What you'll eat on a kayak trip with us
Food is an essential part of any camping trip and wow, camping food has come a long way. Move over hot dogs and canned beans, because fresh green salad, local and responsibly sourced lingcod, and roasted baby potatoes are ready and waiting to be served. Top it off with locally baked treats or fresh fruit skewers with chocolate drizzle for dessert and you get the picture! It's a pleasure to share these tasty meals with you while savouring some of the most beautiful scenery around.
Our Meals
We like to say – “We can’t control the weather or the wildlife, but we can control the food!” On our tours, you can look forward to hearty, healthy, fresh, and satisfying food. While specific meals vary based on tour, please see a sample of some of our typical options below.
Breakfasts are warm and hearty. Breakfasts served may include:
- scrambled eggs, bacon, and fruit
- yogurt, granola, and fruit salad
- french toast with fresh fruit
- hot cereal with dried fruit and toppings
- pancakes with peaches and syrup
Lunches are simple and delectable, most often eaten on one of the coast’s many pocket-beaches after a morning of paddling. Lunches may include:
- a sandwich spread with seasonal fruit and cookies
- pita, hummus, and tzatziki with protein bars and fruit
- quinoa salad with fresh veggies
Appetizers are always a welcome treat at the end of a day of paddling. Appetizers may include:
- an assortment of artisanal crackers and cheeses
- tortilla chips and fresh salsa
Dinners are full of flavour, filling and variety. There is always a sweet treat to follow. Dinners may include:
- pan-seared lingcod fillets (locally and responsibility sourced) with herbed potatoes and green salad
- Thai curry with tofu, jasmine rice, and naan bread
- Mediterranean pasta with olive bread and salad
- Mexican bowls with corn salad & guacamole
*Sample menu items are based on the expedition tour menus. Basecamp tour offerings will vary slightly.
Snacks are also available for quick, on the water nourishment. Your guides will have trail mix, fruit leathers, granola bars, sweet & savoury treats (such as jerky or pepperoni) as well as chocolate available for snacking. You are also welcome to bring along your favourite snacks for while you are kayaking.
Our Coffee, Teas & Other Yummy Drinks
We are very fortunate to have world-class coffee roasters on our little island, importing ethically produced and sustainable coffee. Helene and Peter of Aroma Roasters supply us with freshly roasted, fair trade, organic, shade grown beans produced by a women’s cooperative in Mexico or Peru.
Fruit juice, black and herbal teas, and hot chocolate are also all provided for your drinking pleasure. You are welcome to bring wine, beer and spirits* for enjoying responsibly with your meals.
*We kindly ask that alcohol consumption be reserved for after the day’s kayaking activities are complete. This ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
Have dietary restrictions? We are happy to accommodate a variety of dietary needs, whenever possible, in our wilderness camp environment. However, please note that special dietary requirements may add complexity and additional costs to preparing for your tour. Below, you’ll find a list of common dietary restrictions we can accommodate, along with any associated costs for substitutions.
Specialty Dietary Restrictions – $75 fee per person
Gluten Free
For this restriction our menus offer:
- GF bread/crackers/pasta
- GF baking, preferably made at our base or sourced locally; pre-prepared as necessary
- GF flour or almond flour
- GF granola/cereal/pancakes
- GF snacks (i.e. granola bars etc.)
- GF salad dressing & soy sauce
Dairy Free
For this restriction our menus offer:
- Non-dairy milk (soy, almond, oat or rice) & whipped cream (coconut)
- Non-dairy butter/margarine
- Non-dairy cheese
- Non-dairy yogurt
- Vegan baking, preferably sourced locally or made in house; pre-prepared as necessary
Nut Free
In advance of your tour, we will ask that you fill out a more detailed allergy form so we can determine the extent of your allergy. This will help us determine if we will pack alternative options for just you or if we will need to ask all guests to avoid bringing products with nuts. Please note that while we do our best, we cannot guarantee that our kitchen/meals will be 100% trace-free of nuts.
For this allergy, we will provide substitutions for the following:
- Breads, crackers, pastries
- Granola/cereal/pancakes
- Nut butters (i.e. peanut or almond)
- Snacks (i.e. granola bars, trail mix etc.)
- Salad dressings and oils
Vegan
For this restriction, our menus offer:
- All items noted in the dairy-free option
- Vegan egg substitutes
- Meat and seafood-free alternatives for dinner entrees, lunches, and lunch meats
Dietary Restrictions with No Additional Cost
- Vegetarian
- No red meat
- No fish
- No seafood
- No pork
If you have dietary restrictions or allergies not listed above, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss if we are able to accommodate your needs and any additional charges.
We take great pride and pleasure in serving you the best food we can for your adventure!
Happy eating!
