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Even Our Best Plans Can Go Awry: 17 Days Paddling on Haida Gwaii
This is not a recounting of a perfect trip, but rather a reminder that anything…
Site Condition Reporting While Off-Grid: A Guide for Paddlers
Exploring BC’s coastline offers breathtaking experiences — but it also comes with a responsibility to ensure…
Tides, Triumphs, and Trials: A Kayaking Expedition on BC's Central Coast from Bella Bella to Port Hardy
After extensive preparation, the group of four report back on their trip down the province's central coast.
Responsible Paddling in the Chatham and Discovery Archipelago
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.
The Great Bear Rainforest–Musings of a Newbie Kayaker
Education, preparation, and the guidance of an experienced companion make all the difference.
Central Coast Paddling: Planning is the Key!
Preparing for a trip from Bella Bella to Port Hardy.