Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour

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Victoria, Canada

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5+ bookings last month.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Donald_N ·

Sep 2025

Really amazing experience. Loads of wildlife and a great way to see the city. We saw a seal jump up on the back of one of our kayaks. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity. So much fun

· Sally_B ·

Jul 2025

Lovely kayaking trip with experienced, friendly guides, great equipment and exciting wildlife sittings on the sunset tour. Would definitely recommend!

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Overview

Watch the sun set over Victoria Harbour on a 3-hour, evening kayak trip in Victoria that includes a short paddling lesson and all kayak equipment. Watch for bald eagles, seals, and other wildlife as you follow an experienced kayak guide along the shoreline, passing the historic landmarks of downtown Victoria, Victoria’s shipyards, and the reversing falls under Tillicum Bridge. This small-group kayak tour is limited to six participants for individual attention from the guide.

Choose a single or double kayak
See the city's historic harbor at night
Chance to see native wildlife in a natural environment
Small group ensures personal service

What's Included

Guide, kayaks, and all paddling equipment included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

450 Swift St, Victoria, BC V8W 3N8, Canada
Your meeting location is at our dock facility at the foot of Swift St in downtown Victoria. Just below the Craft Beer Market at 450 Swift St, Victoria, BC V8W 1S3

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Make your way to a meet-up point in downtown Victoria at 6pm, then meet a kayak guide to go over the evening’s itinerary and learn the basics of kayak safety and techniques. Choose a single or double kayak for this 3-hour paddle tour, and launch your boat in the calm water of Victoria Harbour.

The guide will set a leisurely pace, pointing out Victoria landmarks and neighborhoods along the way. Spot seaplanes landing along the coast, along with Victoria Harbour’s bustling traffic of fishing boats, whale-watching cruises, tug boats, and barges. You’ll have the perfect vantage point to see the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, downtown Victoria homes, and the elegant Fairmont Empress hotel, as sunset colors begin to illuminate the city.

Depending on the day’s conditions, your group may follow the calm Gorge Waterway, or take advantage of calm weather to venture out farther into Victoria Harbor. At the end of your time on the water, paddle back to base camp in downtown Victoria, where this 3-hour kayak tour concludes.

Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia

Johnson Street Bridge

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Kayaking requires some upper body strength and endurance
Children aged 10–15 years must be accompanied by an adult; children aged 3–9 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Anna_C

Stu was an awesome guide and thanks to some perfect weather we had an amazing evening experience. This excursion gives a totally different perspective of the city! Not to mention we had a fun visit with a seal!

Reviews

5.0

based on 31 reviews

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Really amazing...

Donald_N, Sep 2025

Really amazing experience. Loads of wildlife and a great way to see the city. We saw a seal jump up on the back of one of our kayaks. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity. So much fun

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hi Donald, We are so glad we got to share that special experience with you! Thanks for joining us on the water.

Light Exercise with great scenery.

Gary_T, Aug 2025

Great experience out on the water! Tilllel was great! Be ready for a little exercise and enjoy the view. We even saw seals.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

The seals are amazing at this time of year! So happy you enjoyed your paddle and we hope to see you out on the water again!

Must-do sunset kayak tour

Sally_B, Jul 2025

Lovely kayaking trip with experienced, friendly guides, great equipment and exciting wildlife sittings on the sunset tour. Would definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad you had a great time, hope to see you out on the water again!

Great trip with a very...

Katrina_O, Jul 2025

Great trip with a very knowledgeable guide. Scenery was beautiful. Really enjoyed the small group. Even had a seal job is for the end of the ride.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your review! We are so glad you had an amazing tour. The harbour at sunset is pretty special!

Six star review!

Anna_C, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hi Anna, What a lovely review! It was our pleasure to have you out for a paddle. We are so glad you had a great time with Stu and the seals! Thank you, The Ocean River Team

Wonderful company and beautiful place

Norma_F, May 2025

The operators at the Victoria harbor Kayak tour are kind and knowledgable! It was a pleasure working with them and the harbor is gorgeous.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

So happy to hear you had a great time exploring the inner harbor with us. We hope to see you on the water again!

Seals, seals and more seals

Erica_C, Aug 2024

Amazing tour! Our guide was informative and made the paddle exciting and interesting. We saw so many harbor seals up close as well as other wildlife and an incredible sunset. This tour exceeded my expectation and is a must when visiting Victoria.

