http://www.RealAdventures.com/vacations/436002_travel-guides.htm Check out some of the recently updated travel & vacation listings on RealAdventures. Be inspired, go explore! en-us Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:54:21 GMT Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:54:21 GMT http://www.RealAdventures.com http://www.RealAdventures.com/vacations/436002_travel-guides.htm 100 100 http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1162201_Salt-Spring-Island-Suncrest-Cottage-with-Oceanview http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1162201_Salt-Spring-Island-Suncrest-Cottage-with-Oceanview Vacation Rentals British Columbia Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:09:55 Suncrest Ocean View cottage and B&B on a 28 acre country estate close to Ganges on beautiful Salt Spring Island. Well equipped, very quiet. - US $125 Night
Suncrest Ocean View cottage and B&B on a 28 acre country estate close to Ganges on beautiful Salt Spring Island. Well equipped, very quiet.


Salt Spring island on the west coast of British Columbia is a premier destination for nature lovers, art seekers, organic foodies...this is a sophisticated little island with easy access from Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria.
Details & Reservations: Salt Spring Island Suncrest Cottage with Oceanview
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1021340_Wild-Heart-Adventures http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1021340_Wild-Heart-Adventures Canoeing & Kayaking British Columbia Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:08:02 Join us in our 19th year as we explore the waters of Vancouver Island. Paddle with orcas, enjoy gourmet cuisine and have a great time! We offer both lodge based and camping tours, certified guides and world class paddling. -
Join us in our 19th year as we explore the waters of Vancouver Island. Paddle with orcas, enjoy gourmet cuisine and have a great time! We offer both lodge based and camping tours, certified guides and world class paddling.


We offer quality sea kayak expeditions to 6 different areas around Vancouver Island, considered one of the finest places in the world for paddling. Our trips require no experience and a moderate fitness level.
Details & Reservations: Wild Heart Adventures
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1023670_Arbutus-Point-Oceanfront-Bed-Breakfast http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1023670_Arbutus-Point-Oceanfront-Bed-Breakfast Bed & Breakfasts British Columbia Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:07:05 Lovely oceanfront accommodation for the discriminating guest. Adult oriented. Private entrances. Ensuite baths. Jacuzzi's. Livingrooms. fireplaces. Outdoor HotTub. 7 stairs to a mile of beachfront. Comp Kayak /Bikes Breakfasts by theSea. - US $149 Night
Lovely oceanfront accommodation for the discriminating guest. Adult oriented. Private entrances. Ensuite baths. Jacuzzi's. Livingrooms. fireplaces. Outdoor HotTub. 7 stairs to a mile of beachfront. Comp Kayak /Bikes Breakfasts by theSea.



Details & Reservations: Arbutus Point Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1022828_The-Salt-Spring-Way-B-B-with-private-ocean-views http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1022828_The-Salt-Spring-Way-B-B-with-private-ocean-views Bed & Breakfasts British Columbia Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:06:03 Quiet & secluded. Views of ocean, islands, meadows and mountains. Outside hot tub. Excellent queen beds with down duvets and all cotton sheets. Delicious hot breakfast with cappuccino. Resident cats and pet sheep - US $95 Night
Quiet & secluded. Views of ocean, islands, meadows and mountains. Outside hot tub. Excellent queen beds with down duvets and all cotton sheets. Delicious hot breakfast with cappuccino. Resident cats and pet sheep


