What you'll eat on a kayak trip with us
Food is an essential part of every camping trip, and we like to say that “while you can’t control the weather or the wildlife, you can control the food!” We focus on providing a range of sustainable and locally sourced ingredients. We’ve swapped out the traditional hot dog and canned beans for hearty, nourishing, and satisfying meals that are kind to both your body and the planet.
Our Meals
From fresh green salads with roasted baby potatoes to responsibly sourced lingcod, followed by freshly baked local treats and seasonal fruit, it’s a pleasure to share nourishing meals while savouring some of the most breathtaking scenery around. While meal options vary by tour, browse some of our typical expedition offerings 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 fruit and syrup
Lunches are simple and delicious, most often eaten on one of the coast’s many beaches after a morning of paddling. Lunches may include:
- a sandwich spread with seasonal fruit and cookies
- pita, hummus, salami, 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 with fruit
- tortilla chips and fresh salsa
- dolmades with cheese and crackers
Dinners are full of flavour and variety. Dinners may include:
- pan-seared lingcod fillets with herbed potatoes and green salad
- Thai curry with tofu, jasmine rice, and naan bread
- Mediterranean tomato pasta with garlic bread and salad
- Mexican bowls with corn salad & guacamole
- corn and potato chowder with bread and salad
Desserts are a delicious treat to finish off a full day. Desserts may include:
- locally made carrot cake
- chocolate and fruit
- locally made brownies
- date squares
*Sample menu items are based on the expedition tour menus. Basecamp tour offerings will vary slightly. For information on meals at our Whales and Wilderness Glamping, Johnstone Strait Ultimate, and Ultimate Family Adventure camps, please read the food section on the overview pages for each tour.
Snacks are also available for quick, on the water nourishment. Your guides will have trail mix, fruit leather, 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 beverages
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, 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 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 for your adventure!
Happy eating!
