Coquitlam River Paddle – from Lions Park to Maquabeak Park (with 1km portage!)
With its proximity to urban populations and many parks along the lower sections, the Coquitlam River is quite accessible year […]
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Nanaimo River Estuary Paddle
Nanaimo River Estuary is the largest estuary on Vancouver Island, and it’s important both culturally, economically, and ecologically. Views of
Sumas River Paddle (and an attempt at the Floating Forest)
The fabled ‘Floating Forest’ has been mentioned numerous times in local paddling communities, but it’s never clear to me exactly
Nicomekl River Paddle
Nicomekl is a calm river in Surrey rich in history. The popular paddle section flows from the Elgin Road Dam
Barnston Island Regional Park
I recently reconnected with Dave, a good friend I met almost 20 years ago at a summer camp, over our
Capilano Suspension Bridge – Great Tourist Attraction for Locals
With an abundance of outdoor options all around Metro Vancouver, we have avoided visiting Capilano Suspension Bridge due to its
Paddling Alouette River
Quick Facts Alouette River is a popular paddling destination for some of the best and easiest river conditions around Vancouver.
Ladner Marsh and Harbour Paddle
Quick Facts I originally grouped this post with Deas Slough Paddle, but the two sections of Fraser River, although connected,
Deas Slough Paddle
Quick Facts Parking and Launching: Deas Island Regional Park (49°07’34.5″N 123°03’18.2″W) Launching type: dock and muddy beach Difficulty – easy,
Brunswick Point Trail
Quick Facts: AllTrails link: Brunswick Point Trail, 11.3km with minimal elevation Difficulty: very easy, stroller friendly Traffic: light Facilities: no