Ha'apai Islands. Experience Polynesian culture, natural history, exquisite snorkeling, idyllic beach camps and fine cuisine! Whale watch in Vava'u aboard purpose built vessel, Tropic Bird! Web: www.fikco.com or www.whalediscoveries.com
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John Gray's SeaCanoe
Tropical kayaking pioneer John Gray's SeaCanoe, in Phuket has offered award winning natural history by sea kayak since 1983. Also South Thailand, North Vietnam, Philippines, Hawai'i, Fiji. Seen worldwide on CBC, PBS, National Geographic and more. Phone: (66-76) 254-505/6/7 Web: www.johngray-seacanoe.com Email: info@johngray-seacanoe.com
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Northern Waters
- British Columbia
Blue Vista Resort and Sea Kayaking, Mayne Island,
For a winter getaway close to Vancouver and Victoria come to beautiful Mayne Island and the adjacent Gulf Island National Park Reserve. We offer cozy cottage accommodation, kayak rentals and guided day tours year round. Great winter rates and accommodation/kayaking packages are available. Great winter wildlife viewing too!! Web: www.bluevistaresort.com
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Buffer Zone Wilderness Resort
Broughton Archipelago, BC. Family, corporate and individual holidays. Floathouse hostel and waterfront cabins. Kayak and forest interpretive tours. Kayak rentals and water taxi tours. Wilderness workshops. Quiet beauty. Max. 12 people. Phone: 250-230-0088 Web: www.bufferzoneresort.com
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Casa Blanca by the Sea B&B & Kayak Rentals
The perfect BC Winter Get Away. Situated on Gabriola Island's sunny south coast, Casa Blanca provides a superb kayaker's winter destination. The Gulf Islands boast Canada's mildest winters, and the protected waters around Gabriola supply endless exploration opportunities—seals, sea lions, otters, eagles, awesome wind-sculpted sandstone bluffs, and a hot tub overlooking the ocean to look forward to afterwards. Come visit us this winter. Phone: 250-247-9824 Web: www.island.net/~casablan Email: casablan@island.net
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Gulf Islands Kayaking
December through April winter getaways to a Costa Rican paradise. 18th year in Costa Rica. Lodge-based, protected waters in the morning, surf and sea stacks in the afternoon. Single hardshell kayaks. Headland, cove and estuary paddling. Side trips to Corcovado and Cano Island National Parks. Combine with 3-day mountain birding tours. Phone/fax: 250-539-2442 Web: www.seakayak.ca Email: kayak@gulfislands.com
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Helm's Inn
In the heart of downtown Victoria, BC. A great place to stay on your adventure to Victoria. 600 Douglas Street at Beacon Hill Park. Toll free: 1-800-665-4356 Web: www.helmsinn.com Email: info@helmsinn.com
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InnChanter
Welcome aboard InnChanter where you will enjoy luxury accommodation and gourmet meals in a wilderness setting. InnChanter, a heritage vessel built in the 1920s and refitted to take you back to the era of her creation, has five staterooms, a salon with fireplace, a library and a 700 sq. ft. sun deck. Moored in Hotsprings Cove in the heart of Clayoquot Sound, a short boat or plane ride north of Tofino, BC. A leisurely two kilometer stroll through lush West Coast rainforest brings you to a natural hot spring which pours through a series of natural pools to the ocean. Enjoy paddling, hiking, diving and fishing. Phone: 250-670-1149 Web: www.innchanter.com
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Island Escapades
Salt Spring Island – a mecca for travelers who enjoy music, art, theater, nature exploration and wildlife watching. Cost Rica – exotic plants, birds and animals, spectacular diverse scenery, enticing options to explore. Island Escapades – excellent customized eco-adventures far and near since 1991. Sea kayaking, sailing, hiking, snorkeling, Bed & Breakfast/Cottage getaways. Phone: 1-888-529-2567 or 250-537-2553 Web: www.islandescapades.com Email: escapades@saltspring.com
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Mason’s Lodge
Masons Lodge together with Zeballos Expeditions makes a great fall or winter getaway. Located only two and half hours' drive from Campbell River, on the remote west coast of Vancouver Island, comfortable lodgings, good food and year round kayak rentals attract people looking for outdoor adventure. Wildlife viewing and bird watching, mushroom picking and hiking are just a few of the possibilities that you can enjoy in the Zeballos area. Ask about our winter getaway packages.
Phone: 250-761-4044 Toll free: 1-866-222-2235 Web: www.masonslodge.zeballos.bc.ca or www.zeballosexpeditions.com Email: kayaks@telus.net
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Page’s Resort & Marina
Page’s Resort & Marina on Silva Bay, near Gabriola Passage and the Flat Top Islands, offers furnished, self-catering cottages, with one or two bedrooms, kitchen, living-room, fireplace, and deck. Moorage and fuel for boats, space for kayaks. Children and pets welcome. From CDN$85. per night. Phone: 250-247-8931 Web: www.pagesresort.com Email: mail@pagesresort.com
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Rock Water Secret Cove Resort
At Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, our mission is to provide the ultimate in comfort, service and amenities to make your Sunshine Coast getaway perfect. Ocean view rooms and cabins, west coast cuisine, spa services. Paddle with Halfmoon Sea Kayaks—guided tours and lessons available. Phone: 1-877-296-4593
Web: www.rockwatersecretcoveresort.com or www.halfmoonseakayaks.com
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Sooke Harbour House
A gourmet paddling escape. Paddle by day and be pampered by night. West Coast seascapes, luxurious guest rooms, award winning cuisine, organic gardens, Searenity Spa Services. 45 minutes from Victoria, BC. Phone: 1-800-889-9688
Web: www.sookeharbourhouse.com
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Warm Rapids Inn
The Warm Rapids Inn is a casual West Coast country inn located in the heart of the Cowichan Valley. Whether you are looking for rest and relaxation or a fun and action-filled adventure, the Warm Rapids Inn will cater to your needs. Enjoy kayaking, whitewater lessons, hiking, biking, fishing and sightseeing on your winter getaway. Phone: 250-709-5543
Web: www.warmrapidsinn.com
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Zeballos Expeditions
Masons Lodge together with Zeballos Expeditions makes a great fall or winter getaway. Located only two and half hours' drive from Campbell River, on the remote west coast of Vancouver Island, comfortable lodgings, good food and year round kayak rentals attract people looking for outdoor adventure. Wildlife viewing and bird watching, mushroom picking and hiking are just a few of the possibilities that you can enjoy in the Zeballos area. Ask about our winter getaway packages.
Phone: 250-761-4044 Toll free: 1-866-222-2235 Web: www.masonslodge.zeballos.bc.ca or www.zeballosexpeditions.com Email: kayaks@telus.net
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- Nevada
Desert Adventures
Paddle Las Vegas! Guided and self-guided canoe and kayak trips in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Hike slot canyons to soak in hot springs. Phone: 702-510-4746
Web: www.kayaklasvegas.com
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- Washington State
Willows Inn
The Willows Inn is the perfect place for winter kayaking. Great near shore destinations are within an hour's paddle, such as Lummi Rocks and Clark Island. Return to cozy rooms, a warm fire, and a relaxing hot tub, and stare out into the watery great beyond from our covered deck while you sip a glass of wine. Phone: 360-758-2620 or 888-294-2620 Web: www.willows-inn.com
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