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Vancouver Area

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Area Description:

The city of Vancouver is surrounded by water, making it a great destination for day trips or to depart on a longer journey. Enjoy unique perpective offered from a kayak of the city with the North Shore Mountains as your backdrop.

Wildlife Possibilities:

  • Eagles, Ravens, Crows, Herons, other shore birds
  • Seals, River Otters



Hazards:

  • Boat Traffic
  • No kayakers permitted in the Vancouver harbour between Lion's Gate Bridge and Second Narrows Bridge.

Skill Level:

  • Beginner - Intermediate

Trip Length:

  • Day Trips

Water Availability:

  • Good

Camp Spots:

  • None

Car Access and Parking:

  • Common through the city

Charts:

  • 3481 - 1:25000 - Vancouver Harbour
  • 3495 - 1:30000 - Indian Arm

Guide Books:

  • Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast
  • Paddling through History

Tide Tables:

  • Volume # 5

All these resourses and more available on our online store and in our retail store on Granville Island.


1668 Duranleau St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3S4
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