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COVID-19 UPDATE
We hope that you and your loved ones stay safe during these unprecedented times.
We are following Nova Scotia guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. As a precaution, although we are able to practice physical distancing on the water and trails, we will only be booking private tours for groups of eight (8) or fewer guests at a time. There will only be two tours operating daily and Covid-19 protocols are in place to keep our team and guests safe.
We are only accepting bookings from the Atlantic region – Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI or Newfoundland. Valid ID must be presented.
To view our Covid-19 protocols, please click https://www.kayakhalifax.com/covid-19-protocol/
Explore our Vibrant Harbour & Wild Islands
Experience Halifax from a different perspective.
NEW IN 2020
Kayak Halifax is offering new adventures & ways to experience our beautiful harbour, coastal islands, conservation areas, wilderness & freshwater lakes.
Your next small-group adventure awaits a stone’s throw from Downtown Halifax attractions, restaurants & hotels.
Join the Kayak Halifax Team for an authentic East Coast experience on a 2 hour Exploratour, a full day or overnight island adventure.
Discover & explore the second largest natural harbour on the planet & our wild islands. Enjoy marine life encounters, coastal hikes & beautiful beaches, island ecotours, culinary & glamping adventures.
Kayak Halifax adventures are fun, packed with moments of Zen & adrenaline, interesting facts & folklore and we travel at a comfortable pace. Perfect for solo travelers, students, couples, families (Age 6+), tour groups & corporate team-building.
Your Atlantic Ocean-Halifax Harbour paddle requires no previous kayaking experience and anyone with a moderate fitness level may easily enjoy.
Kayak Halifax guides are also happy to customize private tours or just take you out for a paddle, shoot the breeze & share a taste of the East Coast lifestyle.
To have as much fun as our guides, remember to pack a sense of adventure & sense of humour!
All Adventures Must Be Booked Online In Advance!
What You Need to Know
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Safety
Safety is always our first priority. Sturdy sea kayaks, pfds, paddling instruction, safety gear and briefing provided. Our qualified guides are CPR and First Aid-certified. Pre-trip: RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL TOURS, RENTALS AND LESSONS. We are only open by appointment only. This is necessary so that we can stagger groups and help promote social distancing and less contact with other groups Limiting group sizes to 2 to 8 people (plus 2 guides); private household or “bubble family” group preferable All participants will verbally be screened for COVID-19 before the tour. Day tours only: 2, 2.5, 4 or 6-hour tours One tour per person per day Only households from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland (until border restrictions are eased) Everyone will be in double kayaks as much as possible to limit the risk of capsizes unless participants have previous kayaking experience. This applies to rentals as well. Numbering or assigning kayaks to specific guides and clients. This will make it easier to quarantine kayaks and contact trace if client or guide present with symptoms Wear disposable gloves when handling dirty gear and discard after each use. Wash hands immediately after gloves are removed. If reusable gloves are worn, gloves should be dedicated to handling dirty gear and should not be used for other purposes. Wash hands immediately after gloves are removed. Instruct guests to bring their own individual bathroom bags with hand sanitizer, hand soap, toilet paper and gloves Payment online or by e-transfer only Digital waiver Regularly clean and disinfect equipment used for handling payments. No snacks, lunches or any food will be supplied before, during or after the tour. Paddlers will be asked to bring food and drink adequate for the amount of time on the water Tours will occur only on days with fair weather as per normal operating procedure Encourage social distancing at all times before, during, and after the tour. o all instruction will be given at a distance of 2m from all paddlers o Guides will verbally instruct participants on how to help each other with their gear and boat to get ready for the tour o Kayakers will adjust their own foot pedals (or help from a family member) o If anyone at any time needs to be within 2m of another person they will wear a face covering Increased verbal instruction: foot pedals adjustment and spray skirt Moving kayak: each person will lift the kayaks from the same position to limit contact Participants will lift and carry their own kayak and equipment. Disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer will be available in every boat so that guest may sanitize at any time. At no time during the tour will the guide touch the client’s boat. If a guide needs to touch a boat, they will wear a mask. During the tour Maintaining social distance on the water No rafting up Route plan will take paddles only to calm protected areas of the ocean, There will be Lysol wipes and hand sanitizer available in each boat throughout the tour and the guide will carry extra hand sanitizer, masks and gloves. If a kayaker capsizes their boat the guide will use a Catamaran Rescue (a no contact rescue) when possible: With 2 paddles for stability Guide and double with stirrups can use other double with stirrups to create steps for guests to climb back into cock pit. If client still feels uncomfortable guide can stay connected for stability. o If this rescue is not feasible the guide will wear a mask and gloves and will proceed with a typicalassisted re-entry If first aid is needed, (cuts, injuries) during the tour everyone involved will wear gloves and a mask. If possible, the guide will talk one person through the process allowing only those family members on tour to help each other in close proximity. If the injuries are more serious, EMS will be contacted, and the guide will use all necessary precautions to help the injured person. After the tour Extensive cleaning procedures for gear and equipment. After the tour, the kayaker will be asked to remove all equipment and leave it in the kayak. The guide will then proceed to wipe down all equipment with products recommended by Health Canada before hanging to dry and/or storing
No experience necessary.
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Our fleet
We are proud to offer our customers high-quality touring (sea) kayaks, in single and double occupancy. Capsizes are very rare.
No experience necessary.
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What to Bring
Valid Photo ID
Waiver
(Provided at the dock)Sense of Adventure.
And Sense of Humour.Water
(in a non-glass container)Sunscreen, Sunglasses, a Hat.
Dress in layers. Windbreaker. Waterproof Jacket.(especially for May, October tours), Quick dry shirt/shorts.
Pack your Go Pro. We have dry bags for your cell phone and cameras. Personal items may be safely stored with you onboard or left with our team.
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Parking
Our meetup location is walking distance from downtown hotels, restaurants and attractions. We are only 5 minutes from the Seaport Market and Halifax Cruise Terminal on the Halifax Waterfront. If driving, parking lots and street parking are available nearby.
Pay & Downtown Halifax hotel pickup may be available for an extra fee. (credit card & coin).
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Weather
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Our location
We do not have a physical sales office. Meetup location details are provided with your booking confirmation. Hotel pickup may be available for an extra fee.
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Our guides
Our professional and experienced guides are trained in: emergency rescue procedures, pre-trip briefing, communication and ethics, navigation, wildlife, local history, eco-friendly island use and more.
Your safety is our priority. Our guides are First Aid and CPR-certified.
Guide gratuities are always appreciatively accepted.
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Our values
We’re Safe
(we have precious cargo onboard)We’re Friendly
(to the earth and others)We’re Qualified
(our guides are experienced, trained, and knowledgeable)We’re Fun
(that’s the point, isn’t it?)
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