Trailblazers support critical work

What is a Trailblazer?

Trailblazers are recognized BC Marine Trails leaders who care deeply about the BC Coast and support the hard work of BCMT, its volunteers, and staff. The generous contributions from Trailblazers ensure that others are able to enjoy the Coast safely, sustainably, and respectfully. Trailblazers contribute annual donations of $250 or greater. Once an initial Trailblazer donation has been made in the form below, your contributions to any BC Marine Trails fundraising campaign will count towards your Trailblazer status. Names are updated after each fundraising campaign.

As a community-based nonprofit and charity, BC Marine Trails is sustained by the generous individuals, families, and organizations who go above and beyond in their commitment as donors and Trailblazers. Donations enable us to do critical BC coastal work in trails development, First Nations engagement, stewardship, and conservation.

BC Marine Trails is the only organization advocating for public access to recreation on the BC coast — we are steadfast in our commitment to this endeavour.

Read our post on Ten Reasons to Become a Trailblazer!

What is a Legacy Trailblazer?

A Legacy Trailblazer is any donation in memory of a paddler or recreationist. Often the person has contributed significantly toward recreation on the BC coast.
 
 

Meet Our Trailblazers - 2025

Bronze

Annual donation of $250 +

Paul Grey

Elizabeth & Bob Purdon

Norman Marcy

Tracy Page

Martin Ryer

Cynthia Kennedy

Tamara Plush

Anthony Clayton

Steve Barnes

Roy Millen

Francis Friesen

Peter Aven

Pam Loadman

Virginia Gibberd

Allan Edwin

Silver

Annual donation of $500 +

Mark Stoakes

Reed Clarke

David Leaf

Reale Emond

Jerry & Julee Kaye

Peter McLaren

Shari Westaway

Susie Youle

Stuart Smith

Gold

Annual donation of $1000 +

Alan Thomson

Stewart & Bean Peddemors

Daryl Spencer

Karina Younk

Peter Englander

Doug Horswill

Connor McCracken

Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC (SKGABC)

Legacy Trailblazers

Any Trailblazer tier donation in the memory of a loved one. 

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Why our Trailblazers support the program

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