Howard Johnson Hotel, Victoria BC
Kayaking
The Howard Johnson Hotel and Suites Victoria is a perfect launching point to discover kayaking on Vancouver Island. Sealegs Kayaking is only an hours drive away and will provide an introductory course for first timers launching from Transfer Beach or if you are an experienced kayaker you can choose from several day or overnight excursions.
Discover Kayaking!
Two-hr. guided kayak tours (2-person minimum) leave daily (summer months)10 a.m.- noon and 1-3 p.m. from Transfer Beach Park, Ladysmith. Transfer Beach is a full service municipal park hosting beach volleyball & basketball courts, adventure & sand playgrounds, parkland, picnic shelter, beach concession, swimming area and kayak rentals. Call ahead to book your tour. There is no experience necessary for these professionally guided kayak tours.
Discover why Harrowsmith Magazine named the Town Of Ladysmith the "One of the Prettiest Town in Canada". You will discover why the harbour is the town jewel in this quaint, quiet community by the sea.
$37 plus GST (2 person minimum)
Ladysmith Harbour Kayak Tour
(4 hours)
Our 4-hour Leisure Tour is the perfect way to spend a day on Vancouver Island!
Ladysmith Harbour is one of the most picturesque and calm harbours this side of Vancouver Island. With the warmest saltwater north of North Francisco, the Beach is the town jewel attracting families and visitors from around the world. On our 4-hr tour you will receive basic entry kayak skill instruction to ensure your safety and comfort. Our experienced kayak guides will teach-as you-go (slow pace and in shallow water to start). Once you are comfortable in the kayak and safety is assured, the adventure begins!
We will travel together to Woods Island where many of our harbour seals like to poke around and check out visitors. Paddling along the sheltered shoreline to Bute and Dunsmuir Islands we'll stay in the shallow waters and seek out resident starfish, sun stars, oysters, crab, moon snails, limpets. Look up and you'll most likely spy an eagle as well as numerous other seabirds.
We plan our tours over the noon hour so we can stop at Evening Cove to enjoy a shore lunch and rest, sunbathe or perhaps go for a swim. We'll return via the islands or paddle across the Bay to visit the estuary before returning home.
What To Bring
- Wear clothing appropriate for varied weather conditions
i.e. gloves for cooler temps
- Lunch - wrapped in a plastic bag: We provide the coolers
- Personalized first aid kit (e.g. antihistamine, Tylenol, duct tape)
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen & change of clothing
- Waterproof bag to store dry clothes (garbage or zip lock bag)
- Plastic water bottle and water (2 litres) Personal toiletries & towel
- Rain proof jacket. Wear shorts or quick drying pants
 Getting Here
The community of Ladysmith is a one hour scenic drive north of Victoria.
From the south
(Victoria, Duncan)
As you enter the town of Ladysmith, turn right at the second set of traffic lights. This is Transfer Beach Boulevard. Follow the boulevard, keeping to the right until you reach the Beach. You'll find us near the swimming area beside the concession building.
Coming from the north
(Nanaimo airport, Ferries)
As you enter the town of Ladysmith, turn left at the second set of traffic lights. This is Transfer Beach Boulevard. Follow the boulevard, keeping to the right until you reach the Beach. You'll find us right near the swimming area beside the concession building.
Visit www.sealegskayaking.com for more information. | 
