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 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,…
This blogpost focuses on BC Marine Trails' resources to help you plan your first kayaking adventure. There are many situations to consider and decisions to be made before heading out…
Originally published at https://huntingheadwinds.com/Solo KayakingI’ll take any opportunity to plug myself into a kayak and ramble up and down the BC coast. I’m seeing more and more but if I’ve learned…
North Island Eagle Article (Originally published June 9, 2023)By Kathy O’Reilly The Port McNeill waterfront turned into an impromptu campsite for a group of kayakers on their way to Alaska.The…
Recently, we’ve heard some beach arguments or discussions about the loss of campsites related to First Nations’ land and title rights. There are arguments or discussions about the public's right…
Gerald Island For several years now, scores of super-dedicated BC Marine Trails volunteers have paddled across to Gerald Island for what we call “four days of fun.” Until these volunteers…