Sea Kayaking

Located within the much larger Notre Dame Bay, the Bay of Exploits offers some very sheltered paddling among its many islands, or for the more adventuresome paddlers, there’s the beauty of the exposed Northeast coast of Newfoundland. Icebergs, whales, dolphins, seabirds, nesting raptors, intertidal zone marine life, spectacular scenery and our culture are all things you can see and learn about when you paddle with us. If icebergs are at the top of your list

Long before the arrival of European settlers, the Beothuk Indians inhabited this land and paddled the waters of the Bay of Exploits in their birch bark canoes. The coast was a summer destination for them, and it provided fish, eggs and other food sources critical for their survival. European settlement of the region began about 500 years ago. After discovering the rich resources of the area, serious conflicts developed between the native population and the European settlers. As a result of years of confrontation and European diseases, such as tuberculosis, the Beothuk population became extinct. Although, there is much debate to this very day on that belief. Learn more about the native Beothuk population and their fascinating but tragic story as you paddle these waters.

For inexperienced ocean kayakers, it is best you have a guide accompany you. This bay is truly home turf for us here at Adventures Newfoundland. A lifetime of working in this environment has given us extensive knowledge of its geography, weather patterns and how certain winds affect the areas we paddle, as well as the history and culture that we are sure will fascinate you. We will certainly work hard to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time. We have a number of tour choices to choose from depending on your interest, so take some time to decide which one is right for you.