Be prepared for one of the longer paddles on the SISKA calendar. The route will involve between 13- 15 nautical miles. Paddlers on this trip, should have good paddle fitness and be able to consistently maintain at least 3.5 nm's per hour. Our destination is the rock galleries along the sandstone cliffs of Valdez Island. The various nook and crannies of these cliffs can typically host hundreds of Cormorants. Quite a sight- and smell!
We will also be circumnavigating De Courcy Island and Pirates Cove Provincial Marine Park ( and possible lunch spot).
NOTE: There is no launch fee at the Cedar Community Boat ramp, but parking can be quite tight. Best to car pool if possible.
Route plan B
TBA closer to May 29.
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 · Energizer
Printed Nov 9, 2026 10:59 AM · siska.ca/activities/1299
Cedar to Valdes Island
Sunday, May 29, 2022 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
CedarNelson Rd, Cedar, BC
Destination
Valdes Island
Distance
13.1 nm
Leader
Dave Chater
Route plan A
Be prepared for one of the longer paddles on the SISKA calendar. The route will involve between 13- 15 nautical miles. Paddlers on this trip, should have good paddle fitness and be able to consistently maintain at least 3.5 nm's per hour. Our destination is the rock galleries along the sandstone cliffs of Valdez Island. The various nook and crannies of these cliffs can typically host hundreds of Cormorants. Quite a sight- and smell!
We will also be circumnavigating De Courcy Island and Pirates Cove Provincial Marine Park ( and possible lunch spot).
NOTE: There is no launch fee at the Cedar Community Boat ramp, but parking can be quite tight. Best to car pool if possible.
