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
Heading out to the wilderness with young kids may seem like an overwhelming project but with these tips, you can not only survive but thrive and build memories that last a lifetime.
I peered into the dense thicket of trees, getting my first look at the forest floor as I searched for suitable island campsites. Squinting against the bright sun shining through…
My husband Eric and I completed a nine-day kayak trip in the Nuchatlitz Group in August 2023, and we had a favourite day on this trip. After weathering strong and…
Thanks to writer Terry Gowler for this spin on the Clement Moore classic poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas". ‘Twas the night before Christmas at our house on the water,Not a…
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…