Note: This paddle does not include a portage, so kayak wheels are not required.
This tour of the Gorge and Portage Inlet will take advantage of the very sheltered waters in this unique 'inland' and tidal waterway. The plan is to go west from the VCKC clubhouse along the Gorge and under the Craigflower bridge and then up to and around the Portage Inlet basin. On the way back we can stop if needed at Craigflower-Kosapsom Park for a 'bio break' or leg stretch before proceeding back to our launch point.
Launch @ 10 am from the ramp at VCKC - no wheels required.
Distance 5 nm. Return to launch site by 1 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.
SISKA · Paddle · Relaxed
Printed Nov 9, 2026 11:13 AM · siska.ca/activities/1388
VCKC Clubhouse to Upper Gorge Waterway/Portage Inlet
Thursday, June 15, 2023 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Cancelled
Launch
VCKC Clubhouse355 Gorge Road West, Saanich
Destination
Upper Gorge Waterway/Portage Inlet
Distance
4.1 nm
Leader
Alan Campbell
Route plan A
Note: This paddle does not include a portage, so kayak wheels are not required.
This tour of the Gorge and Portage Inlet will take advantage of the very sheltered waters in this unique 'inland' and tidal waterway. The plan is to go west from the VCKC clubhouse along the Gorge and under the Craigflower bridge and then up to and around the Portage Inlet basin. On the way back we can stop if needed at Craigflower-Kosapsom Park for a 'bio break' or leg stretch before proceeding back to our launch point.
Launch @ 10 am from the ramp at VCKC - no wheels required.
Distance 5 nm. Return to launch site by 1 pm.
Route plan B
TBA
Route map
VCKC Clubhouse to Upper Gorge Waterway/Portage Inlet · Thursday, June 15, 2023
