Amidst the waters and wild peaks of coastal BC, Jordan Best has spent his adult life in motion – paddling remote shorelines, hiking ridgelines, skiing deep into the backcountry and dancing with the wind on his kiteboard. After nearly two decades leading the evolution of provincial recycling systems, he has shifted course to run Cortes Kayaks. Blending ecology, ethnobotany and history with a passion for human-powered exploration, Jordan weaves ecological insight and cultural depth into each journey he guides.
Events with Jordan Best
Ebb & Flow: Kayaking & Yoga Practice (May)May 22 - 27, 2026
Immerse yourself in the rhythms of the natural world and the ebb and flow of the Salish Sea. Hollyhock, located on the southern coastline of Cortes Island (on the unceded land of the toq qaymɩxʷ (Klahoose), ɬəʔamɛn qaymɩxʷ (Tla’amin), and ʔop qaymɩxʷ (Homalco) Nations) is an ideal basecamp and launch…
Ebb & Flow: Kayaking & Yoga Practice (July)July 24 - 29, 2026
Immerse yourself in the rhythms of the natural world and the ebb and flow of the Salish Sea. Hollyhock, located on the southern coastline of Cortes Island (on the unceded land of the toq qaymɩxʷ (Klahoose), ɬəʔamɛn qaymɩxʷ (Tla’amin), and ʔop qaymɩxʷ (Homalco) Nations) is an ideal basecamp and launch…
Salish Shorelines: A Saltwater JourneyAugust 16 - 21, 2026
Join Cortes Island guides and mariners for a kayaking exploration of the Salish Sea surrounding the renowned Hollyhock Campus. Each day’s adventure offers a safe and comprehensive foray into the seascapes and histories of Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands. Launching from various beaches around Cortes Island as well as…