Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions, Kayak Rentals & Retreats
Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions, Kayak Rentals & Retreats
Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions, Kayak Rentals & Retreats
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Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions, Kayak Rentals & Retreats specializes in Eco and indigenous education and tours, by means of kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, kids camps, yoga, retreats, and dog sledding (in winter months). Based on Pender Island, our head office is located at Otter Bay Marina, just off the ferry. Along with having the beauty of launching from the bay, mobile services are available to suit your adventure design, and so is our new location on Salt Spring Island! Our certified, professional guides would love to take you into the wild!
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Patrick Gravinese
Raleigh, NC1 contribution
Jul. 2022
Kye and her kids were great! They set my wife and I up for a wonderful day kayaking Otter Bay. We really appreciated the safety tutorial Kye gave to us. We have been kayaking many times, but this was the first time an operator taught us what to do if things go wrong. Otter Bay is a beautiful location for a day trip from Victoria. I'm looking forward to going back!
Written September 4, 2022
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Thank you for the kind words! We are happy to hear our safety lessons are appreciated :)
Written September 18, 2022
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tgiustino
White Rock, Canada33 contributions
Aug. 2020
While staying at Poet's Cove Resort & Marina we wanted to have a kayak for our use for a couple days. Problem solved with Dog Mermaid as they will deliver (and pickup) their equipment (kayak/canoe) to your location for as many days you like.
Excellent service & knowledge of their equipment & the area.
Excellent service & knowledge of their equipment & the area.
Written August 23, 2020
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Thank you for the kind words! Happy to have helped out.
Written January 7, 2021
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DaveP
5 contributions
Jun. 2020 • Friends
A great morning of starfish, otters, eagles seals and views! A great way to enjoy a couple hours with a knowledgeable guide (Johnny) with a focus on safety with a great briefing and teaching. I’m new to this sport and after a few minutes away we went!
Written June 11, 2020
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Thank you! Johnny said it was a great day. So happy you got out to play.
Written June 15, 2020
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NEARLYHERE
3 contributions
Oct. 2019 • Family
We rented a canoe for a paddle from the marina at Otter Bay, Pender Island to Roesland Park, across the Bay. Mermaid Dog were really awesome to deal with, and the gear was excellent. We will be back, one day.
Written October 3, 2019
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Conal H
Saskatoon, Canada3 contributions
Aug. 2019 • Family
Thank you Kai and Michelle for the great service. Great equipment and great time! Otter Bay is a great place and this experience was the best! Holly
Written August 23, 2019
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Thank you! So happy the wind died down and you got out there. And thank you to you and your family for offering to get Echo ice cream.
Written August 27, 2019
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Mary Ellen
1 contribution
Aug. 2019 • Family
My 9 year old daughter rates this camp as "the best camp she has ever been to". She learned a variety of paddling skills: paddle board, kayak and canoe. She learned about sea life, ocean currents along with fun, friendship and teamwork. I will definitely put her in camp again next time I am in the area.
Written August 11, 2019
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Thank you! So happy to have had her here in all the chaos! The mermaids were all so fabulous together. Safe journey from South to North!
Written August 14, 2019
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LDB
Vancouver, Canada8 contributions
Aug. 2019
What a way to "sea" life. We very much enjoyed our experience with DogMermaid. We rented a kayak for my husband, daughter and I to explore Otter Bay. Staff were very kind and helpful, especially when it came to making out daughter comfortable with her first time in a kayak. The equipment was all excellent and the office/launch location is very convenient as part of Currents at Otter Bay facilities and the ferries. We would highly reccomend to others!
Written August 8, 2019
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Thank you! I am so happy we were part of participating in her first experience on the ocean.
Written August 9, 2019
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snipen
Leeds, UK31 contributions
Jul. 2019 • Couples
Hired canoes from here. The service was great and very friendly. Would definitely use again. Myself and husband had an amazing canoe trip around Otter Bay and saw lots of wildlife. Lovely way to spend the morning.
Written July 31, 2019
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Thank you! We are here to add to your smiles as best as we can :)
Written August 9, 2019
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Laura
1 contribution
Jul. 2019 • Family
My daughter and I wanted to try paddle boarding for the first time. Kye and Johnny were extremely helpful as we were complete newbies to the sport....it was more fun that I imagined, the boards were great, my 10 yo had it figured out in no time and we were out on Otter Bay, a picturesque cove with beach and marina....so much fun! Thanks Johnny and Kye we can't wait to go paddle boarding again.
Written July 19, 2019
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Thank you! We can't wait to have you back! I may even let Johnny know about your compliment. But we don't want it to go to his head. Lol.
Written August 9, 2019
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LeonMooseJaw_Canada
Moose Jaw, Canada2 contributions
Aug. 2018 • Couples
My wife and I had been stressed out and this simple, beautiful paddle board excursion was just what we needed. The waters were so clear, and to see seals and otters up that close was magical . If you can spare an hour or two Dog Mermaid is easy going and very inexpensive. Thanks
Written August 18, 2018
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Thank you! You two are going places!
Written August 20, 2018
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