At the Waters Edge Adventures

02/13/2025

As promised, our 2025 8 Day Great Bear Rainforest Sea Kayak Expedition is live on our website!

Now is your chance to paddle one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world! Join us for 8 days on the central coast this July for an experience of a lifetime.

Visit our website (link in bio) today to book before the trip sells out!

02/11/2025

New Trip Alert!

AWE’s sister company, Ecosummer Expeditions, offers a 4 Day Basecamp Tour at our unique and beautiful basecamp on the border of the Robson Bight! Experience the best of the Johnstone Strait with stunning views and a tangible tranquility.

On the 4 Day Robson Bight Basecamp Tour, you will kayak in the breathtaking Johnstone Strait, hike under towering and ancient old growth red cedar, sitka spruce and western hemlock trees and tour beautiful Blackfish Sound via our water taxi which will drop you off at the basecamp on day 1 and pick you up on day 4. Add in luxuries like a hot shower, full kitchen, tent platforms and a Phoenix Systems composting toilet (as close to a flushing toilet as you can get in nature!), and you are in for a lifelong experience suited for all. Whether you are travelling solo, with a family or with someone who has never camped before, the Robson Bight basecamp will help you fall in love with nature all over again.

The Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve is designated under the Species at Risk Act as Critical Habitat for Northern Resident Killer Whales and is home to the Strider Rubbing Beach, one of a few beaches where the Northern Residents will rub their bodies along the smooth, rounded pebbles as they transit the Johnstone Strait in search of chinook salmon. No vessels can enter the reserve without either an education or research permit. The Ecosummer basecamp is situated close to the western boundary of the reserve, offering incredible viewings of the northern residents from kayaks and from land in the least invasive forms available.

Looking to stay in Canada for your adventures this summer? Take advantage of our 5% Canadian citizen discount now! Book now on our eccosummer.com website, link in bio.

01/28/2025

NEW Great Bear Rainforest Tour 2025

Check out our rough map of campsites and all the intricate islands we will be paddling through!

Nestled along the rugged coast of British Columbia, the Great Bear Rainforest is a breathtaking wilderness that beckons adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. As one of the world’s largest temperate rainforests, this pristine area offers a unique paddling experience that combines natural beauty with rich cultural heritage.

The Great Bear Rainforest is a sanctuary of towering ancient trees, lush foliage, and diverse wildlife. As you glide through its serene waterways, you’ll be surrounded by dramatic landscapes that seem untouched by time.

The Great Bear Rainforest is not only a natural wonder but also a place of profound cultural significance. The region is home to the Indigenous communities of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo/Xai'xais, and Gitga'at Nations, among others. Paddling through these waters offers a chance to connect with the rich cultural heritage and stories of the First Nations people, who have stewarded this land for millennia.

For those seeking adventure, the Great Bear Rainforest delivers. The region’s intricate network of inlets and islands provides endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or a novice, the sense of solitude and tranquility you’ll find here is unparalleled. It’s a place where you can truly disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

AWE Great Bear Rainforest 8-day Tour

01/26/2025

🌲🌊 New Tour for 2025! Come Join us on an Unforgettable Adventure in the Great Bear Rainforest! 🌊🌲

Join us for our 8-Day Great Bear Rainforest Kayaking Tour, where the wild beauty of one of the world's last untouched wildernesses awaits you. Paddle through the pristine waters, explore secluded beaches, and immerse yourself in the vibrant communities of the Heiltsuk and Kitasoo Xas'Xais First Nations

📅 Tour Dates: July 4-11 & a potential second trip on July 18-25 if the first trip fills.
📍 Departure Point: Bella Bella, BC
💲 Price: $3899 CAD per person

This expedition is designed for those with a spirit of adventure and some prior outdoor experience.

Our guides often find themselves drawn back to the Great Bear Rainforest during their time off, captivated by its unmatched remoteness and stunning natural beauty. This area isn't just a workplace for them; it's a sanctuary where they can immerse themselves in the tranquility of untouched wilderness. The allure of paddling through serene waters, surrounded by the sounds of nature and breathtaking landscapes, is irresistible. It's a place where they can truly connect with the environment, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sharing this incredible experience with you is something we're genuinely passionate about, as it's a destination that holds a special place in our hearts.

Please send us an email at [email protected] for more details. Info will be on our website in the next few weeks

01/04/2025

A tragic end to 2024 when a large part of Telegraph Cove’s historic boardwalk was lost to a structural fire on December 31st, 2024.

