Licensed Operators List
Information on obtaining a business licence
NOTE: The service descriptions below are provided by the operators, and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve does not endorse any of these services.
Long Beach Unit | Broken Group Islands Unit | West Coast Trail Unit
Guided Day Hikes | Guided Kayaking | Surf Kayaking | Surfing | Public Transportation | Wedding & Event Planning
Guided Day Hikes
Long Beach Nature Tours
Specializes in customized three or six hour guided nature hikes led by local naturalists.
Phone: 250-725-8305
E-mail: hikes@longbeachnaturetours.com
Website: www.longbeachnaturetours.com
Timberwolf Tours, Ltd.
Specializes in outdoor and soft adventure travel experiences for small groups. Their camping and hotel vacations combine sightseeing activities in and around the Rocky Mountain National Parks, north-western BC, the Yukon, Vancouver Island and the Pacific shores.
Address: Site 34, 51404 Range Rd 264, Spruce Grove, AB T7Y 1E4
Phone: 780-470-4966
Toll-free: 1-888-467-9697
E-mail: info@timberwolftours.com
Website: www.timberwolftours.com
Windigo Adventure
Specializes in adventures off the beaten track for international visitors, highlighting the history, culture and territory that make up this part of the world. Outdoor activities take centre stage in these excursions.
Address: 109 Boulder Cres, Canmore, AB T1W 1L4
Website: www.windigo.travel
Guided Kayaking
Tofino Sea Kayaking
Operating in Clayoquot Sound since 1998. Professional guides share their kayaking skills and extensive knowledge of this area.
Address: 320 Main St, Tofino, BC
Phone: 250-725-4222
Toll-free: 1-800-863-4664
E-mail: info@tofinoseakayaking.com
Website: www.tofinoseakayaking.com
Surf Kayaking
Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training
Specializes in semester-long (100 days) training programs for students wanting a career in outdoor leadership. Program activities include sea kayaking, rock climbing, white water rafting, canoeing and mountaineering.
Address: Box 2190, Campbell River, BC V9W 5C5
Phone: 250-286-3122
Website: www.colt.bc.ca
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Offers outdoor wilderness education programs.
Address: 20950 Bulson Rd, Conway, WA
Phone: 360-445-6657
Website: www.nols.edu
Surfing
Endlessride Surf & Fitness
Specializes in fitness and health training and retreats as well as surf tours for all ages.
Phone: 250-726-5020
E-mail: jay@endlessride.ca
Website: www.endlessride.ca
Pacific Surf School
Specializes in teaching the fundamentals of surfing etiquette, technique and ocean awareness for all skill levels. Surf camps are also offered.
Address: 430 Campbell St, Tofino, BC
Phone: 250-725-2155
Toll-free: 1-888-777-9961
E-mail: info@pacificsurfschool.com
Website: www.pacficsurfschool.com
Relic Surf Shop
Specializes in surf lessons.
Address: 1998 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
Phone: 250-726-4421
Website: www.relicsurfshop.com
Surf Junction Campground
Specializes in surf lessons for all levels. Learn about ocean safety, rip currents, tides, sea life, and surf technique while on a three-hour surf lesson.
Address: 2650 Tofino-Ucluelet Highway, Ucluelet, BC
Phone: 250-726-7214
E-mail: surfjunction@alberni.net
Website: www.surfjunction.com
Surf Sister
Specializes in fun and informative surf lessons designed for all ages and abilities.
Address: 625 Campbell St, Tofino, BC
Phone: 250-725-4456
Toll-free: 1-877-724-7873
E-mail: info@surfsister.com
Website: www.surfsister.com
Wya Point Surf Shop Cafe
Specializes in full surf service, including surf lessons.
Address: 2201 Pacific Rim Highway, Ucluelet, BC
Phone: 250-726-2992
Website: www.wyapointsurfshop.com
Public Transportation
Moose Travel Network
Specializes in adventure bus tours in Western Canada, including the four-day “Vancouver Island Explorer”.
Address: 1022 Granville St, Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-297-0255
E-mail: vancouver@moosenetwork.ca
Website: www.moosenetwork.com
Tofino Bus Services Inc.
Specializes in daily scheduled bus service from Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo to Ucluelet, Long Beach and Tofino. Also provides local beach bus service into the park. Charter bus services available for groups and custom tours.
