Blackfish runs tours and day trips from May to the end of September, the paddling season on the North Coast. This season we are looking forward to lots more overnight kayak trips into Metlakatla Passage, one of our favorite places near Prince Rupert. This two day tour of the Coast Tsimshian’s abandoned village sites still continues to amaze even ourselves as we learn more every year about this First People’s amazing history of 5,000 years of continuous occupation of the North Coast. Read more about archeology.

Paul and Gina like to explore new spots each year throughout the North Coast. Two years ago, we took a group into the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary north of Prince Rupert and paddled back to Lax Kwa’laams (Port Simpson) through the humpback whale feeding grounds over 5 days. This year, Paul and Gina’s longer tours include chartering to an large, uninhabited offshore island group for 5 days and an archeological/wilderness trip through the Passage (Archeology and Culture of the Coast Tsimshian First Nation) and then up the coast to the humpback whale grounds. This trip has stops at some incredible archeological sites, great beachcombing and isolation. Check out the “5 Day Expeditions” webpage. Read more about five day expeditions.

In May and June, Paul and Gina put on two day introduction to kayaking courses through both Terrace Parks and Recreation and in Kitimat through their Recreation Department at Riverlodge in addition to their regular tours. Read more about courses.

Both recreation departments also sponsor an overnight kayak/camping trip to Pike Island (Lax’spaws) with Blackfish in May and June.

Contact Paul or Gina at 250-638-1887 or Toll Free 1-877-638-1887 - email paddle@telus.net