Kayak and Travel Links The following collection of links is organized around sea kayaking, tourism resources and conservation organizations. All of us at Vancouver Island Kayak hope the information in these links will contribute to your kayak tour of our west coast. If your kayaking aspirations take you beyond kayaking Vancouver Island or the Queen Charlotte Islands, please feel free to email us with your recommended kayak related links. Links open a new browser window. Click [x] to close. Kayaking   The Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC is a non-profit society which upholds high standards for professional sea kayak guides and operators in BC. Kayak News: Information about whitewater kayaks, including reviews and specifications, news, Canadian river directory, and photos of paddlers. Kayak Forum: A kayak discussion forum. Kayak On-Line: Includes tips, buying advice, and links. The Ultimate Directory of Kayaking Links: A collection of 600 links to companies that make and sell kayaks, kayaking gear and accessories. SEE Kayaks: A directory of sea kayaking related web sites. Club Kayak: Come join the fun! California Kayak Friends: A club for paddlesports enthusiasts. Southern Adventures: A one stop kayak shop in Australia.   Tourism Resources on Vancouver Island Adventure Tours on Vancouver Island: Small group adventure tours to Victoria, Tofino and Alert Bay. Alert Bay Lodge: Waterfront accommodation. Our log lodge overlooks Johnstone Strait, just off Northern Vancouver Island. Grizzly and whale watching available. Aboriginal Journeys: Locally owned and operated First Nations wildlife viewing and adventure tour company in Campbell River, BC. Stubbs Whale Watching : Cruise in covered vessels from Telegraph Cove to whale watch in Johnstone Strait. Seasmoke Whale Watching : From Alert Bay, sale with the whales in Johnstone Strait. Victoria Express : Passenger ferry service running between Victoria and Port Angeles, Washington. Knight Inlet Lodge : Grizzly Bear and Orca Tours, British Columbia. Robson Bight Charters : Whale watching in Johnstone Strait, off Vancouver Island, British Columbia.   Tourism Resources in Canada Adventure Tours in Canada: Midnight Sun Adventure Travel provides small group tours of Vancouver Island, the Rocky Mountains, Yukon Territory and Alaska. Canada Travel and Tourism: This travel and tourism guide will help you plan your travel in Canada. GoPlayOutdoors.com: An outdoor activity and vacation opportunity directory with countless activity pages each linking to the destination of your choice worldwide. Out There: Canadian outdoor travel, from weekend getaways to extended eco-vacations. Pacific Hostel Network: An independent network of hostels, from Alaska to Mexico. Travel and Tourism Canada: A travel directory focusing on Canada's travel Industry. Sharphooks.com : Comprehensive BC Fishing Resource Guide. Yamnuska Hiking Adventures: Hiking and climbing adventures in the Canadian Rockies. Yamnuska Mountaineering & Climbing: Rock climbing, ice climbing & mountaineering adventures in the Canadian Rockies. Vancouver Hotels: Easy booking for a wide variety of Vancouver hotels with detailed descriptions and photographs. British Columbia and Vancouver travel guide that is ever growing. Multilingual Accommodation Directory of Canada: Over 3100 properties, from hostels to hotels. Blue Water Adventures: Explore the Pacific Coast with experienced biologists and professional crew who provide knowledge of wildlife behavior, coastal ecology and local history. Vanncouverhotelsinc.com: This site offers substantial discounts ranging from 30 to 50 percent. Worldwide Tourism Resources In the Wild Adventures: Unique and enriching Caribbean crewed yacht charter vacations. Adventure Travel Tips : Save time and money! Discount vacations, travel and adventures. Thousands to choose from! GoPlayOutdoors.com: An outdoor activity and vacation opportunity directory with countless activity pages each linking to the destination of your choice worldwide. The Hostel Handbook: An on line listing of hostels in Canada and the US. Aussie Walkabouts: Outdoor oriented, small group adventures in Australia, New Zealand and South America. Adventure Resources: A comprehensive list of worldwide adventures and related publications. Rolandomio Travel. Hotel reservation and travel deals worldwide. 1st Choice Vacation Rentals . The easiest way on the Internet to find vacation properties worldwide, including homes, villas, condominiums, ski cabins, bed and breakfasts, timeshares and much more. Fishing-Resource.com: A directory of fishing resources in North America. Travel Notes: Travel directory providing country/state information, reviewed web sites, regular travel articles, and online ticketing for car hire, hotel reservations and discounted flights. I Year Out: Budget and hostel accommodation, worldwide hotels, flights, cars and activities. Ireland Accommodation - Ireland By.Com. Book your accommodation in Ireland; hotels, townhouse suites, holiday apartments, B&Bs, and Castles throughout the Emerald Isle. Daintree Cape Tribulation Heritage Lodge is an Australian rainforest spa resort offering luxury boutique cabins for that perfect getaway or retreat. Travel Quest: A specialist travel directory offering ideas for active, adventure sport and special interest holidays and vacations. Alaska Rainbow Lodge: Fly fishing adventures in Alaska. SRM Travel: Off-the-beaten path tours of Turkey. Active Safaris: Backpacker tours in Australia. Hotel Dir: A worldwide directory of hotels. Travel Flea Market: Deals on vacation packages, cruises, discount airfare, hotels, resort bargains, vacation properties and car rentals. Napoli Sweet Home manages a chain of B&B and Hostels in Naples and in Campania (Italy). Northern Cyprus Holidays Book your flights to Northern Cyprus and hotels online. Shoortravel.com.au - Masai (Maasai) Mara - Balloon Safaris & Accommodation The Masai Mara in Kenya 's is home to a magnificent collection of wildlife in a natural, wild and basically untouched state. Sport-vacations.com   Sport-vacations.com aims to provide free information to anyone interested in sport vacations.  Ballaratboutique.com.au: Ballarat Boutique offers holiday cottage, motel or boutique hotel suites accommodation in Ballarat, Victoria. Amsterdam hotels. Online reservations. Amsterdam overview, city map. Find a hotel by your Point of Interest, close to main Amsterdam attractions. San francisco hotels: San francisco hotels Reservation. Discount Hotels and on line booking. Hotels in Nice. Top Nice hotels specially selected for you! Special rates and hotels discounts in Nice, France. Florence hotels. Florence hotel reservations. Budget, Standard class accommodation, hotels with child facilities and business accommodation. Costa Rica Vacation(s). Tour Costa Rica invites you to experience the natural magic of Costa Rica's rain forests, volcanoes, rivers and beaches Costa Rica Tours. Get ready to find full tour descriptions, trip planning assistance, a complete list of hotels, an online map of Costa Rica and much more! Adventure Costa Rica. A white water rafting tour through the rain forest will make your vacation in Costa Rica truly one of a kind! Travel Insurance Quotes : Overseas & Domestic Travellers Travelinsure offer quality travel insurance for Australians heading overseas and international travellers traveling to Australia. Budget backpacker and business insurance products available.   West Coast of Canada Conservation Organizations Orca Live Raincoast Research Society Sierra Club Living Oceans Society Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform (CARR) Straitwatch BC Wild Killer Whale Adoption Program Johnstone Strait Killer Whale Interpretive Centre Society (JSKWICS) Ecotrust Raincoast Conservation Society Vancouver Aquarium North American-wide Conservation Organizations Defenders of Wildlife International Wolf Center Sea Shepherd Whale Conservation Institute Natural Resources Defense Council "What happens to beasts will happen to man. All things are connected. If the great beasts are gone men would surely die of a great loneliness of spirit." - Chief Seattle, 1884.