Mothership Adventures

Mothership Adventures Join us to explore the most remote parts of Canada's West coast in Luxury! Welcome aboard our immaculate heritage vessel the Columbia III.
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We are a small family run business offering high-end specialty eco-tours to the most remote parts of coastal British Columbia, Canada. We offer luxury mothership sea kayaking and cruising tours to the Great Bear Rainforest, Johnstone Strait, the Broughton Archipelago and Desolation Sound. View whales, bears and wolves!

Throwbacks to the boatyard with the Columbia III ⚓️The behind-the-scenes work doesn’t always look as beautiful as life o...
05/28/2026

Throwbacks to the boatyard with the Columbia III ⚓️

The behind-the-scenes work doesn’t always look as beautiful as life out on the water…. but it’s absolutely essential to keep the Columbia III in tip top shape and running strong all season long.

Haul outs, hull work, fresh paint, replacing zincs, long days in the rain, plenty of problem solving, and a well-deserved Bellini after a hard days work! ⚓️🍹

If you’d like yo keep up with all the behind-the-scenes work for maintaining a historic wooden vessel — be sure to check out Ross’s journal:
www.seakayakbritishcolumbia.com

05/26/2026

Ever heard of a Bullkelp Bugle? 🌊🎺🎶😅

Our guide Robin Humphreys is a pro at this make-shift instrument!

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She’s been on these waters since 1956 ⚓️Hand-built, lovingly kept, and a chance to head deep into the BC wilderness with...
05/21/2026

She’s been on these waters since 1956 ⚓️

Hand-built, lovingly kept, and a chance to head deep into the BC wilderness without giving up the comforts of home.

Mornings on the Columbia III start slowly, with hot coffee or tea, mist clinging to the deck rails, the salon windows fogged at the edges, and nowhere for you to be until the kayaks are dipped into the water.

When you’ve finished a long days paddle, return aboard to dry clothes, hot showers and something extraordinary coming out of the galley (past guests will know what we’re talking about 🤤)

When you travel with us, you don’t have to choose between adventure and comfort... The CIII is perfectly suited for people who love the wild but sleep better in a real bed.

📷 Christie Fitspatrick

05/19/2026

Moments of the Broughton Archipelago (without trending audio) ⚓️

Leave your to-do list behind and come join us for an adventure exploring the remote corners of the BC coast.

Out here, your days are full in completely different ways. Paddling, wildlife viewing, salty air, and delicious meals that somehow keep getting better the more remote you get.

Let our expert guides handle the logistics. You just show up, paddle and stay present 🌲🌊🚣🐻🫍🦭

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This is the Rhinoceros Auklet. Dawned with a distinct horn on its beak, every spring it flies back to the waters of coas...
05/11/2026

This is the Rhinoceros Auklet.

Dawned with a distinct horn on its beak, every spring it flies back to the waters of coastal BC.

On May 10th, it was World Migratory Bird Day, so in celebration, we think you should come see this bird for yourself!

You can always recognize the elegant COLUMBIA III at the dock or at anchor by her bright yellow kayaks covering the roof...
05/08/2026

You can always recognize the elegant COLUMBIA III at the dock or at anchor by her bright yellow kayaks covering the rooftop.

We custom outfitted the CIII 20 years ago or so (wow time flies!!) to load and unload our Seaward kayaks smoothly and quickly with an efficient rooftop crane system.

There's plenty of room on the roof to carry enough kayaks for ten guests and two guides. The water-level platform at the stern makes getting in and out of the kayaks super simple from onboard the CIII.

📷 Hailey Elise

05/05/2026

🔊SOUND ON — Killer whales vocalizing in the Broughton Archipelago, an unforgettable moment captured last summer aboard the Columbia III.

Whenever we have the chance, we’ll plop our onboard hydrophone into the water in hopes of hearing the hauntingly beautiful calls of vocalizing killer whales.
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The Broughton Archipelago & Johnstone Strait waters are rich with orca activity, and these vocalizations are just a small glimpse into how pods communicate, navigate, hunt, and stay connected in their underwater world.

📍Broughton Archipelago & Johnstone Strait, Kayaking Tour, Summer 2025

📷 Guide Robin Humphreys —

Humpback whales were once nearly gone from our BC waters 🐋 Thanks to protections implemented in the 60s, their populatio...
04/28/2026

Humpback whales were once nearly gone from our BC waters 🐋 Thanks to protections implemented in the 60s, their population has made a remarkable comeback.

This whale was spotted from the deck of our Columbia III vessel in the Great Bear Rainforest 🔎

For Mothership Adventures, food fuels the journey! 🥣⚓We make all our meals to fit our guests' dietary preferences, while...
04/24/2026

For Mothership Adventures, food fuels the journey! 🥣⚓

We make all our meals to fit our guests' dietary preferences, while highlighting West Coast ingredients, freshly baked goods, and family-style meals onboard, at the beach, or wherever they are shared.

Our past guests know this very well -- but the food during your stay aboard the Columbia III will be something to remember!

The CIII won't be docked for much longer! If you are ever curious what we've been up to during these off months, owner a...
04/21/2026

The CIII won't be docked for much longer!

If you are ever curious what we've been up to during these off months, owner and longtime maritime explorer Ross has been sharing these behind-the-scenes tibits since 2006 🫣

You can read more at: www.seakayakbritishcolumbia.com

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PO Box 30
Quathiaski Cove, BC
V0P1H0

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+12502023229

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