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June 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jun 16, 2026 - Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (12:00 AM) |
Southern Gulf Islands 5 nights 2B or 2C
Join Maureen and Lin 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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 - Mon, Sep 7, 2026 (All Day) |
SKABC ANNUAL SAYSUTCHUN-NEWCASTLE ISLAND – CAMPING AND KAYAKING 2026
Join skabc-ers for the September Labour Day long weekend! The camp site has been booked. This is a fun and easy weekend combining relaxing, socializing,... |
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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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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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