We loved our time with Coastal Expression! We rented 2 single kayaks for 3 hours each. The shop…read moreis run by the friendliest husband and wife team and a kind, helpful, small staff. They gave us great recommendations to help us make the most of our rental time, and as a result we saw the rare white raccoon, lounging seals, and stunning coastline, all via cold, clean waters around charming Nanaimo. After returning, Richard (with the kindest blue eyes and friendly smile) shared a little history of the coastline and wildlife and helpfully gave us a few post-kayak lunch recommendations. I would return again and again if I could.

Stuck with a parking ticket outside their facility. We had a…read morefantastic kayaking experience and the staff were very friendly. My only fault is that we had to pay a parking fine at the end. We were told that parking tickets would be handled by coastal expressions but they failed to tell us that this only covered certain areas of the car park and they would not pay the fine. This dampened the experience for me. If you drive there, make sure you clarify where you can park!

We actually booked their Deep Cove 3 hour tour in Vancouver and our guide was fantastic! Such a…read moretrooper in the cold rain, she made sure we had an easy, comfortable kayak. Although I had prior experience, my guests did not and they still had an amazing time. The instructions were quick and painless and we were in the water in minutes. Our guide spent some time pointing out some interesting native paintings we would have missed otherwise and kept our spirits up when it got a bit soggy and chilly. Overall a fun experience and definitely worth the price for 3 hours. Looking forward to booking with them again!

Such a great find! Small well run family company that has…read morelots of important info to share about the Coast Salish! One of our highlights in staying in the area! Andy is a terrific "Talking Trees Guide"! They also introduced us to Tyrone- At the Sechelt Museum! If you're like us and you love Native Culture, this is the place to go! By the way, it's extremely inexpensive! Comparable tours from hotel cost a lot more.

5 Star Service to compliment the 5 star Scenery…read more Everything about the setting is idealic and beautiful. Provide a company could provide the essentials, the experience is already going to be great. However, Pedals and Paddles don't simple rest on the fact that they're situated at a great spot. They provided excellent service by quickly replying to my phone call, providing flexibility, offering things at no extra cost such as crocks (so as not to get your own footwear wet), among other things. Lots of equipment available and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We had limited time in our day to return to the ferry and they even charged a half hour rate rather than a full hour which I don't think many others would do.

Awesome fun rental area in Sechelt . The place to go if your wanting to do some kayaking in Sechelt…read moreinlet . Pristine and Beautiful scenery . The staff were humble , knowledgeable and kind . Prices very reasonable . I recommend doing at least 2 hrs as it's only $15 more for the 2nd hour

Stopped here on the way to the ferry and gosh, my kids loved it. We only had time to do the kids…read morecourse, which was a bit too small for my 12 year old, but it was perfect for an hour stretch while road tripping. The staff is amazing. Only thing I'd suggest is a few more bathrooms. The two that were there were quite gross and had no pressure due to being on a septic system.

Amazing place! Staffs are all very friendly and challenging course for kids is also fantastic. My…read morelittle ones are having so much fun and getting more confidence each time. Reasonable price for a season pass, too. Highly recommend this place.

This is genuinely a lovely park and we came across it by accident. We were early driving to the…read moreferry terminal and decided to make a detour to soak in some outdoor time. Neck Point Park is quiet and beautiful. The waves are calm since it's surrounded by quite a bit of rocks. There's a small trail, lookout point and plenty of benches around the area. I even saw someone diving for recreation and another person trying to catch clams. it was a great way to end a spa trip and de-stress from the city.

Cute little park. My friend wanted to visit here while we were staying in Victoria, so we made the…read moretrek and discovered it's much smaller than they thought, but we still enjoyed it. There are different trails, and the water's calm.

This is a beach full of rocks, driftwood and a path that goes way out to B. Monahan Point…read more Small parking lot that holds about 20 vehicles. Dogs allowed while on leash. No services.

Locals will know about this place …read more I'm not a local but I know of it from my past youthful days of surf sailing here. It hasn't changed much since then. Rocky beach with a sharp drop off, so be careful. The lagoon will drain at low tide but will fill in again when the tide changes. If you're lucky, you may be able to catch a wave when the ferries come and go from Departure Bay. Idyllic spot for relaxing and a bit of climbing if you wish. I need to visit again.

While we were at Parksville on Vancouver Island, we took a morning stroll along a good length of…read morethe Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. This is a beautiful place whether you want to stay for a couple of hours, or camp overnight (we didn't, so I couldn't tell you where the campsites were). Washrooms are conveniently spaced apart, there are lots of trees and shaded areas, and dozens upon dozens of solid picnic tables galore. I could imagine hauling all of our food with lots of friends/family down to this beach and NOT worry about having to find parking or a picnic a spot. There are plenty of trees to provide ample shade, and the sandy beach is never more than a minute away. The beach is the most awe inspiring and beautiful when it is low tide; you will see a stretch of sandy flats as far as the eye can see!

For an easy, scenic walk with ample parking, come to Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park! You can walk…read morethe trails, on the beach and sit on one of the many beautiful benches they have provided. Vancouver Island is simply beautiful and scenic and reconnecting with nature is so easy in this lovely land. Highly recommend and will definitely return, eh!

Captain Tyler was the best! He is very friendly and knowledgeable. He put us on the fish from the…read morevery start of our morning trip, and we easily ended up catching our limits. The whole time, he was easy-going, fun to talk with, and incredibly encouraging and inspiring. We can't wait to come back and fish with him again!