Company Profile
What We Do
Why is it that so many people swim in pools but few venture out into lakes, rivers and oceans? At Sea Hiker, we realized that society has created limiting beliefs around open water pursuits. There is a wilderness that covers more than 70% of the planet and yet few people feel comfortable in it.
The biggest obstacle is the confidence to play, explore and achieve comfort in the water. We decided to help people learn the essentials for exploring the aquatic wilderness.
Origins
Sea Hiker was founded officially in 2006 and has grown steadily since then to offer clients exciting opportunities to explore the ocean, above and below the surface.
Concept
Seahiking is meant to represent a way to approach water that matches your own comfort level. Just as a hiker can take a noontime stroll in a park or embark on a mutiple-week Himalayan expedition, depending on his or her level of confidence, skill and experience, so too should we have the opportunity to do the same in the water. We see seahiking as a similar activity that should naturally evolve from a passion and enjoyment of the water. Once you learn essential skills, knowledge, and familiarity, amazing explorations and experiences become possible.
Whether you want to feel safe with your family at the beach or turn the ocean into your own personal domain for adventure, Sea Hiker can help you get there.
Location & Services
Sea Hiker is based in Vancouver, BC, a gateway to amazing aquatic adventures, and has offered courses in Vancouver, Langley, Surrey, West Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, and in other locations such as Calgary, Toronto, and Hamilton.
Sea Hiker offers a number of programs at the YWCA, Robert Lee YMCA and Vancouver Aquatic Centre in downtown Vancouver, the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre, Arbutus Club, and Walnut Grove Pool in the Lower Mainland.