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April 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 22, 2026 - Wed, Apr 29, 2026 (All Day) |
Exploring in the Discovery Islands – 2B
Join Colleen, Nick and Iveta exploring the Discovery Islands. We will launch from Heriot Bay in Quadra Island, and camp at different sites on Read,... |
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May 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 2, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Thwaites Landing (12 NM) Landing 2C
Join Lynda and Don for the annual Spring Fling! This group will launch at Cates Park and paddle to Thwaites Landing for lunch. The paddle... |
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| Sat, May 2, 2026 (9:30 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (8 NM) 2B
Join Kapila and Maureen for the annual Spring Fling! This group will launch at Cates Park and paddle to Twin Islands. The paddle is 8... |
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| Sat, May 2, 2026 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Bedwell Bay following historical shipwrecks (2B)
Spring Fling paddle - our group will launch from Cates Park and paddle to Bedwell Bay. |
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| Wed, May 6, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, May 13, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Thu, May 14, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Widgeon Creek Paddle and Hike – 2B
Join Theresa and Colleen to paddle across Pitt River to Widgeon Creek campsite and hike to the Widgeon Falls for lunch. Arrive at 9 am... |
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| Sat, May 16, 2026 - Mon, May 18, 2026 (All Day) |
Bain Creek Work Party 3B
Trip Classification: 3B Description: Join Philip, Ken and Nick on Saturday, paddle 9 nm from Porteau Cove to Bain Creek recreation site. Camp at Bain... |
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| Wed, May 20, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Sat, May 23, 2026 - Sun, May 24, 2026 (All Day) |
Kayak Cuisine Weekend at Gambier Island – 2B
Join Philip and Vincent for a paddle-and-cook weekend in Gambier Island. The protagonist chef will create vegetarian and non-vegetarian dinner menus for Saturday. Trip Classification: 2B... |
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| Wed, May 27, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Fri, May 29, 2026 - Sun, May 31, 2026 (All Day) |
Broom busting at James Bay 2A/B
Join Cynthia and Nick for Broom busting at James Bay, Prevost Island to control invasive Scotch Broom. SKABC volunteers will work at clipping and piling... |
Stewardship/ Environment, Trip |
| Sat, May 30, 2026 - Fri, Jun 5, 2026 (All Day) |
Desolation Sound Mentored Trip – 2B
Join Ken and Kapila for a mentored trip to beautiful Desolation Sound. This is a 2B trip with the theme of sharing knowledge and is... |
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| Sat, May 30, 2026 (8:45 AM - 5:30 PM) |
White Rock Crabbing Paddle – 2B
Join Susan and Richard J for a day of crabbing in Boundary Bay. You’ll learn how to deal with the traps and crabs safely in... |
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June 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jun 3, 2026 (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) |
Conservation Kayak at Widgeon Creek for Yellow Flag Iris Removal
Help SKABC in partnership with Metro Vancouver Natural Resource Management cut and bag the invasive Yellow Flag Iris flowers and seed pods. As a kayaker... |
Stewardship/ Environment, Trip |
| Wed, Jun 3, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Jun 10, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Tue, Jun 16, 2026 - Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (12:00 AM) |
Southern Gulf Islands 5 nights 2B or 2C
Join Lin and Maureen for 5 nights in the southern gulf islands. Exact itinerary to be confirmed Launch: Meet in Victoria on the morning of... |
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| Thu, Jun 18, 2026 (All Day) |
Howe Sound Rock Art – 3B
Join Brian (Archaeologist and paddler) to a rock art site on Howe Sound near Furry Creek. We can view the rock paintings from the water,... |
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| Sat, Jun 20, 2026 (All Day) |
Circumnavigate Newcastle Island + open cave (3B)
Join Limor for a day paddle around Newcastle Island. We will meet in Horseshoe Bay, take the ferry to Nanaimo and launch from the Brechin... |
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| Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (All Day) |
Gambier Island Day Trip 3D
Trip Classification: 3D Description: Join Jonas and Heather crossing over to Defence Islands, follow the mainland south, cross over to Gambier Island, follow Gambier Island... |
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July 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jul 8, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Fri, Jul 10, 2026 - Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (All Day) |
God’s Pocket / Deserters Group Marine Park trip – 3+C
Join Ken and Leah for a 8 night adventure in and around the God’s Pocket / Deserters Group Marine Park. This is a week plus... |
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| Wed, Jul 15, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Thu, Jul 16, 2026 - Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (All Day) |
Overnight Howe Sound – 3B
Join Brian for a slow circumnavigation of Anvil Island with stops on the west shore of Howe Sound and Gambier Island for camps. Distances are... |
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| Wed, Jul 22, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Jul 29, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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August 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Fri, Aug 7, 2026 - Sun, Aug 9, 2026 (All Day) |
Galiano Island and Beyond 2C
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... |
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| Fri, Aug 7, 2026 - Sun, Aug 16, 2026 (All Day) |
Hot Springs Cove – 3C
Join Ken & Maureen for a 9-night adventure to Hot Springs Cove! This is a week plus paddle in open west coast conditions. August 12... |
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| Wed, Aug 12, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Aug 19, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Sat, Aug 29, 2026 (All Day) |
Bowen Island Circumnavigation 3D
Classification: 3D (See Trip Classifications) Trip Description: Join Jonas and Heather for a circumnavigation of Bowen Island. Cross Howe Sound to Bowen Island from Batchelor... |
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September 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 - Sun, Sep 13, 2026 (All Day) |
Exploring the area around Telegraph Cove: Johnstone Strait, Queen Charlotte Strait, Broughton Archipelago – 3B/C
Join Ken & Philip on a fall kayaking adventure into the Johnstone Strait Broughton Archipelago area for whale watching, fall style camping and more! Trip... |
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| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Lions Bay to Anvil Island, Christie Islet, and Pam Rock – 3C
Join Maureen and Klaus for a day-paddle in beautiful Howe Sound to Anvil Island, Christie Islet bird sanctuary, and a chance to see seals on... |
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| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 - Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (All Day) |
Howe Sound – Fall Weekend Paddle – Camp – 3C
Join Ken and Kapila for a 4 night fall weekend trip within the Howe Sound. The first day will start on September 26, 2026 from... |
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October 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Harrison River paddle (2A)
Join Kapila and Limor for the annual paddle down the Harrison River. 2A. This leisurely autumn day paddle is usually very well attended and provides... |
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November 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Silver Falls, Indian Arm 2C
Trip Classification: 2C Description: Join Philip for a day paddle on Indian Arm from Deep Cove to Silver Falls and back. See waterfalls and other... |
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December 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
English Bay Circumnavigation 2C
Trip Classification: 2C Description: Join Philip on a circumnavigation of English Bay, including crossing from Locarno Beach to Siwash Rock (3 nm) and up False... |
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