The core of AWE was born and raised as guides here and are heartbroken at this loss. We send never ending love and support to the Graham and Borrowman families, whose lives work could be felt and seen while walking the boardwalk, visiting the restaurant and going on a tour for a glimpse into the lives of cetaceans the .

We are looking forward to helping our neighbours rebuild . While it will be different, we are still excited to welcome you to Telegraph Cove for a wonderful 2025 season.

In the words of a lifelong Telegraph Cove resident, “As the Cove has done for over 100 years, we will adapt and rebuild.”

For those who are able to directly support the rebuild efforts, please considering donating at either of the fundraising links in our bio.

08/29/2024

Ever wondered what the calls of Northern Resident Orcas sound like? 🐋🔊 On our tours, we use Hydrophones to listen in on underwater conversations. It’s a truly magical experience!✨



At The Water’s Edge Adventures operates in the traditional, unceeded territories of the ‘Namgis, Mamalilikulla, Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo Xas’Xais and Haida First Nations

04/20/2024

‼️ SALE ALERT 25 - 45% OFF ‼️

Our sister company, .kayakhg (link in bio) has an incredible opportunity for you! Butterfly Tours operates exclusively in the Gwaii Haanas National Reserve in beautiful Haida Gwaii. We have 3 tours with availability are offering discounts for groups of 2 - 6 people:

- July 10-15th 6 Day Haida Watchman Tour Expedition: explore 3 of the famed Haida Watchman sites including K’iid Xyangs K’iidaay (Hotsprings Island) on this 6 day kayak tour paddling in the northern areas of Gwaii Haanas.

- July 15 - 20 6 Day K’iid Xyangs K’iidaay (Burnaby Narrows) Expedition: starting at the scenic Gandll K’in Gwaay.yaay (Hotsprings Island, one of the most scenic hot springs in the world) and ending at K’iid Xyangs K’iidaay (Burnaby Narrows, one of the most biodiverse marine environments in the world), you will experience two of Gwaii Haanas’ most renowned areas in one trip.

- July 27 - August 1st 6 Day Southern Waters of SGang Gwaay: visit the ancient Haida village site of SGang Gwaay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on this 6 day expedition paddling in the southern waters of Gwaii Haanas. Normally an 8 day trip, this is our only 6 day offering visiting SGang Gwaay in 2024.

Offered Discounts:

- 25% discount for groups of 2-3 people
- 35% discount for groups of 4-5 people
- 45% discount for groups of 6 people

Haida Gwaii truly is one of the world’s unique destinations with a living history experienced through the Haida Watchman sites and through the old growth forests still standing. Now is your opportunity to make dreams come true!

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03/04/2024

Still have a couple spaces left on our June 15-26 Great Bear Rainforest tour for 2024!

Please email us for more information

[email protected]

01/30/2024

NEW TOUR: 2024 SPIRIT BEAR CONSERVANCY KAYAKING EXPEDITION

When: June 15-26th (12 days)
Where: Klemtu- Great Bear Rainforest (Kitasoo Xas'Xais Territory)

Kayaking in the Great Bear Rainforest offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore one of the most pristine natural environments on Earth. This vast region, spanning Canada's Pacific Coast, is a verdant expanse of old-growth temperate rainforest, rich in biodiversity and cultural history. It's a place where the land and sea fuse in a labyrinth of fjords, channels, and estuaries that provide the perfect setting for a kayaking expedition.

At the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest lies the Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy, an area named in honor of the rare and magnificent spirit bear, or Kermode bear, which is a white variant of the North American black bear. The conservancy is managed by the Kitasoo/Xai'xais First Nation, who have lived in harmony with this land for millennia and are deeply connected to its ecosystems and wildlife.

In the Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy, kayakers can quietly paddle through calm waters, with the lush, emerald forest canopy overhead. Here, the silence is only broken by the sound of your paddle slicing through the water, the call of a raven, or perhaps the splash of a seal diving nearby. The conservancy is not only a sanctuary for the spirit bear but also for countless other species, including grizzlies, wolves, eagles, and salmon, all of which play a role in this intricate ecological tapestry.

The experience of kayaking here is more than just a physical journey; it's a chance to witness a landscape that has remained largely untouched by human hands. The mist that often hangs over the water adds a layer of mystique to the journey, as if one is paddling through a living dream.

Our collaboration with Spirit Bear Lodge ensures insightful local expertise, comfortable lodgings for two nights, and seamless water taxi services to/from our start and end points.

For detailed information and to express your interest, please reach out to us via email: [email protected]