{"product_id":"high-tide-estuary-birding-paddle","title":"High Tide Estuary Birding Paddle","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare evening paddle through the hidden channels of the Campbell River Estuary, guided by Creek2Coast Paddlesports and Island Birding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome paddling experiences can't simply be scheduled for any Saturday afternoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this one, we wait for the sun, moon, tides, and time of day to line up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the highest spring tides - when the gravitational pull of the sun and moon combine to produce exceptionally high water - the Campbell River Estuary transforms. Channels that are normally too shallow to paddle fill with water, opening passages through grasses, forests, and wetlands that feel a world away from the city nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Tide Estuary Birding Paddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is deliberately scheduled around the rare evenings when these 4-metre-plus tides coincide with the typically calmer conditions and beautiful light of late summer evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Guides. Two Specialties. One Unique Experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis experience is a collaboration between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreek2Coast Paddlesports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsland Birding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining professional kayak instruction and on-water leadership with dedicated birding expertise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdam Rosenbaum of Creek2Coast Paddlesports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will lead the paddling side of the experience, providing the kayaks, equipment, instruction, route planning, and on-water safety. No previous kayaking experience is necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside him will be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuliette Saint Plancat, owner and tour operator of Island Birding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuliette's fascination with wildlife began during an extraordinary childhood spent travelling the world aboard her family's sailboat, crossing both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and encountering wildlife across vastly different ecosystems. After eventually settling on Vancouver Island, she pursued studies in ornithology and turned that lifelong fascination into Island Birding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuliette brings much more than the ability to identify a bird.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer particular interest lies in recognizing patterns in bird physiology and behaviour and helping people notice the details in the natural world that are so easily overlooked. Her goal is to rekindle curiosity and help guests develop a deeper connection with the wildlife around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/islandbirding.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about Juliette and Island Birding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat We'll Explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll launch in the early evening and follow the rising tide into the Campbell River Estuary, timing our paddle so that the highest water gives us access to its maze of back channels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the way, Juliette will help us identify and interpret the birds we encounter, while Adam guides the group through the estuary and shares insight into the landscape, tides, history, and other wildlife around us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the evening, we may encounter great blue herons, bald eagles, kingfishers, waterfowl, shorebirds and other coastal species, with the possibility of seals, river otters, beavers and other wildlife making an appearance as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife is wild, of course, so specific sightings can never be guaranteed - and that's part of the experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't about checking as many species as possible off a list. It's about slowing down, getting into places that are rarely accessible by kayak, and seeing the estuary through the eyes of people who spend their lives paying attention to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 3 hours of guided paddling and birding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional kayak guide and birding guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium sea kayak, paddle, PFD and paddling equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic paddling instruction before launching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBird identification and interpretation throughout the experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall group experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo previous kayaking or birding experience required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy So Few Dates?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the estuary sets the schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe specifically chose these evenings because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-metre-plus spring tides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coincide with the evening hours, giving us the combination of exceptionally high water, beautiful late-day light, and the opportunity for calmer paddling conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll only run this experience when the tides give us the opportunity to do it properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your preferred date above to reserve your spot. Space is limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA collaborative experience presented by Creek2Coast Paddlesports × Island Birding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C2C Paddlesports","offers":[{"title":"September 9 (3:30-6:30 PM)","offer_id":50072492277898,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"September 10 (4:00-7:00 PM)","offer_id":50072492310666,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/3233\/0634\/files\/High_Tide_Estuary_Birding_Paddle_1.jpg?v=1788730591","url":"https:\/\/c2cpaddlesports.com\/products\/high-tide-estuary-birding-paddle","provider":"C2C Paddlesports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}