Paddle Tours - Half Day
Guided• Cultural Interpretation • Sunshine Coast
Discover the Coastline, Stories, and Sacred Waters of the Inlet
Discover the shoreline of the Sechelt Inlet through Indigenous teachings, gentle paddling, and cultural storytelling. Led by our trained Cultural Land Ambassadors, this 3.5-hour kayak or canoe experience invites you to move with the tide, learn from the land, and witness the relationships held between these waters and the shíshálh people.
No experience needed; just curiosity, readiness to paddle, and a willingness to listen to the stories carried by the inlet.
What to Expect
Your experience begins at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park with check-in, outfitting, and a brief orientation. Once on the water, we travel along the protected coastline at a relaxed group pace, with teachings and interpretation woven throughout the journey.
Expect space for quiet reflection, shoreline pauses, and storytelling grounded in the land and waters we travel through. Guides remain nearby throughout the paddle to support comfort, safety, and learning at all levels.
This tour typically lasts 3.5 hours, depending on conditions and group rhythm.
Optional Add-On: Talking Trees Walking Tour (9:00–10:00 AM)
Begin your morning with a 1-hour forest walk through Porpoise Bay. This gentle add-on shares traditional plant knowledge, cultural teachings, and ecological relationships; guided by a Cultural Land Ambassador while we prepare your paddle gear.
(+$30.00 per guest / $70.00 value)
Where We Meet & Location Options
All Full-Day Paddle Tours launch from the Talaysay Paddle Centre, in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park (Klaath village). The centre is just to the right of the playground, below the public washroom area.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your start time to check in, prepare, and receive orientation.
Ready to plan your day on the water? Explore our paddle hub for safety tips, rental options, and booking information at talaysay.com/paddle.
View our calendar below for availability.
Book this Tour
Ready to paddle the inlet? Check upcoming dates, reserve your spot, and join us on the land before the water.
If no time slots are visible, the tour may not currently be scheduled. Gift cards remain available, and we welcome inquiries about future dates.
Before Your Paddle Tour
Paddle Tours at our Paddle Centre are designed to ensure safety, respect for the water, and a great experience for all guests. Because we hold equipment specifically for your booking, clear cancellation timelines and expectations help us protect access for others and operate sustainably.
Cancellations
Standard Rentals (May 15 – September 15)
72 hours’ written notice is required to cancel
Groups of 4+ or bookings over long weekends require 5 days’ written notice
With insufficient notice, 50% of your reservation will be charged
Less than 24 hours’ notice results in full charges
Day Rentals
Weekdays (excluding long weekends): cancellations within 72 hours are 50% non-refundable
Weekends: cancellations within 5 days are 50% non-refundable
Long weekends: full payment is required at booking and is non-refundable
Multi-Day Rentals
Weekdays: cancellations within 72 hours are 50% non-refundable
Weekends: cancellations within 5 days are non-refundable
Long weekends: full payment is required at booking and is non-refundable
Guided Tours
Cancellations less than 72 hours before the tour incur a $75 fee per guest,
plus a 20% admin feeCancellations less than 48 hours before the tour are non-refundable
Weather, Refunds & Discretion
Refunds outside these terms are at the discretion of Paddle Centre management.
Weather-based refunds are also at our discretion and are guided by marine forecasts and local conditions.
Please note: rain or showers do not qualify as poor weather for kayaking or paddleboarding.
Late Returns
Late returns are charged at $20 per seat, per hour
Charges apply at the start of each hour
Timely return supports access for other guests and ensures equipment readiness
Additional Notes
When you book with us, your equipment is held exclusively for your time slot
We often turn away additional paddlers once bookings are full
Please come prepared for variable weather, we paddle rain or shine!
Need to Make Changes?
Questions, adjustments, or cancellations?
Email us at info@talaysay.com as soon as possible.
We appreciate your understanding and support for our small, community-based business and look forward to welcoming you to the water.
