User reported sites now live on BCMT map in Heiltsuk Territory
A new layer of user reported sites is now visible on the BC Marine Trails map within Heiltsuk Territory (much of the Central Coast)! These locations have been identified by…
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
The DSC system covers most places a sea kayaker would want to go on the BC coast. These antennas are not like cellphone repeater towers: they will let you communicate with the Coast Guard; they will not retransmit your calls to other VHF users. [From https://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/publications/mcts-sctm/ramn-arnm/part4-eng.html ]
VHF Marine Radio: A Lifeline for Sea Kayakers
Why would I, a humble sea kayaker, want a marine VHF?
Kayaker’s Creed: Quotations to Inspire Your Next Paddling Adventure
When we set out on our two-month, 600-km kayak adventure from Bella Bella to Tofino, we sought to unplug from our city lives, see what extended time in the wild…
The Joys of Urban Paddling
Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker or a curious beginner, urban paddling can open up a world of adventure at your doorstep.
Even Our Best Plans Can Go Awry: 17 Days Paddling on Haida Gwaii‬â€
This is not a recounting of a perfect trip, but rather a reminder that anything can happen when we set out to challenge the elements. Our trip was filled with…
Site Condition Reporting While Off-Grid: A Guide for Paddlers
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…
Tides, Triumphs, and Trials: A Kayaking Expedition on BC’s Central Coast from Bella Bella to Port Hardy
After extensive preparation, the group of four report back on their trip down the province's central coast.
photo credit - Mark Byrne, Gecko Paddler
Responsible Paddling in the Chatham and Discovery Archipelago
The Chatham and Discovery Islands, located just a kilometre across Baynes Channel from Oak Bay and even closer to Saanich’s Ten Mile Point, are a magical and cherished destination for kayakers. The islands are among the last remaining parts of the Songhees' homeland that remain largely unchanged since the early 1800s.
The Great Bear Rainforest–Musings of a Newbie Kayaker
Education, preparation, and the guidance of an experienced companion make all the difference.