This less travelled route follows the Cordova Bay past Mount Douglas Park, rounds Cormorant Point to the lunch stop at lesser known Margaret Bay. A gentle ebb before lunch. A gentle flood after lunch will help you along the way. In the event of an easterly wind during launch or landing, this trip could be moved to an alternate location as Agate is exposed to easterly wind and waves.

Tide information (Finnerty Cove) : https://tides.gc.ca/en/stations/07140/2026-01-18?tz=PST&unit=m

Current information (Haro Strait - 45% of Race Passage) : https://www.dairiki.org/tides/daily.php/rac/2026-01-18

Parking at Agate Lane launch, no washroom facilities at launch or rest stop.

Any questions, please contact trip leader by email at: seakayak.craig@gmail.com

Most likely Fleming Bay (Esquimalt Anglers) to either Victoria Inner Harbour or Esquimalt Harbour (Cole Island). Final decision on evening of Saturday Jan 17th. Northerly winds are building on planned paddle route.

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.