Leaving Amherst after a beach talk, we’ll head north towards Coal Island and between Knapp and Pym, crossing to shell beach on southwest Portland Island. We will circumnavigate to Arbutus (depending on group mood and the weather) before heading back. There should be a gentle push on the way out and an equally gentle shove on the way back. Dress for immersion and bring a warm lunch (perhaps leftover turkey!)
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.
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Printed Nov 9, 2026 10:59 AM · siska.ca/activities/1589
Amherst to Portland Island
Sunday, November 30, 2025 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Amherst10181 Wildflower Pl
Destination
Portland Island
Distance
6.5 nm
Leader
Greg Rooney
Route plan A
Leaving Amherst after a beach talk, we’ll head north towards Coal Island and between Knapp and Pym, crossing to shell beach on southwest Portland Island. We will circumnavigate to Arbutus (depending on group mood and the weather) before heading back. There should be a gentle push on the way out and an equally gentle shove on the way back. Dress for immersion and bring a warm lunch (perhaps leftover turkey!)
Route plan B
TBA
Route map
Amherst to Portland Island · Sunday, November 30, 2025
