Footprint Nature Explorations | Powell River BC

06/05/2026

Our 6-day tour in May did go very well. We 'survived' a storm (even saw some water-spouts), saw dolphins, enjoyed the spectacular views and an abundance of wildlife. But most of all, we had a fantastic time. At this moment we only have 2 seats available on the September 6 - 11 edition (we only take 4 guests max. on this special tour).

06/02/2026

What a beautiful and lovely day tour in the majestic Copeland Islands today. It’s still so quiet with other boats but wildlife is very active. Many seals, sea-lions, a black bear, eagles catching fish, mink, fantastic birds on and around Major Rock. And even the phone one of our guests dropped was found back, thank you Lucy! I should buy a lottery ticket.

05/29/2026

During these 3-days of kayak-camping and instructing, we can actually teach a little bit beyond the PCL1 curriculum, as we just have a bit more time to do so. And, all the newly learned skills can be put to the test right away! Join us on June 12 - 14! This is the best classroom you can imagine.

Sea kayak Trips around Vancouver Island and Gulf Island. Kayaking our favourites Saturna Island , Discovery Island, and Trial Island. Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle Boarding.

05/19/2026

Three days of kayak-camping and learning new skills. This program, in collaboration with , is very unique, as we combine kayak-camping with a full Paddle Canada Level 1 course in THE most scenic classroom you can think off. The Killer Whales we saw on the second evening were just the icing on the cake. We do have one extra 3-day kayak camping / PCL1 course available on June 12 - 14. Just contact us or Ocean River Sports if you are interested in joining this one-of-a-kind program.

05/18/2026

‘Rocky’ (T002C1) just swam past our campsite. This transient / Biggs killer whale is well known in this area and he is approximately 25 feet (7.5 - 8 m) long and weighs up to 15,500 lbs. His towering dorsal fin stands roughly 6 feet (1.8 m) tall.

He travels with his mother (Tasu) and siblings (Lucy, Zippy, and Yukon).

Photo just for illustration (taken during a previous sighting).

05/13/2026

We've added some extra Paddle Canada Certified sea kayak courses in Lund BC to our agenda.

- Paddle Canada Level 1 (2 days / 16hrs): May 30 and 31
- Paddle Canada Level 2 (4 days / 32hrs): June 6 - 9
These courses focus on safety management, paddling skills, recoveries, weather, tides / currents, navigation, trip-planning and are lots of FUN too.

Questions: [email protected]

05/05/2026

Are you dreaming about owning your own performance sea kayak? Is storage space and transportation holding you back? We are more than happy to demo and outfit you with a TRAK 2.0 skin-on-frame kayak.

Lightweight, durable, and easy to assemble from bag to boat in 10 minutes, the TRAK 2.0 folding kayak is the ultimate seaworthy kayak for novice and expert paddlers alike.

Engineered in Canada to perform in all conditions - and travel anywhere in the world - TRAK honours the brilliance of the original Inuit skin-on-frame qajaq while offering unmatched portability, performance, and durability through the use of modern materials and innovative folding kayak technology.

Photo credit: TRAK

05/04/2026

Today, May 4th, it is Remembrance Day in the Netherlands. On May 5th, we celebrate Liberation Day. Thank you Canada, we won’t forget!

During the final phase of World War II, Canadian forces played a major role in liberating the Netherlands. Advancing through difficult terrain and facing German resistance, they freed cities and towns across regions like Gelderland, Groningen and Friesland. Dutch civilians welcomed them warmly, often celebrating in the streets despite the recent hardships of war and famine. The Canadian contribution is still honored in the Netherlands today, especially during Liberation Day on May 5. Their efforts helped restore peace and independence to the country after five years of occupation.

Photo credit: unknown

05/04/2026

This troop of curious Steller Sea Lions checked us out near the Copelands Islands today. Spring paddles are the best! And, we’re open for the season. Book your spring-tour today!

04/22/2026

Because it’s spring and our season is about to hit off. And just FYI, this happened during a Copeland Islands day tour. And was filmed from shore.



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