Trip List

***Trip offerings will be subject to provincial guidelines and our club Covid policies.***


To participate in a trip, you must be a member of SKABC. Not a member yet? Check out what SKABC offers. To see full details about a trip, you must login. We continuously update the trip list so check back regularly. Before you join a trip please read about our Trip Policies. Be certain the trip is within your paddling abilities by checking our Trip Classification chart.

March 2024

Date Event Type
Fri, Mar 22, 2024 - Sun, Mar 24, 2024
(All Day)
Conservation work at Simson Prov Park Part 2 (3B)
Registration - open due to cancellation by 1 participant Two night conservation trip to Simson Prov Park on S Thormanby I, Sunshine Coast. We will...
Stewardship/ Environment, Trip
Sat, Mar 23, 2024
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Howe Sound – Zorro Bay – 10 NM (3C)
Join us for a day trip within the Howe Sound. The day will start from the boat launch at Porteau Cove with a launch time...
Trip
Fri, Mar 29, 2024 - Mon, Apr 1, 2024
(All Day)
Gambier Island 2024 Easter Weekend Camping (2B or 3C)
Come and enjoy paddling with the benefit of a rustic cabin with a wood stove to warm up in. Then enjoy meals in the cozy...
Trip
Sat, Mar 30, 2024
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Howe Sound – Tantalus landing – 18 NM (3C)
Intermediate level. Mountain snow cap view, lots of water falls. Trip Classification: 3C (see classification chart) Trip length: 18 NM. Launch Location: Boat launch at...
Trip

April 2024

Date Event Type
Sat, Apr 6, 2024
(8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Whytecliff Park to Apodaca Park (3B)
Summary - We will travel along the shore line towards Eagle Harbor then cross towards Passage Island before crossing to Apodaca Park. Ferries and boats...
Trip
Fri, Apr 12, 2024 - Sun, Apr 14, 2024
(All Day)
Porteau Cove- Ramillies Channel Overnight-17 NM (3B)
Launch from Porteau Cove, paddle across Howe Sound to southern tip of Anvil Island then continue to Ramillies Marine Camp site. Plan is setting up...
Trip
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Howe Sound – Thornbrough Channel – 13 NM (3C)
Join us for a day trip within the Howe Sound. The day will start from the boat launch at Porteau Cove with a launch time...
Trip

May 2024

Date Event Type
Sat, May 4, 2024
(All Day)
Spring Fling – save the date!
Join us for a paddle and picnic dinner. Details TBA
Social, Trip
Sun, May 5, 2024 - Sun, May 12, 2024
(All Day)
Southern Gulf Islands tour (3C)
This car-free tour takes us to several of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve water access sites, taking advantage of BC Ferries’ fine service.  Leave...
Trip
Fri, May 24, 2024 - Sun, May 26, 2024
(All Day)
Bain Creek Work Party (3B)
Paddle to Bain Creek and camp for 2 nights. Strenuous work to move rocks in order to clear boat run for 2 half days and...
Trip

June 2024

Date Event Type
Sat, Jun 8, 2024
(10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
World Ocean Day Clean Up – North Vancouver BC
Save the date -- a Shoreline Cleanup in North Vancouver is being planned -- potentially Cates Park or Strathcona. Stay tuned for details.
Trip
Sat, Jun 15, 2024
(8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
White Rock Crabbing Paddle – 2B
We will be kayaking from White Rock West Beach to set traps for Dungeness crabs in Boundary Bay. We’ll work on rigging, paddle out and...
Trip
Sat, Jun 22, 2024 - Sun, Jun 23, 2024
(All Day)
Indian Arm overnight 13NM (2C)
Weekend long trip with camping at Granite falls at Indian Arm and cooking session by Vincent. Saturday afternoon we will paddle into the river once...
Trip

July 2024

Date Event Type
Sat, Jul 27, 2024
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Howe Sound – Ramillies channel – 13 NM (3C)
Join us for a day trip within the Howe Sound. The day will start from the boat launch at Porteau Cove with a launch time...
Trip

August 2024

Date Event Type
Fri, Aug 16, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024
(All Day)
Bligh Island, Nootka Sound. Joint SKABC-PIKA trip (3C)
Stay at Utopia Bay Lodge for 7 nights and explore Nootka Sound, including Bligh Island Marine Park, Strange Island, Friendly Cove, and the Spanish Pilot...
Trip
Sat, Aug 24, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024
(All Day)
Howe Sound – Bain Creek Overnight – 18 NM (3B)
Join us for a weekend overnight trip within the Howe Sound. The day will start from the boat launch at Porteau Cove with a launch...
Trip

November 2024

Date Event Type
Sat, Nov 16, 2024
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Deep Cove to Silver Falls – 14NM (2C)
Deep Cove to Silver Falls and back to view waterfalls and other attractions. Leader: Philip Kubik. Launch location and time: Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak...
Trip

December 2024

Date Event Type
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
English Bay Circumnavigation – 12NM (2C)
Circumnavigation of English Bay, including crossing from Spanish Banks to Siwash Rock and up False Creek to Science World. Total distance 12 nm. On the...
Trip