Coastal Café: Most Recent Articles
Grab a coffee, relax and read an article about past trips and experiences on the BC Coast. To share your story and photos, send an email to articles@bcmarinetrails.org.
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
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 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 the tops of the trees, I felt the soft plush of leaf-covered ground under my kayaking boots as I stepped
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 gale-force winds and three to four metre swells for the first few days, finally a break in the weather allowed