Nature Oriented Kayaking Trip Broken Islands My daughter and I joined the Wild Root Journeys kayaking trip in the Broken Group Islands from July 9 to 12th. As Barb noted in another review Silke and Bill were great in making us all feel cared for and safe and yes, the food was great. We live in BC and I have kayaked a fair amount in the southern gulf islands. That said, I was impressed by the knowledge of both guides and my kayaking paddle technique has definitely improved with their advise. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who likes kayaking and wants to explore the beautiful rainforest eco system of the Broken Island with thoughtful, nature oriented guides. Thank you Silke.

Wonderful experience in a special place Wild Root Journeys provided a beautiful, unforgettable 4 days in the Broken Group Islands.

Guides Silke and Bill kept the vibe relaxed and friendly. Their meticulous organization, knowledge and skills meant we always felt cared for and safe, even as novice kayakers. Gear was top-notch and the food was pretty awesome too!

A wonderfully immersive adventure in a stunning part of the world. Highly recommended!!

Wonderful way to experience a special place Wild Root Journeys provided a beautiful, unforgettable experience.

Guides Silke and Bill kept the vibe relaxed and friendly. Their meticulous organization, knowledge and skills meant we always felt cared for and safe, even as novice kayakers. Gear was top-notch and the food was pretty awesome too!

A wonderfully immersive adventure in a stunning part of the world - highly recommended!

Epic Old Growth Trees I just returned from yet another incredible time way out there with Wild Root Journeys. This trip was my first coming out of the isolation and social limitations of this COVID-time, and I have returned feeling more rejuvenated than I have in the past year and a half.

The areas that we accessed were remote and quiet but for people who appreciate the quiet, as well. We had a wonderful group of folks on the trip, and as the days went on, we all settled into being a part of the nature we were journeying through. It was spectacular, and comfortable, and delicious. Wild Root Journeys has the most cozy chairs, tents, and sleep mats, and all their gear is top of the line and well cared for.

I plan to continue to get out for a multi-day paddle trip every year with the folks at WRJ..every time I see new things (the Old Growth Trees in the Broken Group Islands are breathtaking), meet great people, and learn new ways of engaging with the earth. Every year, there are just so many reasons to say YES!

Heart Centered and Ecologically Aware. The crew at Wild Root Journeys are heart-centered and ecologically-aware, they tread lightly and have developed a wonderful balance of getting us where we need to go safely, and having a beautiful, relaxing time exploring along the way.

I loved paddling along the shoreline and learning about all the sea creatures. It was amazing to eat a fish that we caught that same day, and to listen to the sea lions bark away.

I really enjoyed hearing stories of the Indigenous history, presence, and connection to the land and sea and everything in between. WRJ has been building relationship in the areas that they paddle for many years, and I could feel that. It was assuring to know and feel that I was paddling with someone who was truly welcome in the area.

Every journey I have paddled with Wild Root has brought me to a whole nother world; an experience that is more and more challenging to find these days.

I am so excited to get out there and paddle with WRJ again!

I am hooked on experiencing the marine world in this way I have just returned from a 4 day trip into Desolation Sound with Wild Root Journeys and it was an amazing experience. A long time dream come true. I am not an experiences paddler, but Silke's clear instructions made me comfortable in the kayak and made me experience the strength in my body I wasn't sure I had. Great equipment is provided, from storage bags to tents to kayaks. Silke provided excellent guidance, fantastic food, humour, and lots of sanitation in the time of COVID. She is extremely respectful of the nature we were in, and shared her knowledge of the area geographically and culturally. Smart decision making on the spot to account for changes in the weather, the wind, the currents, she really made us feel at easy even when the waters became a bit rougher. We moved with purpose! Thank you Silke and Kaily for your company, your joy and your ability to embrace everybody with ease and comfort. I want to go out again with you to explore the outer coast!

Cates Park Paddle to Jug Island Since my broken group island paddle with Wild root journeys I knew there wasnt any other way id want to spend my birthday! With full confidence that our guide Silke would practice all social distancing and sanitization practices I felt safe to invite my family. From the start to finish this journey was organized and informative. My siblings had all different levels of paddling experience and Silkes patience really shone bright that meant for a comfortable paddle and pace. Along the way we got to see plenty star fish, eagles and seals! When ready for our delicious lunch Silke found us a private beach to dock and enjoy the views away from crowds. To our delight on our paddle back Silke shared Indigenous history of where we were passing by. Overall this was a perfect day to connect with family and nature and will be cherished for many years to come!! Cant speak highly enough of Wild root journeys and the fantastic staycation celebration it turned out to be.

Awesome experience! I had an excellent time on my 6 hr kayak tour of Deep Cove. I highly recommend West Root Journeys!!!!

Cliffs to Caves I had an amazing day kayaking with Silke. She is an experienced guide and shared her interesting knowledge about kayaking and the environment. You can see that she loves her job 🙂

Vancouver kayaking Beautiful day out on the water with Silke - who is so sincere, thoughtful, and knowledgeable! Best kayaking instruction I've ever received. Comfortable and welcomed as part of the queer community. Thank you!

The best dose of self care! This is how I wish all guided trips were!! Silke is simply wonderful! Our day out was the perfect experience for the times. Such a beautiful reminder about the necessity of simple time spent in nature. It was soul nourishing and I'm glad we all booked ourselves some self care during this time. Silke is kind, funny, in flow and a pleasure to be around. Totally trust her and her knowledge out on the water, and appreciate her easy flow. She kept the group light and the smiles coming. Thank you so much!!

Kayaking must Silke made my group and I feel very welcomed. She was very patient with teaching kayaking techniques and lessons. Delicious lunch provided, beautiful day trip on the water with the views and different animals we saw! Highly recommended

Relaxing and Breathtaking Indian Arm is gorgeous and full of little surprises. You can do a lot in one day and I highly recommend this tour if you're looking to experience some of the best Vancouver has to offer.

Amazing! Booked an 8 person 3 hour Deep Cove Trip for my birthday! All beginners. Had an absolutely amazing time. Our guides were ready to go when we got there, so friendly and relaxed and made us feel so at ease and safe. We headed straight out after a quick but thorough safety talk. They got us all situated and comfortable in our kayaks. Really took great care of us. We stopped at a little beach for a snack and they brought me A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE. CAKE! from a little bakery near her home. Completely went above and beyond my expectations. Silke shared some really cool information about the land we were near. Truly felt like we were travelling with friends not guides. They were very patient while we all got our groove in the water. I will ALWAYS choose Wild Root Journeys for any future kayaking endeavors. Truly wonderful people.

Deep Cove day journey We booked Wild Roots for the Deep Cove day journey for my girlfriends bachlorette party. It was an amazing day! We saw tons of wildlife, and spent six hours Kayaking around gorgeous Deep Cove. We stopped for a provided lunch and all dietary restrictions were 100% accomodated. Lunch was healthy and we ate it picnic style on a beautiful island. Silke our guide was so knowledgable about the area, wildlife, and on Kayaking generally. We had some beginners and everyone felt safe, taken care of, and had a great time. We also had one pregnant participant and she was put in the Princess seat in a two person Kayak with our guide so that she could rest when needed and just enjoy the view. She loved it! Absolutely spectacular day. Cannot say enough good things about Wild Roots. Completely tailored our journey to what we were looking for. Amazing day, amazing guide, and it really was a journey worth taking! I would do it again in a heartbeat! And absolutely recommend it as a bachlorette event. Thank you Wild Roots!