Come explore the beautiful Sooke basin. We'll leave from Cooper Cove and first explore the Ayum Creek estuary. From there we'll follow the shoreline, taking in the sights and wildlife on the way to Roche cove. We'll have lunch at Roche cove. After lunch we'll follow our route back to our vehicles, but taking a more direct route.
There are no washrooms at the launch or at our lunch destination. The gas station just after Cooper Cove has washrooms. Roche Cove has a trail leading to a thick forest
West bound vehicles cannot turn left into the Cooper Cove parking lot. You will need to drive by the parking lot and then make a U-turn either at the next road on the right, or at the gas station.
New members who have joined in the last year get priority for this paddle.
Route plan B
A plan B paddle will be announced if significant west winds are forecast.
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 10:59 AM · siska.ca/activities/1429
Cooper Cove to Roche Cove - NEW MEMBERS
Sunday, November 12, 2023 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Cooper CoveCooper's Cove Kayak Launch
Destination
Roche Cove
Distance
6.5 nm
Leader
Mike Teachman
Route plan A
Come explore the beautiful Sooke basin. We'll leave from Cooper Cove and first explore the Ayum Creek estuary. From there we'll follow the shoreline, taking in the sights and wildlife on the way to Roche cove. We'll have lunch at Roche cove. After lunch we'll follow our route back to our vehicles, but taking a more direct route.
There are no washrooms at the launch or at our lunch destination. The gas station just after Cooper Cove has washrooms. Roche Cove has a trail leading to a thick forest
West bound vehicles cannot turn left into the Cooper Cove parking lot. You will need to drive by the parking lot and then make a U-turn either at the next road on the right, or at the gas station.
New members who have joined in the last year get priority for this paddle.
Route plan B
A plan B paddle will be announced if significant west winds are forecast.
Route map
Cooper Cove to Roche Cove - NEW MEMBERS · Sunday, November 12, 2023
