I am what survives me. - Psychologist, Erik EriksonWhen we became the first Trailblazers for BC Marine Trails, Jerry was immediately excited—and not just at the prospect of matching mid-layers…
To the best of our knowledge, no one has come up with a proper rating system for BC’s sea kayaking beaches. Here is our attempt.
It’s been said that there are three types of sea kayakers: coasters who like hugging the shoreline, crossers who like exposed jumps to offshore islands and circumnavigators who like to…
Do you dream of bold kayaking adventures that just don’t fit into a one-week or two-week vacation window? Consider a water taxi! In this article, we'll explore how water taxis…
From books that spark wanderlust to trip planning tools, here are four great gift ideas for past, present, and potential sea kayakers. You can go beyond the obvious colourful new…
Relaxed Paddle up Widgeon Creek in Pitt MeadowsOur favourite day paddle in Metro Vancouver is near Pitt Meadows, from Grant Narrows Park up Widgeon Creek. Jerry, a long-standing BCMT director,…
Helping Your Clothes Tell Better StoriesAs BC Marine Trails' self-appointed fashion correspondent (a position for which there were no other applicants), I recently asked ChatGPT for its advice on stylish…
Chemainus to Galiano Island - Alone and Racing Against The Tide Over the years, I’ve enjoyed a lot of day paddles on Vancouver Island, but my favourite was an outing…
...from Nanaimo to Sidney Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.Matsuo BashoWhat gives value to travel is fear.Albert CamusFour of us in a pair of double…
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