Paddling: Portage inlet, Vancouver BC

Victor Lazlo — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:58:42 -0600

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.

Paddling Portage Inlet

Victor Lazlo — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:34:43 -0600

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.