Wild Root Journeys

My recent four day trip to the Broken Group Islands with WildRootJourneys was a definite highlight of my summer! Not only are the islands one of the most spectacular places I have ever visited, but our guides Silke and Agnes made this trip a journey of a lifetime.I have spend much time and many years exploring the beauty of BC but I learned that to truly get off the beaten path one needs to get in a kayak! Words can not describe the feeling of bliss and peace when quietly gliding through the water whilst surrounded by the most beautiful nature. We saw sea stars of every colour, eagles, bears, ravens, ancient trees and even a humpback whale on our way home.Silke and Agnes are extremely passionate about what they do and their love for their work and their knowledge, passion, and respect for nature and indigenous culture made this trip outstanding. I have gone on many tours in the past and I can honestly say that I have never had guides that expressed so much passion for what they do. Their positive energy, never ending patience with all of our quirks and demands, and not to mention their top chef culinary skills (!) made this vacation five star. Silke asks her guest about dietary restrictions at the start of the trip and being the only vegan she went beyond the call of duty in catering to my diet and cooking up gourmet meals for me!It is also worth mentioning that Silke's equipment was top notch, clean and everything was in great condition. Many of us were beginners but Silke and Agnes made sure every day that we were all safe and sound and learning great outdoor skills along the way.I can't wait to join Silke again on another tour!

Since my broken group island paddle with Wild root journeys I knew there wasnt any other way id want to spend my birthday! With full confidence that our guide Silke would practice all social distancing and sanitization practices I felt safe to invite my family. From the start to finish this journey was organized and informative. My siblings had all different levels of paddling experience and Silkes patience really shone bright that meant for a comfortable paddle and pace. Along the way we got to see plenty star fish, eagles and seals! When ready for our delicious lunch Silke found us a private beach to dock and enjoy the views away from crowds. To our delight on our paddle back Silke shared Indigenous history of where we were passing by. Overall this was a perfect day to connect with family and nature and will be cherished for many years to come!! Cant speak highly enough of Wild root journeys and the fantastic staycation celebration it turned out to be.

Wild Root Journeys provided a beautiful, unforgettable 4 days in the Broken Group Islands. Guides Silke and Bill kept the vibe relaxed and friendly. Their meticulous organization, knowledge and skills meant we always felt cared for and safe, even as novice kayakers. Gear was top-notch and the food was pretty awesome too! A wonderfully immersive adventure in a stunning part of the world. Highly recommended!!

This woman is the absolute best! Silke is professional, fun, passionate about the experience she is sharing, knowledgeable about the environment and ecology around her, and does an amazing job creating an inclusive atmosphere. It was amazing to discover what's accessible so locally to Vancouver. What a great experience! (lunch was a wonderful touch as well!) Can't wait to do a longer trip!

Kayaking for the first time ever, I couldn't have picked a better guide than Silke. She made sure everyone was safe (no capsizing at all!) and had a great time on the water, outside the city. It was really fun to paddle with her.Thinking back on some other kayaking tours I was looking into in Vancouver, I definitely felt like picking Silke's was the right decision because it's not in the city-bay side, but she takes you out of the city a bit. So you're kayaking surrounded by beautiful nature. We even got a seal or two to come by and say hi to us!

I went on a 6 day guided kayak tour to God's Pocket with Wild Root Journeys. I can say this one of the of the most beautiful adventures of my life.I loved how quiet and serene the area was. This is not a bustling tourist hotspot, and the wildlife experiences were exceptional. The marine life was healthier than almost anywhere I've been.Our guides were wonderful, organized, grounded and a lot of fun.I would go back for the wonderful meals alone, and I hope to! :)

The folks at Wild Root Journeys are incredibly experienced, attentive, caring and an absolute blast to journey with! I have been on 3 multi-day kayak trips and am excited for my next trip. They run queer kayak journeys which is such a wonderful offering as it provides safer space for marginalized folks to explore the beautiful natural wild west coast. I loved getting wild and queer with them!

Today, I had a great kayaking experience with Silke. She is a very nice person and pays attention to your own needs. She has very good teaching skills and is also a person with a very admirable character :) ! I really enjoyed the time with you and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to do kayaking, no matter if beginner or advanced. Thank you Silke for all the great experiences, including seals, starfish and your personality! Hugs, Amelie :)

Booked an 8 person 3 hour Deep Cove Trip for my birthday! All beginners. Had an absolutely amazing time. Our guides were ready to go when we got there, so friendly and relaxed and made us feel so at ease and safe. We headed straight out after a quick but thorough safety talk. They got us all situated and comfortable in our kayaks. Really took great care of us. We stopped at a little beach for a snack and they brought me A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE. CAKE! from a little bakery near her home. Completely went above and beyond my expectations. Silke shared some really cool information about the land we were near. Truly felt like we were travelling with friends not guides. They were very patient while we all got our groove in the water. I will ALWAYS choose Wild Root Journeys for any future kayaking endeavors. Truly wonderful people.