The BC Marine Trails Map
The BCMT public map has several basic features, but we’ve saved the best for our members. From our site condition report layer, to multiple site photos, a route measurement tool, site selection & download, a print function, and much more — the member map will be your best friend for trip planning.
Member benefits
Individual
Standard membership option- Access the member map with advanced trip planning tools & Site Condition Reports
- View multiple photos per site
- Extensive discounts on gear and services
- Exclusive member-only Facebook group
- Access exclusive content from experienced paddlers
Family
Bundle within a household and save- All of our individual member benefits
- Membership cards for your household
Business
Ideal for outfitters and guides- All of our individual member benefits
- Opportunity to provide member discounts
- Collaborate with us on social media
View a feature-by-feature comparison here.
Our public map has several basic features, but we’ve saved the best for our members. Plot your route with bearing, distance, and coordinates for each leg of your trip, then export to your handheld GPS device.
Site Condition Reports are now visible on the member map — that’s right, you will now be able to see the most up-to-date information possible for your trip planning. Displayed reports (shown by orange pins) will include important information on conditions, photos, and more.
Define a radius, draw a line, or draw a polygon and lasso sites within the defined proximity distance. After finding the sites, and exporting their data to CSV, you can import the CSV file into Google Earth Pro or go to the BCMT Data Conversion Tool to convert from CSV to KML or GPX.
Then, site data can be uploaded directly to your GPS device.
Information about individual day-use and campsites is available on our map. Through your membership login, you’ll be able to search and view these sites as individual webpages, and be able to share your own experiences there while reading the comments made by other members.
There is an incredible amount of experience within our community. We want to share this knowledge with our members, from tips and tricks for new paddlers, to talks offered by experts as part of our Speaker Series.
Member Discounts
10% off retail price in store (excludes kayaks and paddle boards). Nanaimo and Squamish stores only.
Discounts on recreational products.
15% off online orders.
5% off in-stock gear and 5% off rentals.
10% off retail purchases, rentals, and tours.
10% off all training courses and paddling gear, apparel and accessories (excluding boats and SUPs)
10% off all regular priced inventory, except Kayaks and Surf Skis. In store, or contact us in advance of online ordering to arrange the special pricing.
10% off all rentals and tours.
10% off all rentals and outfitting services.
10% off rentals, retail purchases, and tours.
5% off in-stock gear and 5% off rentals.
10% off all tours and rentals.
10% off all rentals.
10% off all tours and rentals.
10% off all tours.
$50 off Trip Planning Course for Paddlers
10% off all training courses and paddling gear, apparel and accessories (excluding boats and SUPs)
Free toque with multiday tours and 15% off all tours and lessons
5% discount on bookings, with a matching 5% donation towards BCMT campaigns
10% discount on tours to Orca Camp, Desolation Sound, and the Discovery Islands
10% off rentals, retail purchases, and tours.
Free toque with multiday tours and 15% off all tours and lessons
Telegraph Cove: 20% off 1/2 day whale watching and zodiac tours. Victoria: 20% off sunset whale watching.
10% off all kayaking and canoeing. Includes Cowichan Bay Kayaking.
10% off all kayaking and canoeing tours.
$25 off your bill and free water during your stay
Why the future of coastal recreation needs us
British Columbia is home to some of the most breathtaking coastal landscapes in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. The future of coastal recreation in BC depends on our ability to preserve and protect these natural treasures for generations to come. This requires each of us to approach coastal recreation as environmental stewards, leaving sites we visited better than we found them and ensuring that our marine trails remain safe and sustainable. If we don’t take care of our coast, the future of public access may be at risk.