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Read more about the article What Happened When Covid Came Kayaking
MV Uchuck III Ferry Route

What Happened When Covid Came Kayaking

  • Post author:Fred Pishalski
  • Post published:April 15, 2024
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys/Education/Trip Resources/Vancouver Island
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This turned out to be the kayak trip from hell. Inviting Covid along for the paddle—not a great idea!There were eight of us originally. One dropped out a couple of…

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Read more about the article Kayaking God’s Pocket
God's Pocket

Kayaking God’s Pocket

  • Post author:Fred Pishalski
  • Post published:February 18, 2021
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys/Vancouver Island
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The park, located on the East side of Goletas Channel, comprises of a group of small islands at the entrance to Queen Charlotte Strait, including Hurst, Bell, Boyle and Crane…

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Read more about the article Galiano Island’s Dionisio Provincial Park
Dionisio Provincial Park

Galiano Island’s Dionisio Provincial Park

  • Post author:Fred Pishalski
  • Post published:February 15, 2021
  • Post category:News & Press
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A Gulf Islands Marine Trails Series Article...A number of years ago we put in at Elliots Beach just outside Ladysmith and headed over to Galiano Island. At the north end…

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Piers Island

Nice Kitty

  • Post author:Fred Pishalski
  • Post published:February 9, 2021
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys/Gulf Islands/Vancouver Island
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At the Northwest end of the Saanich Peninsula is a launch site known as Moses Point. It is at the end of a dead-end street with a bit of a…

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Mayne Island Resort

Mayne Island

  • Post author:Fred Pishalski
  • Post published:September 12, 2020
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys/Gulf Islands/News & Press
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A Few Days on Mayne Island Last fall, 2020, we spent 4 days on Mayne Island kayaking, hiking, eating and having a good time with a group of friends (10)…

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Read more about the article Kayaking the Great Bear Rainforest

Kayaking the Great Bear Rainforest

  • Post author:Fred Pishalski
  • Post published:April 19, 2016
  • Post category:Central Coast/Coastal Journeys
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Fred Pishlaski and group tackle their longest trip yet through the Great Bear Rainforest. Here's Fred's report.In late July 2009, Alan Campbell, Robert Dill, Henry Graymen David Maxwell, Mike McMann,…

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Read more about the article Kayaking Haida Gwaii
Haida Gwaii unloading at camp

Kayaking Haida Gwaii

  • Post author:Fred Pishalski
  • Post published:March 31, 2016
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys/Haida Gwaii
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Haida Adventure In mid August 2011, Alan Campbell, Robert Dill, Henry Graymen David Maxwell, Ron Painter, Rob Zacharias and I headed up towards Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen…

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