We'll launch at the small beach accessed through the little park at the bottom of Verdier Avenue, just before the Ferry Wharf. The ramp is quite steep, so if you need help carrying your kayak, remember to follow the SISKA Covid protocols. It's very civilized - there are even heated toilet facilities there! Immersion gear, either a drysuit or wet suit, is mandatory, as is a spray skirt. We'll maintain a steady but relaxed pace on this 7-8 nm paddle, following the eastern shoreline of Brentwood Bay and Saanich Inlet as far as Coles Bay, where we will stop for lunch. Depending upon the weather and energy levels of all paddlers, we might pass by Senanus Island on our return.
Route plan B
If the winds are too strong for Saanich Inlet we'll stick to the Brentwood Bay shoreline and explore Tod 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.
SISKA · Paddle · Relaxed
Printed Nov 9, 2026 11:03 AM · siska.ca/activities/1257
Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Coles Bay
Saturday, November 20, 2021 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Brentwood Bay Ferry WharfVerdier Avenue, British Columbia
Destination
Coles Bay
Distance
8.3 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. The ramp is quite steep, so if you need help carrying your kayak, remember to follow the SISKA Covid protocols. It's very civilized - there are even heated toilet facilities there! Immersion gear, either a drysuit or wet suit, is mandatory, as is a spray skirt. We'll maintain a steady but relaxed pace on this 7-8 nm paddle, following the eastern shoreline of Brentwood Bay and Saanich Inlet as far as Coles Bay, where we will stop for lunch. Depending upon the weather and energy levels of all paddlers, we might pass by Senanus Island on our return.
Route plan B
If the winds are too strong for Saanich Inlet we'll stick to the Brentwood Bay shoreline and explore Tod Inlet.
Route map
Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Coles Bay · Saturday, November 20, 2021
