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Kayaking On Pender Island, Southern Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada

Both North Pender and South Pender Island present superb kayaking options in fairly well shielded waters though there are generally a number of “dangerous” locations to be avoided in particular conditions and also based on your skill level. The Gulf Islands have some of the most fascinating island landscape in Canada and this mixed along with the effortless accessibilty tends to make water sports particularily popular. Accessibility Pender Island is either through Tsawwassen close to Vancouver on the mainland as well as Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island whenever coming by ferry. Many individuals like to come to the island destination by private boat and both very good anchorage and private marinas are accessible. Float plane services are also available.

One of the favorite kayaking paddles starts at Hope Bay and makes the crossing over to Mayne Island to be able to examine the numerous small islands that populate the area. This trip will take you via beautiful smaller islands while you work your approach out in to the Strait of Georgia. Sea lions, seals and otters are usually observed as well as great blue herons and eagles. Some other outstanding excursions from Hope Bay involve a visit to the winery on Saturna Island as well as a slow kayak trip to the south into Port Browning to be able to check out Mortimer Spit as well as the Pender Canal. You should be aware nonetheless that Plumper Sound can change very quickly from a newbies paddle to an more advanced paddle.

Day excursions out of Otter Bay take in some very picturesque scenery and usually provide glimpses of seals, otters and herons. An additional reward throughout the summertime months is the chance of seeing orcas from your own kayak. Now this is exhilarating!

For the adventuresome camping kayakers there’s great camping out at Beaumont on South Pender Island. This beautiful spot is now part of the Gulf Islands National Park and includes eleven campsites. A walk up Mount Norman (244 metres/800 feet) offers incredible views of the surrounding location. Poets Cove Resort and Spa is a few minutes away in the event that you desire some comfort mixed in with your journey.

Numerous great Gulf Islands books are available about the Pender Islands if you wish to visit.

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