A special BC Day paddle will take us on a tour of Portage Inlet, exploring the mudflats as much as we can then under Admirals Bridge, along the Saanich Gorge waterway to VCKC then across to Esquimalt Gorge Park where we will check out the food trucks at the Esquimalt Gorge Farmers Market. The food trucks listed for Aug 3 are: JM Churros and Mor, AXOLOTL Mexican Flavors, Naked Dressings and Bao Theory.
We will launch at Shoreline Middle School ramp, parking is available at the school. While at Farmers Market we will tie up our kayaks on the beach; if you have a cable lock bring it.
NOTE THE LATER LAUNCH TIME OF 2:30PM - THE MARKET OPENS AT 4:30PM
Route plan B
there is no plan B...
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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Shoreline Drive Boat Ramp to Portage Inlet
Monday, August 3, 2026 · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Launch
Shoreline Drive Boat Ramp
Destination
Portage Inlet
Leader
Marika Stephenson
Route plan A
A special BC Day paddle will take us on a tour of Portage Inlet, exploring the mudflats as much as we can then under Admirals Bridge, along the Saanich Gorge waterway to VCKC then across to Esquimalt Gorge Park where we will check out the food trucks at the Esquimalt Gorge Farmers Market. The food trucks listed for Aug 3 are: JM Churros and Mor, AXOLOTL Mexican Flavors, Naked Dressings and Bao Theory.
We will launch at Shoreline Middle School ramp, parking is available at the school. While at Farmers Market we will tie up our kayaks on the beach; if you have a cable lock bring it.
NOTE THE LATER LAUNCH TIME OF 2:30PM - THE MARKET OPENS AT 4:30PM
