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Homeward Bound from the Coast

Posted on September 19, 2020 by debbie

September 18, 2020 We leave John and Richard and head to the Saltery Bay Ferry. We want to be on the Sunshine Coast for the night as we want to take the ferry over to Horseshoe Bay in the morning. … Continue reading →

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Kayak Tour – Martin Islands to Desolation Sound Resort (19 kms)

Posted on September 18, 2020 by debbie

Murray gets up early today. He sits at the picnic bench and it is silent around him. No people, no animals, no lapping water on the shore, just quiet. His ears ring with the silence and it’s deafening. The darkness … Continue reading →

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Kayak Tour – Teakerne Arm to Martin Islands (16 km)

Posted on September 17, 2020 by debbie

Today’s paddle takes us back out the Arm, south along the coast of West Redonda Island, past Refuge Cove to the Martin Islands. Again the water is glassy smooth. Richard just shakes his head and once again says, “I have … Continue reading →

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Kayak Tour – Penn Islands to Teakerne Arm Provincial Park (21.5kms)

Posted on September 16, 2020 by debbie

Read about our 6 day kayak tour around Cortez Island on the west coast of BC, Canada Continue reading →

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Kayak Tour – Marina Island to Penn Islands (19 kms)

Posted on September 15, 2020 by debbie

Read about our 6 day kayak tour around Cortez Island on the west coast of BC, Canada Continue reading →

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Kayak Tour – Twin Islands to Marina Island (18 kms)

Posted on September 14, 2020 by debbie

Read about our 6 day kayak tour around Cortez Island on the west coast of BC, Canada. Continue reading →

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Kayak Tour – Lund to Twin Islands (19 kms)

Posted on September 13, 2020 by debbie

Read about our 6 day kayak tour around Cortez Island on the West Coast of BC, Canada. Continue reading →

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On the Road to the Coast – Day 6

Posted on September 12, 2020 by debbie

Our last stop before embarking on a 6 day kayak tour on the West Coast of BC. Continue reading →

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North Saskatchewan River – 50 St to Riverside Nature Trail, Arrrr

Posted on September 5, 2020 by debbie

We leave our pirate hats and eye patches on land and paddle the North Saskatchewan River as kayakers in training. In training for our Desolation Sound tour, which will be approx 15 km a day for six days. Today’s paddle … Continue reading →

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Kayaking Devon, Alberta to Laurier Heights in Edmonton, Alberta

Posted on August 13, 2020 by debbie

Kayaking the North Saskatchewan River from Devon, Alberta to Laurier Heights in Edmonton. Continue reading →

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