Go4Fun

I've been investigating a kayak trip in British Columbia. I'm looking for expert advice on the Desolation Sound area. Is it really as warm and sunny (quasi Mediterranean climate?) as indicated on the website of some of the outfitters? Does the water temps really get as warm as 72 degrees? What time of year has the best conditions for a kayak trip? Is this fine weather and warm water temps peculiar to Desolation Sound or do other areas of the Sunshine Coast/Gulf Island have similar conditions? Does anyone have recommendations for a high end tour group that provides good food and the most comfortable accomodations to sample the coastal waters of BC by kayak?

Sam_Salmon

&quot;<i> Is it really as warm and sunny (quasi Mediterranean climate?) as indicated on the website of some of the outfitters? </i>&quot;
Don't believe everything people tell you especially-this is BC not Sicily.

&quot;<i>Does the water temps really get as warm as 72 degrees?</i>'
Mid day on a slack tide on the hottest day of the year in the top few centimeters Yes.

&quot;<i>What time of year has the best conditions for a kayak trip?</i>&quot;
July to mid September

&quot;<i> Is this fine weather and warm water temps peculiar to Desolation Sound or do other areas of the Sunshine Coast/Gulf Island have similar conditions?</i>&quot;
The Gulf Islands and the west side of Texada Island Yes.But you have to remember this is the Pacific Northwest hot/sunny happens but is never a sure thing.

&quot;<i>Does anyone have recommendations for a high end tour group that provides good food and the most comfortable accommodations to sample the coastal waters of BC by kayak?</i>&quot;
Comfortable accommodations rules out camping altogether, a mothership operation like these might suit.

http://www.mistyislesadventures.com/

http://www.mothershipadventures.com/

http://www.queencharlottekayaking.com/

http://www.tourhaidagwaii.com/