On this day a light ebb followed by a light flood should assist paddlers in both directions. Plan to noodle the Oak Bay shoreline rocks and islets before crossing Enterprise Channel and paddling south of Trial Island enroute to Gonzales Beach. We will stop for lunch near the washrooms and return along the shoreline.
Route plan B
TBA a few days before the paddle, if needed.
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 8, 2026 9:31 AM · siska.ca/activities/1607
Oak Bay Marina to Gonzales Bay - VIA TRIAL ISLAND
Sunday, February 1, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Oak Bay MarinaOak Bay Marina
Destination
Gonzales Bay
Distance
6.7 nm
Leader
Debbie Leach
Route plan A
On this day a light ebb followed by a light flood should assist paddlers in both directions. Plan to noodle the Oak Bay shoreline rocks and islets before crossing Enterprise Channel and paddling south of Trial Island enroute to Gonzales Beach. We will stop for lunch near the washrooms and return along the shoreline.
Route plan B
TBA a few days before the paddle, if needed.
Route map
Oak Bay Marina to Gonzales Bay - VIA TRIAL ISLAND · Sunday, February 1, 2026
