Kayak/Canoe

The Best Kayak/Canoe Trails in British Columbia (Canada)

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  • Similkameen River

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Keremeos, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    brlindsay28
    with Paxx
    Distance
    48.06nm
    Elevation +
    1352f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSimilkameen River Photo ofSimilkameen River Photo ofSimilkameen River

    great trip down the river lots of small rapids the whole way great for beginners takes about 8 hrs to complete

    Great starter river - the highway runs beside you the entire way in the event that you run into trouble. The first half ...
    Paxx

  • Similkameen River

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Keremeos, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Paxx
    Distance
    49.69nm
    Elevation +
    1890f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofSimilkameen River Photo ofSimilkameen River Photo ofSimilkameen River

    This is a great beginner River for paddling. It has a few sections that can get up to a class 3 rating depending on the time of year but for the most part it will only have class 2. You are also running parallel to the h...

  • Indian Arm RT

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Deep Cove, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Chatterbox
    Distance
    19.65nm
    Elevation +
    79f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofIndian Arm RT Photo ofIndian Arm RT Photo ofIndian Arm RT

    A quick jaunt by kayak up and down Indian Arm from Deep Cove in North Vancouver. February is a quiet time on this otherwise busy summer inlet with lots of both pleasure and working motor traffic. Due to the steep clif...

  • Ladner Marshes Paddle

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    near Ladner, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Chatterbox
    Distance
    6.49nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofLadner Marshes Paddle Photo ofLadner Marshes Paddle Photo ofLadner Marshes Paddle

    At any tide level, the Ladner Marshes circular route between Williamson and Kirkland islands is a calm, quiet, and secluded outing in the midst of an increasingly developed and built-up Lower Mainland/Lower Fraser River ...

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  • Nicomekl River from Elgin Heritage Park

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Elgin, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Chatterbox
    Distance
    4.81nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofNicomekl River from Elgin Heritage Park Photo ofNicomekl River from Elgin Heritage Park Photo ofNicomekl River from Elgin Heritage Park

    The lower Nicomekl River from Elgin Road Bridge to the ocean by Crescent Beach is a calm stretch of river to practice and enjoy paddling in relative serenity. No roads run along the shore and the motor boat traffic is us...

  • Harrison River (Salmon Run)

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    near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Chatterbox
    Distance
    12.45nm
    Elevation +
    49f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHarrison River (Salmon Run) Photo ofHarrison River (Salmon Run) Photo ofHarrison River (Salmon Run)

    This easy, mostly downstream 23km paddle leaves the town of Harrison Hotsprings and finishes at Kirby Park, which is about a 25 minute drive from the start point. Spotting cars is necessary for this paddle. In most se...

  • Puntledge River (Lower), aka Courtenay River

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    near Courtenay, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Chatterbox
    Distance
    3.67nm
    Elevation +
    59f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofPuntledge River (Lower), aka Courtenay River Photo ofPuntledge River (Lower), aka Courtenay River Photo ofPuntledge River (Lower), aka Courtenay River

    This is a short, easy paddle at the mouth of Courtenay’s urban, but wild and green, river. Kayaks, canoes, or SUPs can be rented at the start point. This is best done at a higher tide to smooth out the current and provid...

  • Courtenay, Puntledge and Tsolum Rivers in a 16’ tide

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    near Courtenay, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Chatterbox
    Distance
    5.00nm
    Elevation +
    7f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofCourtenay, Puntledge and Tsolum Rivers in a 16’ tide Photo ofCourtenay, Puntledge and Tsolum Rivers in a 16’ tide Photo ofCourtenay, Puntledge and Tsolum Rivers in a 16’ tide

    The Courtenay, Puntledge and Tsolum Rivers have their confluence at the northeast corner of downtown Courtenay, about a kilometer from the corner of 5th Street and England Ave. This is a truly urban river, but also a ver...

  • Dairy pool to Dales

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Hupel, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    BCNoel
    Distance
    4.88nm
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofDairy pool to Dales Photo ofDairy pool to Dales Photo ofDairy pool to Dales

    Dairy pool launch to Dales launch. 9km, Took 1 hour and 25 min, water was warm and current was pretty fast.

  • Chatham Islands from Willows Beach

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    near Oak Bay, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    sportnewk
    Distance
    6.09nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofChatham Islands from Willows Beach Photo ofChatham Islands from Willows Beach Photo ofChatham Islands from Willows Beach

    Great launch/takeout at Willows Beach. Paddle across to the islands is not badly exposed weather, but currents can be very strong. Amongst the islands there were tons of seals. Currents amongst islands can be very strong...

  • Effingham Island

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    near Ucluelet, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    lwilky
    Distance
    10.36nm
    Elevation +
    105f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofEffingham Island Photo ofEffingham Island Photo ofEffingham Island

    Nice mix of exposed and sheltered water. Day trip from campsite on northeast corner of Clarke Island.

