The paddle will be an opportunity to kayak around the gorgeous Maple Bay, Sansum Narrows and Burgoyne Bay area in their full fall colours glory. Our paddle will launch from the beach adjacent to the Maple Bay Rowing Club. We will then head east across Maple Bay and paddle along the shoreline to Octopus Pt before dipping into Sansum Narrows. Near Sansum Pt, we will cross over to the Salt Spring Island side of the channel and then paddle into Burgoyne Bay. Our lunch spot will be at the beach in Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park. After lunch, we will noodle along the shoreline below Mt Maxwell and until reaching Maxwell Pt. where will then head back across the channel to our launch point.
After the paddle, we can debrief at the Lion Rampart Pub (a block away from the launch point) for refreshments.
Route plan B
TBA
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 11:01 AM · siska.ca/activities/1509
Maple Bay Rowing Club to Burgoyne Bay
Sunday, October 6, 2024 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Maple Bay Rowing ClubDimview St
Destination
Burgoyne Bay
Distance
9.7 nm
Leader
Dave Chater
Route plan A
The paddle will be an opportunity to kayak around the gorgeous Maple Bay, Sansum Narrows and Burgoyne Bay area in their full fall colours glory. Our paddle will launch from the beach adjacent to the Maple Bay Rowing Club. We will then head east across Maple Bay and paddle along the shoreline to Octopus Pt before dipping into Sansum Narrows. Near Sansum Pt, we will cross over to the Salt Spring Island side of the channel and then paddle into Burgoyne Bay. Our lunch spot will be at the beach in Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park. After lunch, we will noodle along the shoreline below Mt Maxwell and until reaching Maxwell Pt. where will then head back across the channel to our launch point.
After the paddle, we can debrief at the Lion Rampart Pub (a block away from the launch point) for refreshments.
