Vancouver Island's
Edge of the World Ecotours
Port Renfrew, B.C. Canada.
Your Guide-Tours- Kayaking-Testamonials-Maps
Experience west coast wildlife , rain forests and outdoor adventure on Vancouver Islands most scenically diverse, informational ecotour available. Edge of the World Ecotours is located in Port Renfrew ( 2 hrs west of Victoria) so you can experience the many geographic marvels of the west coast; colliding crustal plates, faults, mountains, rain forests and a plethora of wildlife, bird life and flora, natural wonders and scenery second to none. No other tour takes you from amazing tide pools and river estuaries to the top of mountains for wildlife viewing and panoramic vistas. Guided by a forestry professional and local, you'll travel backroads to sights and glean information never before offered to "sightseeing tourists". You'll see and learn about forestry firsthand, and not from company or environmental/preservationist propaganda. Edge of the World Ecotours is meant to be fun and allow you to experience as much west coast phenomena in a day as possible. Our goal is to make you go "WOW" and Edge of the World Tours has enjoyed 100% success.
Greg Klem
West Coast Travel Guide
Legendary Tree
Planter
Your Personal Guide
The Guide (why the tour Rules), Greg Klem, Field Marshall
Honours degree in Geography, degree in Economics
- 17 years experience forestry work
- legendary Canadian treeplanter
- Salvage logging, millwork, woodwork, treeplanting, spacing, pruning, girdling, chemical and fertilizing spraying, brushing, pre-commercial thinning
- Landslide and site rehabilitation
- Salmon habitat construction and rehabilitation
- Speaks constantly with foresters, loggers, mining consultants and fishermen to keep YOU informed
- Vice President, Port Renfrew Chamber of Commerce
- Board of Directors, Sooke Region Tourism Association
- Constantly learning about the flora, fauna and geophysical processes in the area
- Studies magic floating rocks, undocumented lizards and mushrooms
Millions of migratory salmon swim by here every year.
Edge of the World Tours can refer you to the best available local guides for saltwater and freshwater (Steelhead) fishing. Combine with Ecotours or spend a full day at each. You won't be disappointed.
Full Day Tour
This exciting day long tour, including lunch is just $99.00 Can. per person.
Each tour is customized to highlight seasonal natural phenomena and your interests. Great package deals all seasons.
You will require good footwear, rain gear, and camera with lots of film.
Tours start from sea level in Port Renfrew and traverse coastal tidal pools gradually climbing upland to the alpine top of the San Juan Ridge. Huge trees, coastal mountains and here you are! On top of the Edge of the World!
Sunset Tour
The best view on Vancouver Island! We'll wind you up through forestry sites until your high above the Pacific regaling in mind-blowing views capped by incredible west coast sunsets. Wildlife sightings are frequent and summertime aerial displays are as good as the view. My favourite.
Edge of the World Tours offers step on guiding for bus tours. We are excellent at catering to group tours, and excellent way to enjoy the island after business seminars/conventions. Edge of the World Tours is the only company offering a South Island Loop Tour.
Kayaking
Relax and paddle upriver with the tide through moss covered spruce forests of the San Juan River estuary and delta. You never know what sealife, birds, waterfowl and mammals and fish you'll encounter since every paddle and season is different. Herons, hawks, eagles, osprey, trumpeter swans, loads of ducks and geese, elk, bear, mink, seals, beaver and river otters are abundant and you may encounter the magic floating rocks of the San Juan. The waters are easy for beginners to enjoy and whitewater IS NOT part of the program. Cruise upriver, millions of Salmon can't be wrong Field Marshall Recommendation - Fall paddling is AMAZING. Spawning salmon attract bears and HUNDREDS of Bald Eagles, Hawks and Vultures, Mid September to January.
Testamonials
Jeanette Dean, L.A. Times- Your tour was one of the highlights of my trip to BC. I loved the beachwalks, the views and everything I learned. The best part was seeing the 2 cougars driving back to Sooke.
Maria Rodriguez Fernandez, Madrid Spain- The sunset tour was serene and spectacular. The birds were unbelievable, the view was incredible and so is the guide.
Linda Storey, Business Victoria- Greg is the perfect host. He is considerate, attentive and a wealth of knowledge. Our day was absolutely marvelous.
Arn Westlake, Thunder Bay- thanks for showing us the real west coast. The tour, the food, the guide, everything was delightful. We'll definitely be coming back to the Edge of the World.
Heather Mitchell, Gilford Ontario, Screw Tofino and Ucluelet, Port Renfrew is a beautiful town and the ecotour and kayaking experience are second to none.
Louise Hawtin, Warrickshire, UK Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Our best day in Canada.
McCormick Canada Inc. Group, London, It was a blast. All reviews have been favourable, thank you.
How to get here.( maps )
Port Renfrew is a scenic 1.5 hours drive west of Victoria on Highway 14. You will travel thru Sooke, Jordon River and enter the village of Port Renfrew. Edge of the World Ecotours is located in the first building on the left as you enter town. This is the Visitors Information Building.
Phone (250) 647-5574
Fax (250) 647-5512
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