This paddle along the shoreline of East Sooke Park in Scian'new First Nation territory passes a precontact petroglyph, underwater remains of remarkable reef nets, and shipwrecks. There are gorgeous rock faces and contorted trees and always marine mammals and birds. The coast is somewhat exposed and the lunch landing can be wet, so paddlers should be comfortable receiving or assisting with assisted rescues.
A moderate ebb will carry paddlers to the lunch stop at Cabin Point. Around 1pm the change to flood will accelerate the return voyage.
Route plan B
Paddle in Becher Bay out of the worst wind and waves if conditions make the proposed full paddle unwise. There is lots to see in Beecher Bay as well.
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/1451
Spirit Bay to Cabin Point
Sunday, March 24, 2024 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Spirit Bay4901B East Sooke Road, Sooke
Destination
Cabin Point
Distance
9 nm
Leader
Morley Eldridge
Route plan A
This paddle along the shoreline of East Sooke Park in Scian'new First Nation territory passes a precontact petroglyph, underwater remains of remarkable reef nets, and shipwrecks. There are gorgeous rock faces and contorted trees and always marine mammals and birds. The coast is somewhat exposed and the lunch landing can be wet, so paddlers should be comfortable receiving or assisting with assisted rescues.
A moderate ebb will carry paddlers to the lunch stop at Cabin Point. Around 1pm the change to flood will accelerate the return voyage.
Route plan B
Paddle in Becher Bay out of the worst wind and waves if conditions make the proposed full paddle unwise. There is lots to see in Beecher Bay as well.
Route map
Spirit Bay to Cabin Point · Sunday, March 24, 2024
