Launch from Fleming Beach (Esquimalt Anglers) turning to follow the shore towards Victoria Harbour via Macaulay Point, Harrison Island, McLoughlin Point, Work Point, crossing from Berens Island to Shoal Point, passing Fisherman's Wharf to Laurel Point before crossing to Songhees Point for a brief rest stop. After a break we follow the shore around to Lime Bay (Spinnaker's Pub) and West Bay before backtracking from Work Point to Fleming Bay.

Here is a link to Transport Canada's Port of Victoria Traffic Scheme showing the only 2 locations where kayakers can transition from one shore to the other in Victoria Harbour : https://tc.canada.ca/sites/default/files/2021-04/Port%20of%20Victoria%20Traffic%20Scheme%202021-EN.pdf

Current may be present at Macaulay Point (max ebb at about 10am at Race Rocks), but otherwise the route is quite protected. The tide at Victoria Harbour is ebbing from 4' to 3' between 10am and 1pm.

Total paddling time should be around 2 - 3 hours including a rest stop.

There are washrooms at Fleming Bay.

Please make sure to park before unloading kayaks at the launch site. We have to keep the area around the boat launch clear for vehicles & trailers.

Any questions, please contact the paddle leader.

TBA - Wind conditions will determine if the paddle proceeds as planned or if it is rescheduled to other location.

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.