We'll launch at the small beach accessed through the little park at the bottom of Verdier Avenue, just before the Ferry Wharf. It's very civilized - there are even heated toilet facilities there! We'll maintain a steady but relaxed pace on this 5.5 nm paddle, heading south around Brentwood Bay, then out to Willis Point and along the Saanich Inlet shoreline to MacKenzie Bight for lunch and to stretch our legs. There is a pit toilet just up the nearby hiking trail, and some nice rocky ledges to explore by the water. After our stop we'll paddle back along the shore to Brentwood Bay once more, perhaps going into Tod Inlet a bit if we have time and energy to spare!
Due to COVID rules - we will have to split into 2 groups and stagger our starting times.
Route plan B
Brentwood shoreline and explore Todd Inlet.
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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Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to McKenzie Bight
Sunday, January 24, 2021 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Brentwood Bay Ferry WharfVerdier Avenue, British Columbia
Destination
McKenzie Bight
Distance
5.5 nm
Leader
Joanne Nicolson
Route plan A
We'll launch at the small beach accessed through the little park at the bottom of Verdier Avenue, just before the Ferry Wharf. It's very civilized - there are even heated toilet facilities there! We'll maintain a steady but relaxed pace on this 5.5 nm paddle, heading south around Brentwood Bay, then out to Willis Point and along the Saanich Inlet shoreline to MacKenzie Bight for lunch and to stretch our legs. There is a pit toilet just up the nearby hiking trail, and some nice rocky ledges to explore by the water. After our stop we'll paddle back along the shore to Brentwood Bay once more, perhaps going into Tod Inlet a bit if we have time and energy to spare!
Due to COVID rules - we will have to split into 2 groups and stagger our starting times.
Route plan B
Brentwood shoreline and explore Todd Inlet.
Route map
Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to McKenzie Bight · Sunday, January 24, 2021