Address: PO Box 207, 346 Campbell St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
Phone: 1-866-986-3466
E-mail: info@tofinobus.com
Website: www.tofinobus.com
Wilsons Transportation Ltd.
Specializes in charter service, 48-56 passenger coaches, and school buses to and from various destinations on Vancouver Island, in addition to other destinations on the mainland.
Address: 4196 Glanford Avenue, Victoria, BC
Phone: 250-475-3235
Toll-free: 1-800-567-3288
E-mail: info@wilsonstransportation.com
Website: www.wilsonstransportation.com
Wedding & Event Planning
Rare Earth Wedding & Event Production
Specializes in eco-inspired wedding and event planning in Tofino, Ucluelet, and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. They provide everything you need to help you plan your destination wedding.
Phone: 250-522-0087
E-mail: sheila@rareearthweddings.com
Website: www.rareearthweddings.com
Broken Group Islands Unit
Guided Kayaking | Marine Wildlife Viewing | Marine Transportation
Guided Kayaking
Adventuress Sea Kayaking
Specializes in guided kayaking tours around the Broken Group Islands Unit where kayakers will enjoy spectacular views of wildlife and heartfelt conversations around a glowing campfire.
Address: PO Box 211, Parksville, BC V9P 2G4
Phone: 250-755-6702
Toll-free: 1-866-955-6702
E-mail: jan@adventuress.ca
Website: www.adventuress.ca
Barkley Sound Kayak Centre
Specializes in instructional and interpretive kayak tours that offer a comprehensive and fun-filled holiday. They offer both family camping tours and adult lodge-based programs for small groups of five with one guide.
E-mail: info@barkleykayakcentre.com
Website: www.barkleykayakcentre.com
Batstar Adventure Tours
Specializes in guided kayaking trips in the Broken Group Islands. They offer professional guides, quality gear and food. They cook, clean and take care of all of the details. Children are welcome on their tours.
Address: 6360 Springfield Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8L8
Phone: 250-724-2050,
Toll-free: 1-866-559-3330
E-mail: tours@batstar.com
Website: www.batstar.com
Coastal Bliss Adventures
Specializes in sea kayaking trips to the Broken Group Islands in Barkley Sound, as well as to other locations in BC. They offer both scheduled and custom tours and arrange round trip transportation from Vancouver and Nanaimo to the launch site. Their guides look after the logistics.
Address: 4865 Bench Rd, Cowichan Bay, BC V0R 1N1
Phone: 250-715-0034
Toll-free: 1-800-896-9525
E-mail: coastalbliss@shaw.ca
Website: www.coastalbliss.ca
David Dreves Kayaking
Specializes in kayak instruction and tours.
Address: Based in White Rock and Crescent Beach, Surrey BC
Phone: 604-318-4019
E-mail: info@kayakcourses.ca
Website: www.kayakcourses.ca
Gabriola Sea Kayaking
Specializes in sea kayaking in the Broken Group Islands with professional guides over four to six days.
Address: 367 Hemlock Ave, Gabriola, BC V0R 1X1
Phone: 250-247-0189
E-mail: info@kayaktours.com
Website: www.kayaktoursbc.com
Glenlyon Norfolk School
Specializes in public summertime kayak trips for 15 to 17 year olds in the Broken Group Islands. Led by experienced, professional sea kayak guides who cater to the teen paddler. No experience is necessary for these five-day expeditions.
Address: 1701 Beach Dr, Victoria, BC
Phone: 250-370-3740
E-mail: dtyrrell@mygns.ca
Website: www.mygns.ca
Majestic Ocean Kayaking
Specializes in professionally guided day trips and multi-day trips to the Broken Group Islands. Experience educational and fun tours with local guides, gourmet food and quality equipment.
Address: 1167 Helen Rd, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
Phone: 1-800-889-7644
E-mail: majestic@oceankayaking.com
Website: www.oceankayaking.com
Moondance Sea Kayaking Adventures
Specializes in guided kayaking tours, launching from Toquart Bay. They also provide tandem kayaks and related kayak gear. Breakfasts and dinners are catered.
Address: Sharmon Hill, Bellingham, WA
Phone: 360-738-7664
E-mail: sharmon@moondancekayak.com
Website: www.moondancekayak.com
Sealegs Kayaking & Marine Adventures
Specializes in guided camping/kayaking adventures in the Broken Group Islands. Tours start in Port Alberni aboard the MV Frances Barkley, arriving at Sechart Whaling Station Lodge where the five-day kayaking trip begins. All-inclusive camping service includes kayak and camping gear, meals and guided services. Tours return to Port Alberni.
