Experience the wild, untamed beauty of Vancouver Island's coast. From the village of Tahsis, a sturdy landing craft will whisk you away to trailheads of legendary multi-day hikes like the Nootka Trail or into the sheltered, island-strewn waters of Nuchatlitz Inlet for kayaking adventures.

Charter service catering to hiking and kayaking in the Nootka Sound area. They specialize in remote beach access and kayak transportation. MV “Shorebird” is a 22’ customized aluminum landing craft with a capacity of up to ten passengers and six kayaks.

Based in Tahsis, BC, offering efficient and affordable service to all of Nootka Sound, Esperanza, and Nuchatlitz Inlets, including access to the Nootka Trail and coastal hiking on the Tatchu and Hesquiat Peninsulas.

This is an area of wild, remote shorelines where the echoes of countless generations of First Nation inhabitants will add a unique and profound dimension to your experience. This extraordinary setting is within the ancestral territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations. We urge all visitors to be respectful of this heritage.

Shorebird Expeditions can provide an affordable and intimate experience showcasing the region’s extraordinary scenery, ecological diversity, and profound cultural heritage. Ultimately, they hope that in providing this experience, they will be facilitating a greater appreciation for the value of our First Nations’ heritage and our collective responsibility for environmental stewardship.