Travel to Canada’s west coast for a very special rowing experience. Embark on an unforgettable coastal rowing experience in the stunning Gulf Islands, off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia! Whether you’re visiting Victoria or Vancouver for business or leisure, or just want to learn more about coastal rowing, this half-day or full-day rowing experience promises to awaken your inner adventurer. Longer tours are also possible. Dive into the world of coastal rowing and let each stroke reveal new horizons and hidden island treasures. We can also offer other options in this beautiful part of Canada. If you wish to organize a multi day Gulf Islands rowing tour (camping or hotel), please contact us. Each tour is customized to meet your needs.
Our Canada Rowing Gulf Islands trip is a self-directed or independent Rowing Experiences (RE) offered by our sister business Travel2Row. A RE is a tailored rowing vacation, as short as a morning or three rows or as long as a week with a full package of accommodation, meals, cultural visits and transportation, depending on the destination. Choose your own travel date. Choose who you row with or find others who want to row with you. We supply amazing rowing; you decide the rest, giving you maximum flexibility and choice. Create your personalized rowing trip now.
F.A.Q
What is a Travel2Row Experience?
T2R Experiences are short or long getaways tailored to the guest. Together with our partners, we provide a private rowing package for small groups (typically two, three or four rowers) with flexible date options based on the availability of boats and guide or coach. Each trip is different. For some, accommodation and some meals are included. For others, guests find their own accommodation, transportation, meals and other activities - we provide lots of recommendations.
Are these self-guided trips?
We are not calling them self-guided because when you are on the water you will definitely have a local guide with you in the rowing shell or on a support boat. Self-guided trips usually include accommodation and meals and perhaps other services. We offer amazing rowing and leave the rest to you to create your own perfect trip. With lots of suggestions from our own experience in a location, plus the local wisdom of our rowing partners.
Are there more places to enjoy Independent Rowing Experiences?
Have a look at our current destinations. We are working on expanding the fabulous locations where you can travel to row. It takes time because Ruth checks every location and researches accommodation options and restaurant recommendations, as well as suggestions to round out your stay when you are not rowing. Sign up for our newsletter to get announcements of new destinations and other updates. If you are a rowing club or rowing destination, find out how we might partner.
What is the rowing like?
The rowing is typically a half day, although longer or shorter outings are possible. The exact details vary with each location. Typically the rows are more an exploratory or touring excursion. A stop on land and perhaps a meal could be built into one or many day’s program and pricing. Training or coaching sessions could also be possible. Often guests row smaller boats like singles or doubles, but coxed quads may be available. Boats could be coastal, recreational or Olympic class/fine boats.
I am travelling alone. Can I join a group?
Yes! There are several ways that this might happen. One is to join the T2R Community and post your interest, maybe in a destination and/or when you want to travel. We can also get the word out on social media and in newsletters. You can also ask us - we may know of a booking where the guests are willing to have others join them. Finally, we are exploring setting a few dates in the year when a group trip could run. Be sure to join the newsletter to get updates.
April 2025 - September 2025 | Add two amazing rows to your Ireland holiday. In County Cork row the Bandon River from Innishannon to Kinsale. Adventure out from Courtmacsherry to the open Atlantic with experienced guides.
November 2024 - November 2025 | A week in a sport hotel anywhere sounds good. A week in a sport hotel in northern Portugal with rowing sounds like a perfect vacation. Experience river and coastal rowing, enjoy other sports and cultural experience, and relax in luxury accommodation.
April 2025 - November 2025 | Travel to Seagull Cove, a hidden resort near Boca Chica in Panama's Chiriqui Province. This off-the-beaten-track destination, nestled on the Pacific coast, offers the beauty of Panama, the charm of its people and amazing coastal rowing. New coastal boats impeccably maintained, gorgeous scenery, and great options for rowing. The resort owners, passionate about water sports, have introduced rowing to this region, establishing a club with two double and two single coastal rowing shells. You can choose flat water in one direction, with islands, bays and mangrove forests to explore. Or head to more coastal conditions, including the potential to surf and pay in Pacific rollers. There is a two day adventure row to islands by the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Oh, did we mention the valet boat service?
