Majestic Magazine

Sea stars are one of the most abundant species to be seen along the coast of Vancouver Island, especially in the intertidal zone. Ochre stars (Pisaster ochraceus), bat stars (Asterina miniate), leather stars (Dermasterias imbricata), and spiny pink stars (Pisaster brevispinus) are currently the easiest to spot along rock formations, the sandy sea floor, and in tide pools.

Learn more about the amazing 4-day Broken Group Islands kayaking trip guided by Majestic Ocean Kayaking. Discover the history, the adventure and the trip of a lifetime you can expect on this tour.

People travel all over the world to spot endemic or rare birds. Vancouver Island is host to an abundance of sea bird species which can be hard to spot without the help of on-water transport. Good thing we have sea kayaks and guides who know their birds well!

One of the most anticipated parts of joining a sea kayaking tour is the potential for wildlife spotting. Marine, and terrestrial creatures, both vertebrates and invertebrates, are abundant in this area of the Pacific Ocean –though a sighting cannot be guaranteed! In this article, the most common animals will be described by their main habitat, population status, which tours they are most likely to be spotted on, and spotting potential, as well as their looks and characteristics.