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ECO TIPS
Gulf Islands
"Carved from sandstone and marked by twisting, red-bodied arbutus, the Gulf Islands of Southern British Columbia offer paddlers of all ages and abilities endless opportunities for exploration. They are a kayaker's paradise, with sheltered waters, infrequent summer rain, short distances between sites and easy access to services. Home and cabins are tucked among the trees, provincial marine parks dot the shorelines - the lifestyle is rural and the pace a bit slow. There is no better place to take a quick break from urban life." Taken from Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast
| SKILL LEVEL: |
Novice to Advanced |
| TRIP LENGTH: |
2 days to 15 days |
| WATER
AVAILABILITY: |
Good |
| CAMP SPOTS: |
Good at Marine Parks |
| HAZARDS: |
Boat traffic (ferries), Currents between
islands, lots of private property. |
| ACCESS: |
Ferries from Nanaimo, Swartz Bay,
Tsawwassen (to Gulf Islands), Long
Harbour (Saltspring), Bennett Bay, Lyall
Harbour, Sidney, Cedar by the Sea. |
CHARTS:
| CHART NUMBER |
AREA | SCALE |
| 3313 |
Gulf Islands and Adj. Waterways book | Various |
| 3440 |
Race Rocks | 1: 40 000 |
| 3441 |
Haro Strait, Boundary Pass | 1: 40 000 |
| 3442 | North Pender Islands |
1: 40 000 |
| 3443 | Thetis Island to Nanaimo |
1: 40 000 |
| 3462 | Juan de Fuca Strait, Straight of Georgia |
1: 80 000 |
| 3463 |
Strait of Georgia, Southern | 1: 80 000 |
TIDE BOOK: Vol. 5
BOOKS:
| TITLE |
| Adventuring in BC |
| BC Coast (South Portion) Vol. 1 |
| BC Recreational Atlas |
| Exploring the Inside Passage to Alaska |
| Day Trips From Vancouver |
| Gulf Islands |
| Coastal Recreation Maps - Georgia Strait North and South |
| Exploring the South Coast of BC |
| Gabriola Petroglyph Island |
| Gulf Islands Explorer |
| Gulf Islands: Cruising Guide Vol. 1 |
| Hiking the Gulf Islands |
| Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast |
| An Explorer's Guide: Marine Parks of B.C. |
| Coastal Kayaker |
| Gunkholding in the San Juans |
| Island Paddling |
| Northern Gulf Island Explorer |
| Kayaking Puget Sound, The San Juans & Gulf Islands |
WEATHER:
Check out the forecast for this area.
NOTES:
Up to date ferry schedules at www.bcferries.bc.ca
**Charts, tide tables, books, and other reference materials are available from Ecomarine Mail
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