Part of what makes the Sunshine Coast such a spectacular place to visit is not the 180-kilometre coastline that links together a string of vibrant coastal communities, but its proximity to a host of islands—each varying in size, location, vibe, and amenities—that you can easily visit in a day…
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You might have heard rumours of the warm water in Desolation Sound, which are often described as “the warmest ocean temperature north of Mexico.” But why is this the case, exactly, and what does that mean for your kayak vacation? First, the facts: In the summer months Desolation Sound can have…
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Many will argue that summer in British Columbia is when this beautiful part of the world really shines. Certainly in Desolation Sound, away from winter sports in the mountains, this is true for us at Powell River Sea Kayak. While the midsummer months of July and August are often considered to be…
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Are you day dreaming about your favourite memories from past trips? We are, too. We asked local outdoor operators to share their favourite memories from past trips with us. Alpha Adventures Jamie, owner and operator at Alpha Adventures in Wilson Creek, shared his favourite memory from…
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We spotted him long after he’d spotted us, perched high above in a Douglas fir. He let us admire him for a minute before taking off—stretching wings to full span as a female eagle flew out of the trees to join him. Taking a pause from paddling we watched as they performed their spring time dance…
Read MoreSechelt Inlet is a paddler's paradise only two hours from downtown Vancouver. While most visitors to the Sunshine Coast follow Highway 101 up the rugged and beautiful east shore of Georgia Strait, surprisingly few are aware of the solitude and natural beauty that awaits them on the inlet side of…
Read MoreTry your hand at a paddling route as one of our featured trails. Pender Harbour is an ideal location for kayaking on the Sunshine Coast for a number of reasons. It is hard to find an area as good as Pender Harbour for protected areas of water for paddling. This means that on days when the wind is…
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