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North Island: Kayaking, Orcas, and Grizzlies

September 10, 2024

North Island: Kayaking, Orcas, and Grizzlies

TRAK Explorer : Lori Does The Thing is back after an incredible 5-day paddling trip exploring the northern coasts of Vancouver Island. Read an excerpt below from Lori's trip and be sure to read the full article on her page.

Lori Does The Thing

 

Day 1

Megan and I returned to the North Island in search of orcas! We had beautiful weather on our ferry and drive up, and snagged a sweet campsite on the water. Melisa joined us shortly after we arrived and we cooked up an amazing steak dinner while keeping our eyes peeled on the water. As we sat around the campfire we could hear whales blowing on the water. It was absolutely magical to fall asleep to the sound of whales and we hoped it would a sign of the weekend ahead.

 

Day 2

We woke up to a classic foggy morning and had a beach fire while we enjoyed our coffees. Megan and I did a little paddle, hoping we’d see something after all of last night’s activity but no such luck.

In the afternoon, Melisa headed out and the rest of the gang arrived. We kicked off the weekend with freshly shucked oysters from Fanny Bay – honestly, the most amazing oysters I’ve ever had. We then set up the remaining TRAK kayaks and got out for a stunning sunset paddle in search of orcas...
Epic camp meals, campfires, and kayaking with orcas, dahl’s porpoise, and dolphins. Read the full trip article


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