Coastal Cafe: Most Recent Articles
Grab a coffee, relax and read an article about past trips and experiences on the BC Coast. Share your story and photos, email to articles@bcmarinetrails.org.
BC’s Central Coast Kayaking Trip Report
Kayaking trip report from Klemtu north to Sager Islands, the beautiful beaches of Campana Island and south to Dallas Island and returning to Klemtu.
10 Tips to Boost Mental Health with Sea Kayaking and Nordic Friluftsliv
‘Friluftsliv’ or “Open Air Life” in Copenhagen
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 Hardy. Operating on half-rations of food and a self-imposed coffee ban, we were eager for a weather window to
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.”
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 weeks prior to the trip, one dropped out the night before because he was feeling ill (later testing negative),
10 Reasons to Become Trailblazers for BC Marine Trails
I am what survives me. – Psychologist, Erik Erikson When we became the first Trailblazers for BC Marine Trails, Jerry was immediately excited—and not just at the prospect of matching mid-layers colourfully embroidered with Trailblazing Trailblazers! So what is a Trailblazer exactly—what was the journey that took us there and