Salt Spring Island, the largest of the Gulf Islands, lies between the British Columbia mainland and Vancouver Island. Three ferry boat routes and several floatplanes provide regular access. All the necessities and most of the amenities are available in the seaside village of Ganges. In addition to live music, and theatre there are many wonderful restaurants and fascinating shops. The Salt Spring climate is moderate year round one of the sunniest spots in the pacific northwest. The Island has mountains, oceans marinas, beaches, and lakes, lush fir and cedar forests, orchards, and farms, parks, golf courses, and superb views everywhere no end of opportunities to explore by foot, bicycle, boat or car. The island is home to many artists and artisans, whose studios are often open to the public. Salt Spring, a renowned art community, boasts several galleries, and the famous weekend craft markets.
Details & Reservations: The Salt Spring Way B&B with private ocean views
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1155779_-Island-Getaway http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1155779_-Island-Getaway Bed & Breakfasts British Columbia Sat, 10 May 2008 12:05:37 Enjoy the gardens of Monivea Bed & Breakfast. Just 1km to village of Ganges, centrally located. Arrive by ferry or floatplane. Explore island wineries, kyak, hike, artisan studios, whale watching, sailing, fishing, horseback riding and more. - US $159 Night
Enjoy the gardens of Monivea Bed & Breakfast. Just 1km to village of Ganges, centrally located. Arrive by ferry or floatplane. Explore island wineries, kyak, hike, artisan studios, whale watching, sailing, fishing, horseback riding and more.


Salt Spring Island is the largest of the Gulf Islands. Beautiful rugged westcoast shorelines offer an abundance of wildlife and marine life. Discover the trails, of Salt Spring and other surrounding islands. Spend the day in Victoria our provincial capital. Visit local islands vineyards, goat cheese farms, artisan studios, the saturday market, the muscians of Salt Spring and more.
Details & Reservations: Island Getaway
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1155799_BC-Gulf-Island-Tranquility-at-Saturna-Lodge http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1155799_BC-Gulf-Island-Tranquility-at-Saturna-Lodge Bed & Breakfasts British Columbia Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:08:00 Saturna Lodge is a 6room inn on pristine Saturna Island, the most untouched of British Columbia's southern Gulf Islands midway between Vancouver and Victoria. Breakfast is included & the Lodge has a public dining room offering upscale evening meals. - US $120 Night
Saturna Lodge is a 6room inn on pristine Saturna Island, the most untouched of British Columbia's southern Gulf Islands midway between Vancouver and Victoria. Breakfast is included & the Lodge has a public dining room offering upscale evening meals.



Details & Reservations: B.C. Gulf Island Tranquility at Saturna Lodge
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1125523_Kayaking-Central-Coast-of-BC http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1125523_Kayaking-Central-Coast-of-BC Canoeing & Kayaking British Columbia Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:07:00 Explore the beauty of Central Coast of British Columbia in the Great Bear Rainforest - US $325 Night/Pers
Explore the beauty of Central Coast of British Columbia in the Great Bear Rainforest



Details & Reservations: Kayaking Central Coast of BC
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1129441_The-Jewel-of-Nanaimo http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1129441_The-Jewel-of-Nanaimo Bed & Breakfasts British Columbia Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:04:00 Four and a half Star Deluxe suites. Breath taking , westerly sweeping vistas of the Strait of Georgia,s Islands and mountains.Modern spacious oceanview suites. - US $100 Night
Four and a half Star Deluxe suites. Breath taking , westerly sweeping vistas of the Strait of Georgia,s Islands and mountains.Modern spacious oceanview suites.


Conde Nast Traveler magazine has voted Vancouver Island the best island destination in the world. Use Nanaimo as your stepping stone to discover the Island. Day trips from Nanaimo include Cathedral Grove , Butterfly world and Botanical gardens,Little Qualicam River Falls , Coombs country market , Rathtrevor provincial park beach , golf courses galore , kayaking ,scuba diving ,sailing , Horne Lake caves ,Chemainus village of murals and art galleries.
Details & Reservations: The Jewel of Nanaimo
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1024436_Sea-Kayaking-in-Style http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1024436_Sea-Kayaking-in-Style Articles British Columbia Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:01:00 The highlights of sea kayaking in British Columbia, including great food ... -
The highlights of sea kayaking in British Columbia, including great food ...


by Lucas Aykroyd

Hint Do not watch the very bad 1977 Bo Derek movie Orca before you take this sea kayaking trip off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. It will only distract you from the true raw beauty of these waters and cedarladen shores.

Sea Kayak Adventures of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho has recently begun offering sixday tours of Queen Charlotte Strait, the lesserknown neighbor of Johnstone Strait, which features the world's highest concentration of killer whales. It's a chance to experience the British Columbia wilds without other groups of affluent tourists waving to you and local fishing boats tooting
their horns. One such tour was in late July.

