Victoria Circle Paddle Route
The Victoria Circle Paddle Route is an obvious, but often overlooked route The Victoria Circle Loop is a kayaking route full of changing landscapes that can take up an entire day if planned carefully.  See Map and Trip Planning details at end of this post. There is now interest in improving some access points to this route including developing a walkway under the Tillicum Bridge…
Brentwood Bay to Tod Inlet Paddle Route
Tucked in behind the famous Butchart Gardens is a beautiful tree lined inlet accessible only by boat or by a walking trail just off Wallace Dr near Benvenuto Ave. This is an ideal paddle for beginners as the waters of Tod Inlet and the launch at Brentwood Bay are very sheltered and the total route there and back is only about 5 kms. (See map…
Flares – Obsolete or Still a Good Idea?
Should You Carry Flares When Paddling? This question often comes up, do you need to carry flares with you, especially with many paddlers now carrying cell phones, VHF radios, PLB’s and satellite messengers? In fact, the Transport Canada Small Boating Regulations don’t require you to carry any kind of visual signaling device unless you are in a boat over 6m in length, (many double kayaks),…
