Vancouver Island is a BCMT region (one of six). It is comprised of several paddling areas including the Gulf Islands.
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.
My 60th birthday was already in the rear-view mirror, and 61 was just one month away. As a thalossophile, I was ready to embark on a dream of solo SUPing…
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…
"Between ocean and land exists a remarkable place unlike any other in the world: the intertidal zone."
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…