When: August 7, 2026 until August 9, 2026
Join Lynda and Don for a 2-night weekend trip within the Southern Gulf Islands!
Paddlers will catch the 8:50 am ferry from Tsawwassen to Sturdies Bay on Friday, Aug. 7 and drive to Montague Marine Park. Paid parking is available($12.50/night). We will launch from the beach and paddle to Phillimore Point, where we will stay at the trip leaders’ cabin.
On our second day, weather permitting, we will cross over to Prevost Island and Saltspring Island. We will check out the Saturday Market in Ganges before returning to Phillimore Point.
We will aim to be back at Montague Marine Park by 3pm, ready to catch the 5:45 ferry back to Tsawwassen.
Trip length: 14 NM on longest day
Launch Location: Montague Marine Park overflow lot.
On the Water: at 10:00AM approximately
Required Paddling Skills / Gear: Intermediate level, wet or dry suit required. Ability to paddle 14NM under 2C conditions. Must have completed a successful self and assisted rescue within the past 12 months.
Other items to bring: Meals for 3 days/2 nights (kitchen and BBQ available), sleeping bags or sheets & pillowcase (beds in shared rooms, or bring your own tent to pitch on a deck), walking shoes.
Potential Hazards: Potential for strong winds. Ferry and motor boat traffic.
Leadership style: Paddlers are expected to stay together in a group (within sight and hearing distance) while on the water.
Lead: Lynda F.
Assistant-Lead: Don F.
Spots Available: 4
Registration opens 1st July at 9.00AM
and closes 5 August at 5.00PM
Montague Park Road
Galiano Island,
Spaces Available: 4 (Note that a negative number means people are on the waitlist)
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