Coastal Journeys are a series of articles about trips along the BC coastline. The journeys may be about popular locations along the coastline, such as, the Broken Group Islands or Gulf Islands, where there is generally safer conditions for ocean paddling or journeys about an adventure on the Central Coast or Cape Scott on Vancouver Island
It's that time of year again! Our Site Condition Reporting (SCR) summary is here! While SCRs are welcomed year-round, October marks our end of year reporting.In 2026, BCMT received 502…
While some paddlers entering their 60s, 70s, and 80s ask themselves “Can I still do this?”, Roz & Jeff Tonner asked themselves “Can I try this for the first time?”At…
When I invited 81-year-old Rick Davies over for lunch, I was expecting a one-hour chat about Sixty-Five Sunsets: A Canadian West Coast Journey — the book he and his wife…
A companion article to “Sea Kayaking After 60 – Twelve Tips to Keep Paddling in Your 70s and 80s" by Jerry KayeWhile researching my Sea Kayaking After 60 articles, one tip…
Exploring BC’s coastline offers breathtaking experiences — but it also comes with a responsibility to ensure the sustainability of the recreational sites we rely on. Site Condition Reporting is one of…
You’re reading about a far-flung paddling adventure, tracing routes on the BC Marine Trails map, or maybe a friend has invited you out for a weekend day-paddle. In an instant, you feel that familiar yearning to be out there. But lately, a part of you wonders: Can I still do this?
From April 15-20, 2026, a record-breaking 84 volunteers removed and burned approximately eight metric tonnes of invasive species! Primarily English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, Scotch broom, and Periwinkle. Massive English ivy…
The Kayak Friendly Lodging web page is a resource for paddlers who want a shower and a bed at the end of a day of exploring by kayak.
Understanding ocean currents is essential for safe, efficient coastal navigation, yet visualizing them remains one of the most complex tasks of trip planning. Unlike wind or waves, which are relatively…