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February 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 21, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Islet View and Zorro Bay (3C)
Join Limor and Ken for a day paddle in the challenging waters of Howe Sound. Meet at the boat launch at Porteau Cove (washroom and... |
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March 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 6, 2026 - Sun, Mar 8, 2026 (All Day) |
Gambier Weekend 2B
Join Ken and Nick for a weekend on Gambier Island in cabin #2 Distance in nautical miles 2.4 NM one way. Day tour maybe 6... |
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| Sun, Mar 8, 2026 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
English Bay Circumnavigation 2C
Trip Classification: 2C Description: Join Philip for a circumnavigation of English Bay, including crossing from Locarno Beach to Siwash Rock (3 nm) and up False... |
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| Sat, Mar 14, 2026 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Cates Park to Twin Islands – 2B
Join Limor and shake off winter. Paddling Indian Arm, “island hop” all the way to Twin Islands. OTW: 10 am, Coming back by 3pm Overall... |
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| Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (All Day) |
Alouette Lake overnight trip 2B
Join Iveta and Heather for a paddle to Moyer Creek 6.5NM or the Narrows - 8NM and camp for one night and paddle back the... |
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April 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 4, 2026 (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Caulfeild Cove to Apodaca Park – 3B
Join Kapila and Ken to paddle from West Vancouver and Apodaca Park in Bowen Island. We will travel along the shore line towards Eagle Harbor... |
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| 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 (12nm) 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 (8nm) 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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| 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 launch. 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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| 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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| Fri, May 29, 2026 - Sun, May 31, 2026 (All Day) |
Broom busting at James Bay 2A/B
Trip Classification: 2A/B Description: Join Cynthia and Nick for Broom busting at James Bay, Prevost Island to control invasive Scotch Broom. SKABC volunteers will work... |
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| 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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June 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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| 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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August 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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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| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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| 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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