Area Description:
"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
Wildlife Possibilities:
- Humback Whales, Grey Whales, Orcas
- Racoons
- Eagles, Ravens, Crows, and other shore birds
- River Otters, Sea Lions, Seals
Hazards:
- Boat traffic (ferries), Currents between islands, lots of private property.
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Water Availability:
Camp Spots:
Car Access and Parking:
- Ferries from Nanaimo, Swartz Bay, Tsawwassen (to Gulf Islands), Long Harbour (Saltspring), Bennett Bay, Lyall Harbour, Sidney, Cedar by the Sea.
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Charts:
- 3313 Gulf Islands and Adj. Waterways book Various
- 3440 - 1:40 000 - Race Rocks
- 3441 - 1:40 000 - Haro Strait, Boundary Pass
- 3442 - 1:40 000 - North Pender Islands
- 3443 - 1:40 000 - Thetis Island to Nanaimo
- 3462 - 1:80 000 - Juan de Fuca Strait, Straight of Georgia
- 3463 - 1:80 000 - Strait of Georgia, Southern
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Guide Books:
- 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
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