Howe Sound

Area Description:

Including Gambier Island and Bowen Island

"The first strokes I ever took in a kayak were in Howe Sound in the early 1980's. It was my godmother's Klepper, and I distinctly remember exploring every nook and cranny of the reef-strewn bays and coves that surrounded her cabin. Fifteen years later, while finishing a paddling trip that had lasted months and covered much of the coast, I had the opportunity to once again paddle through the sound as my group approached the city of Vancouver. For all I had just seen, Howe Sound still grabbed me as one of the most beautiful spots in British Columbia. Although it may not be wilderness, it still has its own special charms. Nestled among the coastal mountains, speckled with summer homes and flanked by the bright lights of Vancouver, West Vancouver and Gibsons, Howe Sound blends the beauty of the Gulf Islands with the rugged North Coast and places it all invitingly on our doorstep. It is a unique slice of West Coast life well worth exploring."   Words of Peter McGee, Taken from Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast.

Wildlife Possibilities:

• Black Bears
• Eagles, Ravens, Crows, and other shore birds
• Sea Lions, Seals