We rendezvous early on day one of your trip in ZEBALLOS – approximately 5 hours (including one hour drive along a logging road) or 200 miles north of Nanaimo. Our Nootka trips have water taxi transport at one end, to minimize inlet paddling and maximize the area we can cover.įor those interested in developing or improving their kayaking skills, our guides are always happy to provide paddling tips, practice rescues, or discuss the art of navigation. Our first day can be challenging, as strong headwinds can blow down Esperanza Inlet as we paddle out. The area offers some protected paddling between rocky islets as well as the opportunity, weather permitting, for paddlers to get a taste of the exposed west coast and ocean swells generated by the Pacific Ocean (This trip isn’t a good first choice if you have troubles with motion sickness, as it is generally more exposed than our other destinations). Weather and sea conditions will ultimately determine our route. We paddle approximately 4-5 hours each day, leaving plenty of time for hiking in the woods, or just relaxing on the beach. Our maximum group size is 12, including guides, often group size is smaller. We take along 6 to 8 single kayaks: Necky Teslas, Current Designs Solstive GTs, Arluk IIIs, Arluk IVs and Nimbus Telkwas and 2 or 3 double kayaks – Passats, Skanas, Tofinos and take turns in a variety of boats.
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The group that we bring now has a waiting list as this is the most fun that a group of colleagues, friends or family could possibly have together.No kayaking experience is required, although we do insist that you know how to swim, have a good fitness level and a good sense of adventure.Īll kayaking and safety equipment is provided, including dry bags. The owners will do everything possible to customize your stay to your needs. Our group uses a combination of our own boats and guided boats provided by the lodge owners.
Our group really enjoys that we have the entire property to ourselves and that we are able to decide our own fishing plans and dining options. It is located right IN the fishing grounds of Nootka Sound and is in protected waters so we can go fishing in any weather. The features of this lodge just keep on amazing me. The lodge is very well equipped and the dock sits out in the bay as part of the best view anywhere in the Sound.
"I have been part of a large group that looks forward to our annual outing to Marvinas Bay every year, for over twenty years now. I would recommend Marvinas as a great place for a group or a family. Halibut fishing is also very good and easy to get to from Marvinas. We have had great success with both, often catching Chinooks within 10 minutes of the lodge. Marvinas is very close to the fishing grounds and you can choose between fishing in calm inside waters or traveling offshore. The best part of Marvinas is the fishing. We especially like the little things like a large dock and an ice maker. The facility is very comfortable and has all the amenities a large group could want. Our group has been coming for several years and each trip is amazing. "Marvinas Bay lodge truly is a special place.
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