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Paddling: Portage inlet, Vancouver BC

Kayak route: Portage inlet, Vancouver BC

This paddle trip took place during the summer solstice of 2007. The wife and I were traveling through Victoria, BC and spent our last day there exploring by kayak. We were staying near Chinatown and found the Harbour Canoe Club (450 Swift Street) had some basic single and double kayaks for rent at a pretty standard price. It was an ideal place to launch because you could take a couple routes, either out to the main harbour to watch the seaplanes take-off and land or travel further inland through Portage Inlet. Our tracking map follows the Portage Inlet inland.

Rent a kayak from the Harbour Canoe Club and explore Portage Inlet in Victoria, BC.

Paddling Portage Inlet

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The inside passage is one of the premier places for kayaking, because the geography consists of thousands of little inlets and coves, some of which are only accessible by canoe or kayak. Well, being that it was our last day on Vancouver Island, we didn't have the time to go on a major tour. We were able to paddle our way up Portage Inlet and explore some wetlands. Once we passed the trestle bridge and the industrial area, the inlet became quiet and blissful.

We are stardust, we are golden

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On Sunday, we set out to see Butchart gardens near Brentwood Bay. We knew we had to catch the 75 bus from Government Ave., but the current schedule had been replaced with the summer one, which didn't go into effect until Monday. We waited forever. Just when we were about to give up, our bus came and we were gleeful to get out of town for the day, but nettled for having to pay $2.25 for the ride.

Victoria BC by way of the Clipper

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Five years. That is the anniversary we celebrated, my wife and I. We hopped aboard the Victoria Clipper, headed for Vancouver Island and the capitol city of British Columbia. The trip lasted about 3 hours from shore to shore. We rented a very nice suite with a full kitchen, living room and separate bedroom.

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Paddling: Portage inlet, Vancouver BC

Paddling Portage Inlet

We are stardust, we are golden

Victoria BC by way of the Clipper

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