Paddle from VCKC under the Tillicum Bridge through the Narrows with the ebb (~6kts), out the Gorge and Victoria Harbour under the Selkirk Trestle, Bay and Johnson Street Bridges, past the Inner Harbour and marinas, then following the Esquimalt shoreline W to Fleming Beach/MacAulay Point for lunch. After lunch continue W along the Esquimalt shore, into Esquimalt Harbour to Portage Beach. Load boats on wheels and follow the 1km trail to Portage Inlet. Launch into Portage Inlet and paddle out the Gorge Waterway to VCKC.
Distance ~ 8.4 nm. Return to launch site by 3 pm.
Route plan B
TBA
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/1387
VCKC Clubhouse to Victoria Waterways Loop - RAFT UP - WITH COMOX PADDLERS
Thursday, June 15, 2023 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
VCKC Clubhouse355 Gorge Road West, Saanich
Destination
Victoria Waterways Loop
Distance
8.4 nm
Leader
Alan Campbell
Route plan A
Paddle Loop clockwise from Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club (VCKC) Ramp/beach, 355 Gorge Road West
Paddle from VCKC under the Tillicum Bridge through the Narrows with the ebb (~6kts), out the Gorge and Victoria Harbour under the Selkirk Trestle, Bay and Johnson Street Bridges, past the Inner Harbour and marinas, then following the Esquimalt shoreline W to Fleming Beach/MacAulay Point for lunch. After lunch continue W along the Esquimalt shore, into Esquimalt Harbour to Portage Beach. Load boats on wheels and follow the 1km trail to Portage Inlet. Launch into Portage Inlet and paddle out the Gorge Waterway to VCKC.
