Favorite Day Trip on a Longer Journey: One Hour of Bliss on the Central Coast
One of my favorite days of paddling was defined by one single hour out of a difficult 12 ½-hour day.We needed just two decent days to get back to Port…
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
Amazing Aquarium: The Intertidal Zone at Discovery Islands
"Between ocean and land exists a remarkable place unlike any other in the world: the intertidal zone."
MV Uchuck III Ferry Route
What Happened When Covid Came Kayaking
This turned out to be the kayak trip from hell. Inviting Covid along for the paddle—not a great idea!There were eight of us originally. One dropped out a couple of…
10 Reasons to Become Trailblazers for BC Marine Trails
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…
Blissful Beaches: A Guide to BC’s Best 5-Star Beaches for Sea Kayakers
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.
Top Tips for Family Paddling
Top Tips for Family Paddling Trips
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.
Coastal Caretaking in the Broughton Archipelago
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…
Favourite Day Trip on a Longer Journey: The Remarkable Nuchatlitz Group
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…
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Purdon
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Visit from Saint Nicholas
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…