Launching from the town of Port Hardy, the group of 16 (from as far away as Connecticut and New Mexico) packs a flotilla of stable twoperson kayaks after an orientation session and simple howtokayak lesson. Then it's out on the water, where a salty breeze assists our passage along the Vancouver Island coastline. Our three guides (Jorge, Jackie and owneroperator Terry
Prichard) marshal the less experienced kayakers ahead to the first "lunch beach" as bald eagles lurk above in the trees.

SKA's culinary instincts are impeccable. When was the last time you went camping and feasted on deli sandwiches, Tarragon chicken and lime cheesecake instead of baked beans? Not to mention the wine and cheese horsd'oeuvres that materialize shortly after final landing each day.

The pace of six to ten miles per day is relaxed enough to accommodate both teenage boys and retired couples. These waters are relatively sheltered, allowing you to concentrate on the rugged mountains of mainland B.C. in the distance and the outlandishly colorful sea anemones clustered on nearby rocks.

Even one foggy morning when someone tries out one of the guides' single kayaks and accidentally flips it, there is no danger. The guides race to her side, pull her out of the sea and bail out the water in mere minutes. Another day, we get a lesson in how to traverse a strong eddy quickly and efficiently.

As we navigate the perimeter of Nigei Island beneath sunny skies, we spot more wildlife. A minke whale's fin flashes above the surface, which is a rare sight. A shy doe trots away from the shore as the kayaks pull in, although her relatives can be heard sniffing around the tents at night. Sea lions, harbor seals and salmon also pop up from time to time.

Terry ensures the local history, geology and vegetation don't go overlooked. He incorporates nature walks into the morning routine and takes us through the ancient site of an Indian village where little remains but dry grass and gooseberries.

At night, his fellow guides not only cook and clean up but also join the rest of the group in campfire games and the infamous World RockSkipping Championships.

Naturally, as the end of the trip approaches, everyone is eager to spot a pod of orcas. They're not as numerous as in Johnstone Strait, so there are no guarantees. But just as we're about to turn into a channel and head back to Port Hardy, a shout goes up. And there they are! The orcas head north, their giant black fins emerging sometimes three abreast, blowing and breaching in a magnificent display that seems to last forever.

The sight of a baby black bear hunting hermit crabs near the shore minutes out of Port Hardy adds a nice closing touch. And back at "home base," connections to bus or air transportation for your return trip are easy to make.

SKA offers an ideal introduction to sea kayaking. Professional and personable, their guides ensure the journey is both enjoyable and safe.

And oh, those horsd'oeuvres!
Details & Reservations: Sea Kayaking in Style
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1021482_Canadian-Gulf-Islands-and-Desolation-Sound http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1021482_Canadian-Gulf-Islands-and-Desolation-Sound Canoeing & Kayaking British Columbia Mon, 16 Jun 2003 00:06:00 3 to 7 day trips by Motorsailer Mothership for Kayak Exploration and Coastal Cruises. Explore the best nooks and crannies of the BC Coast. Kayaking, swimming, hiking, natural wonders, culture and the history of the outer islands and sounds. -
3 to 7 day trips by Motorsailer Mothership for Kayak Exploration and Coastal Cruises. Explore the best nooks and crannies of the BC Coast. Kayaking, swimming, hiking, natural wonders, culture and the history of the outer islands and sounds.


Travel by Motorsailer Mothership to the Gulf Islands out of Victoria and/or Vancouver.

Explore a myraid of bays and inlets.

Everything is provided and no expereince is necessary. Our guides have years of experience in kayaking, culture, nature and historical background of the outer Gulf Islands and Sounds.

A sampling of the wide array of wildlife that can be seen while paddling in the Gulf Islands include Orcas (killer whales), stellar and California sea lions, ravnes, seals, river otters, deer, racoons, mink, marten, dolphins and bald eagles.
Details & Reservations: Canadian Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound
RealAdventures | British Columbia Canoeing & Kayaking

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