Paddle plan is similar to the attached Paddle Plot. Launch from Gyro Beach Park in Cadboro Bay.
Travel along the east shore of Cadboro Bay to Navigational Aid at Cadboro Pt. Cross Baines Channel to Chatham Island . Paddle south on channel between the two Chatham ls and then clockwise around Discover for Lunch /snack break at Rudlin Bay campsite. Then carry on clockwise around Commodore Pt to northwest corner of Chatham Is.Then cross Baynes Channel towards Jimmy Jones Is and north side of Cattle Pt . Total crossing distance is about 1.3 NM. Then
north along Cadboro Bay to Gyro Beach.
Route plan B
If weather is unsuitable for Plan A, then the following 2 paddles will be considered depending on paddling conditions:
8nm paddle to Telegraph cove or Finnerty cove
6nm paddle to Oak Bay Marina
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/1571
Cadboro Bay to Discovery Island
Saturday, September 13, 2025 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Cadboro Bay2600 Sinclair Rd, Victoria
Destination
Discovery Island
Distance
9.1 nm
Leader
Bob Purdon
Route plan A
Paddle plan is similar to the attached Paddle Plot. Launch from Gyro Beach Park in Cadboro Bay.
Travel along the east shore of Cadboro Bay to Navigational Aid at Cadboro Pt. Cross Baines Channel to Chatham Island . Paddle south on channel between the two Chatham ls and then clockwise around Discover for Lunch /snack break at Rudlin Bay campsite. Then carry on clockwise around Commodore Pt to northwest corner of Chatham Is.Then cross Baynes Channel towards Jimmy Jones Is and north side of Cattle Pt . Total crossing distance is about 1.3 NM. Then
north along Cadboro Bay to Gyro Beach.
Route plan B
If weather is unsuitable for Plan A, then the following 2 paddles will be considered depending on paddling conditions:
8nm paddle to Telegraph cove or Finnerty cove
6nm paddle to Oak Bay Marina
Route map
Cadboro Bay to Discovery Island · Saturday, September 13, 2025