Address: 579 Hillview Ave, Ladysmith, BC
Phone: 250-245-4096
Toll-free: 1-877-529-2522
Website: www.sealegskayaking.com
SKILS
Specializes in kayaking instruction and education, training, customized trips and instructional courses, and certification (Paddle Canada and SKGABC). Their certified staff are experienced sea kayaking guides and trainers.
Address: Box 727, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
Phone: 250-726-5119
E-mail: info@skils.ca
Website: www.skils.ca
University of Calgary Outdoor Centre
Not-for-profit educational institution specializes in non-credit learning opportunities in the outdoors for the general public and university community. Offers lodge-based and camping trips to the Broken Group Islands. Teaches and facilitates trips focused on acquiring paddling, camping and cooking skills.
Address: 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Phone: 403-220-5038
E-mail: outdoor@ucalgary.ca
Website: www.calgaryoutdoorcentre.ca
Wild Heart Adventures Sea Kayak Tours
Specializes in multi-day tours throughout Vancouver Island’s coastal waters with certified guides and gourmet fare.
Address: 1560 Brebber Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1P4
E-mail: info@kayakbc.com
Website: www.kayakbc.com
Marine Wildlife Viewing
Archipelago Wildlife Cruises
Specializes in viewing whales, bears, sea lions, and other wildlife aboard their 53-foot motor yacht. Their interpretive tours include a scenic cruise of the Broken Group Islands and a gourmet meal while at anchor. Sunset cruises and private charters also available.
Address: Whiskey Landing Marina (Corner of Cedar Rd & Main St), Ucluelet, BC
Phone: 250-726-8289
E-mail: info@archipelagocruises.com
Website: www.archipelagocruises.com
Beachcomber Ocean Tours
Specializes in Barkley Sound’s wildlife aboard the heated, washroom equipped, 12-passenger cruiser, M.V. Blackfish. Three-hour wildlife watching tour in the waters of Barkley Sound. Six-hour nature history tour includes a day trip to the Broken Group and Deer Group Islands. Kayak transport service available within Barkley sound.
Address: Small Craft Harbour, Hemlock St, Ucluelet, BC
Phone: 250-726-3444 or 250-726-8921 (cell)
E-mail: contact@wildedgewhales.com
Website: www.wildedgewhales.com
Broken Island Adventures
Specializes in shuttles to the Broken Group and Deer Group Islands, as well as water taxis and whale watching throughout Barkley Sound.
Address: Box 18, Bamfield, BC V0R 1B0
Toll-free: 1-888-728-6200
E-mail: broken@island.net
Website: www.brokenislandadventures.com
Canadian Princess Resort (Whale Watching Tours)
Specializes in whale watching tours. Guides will point out historical landmarks, aquatic birds and spot whales, seals and sea lions, eagles, deer, and black bears. The cabin cruisers have heated cabins and washroom facilities for guests.
Address: 1943 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
Phone: 250-726-7111
Website: www.canadianprincess.com/adventures/wildlife-nature-cruises
Jamie’s Whaling Station Ltd.
Specializes in tours offering whale watching on 65’ cruisers or Zodiacs. Located in both Tofino and Ucluelet.
Address: 606 Campbell St, Box 129, Tofino, BC V0R 3A0
Phone (Tofino): 250-725-3919 or Toll-free: 1-800-667-9913
Phone (Ucluelet): 250-726-7444 or Toll-free: 1-800-726-7444
E-mail: info@jamies.com
Website: www.jamies.com
Subtidal Adventures Whale & Bear Tours
Specializes in whale and bear watching in Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands. Mainly Gray, Humpback, sometimes Orca whales. Sea lions, seals, eagles, possible sea otter. Boat tours include: spring “Gray Whale Adventure”; summer “Islands Whales and Bears”; winter “Sunset and Storm (harbour) cruises”.
Address: 1950 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet, B.C.
Toll-free: 1-877-444-1134
E-mail: info@subtidaladventures.com
Website: www.subtidaladventures.com
Wild Pacific Sailing Adventures
Specializes in hands-on sailing experience, including small groups. Great for celebrating or just a family tour. All food and beverage provided.
