The kayak day trips extend from Cartwright Harbour to some of the local islands and coves near the entrance to Sandwich Bay. Beginners to expert paddlers can join our BCU and Canadian Paddle Certified Guides for an enjoyable day of paddling along the Labrador shoreline.

The Inuit paddled along the Labrador shores from their most northern dwellings to the eastern seaboard of the United States. The local area was one of their meeting places as they traded food and tools. You can experience this historic location as you paddle along the shores of Sandwich Bay.

Kayak with Us…

Our sea kayaking adventures start in Cartwright. Your guide will tell you local stories and help you identify sightings of puffins, gannets, seals, whales, and icebergs. All ages are welcome, no experience necessary for day paddles. Enjoy yourself in the pristine waters of Sandwich Bay.

This small portion of the Labrador Sea is surrounded by islands and is a great place to kayak as you follow the shorelines. Our guides are experienced and experts in the local folklore. Some paddling instructions are provided as we paddle along.

Our Day Tours range from $20 to $120 each and include sea kayaks with rudders, paddles, safety gear, snack and guide.

Choose from our list of Day Tours below:

Time is limited? Always wanted to try paddling a kayak? If this is you, this 1 hour harbour paddle in the sheltered waters of Cartwright Harbour is just for you. A view of the town from the water. See the town of Cartwright that has been here since the late 1700's. You are likely to also see a whale or a caribou near one of the islands at the entrance of the harbour. Come and play for awhile.

A brief glimpse of the Mealy Mountains and islands in the Labrador Sea. Skim across the water, through the entrance of the Cartwright Harbour and paddle seaward. As you look northward you will be able see, between the islands, the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. For a short period of time you can pretend you are following our ancestors as they kayaked these waters in search of food and trade. You are likely to see a whale or two, seals, sea birds, an iceberg in the distance. Sea Gulls, Kittiwakes and Terns nest on an island one kilometer from the shore. Our guide will relate tales of yesteryear.

We invite you to join us on a leisurely six hour guided tour of the coastal waters of the Labrador Sea. This tour will take you along the coast south of Cartwright Harbour paddling for two hours. A fantastic experience for beginners and intermediate paddlers and a sight-seeing trip for those who have hours of paddling under their belt but no time for a multi-day tour with us. This tour is designed to create an enjoyable kayaking experience to connect you with nature in a land where our ancestors lived for thousands of years. You will see a variety of ocean flora. The kelp along the shoreline is among the highest rated in nutrient value in the world. You will also see many different species of sea birds, possibly puffins; whales and seals; and the many icebergs that usually drift south each year. There are also interesting geological formations where the land meets the sea. We will stop on a sandy shore for a snack, where you can stretch your legs and a take in a little bit of sea shore exploration. These shores have many a story to tell.