Leave Amherst beach and proceed over to the Little Group of islets. From there we will head between Bethour and Domville Islands past Comet Island before stopping at Rum Island (north side) for lunch. Our lunch stop features a nice beach area, some short hikes around Rum and a toilet. After lunch we will go around the south east tip of Rum and then follow the south shores of Rum and Gooch Islands. From Gooch, we will proceed to the eastern tip of Forest Island over to the north end of Sidney Spit before heading back to our launch point at Amherst.
Route plan B
If weather forces a change in plans, we have a couple of other paddle options that offer a bit more protection but that still leave from Amherst.
I will update the paddle information closer to June 19.
Safety reminders
Always dress for the possibility of immersion and please bring a drybag containing a spare change of clothes. The drybag goes in your kayak with you, not in your car at the launch site. Please bring a lunch or snacks and sufficient beverage to keep you hydrated, as well as a thermos of something warm. Your paddle leader will introduce the plan and make sure everyone is comfortable with the requirements. Please stay off the water until the group is ready. If you have a VHF radio please bring it with you.
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Printed Nov 9, 2026 11:21 AM · siska.ca/activities/1228
Amherst to Rum Island
Saturday, June 19, 2021 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Amherst10181 Wildflower Pl
Destination
Rum Island
Distance
10.5 nm
Leader
Dave Chater
Route plan A
Leave Amherst beach and proceed over to the Little Group of islets. From there we will head between Bethour and Domville Islands past Comet Island before stopping at Rum Island (north side) for lunch. Our lunch stop features a nice beach area, some short hikes around Rum and a toilet. After lunch we will go around the south east tip of Rum and then follow the south shores of Rum and Gooch Islands. From Gooch, we will proceed to the eastern tip of Forest Island over to the north end of Sidney Spit before heading back to our launch point at Amherst.
Route plan B
If weather forces a change in plans, we have a couple of other paddle options that offer a bit more protection but that still leave from Amherst.
I will update the paddle information closer to June 19.
