Category Archives: conservation

Articles about conservation. Note: some information may come from the conservation coordinator in SKABC but pertain, e.g. to camp sites. Those articles should (also) be categorized as “trip planning”, since camp site information is relevant when planning a trip.

Reminder to minimize impact when viewing whales and other marine wildlife

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Admin

Fisheries and Oceans Canada asks that paddlers stay 100 m from whales and to stay clear of their path. Detailed guidelines for paddling near wildlife are posted here: Be Whale Wise – Marine Wildlife Guidelines for Boaters, Paddlers and Viewers

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The Wonders of the Salish Sea

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Roxanne Rousseau

A pilot program about the Salish Sea, designed for adults, is being offered this spring at the Mt. Pleasant Community Centre located in East Vancouver. Vancouver borders one of the largest inland seas in the world, the Salish Sea.  Discover … Continue reading →

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BCMTNA receives donation raised at Film Festival

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Admin

At the club June meeting, a cheque for over two thousand dollars was presented to the BC Marine Trails Network Association. The funds raised will be used for the improvement of kayak camping sites in Howe Sound. Thanks to all … Continue reading →

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SKABC and the new Marine Trail in Howe Sound

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Admin

As representatives to the BC Marine Trails initiative, interested SKABC members are continuing to survey information, land, and sea to retain and establish accesses, day use sites and campsites in and around the whole of Howe Sound as well as … Continue reading →

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Gambier Island logging meetings

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Admin

Hi everyone, The popular kayak landing at Douglas Bay, on the South East side of Gambier Island in the Howe Sound is in jeopardy as the Ministry of Forests is aggressively trying to turn this into a log dump. The … Continue reading →

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