  • Portland Island to Swartz bay

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    near Beaver Point, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    sportnewk
    Distance
    4.93nm
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPortland Island to Swartz bay Photo ofPortland Island to Swartz bay Photo ofPortland Island to Swartz bay

    Portland Island Shell Beach to princess Maragaret campground and tortoise islets, traversing back to Swartz bay

  • Esquimalt Harbour Paddle

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    near Esquimalt, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    sportnewk
    Distance
    2.80nm
    Elevation +
    7f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofEsquimalt Harbour Paddle Photo ofEsquimalt Harbour Paddle Photo ofEsquimalt Harbour Paddle

    Paddled in the harbour seeing sea otters, seals and birds. Good protection along shore. Access from DND property restricted.

  • Martha Creek / Revelstoke Lake - South

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    near Big Eddy, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Dabayman
    Distance
    13.98nm
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMartha Creek / Revelstoke Lake - South Photo ofMartha Creek / Revelstoke Lake - South Photo ofMartha Creek / Revelstoke Lake - South

    Nice leisure paddle south on the lake. It was nice day with little wind. More beaches and places to get out of boat this direction. Saw a loon and apparently there was a whole family of them.

  • Lower Nanaimo River - Cedar Bridge

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    lwilky
    Distance
    11.48nm
    Elevation +
    148f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLower Nanaimo River - Cedar Bridge Photo ofLower Nanaimo River - Cedar Bridge Photo ofLower Nanaimo River - Cedar Bridge

    At high tide it is easy to paddle from Nanaimo Harbour up the Nanaimo River to the Cedar Rd Bridge. This track made September 3, 2015 shows going .5 kilometer past the 2nd bridge (Duke Point Hwy). The pictures and videos...

  • San Juan River Paddleboard

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    near Port Renfrew, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    sportnewk
    Distance
    2.71nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSan Juan River Paddleboard Photo ofSan Juan River Paddleboard Photo ofSan Juan River Paddleboard

    Hide tide paddle up the San Juan starting from the bridge. Turned around at large sandbar. Apparently the large log jam has been removed and you can paddle all the way to fairy lake portage free.

  • Esquimalt

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    near Esquimalt, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    sportnewk
    Distance
    4.85nm
    Elevation +
    7f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofEsquimalt Photo ofEsquimalt Photo ofEsquimalt

    Paddled along Esquimalt’s shoreline including the harbour, Saxe Point and Maculey Point Park. The start and end point on this paddle were from DND property and access is restricted. Those without access should launch fro...

  • Discovery Island From Smuggler’s Cove

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    near Oak Bay, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    sportnewk
    Distance
    3.30nm
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofDiscovery Island From Smuggler’s Cove Photo ofDiscovery Island From Smuggler’s Cove Photo ofDiscovery Island From Smuggler’s Cove

    Very interesting paddle to Discovery Island. Great launch location. Potential for very strong currents. Lots of seals, bald eagles and hawks.

  • PFKC to Esquimalt Lagoon

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Esquimalt, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    sportnewk
    Distance
    4.00nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofPFKC to Esquimalt Lagoon Photo ofPFKC to Esquimalt Lagoon Photo ofPFKC to Esquimalt Lagoon

    Had to pull kayaks thru short section of the waterway into Esquimalt lagoon. Tide was mid level draining

  • Entrance Island 100513

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    lwilky
    Distance
    14.25nm
    Elevation +
    161f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofEntrance Island 100513 Photo ofEntrance Island 100513 Photo ofEntrance Island 100513

    Distance 16.17 mi Avg Speed 3.7 mph Moving Time 4:16:07 Avg Moving Speed 3.8 mph Calories 1,297 C Many noisy Steller Sea Lions below light house.

  • Invermere to Akiskinook Paddle and Hike

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Athalmer, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Rodney Morris
    Distance
    3.77nm
    Elevation +
    203f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofInvermere to Akiskinook Paddle and Hike Photo ofInvermere to Akiskinook Paddle and Hike Photo ofInvermere to Akiskinook Paddle and Hike

    The fun part of a paddle hike and cycling loop. It starts and ends at Columbia Canoe and kayak. On a calm day with a gentle North wind, it is a beautiful way to spend time on the lake with the stunning scenery of the Col...

  • Broken Group Islands Day 1

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Ucluelet, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    davemorris20
    Distance
    5.87nm
    Elevation +
    75f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofBroken Group Islands Day 1 Photo ofBroken Group Islands Day 1 Photo ofBroken Group Islands Day 1

    Dropped off by boat seeing sea lions and harbour seals, then paddle to Dodd Island to camp for 2 nights.

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