[Phyllis Mallett]

Hello,

I plan on arriving in Nanaimo by 1pm to paddle over to Newcastle Island.  I’ll be driving up from Victoria.

Where is recommended parking and launching for this trip?

Any others parking there around this time to paddle over with?

Thank you,
Phyllis.

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[Phyllis Mallett]

Thank you for the given information.

Phyllis

[Quirine Schuyff]

Brechin is most convenient for sure.

[George Prevost]

The Brechin Bay Boat Launch that Kevin mentioned in his reply is a great option.  The boat launch is a convenient start for a paddle over to Newcastle – it’s where you would put in if you’re wheeling on and off the Departure Bay/Horseshoe Bay ferry – and the parking lot is reserved for people using the boat launch.  The parking is cheap and there has always been lots of space available whenever we’ve been there, even on the Labour Day long weekend.  You can unload very close to the ramp and there’s a separate section just for kayaks so you don’t have to worry about competing with power boats.

[Jon Leighton]

I’m afraid I don’t know anything about parking in Nanaimo, but are you committed to taking your car?

My perspective: everything is easier if you leave your car at Horseshoe bay and wheel the kayak on abd off.  It’s much cheaper, you don’t have to book and the put-in at Departure Bay is easy too.

Jon

[Kevin Amos]

See details about Brechin Bay Boat Launch here
https://www.nanaimo.ca/transportation-mobility/driving/parking/paid-parking

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