After a “beach” talk (there won’t be much beach, I’m afraid), we’ll paddle across Brentwood Bay to Willis Point before crossing Saanich Inlet to Sheppard Point and on too Spectacle Falls. There should be plenty of water in the falls. We’ll cross Squally reach to Mackenzie Bight for lunch on the beach or better, on the rocks. Then, a leisurely paddle home (inshallah) along the east side of Saanich inlet. The entire trip will be less than ten nautical miles. Dress for immersion and bring something hot for lunch and enough clothes to be warm.
There is parking at Verdier Park. We will retire to the Brentwood Bay Resort for beverages and a debrief.
Route plan B
The wind predictions are wild. If we need an alternative, we will head out of Brentwood Bay into Todd inlet and hug the shore to Mackenzie Bight.
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/1520
Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Spectacle Falls
Sunday, December 8, 2024 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Brentwood Bay Ferry WharfVerdier Avenue, British Columbia
Destination
Spectacle Falls
Distance
7.9 nm
Leader
Greg Rooney
Route plan A
After a “beach” talk (there won’t be much beach, I’m afraid), we’ll paddle across Brentwood Bay to Willis Point before crossing Saanich Inlet to Sheppard Point and on too Spectacle Falls. There should be plenty of water in the falls. We’ll cross Squally reach to Mackenzie Bight for lunch on the beach or better, on the rocks. Then, a leisurely paddle home (inshallah) along the east side of Saanich inlet. The entire trip will be less than ten nautical miles. Dress for immersion and bring something hot for lunch and enough clothes to be warm.
There is parking at Verdier Park. We will retire to the Brentwood Bay Resort for beverages and a debrief.
Route plan B
The wind predictions are wild. If we need an alternative, we will head out of Brentwood Bay into Todd inlet and hug the shore to Mackenzie Bight.
Route map
Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Spectacle Falls · Sunday, December 8, 2024
