Your Hosts: Sean and Serena



Husband and wife team, Sean Balmer and Serena Rotter, are the proud owners and guides for this unique sea kayak vacation company.

Both Sean and Serena started their careers guiding outdoor pursuits in the Canadian Rockies. Sean's love for the water drew him towards raft guiding and white water kayaking, while Serena conducted native based outdoor recreation programs for youth at risk. Wanting to add more diversity to their list of skills, they moved to Strathcona Park Lodge in 1995. Here they discovered a strong desire to share the beauty of Vancouver Island from an ocean vantage point.

While sea kayak guiding for other companies on Vancouver Island was fulfilling, Sean and Serena wanted the opportunity to guide trips together, allowing their style of guiding to be the most memorable part of their guest's vacation.

With over twenty years experience in outdoor pursuits, extensive knowledge of local flora and fauna, as well as native culture and history, Sean and Serena's guiding style is sure to capture your attention and feed your imagination with stories and facts directly relating to your surroundings. Combine their years of experience and high safety standards with traditional West Coast cooking, and they are confident that your sea kayaking vacation will be truly enlightening and unforgettable.