Phone: 250-266-0035
E-mail: bobby@wildpacificsailing.com
Website: www.wildpacificsailing.com
Marine Transportation
Beachcomber Ocean Tours
Kayak transport service available within Barkley sound.
Address: Small Craft Harbour, Hemlock St, Ucluelet, BC
Phone: 250-726-3444 or 250-726-8921 (cell)
E-mail: contact@wildedgewhales.com
Website: www.wildedgewhales.com
Broken Island Adventures
Specializes in kayak shuttles to the Broken Group and Deer Group Islands, as well as water taxis and whale watching throughout Barkley Sound.
Address: Box 18, Bamfield, BC V0R 1B0
Phone: 1-888-728-6200
E-mail: broken@island.net
Website: www.brokenislandadventures.com
Lady Rose Marine Services
Specializes in transportation to the Broken Group Islands as well as from Toquart Bay.
Address: 5425 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T6
Phone: 250-723-8313
E-mail: ladyrosemarine@telus.net
Website: www.ladyrosemarine.com
West Coast Trail Unit
Guided Backpacking | Public Transportation | Marine Transportation
Guided Backpacking
Amaruk Wilderness Corp
Specializes in backpacking expeditions and guide training on the West Coast Trail.
Phone: 604-259-0300
Toll-free: 1-888-926-2785
E-mail: info@amaruk.com
Website: www.amaruk.com
Coastal Bliss Adventures
Specializes in guided backpacking, sea kayaking, and canoe tours in British Columbia. Knowledgeable guides optimize daily route plans and overall experience, including preparing wholesome meals.
Address: 4865 Bench Rd, Cowichan Bay, BC V0R 1N1
Phone: 250-715-0034
Toll-free: 1-800-896-9525 (in Canada)
E-mail: coastalbliss@shaw.ca
Website: www.coastalbliss.ca
Ecosummer Expeditions Ltd.
Specializes in guided sea kayaking expeditions, hiking and backpacking trips, canoeing and coastal cruises in BC and beyond. Seasoned guides with in-depth knowledge and experience lead adventures.
Address: Box 177, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0
Phone: 250-674-0102
Toll-free: 1-800-465-8884
E-mail: office@ecosummer.com
Website: www.ecosummer.com
Martha’s Heli Hikes
Specializes in small group guided tours of the West Coast Trail.
Phone: 404-609-0824
E-mail: martha@marthashelihikes.com
Website: www.marthashelihikes.com
Sea to Sky Expeditions
Specializes in quality wilderness experiences, especially on the West Coast Trail. Guides provide direction, meals and highlight all the trail has to offer.
Address: PO Box 1759, Squamish, BC V8B 0B2
Phone: 604-815-4202
Toll-free: 1-800-990-9735
E-mail: info@seatoskyexpeditions.com
Website: www.seatoskyexpeditions.com
University of Calgary Outdoor Centre
Not-for-profit educational institution that specializes in non-credit learning opportunities in the outdoors for the general public and university community. Offers backpacking on the West Coast Trail. Teaches and facilitates trips focused on acquiring camping and cooking skills.
Address: 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Phone: 403-220-5038
E-mail: outdoor@ucalgary.ca
Website: www.calgaryoutdoorcentre.ca
Public Transportation
West Coast Trail Express
Specializes in shuttle bus service, May 1 to September 29, from Victoria and Nanaimo to the trailheads and between the trailheads of the West Coast Trail. Pick-ups from and drop offs at Victoria, Sooke, Port Renfrew, Gordon River, Lake Cowichan, Nanaimo, Nitinat Junction, Pachena Bay and Bamfield.
Address: 4884 Lochside Dr, Victoria, BC B8Y 2E4
Phone: 250-477-8700
Toll-free: 1-888-999-2288
E-mail: bus@trailbus.com
Website: www.trailbus.com
Marine Transportation
Juan De Fuca Express
Transportation with water taxi Michelle Diana between Port Renfrew Community Dock, Port Renfrew and East Bamfield Community Dock, Bamfield (the communities at each end of the West Coast Trail). Also between Bamfield and Ucluelet. This service is offered May through September by reservation only, weather permitting.
Toll-free: 1-888-755-6578
E-mail: info@trailhead-resort.com
Website: http://members.shaw.ca/berry5868/juanfuca.htm