If you've ever been to the west coast of Canada, you've probably been impressed with the beautiful mountains, beaches, and oceans. The province of British Columbia is a vast outdoor playground for those who love fishing, camping, skiing, hiking, and just about any outdoor pastime you thank imagine.

Aquatic activities are becoming very popular, and one of the best opportunities to familiarize yourself with B.C.'s great aquatic playgrounds is through eco-tours and recreational activities such as kayaking.

A kayak is a little one-person boat that you paddle about with a two-ended paddle, and gives you the freedom to roam around the waters without disturbing nature or adding any pollutants (the power a kayak runs on...is you!). If you're not acquainted with kayaking, there are many places in Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast that offer kayaking lessons, kayaking rentals, and kayaking trips, allowing you to experience for yourself first-hand some the oceanic marvels that the Pacific Coast has to offer.

Kayaking is an Olympic sport, but you don't need to be an athlete to enjoy and appreciate the great "leisurely" sport of kayaking.