Enjoy the incredible paddling and magic of Surge Narrows Marine park on our all inclusive experience at Discovery Island Lodge. This experience offers a relaxing five days of sup touring in and around the magnificent Surge Narrows Marine Park. Included in National Geographic Canada’s 50 Places of a Lifetime, the Discovery Islands are a standup paddle boarders paradise and considered to be one of the West Coast’s best kept secrets with its abundant marine wildlife, protected waterways and some of the most biologically rich marine ecosystems on Vancouver Island. 

Although this is not a learn to paddle trip. it is a trip where  you can vastly improve your paddling techniques and ocean touring experience. You can expect to paddle 6-10 kms over two hours on the half days and we may have a full day around 15 kms. Much of the paddling can be protected and calm but you can also expect wind and wavy conditions at any time. We do our best to always choose the safest and most efficient times to be on the water. 

A $300 non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking with full payment, auto billed,  due 60 days prior to the trip start date. A full refund will be issued less deposit if you cancel at least 60 days prior to the trip start date. Cancellation less than 60 days prior to the first day of the trip will result in the full loss of the trip fee.  Please purchase travel insurance to secure protection for your trip in case you need to cancel for any reason including medical. 

Check in time at Discovery Island Lodge is at 3:00 pm. After our meet and greet and some snacks we will head out for an hour paddle to explore the local area while working on paddling skills and building comfort on the boards. Our first paddle is a short one, approximately six kilometers. After our paddle we will sit down together for a delicious dinner prepared by our chef Amy Bender. After a day of travelling most people will head to be early after enjoying a relaxing evening at the lodge. 

Days 2-4 depending on tides, currents and weather will be spent exploring beautiful Surge Narrows Marine Park. We will have full day and half day paddles learning about the rich marine life, looking for the local Harbour Seals, Stellar Sea Lions and Bald Eagles. At times on this trip we have been fortunate to paddle with Killer Whale and Humpback Whales. This the traditional lands of the Wee War Kai (Coast Salish) peoples and represented by harvesting areas and pictographs. Three full days gives us ample time to explore the islands, inlets and bays. Although wind and waves can come up, much of the paddling is in protected waters. Daily mileage can range from between 12-17km, most of that time spent meandering and learning about the local settler history and the flora and fauna of the area. Most days we will be packing a lunch so we can stay out the full day to explore but nutritious breakfasts and delicious dinner will be back at Discovery Island Lodge. Days will end with a wood fire sauna, cold plunge and relaxing with friends while sharing the days events. 

On our final day we will be up early for a sunrise paddle and to enjoy our final morning at the lodge. After our paddle we will come back to the lodge for brunch and our final wrap up. Check out will be at 11:00am where you will head back to the ferry terminal and over to Campbell River before carrying on with the rest of your Vancouver Island adventures.