Evening paddle

stephen_H, Aug 2024

Wesley provided a fun and educational evening. We saw lots of birds, seals, fish and other wildlife. He was knowledgeable and fun. I would say our trip was awesome!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Our sunset tour has been a great addition to our daily tours and our guides love sharing their knowledge of our local waterways. We hope to see you again soon. Maybe try our Oak Bay tour?

Awesome and seals

Samantha_C, Aug 2024

We saw seals and otters it was awesome and riding the waves eas fun too. Our guide was soo great and let us handmade with the seals for a while. Wonderful tour, excited to book another

Response from Host, Aug 2024

I'm so glad you had an awesome time and got to see the seals and otters! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure!

Perfect evening in Victoria

Nikole_K, Aug 2024

Wesley was the perfect tour guide. He was informative and patient. The homemade herbal tea was a nice treat!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

So happy you had a great Sunset tour. We'll be sure to pass your review on to Wesley and truly appreciate your business. We hope to see you again for another adventure.

Sunset Kayaking

Stephenie_B, Aug 2024

Vicky was super. We made a ferry scheduling mistake that almost ruined our excursion. Vicky happily gave us another option and I'm so glad she did. We had a wonderful time kayaking around.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thanks for joining us for our Sunset tour. Vicky is awesome at helping folks out and ensuring a great experience. We hope you can join us again on your next visit.

Well worth it!

Shanti_R, Aug 2024

Wonderful sunset tour of the harbour. Saw seals, otters, a beautiful sunset, and went through some secret kayak paths around the harbour. They have windbreakers available if needed. Beginner level, 2.5 hours, but with break to enjoy nature and viewpoints. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thanks for taking the time and sharing your experience. We've really loved bringing the Sunset tour back this season and look forward to getting many more folks out for an awesome night.

Amazing Kayak Experience. Don’t miss it!

Ang_W, Aug 2024

The tour guide was exceptionally polite and had a very cheerful personality. He also pointed out some very memorable landmarks such as No Man’s Isle. It was just such a shame we didn’t have any kayak experience prior to this; would have been able to paddle out more and explore more sights. Would totally recommend!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for much for the review! We are glad you had a fun, memorable time.

Fun!

Nathan_W, Aug 2024

The weather was a little dreary and I was worried about this adventure. Was a great time and we had so much fun we didn't think about the weather again.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time despite the weather. It’s great to know that the adventure was so engaging that it kept your mind off the dreariness. We look forward to welcoming you back for more fun in the future!

Highly recommended

Arliss_L, Aug 2024

Great couple leading expedition. Tool us dolo as no other bookings so great value. Saw jelly fish seals otters. Memorable experience

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you very much for the review! We are glad you had a great time and hope to see you again in the future!

Brilliant!

Sophie_F, Apr 2024

What an evening! Loved all the wildlife and the calm of being on the water topped off by a knowledgeable guide. This was a lovely way to see a different side of the city I’d definitely recommend.

Loved, loved, loved it!

abernathyjackie, Aug 2019

This was the one part of our trip to Canada that was everything I hoped and expected it to be. The sunset timing was so beautiful; our guide was knowledgable as well as friendly, but gave us the ability to learn about the area or be independent; the pace was easy and fun; the group was small enough that we had individual attention; the lights of Victoria were gorgeous! Thank you, thank you for an incredible memory!

Great tour! Love it!

Gilda_G, Jun 2025

We enjoyed the tour very much, the explanation was very clear, our guide very nice, knowledgeable and with all the availability to support those that were needed. The tour is magnificent for the immer hourbour! Highly recommended

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Response from Host, Jun 2025

Hola Gilda! ¡Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaron del tour y que nuestra guía hizo la diferencia con su conocimiento y amabilidad. El Inner Harbour realmente es un lugar espectacular, y nos encanta que lo hayan podido apreciar. ¡Esperamos verlos de nuevo pronto en otra aventura! 🌟

Increíble experiencia

Marta_R, Aug 2024

Súper recomendable!! Nos lo hemos pasado genial, el guía es maravilla! Hemos visto focas y nutrias, súper cerca del kayak, un paseo increíble y relajante.