| Activity | Hike and lunch |
| Destination | Baikie Island |
| Date | 10 Nov. 2025, Monday |
| Trip Coordinator | Neil Unwin |
| Contact Info | neilunwin08@gmail.com |
| Description | We can meet on the ferry and drive to our starting point. The walk will be about 4.5 km. Debriefing to be held at More Eatery for lunch |
| Meeting Place | QCove ferry terminal |
| Departure Time | 10:00 ferry |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
| Costs | Ferry and lunch at More Eatery |
| Trip limits | 10 |
| Dogs? | Okay |
| Notes: |
We had reservations at the Quadra Golf Course restaurant, The Q, at 12:00. We met at the Fir Crest parking lot at 10:00 and wandered around the Fir Crest Loop, the Fir Crest Trail and the Haskins’ Farm trails for two hours. (6.9 km). The weather was great, sunny with fall colours.
At the restaurant, it was the second to last day before closing for the season. A beautiful room and the food was great.
Norris
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| Activity | Walk and Social |
| Location | Haskin Farm, golf course and The Q |
| Date | 14 October 2025, Tuesday |
| Trip Coordinator | Norris Weimer & Debbie Quigg |
| Contact Info | dmquigg@gmail.com; 3710. It is essential that you RSVP by Thursday evening, 9 October, if you are having lunch at The Q |
| Description | The plan is to park near the Fir Crest gate, hike down through the residential lots, onto the crest trail into Haskin Farm trail system, making a loop, before returning along the eastern crest, up along the northern perimeter and back to the parking area. From there anyone who wants to will go to The Q restaurant for lunch. The Q closes for the season on the following day and the menu will be limited and based on availability as they use up what is in the cupboard. Be flexible. |
| Meeting Place | The parking lot near the Fir Crest entrance gate |
| Departure Time | 10:00 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Dogs | No |
| Trip Limits | 10 or what The Q can accommodate |
| Cost | Lunch, if that is your choice |
| Notes: |
Nine people gathered at my place for a easy paddle and social on a sunny summer day. Because of the driveway, launching from here is a challenge and the tide was very low. Once in the water we paddled north to check out all the new toys at Camp Homewood. It seems they have acquired many new and different types of boats. Then on to Seascape, now called Jade Resort, to find that the sunken barge had finally been cleaned up. Unfortunately, at the taxpayers cost. On past Gowlland Resort we turned and went to the Vigilant Islets for a quick stop and to stretch our legs. On our return, there was a colony of seals on Wren Islet that were enjoying the warm sunny day. We then paddled between Fawn Islet and Stag Island to return to my home for cold beverages and appetizers provided by everyone. About 5 km and a 2 hour paddle.
Les
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Five campers moved the trip dates forward one day due to rain forecast. This turned out to work very well as we only had showers one day and in the nighttime. We were going to camp at Woss Lake, but decided to check out Klaklakama Lake on the way and were very fortunate in getting the first place we stopped. After setting up camps, we had lunch and then proceeded to the Little Huson Caves. Atluck Creek has carved many sculpted images in complex shapes while running through Quatsino limestone. We first took a short walk and descended down the steep stairs to look at the River Cave from the north. The rocks were very slippery from the rain so we were not able to go below the platform and look into the cave. We then took the trail back up to the south opening where you could get down and look through the cave the opposite way. There are many places to explore here along the creek with beautifully shaped limestone. We also visited the Bridge Cave and then walked to Little Huson Lake. We then proceeded back to the campsite to have dinner and visit around the campfire.
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The next morning, we had a communal breakfast with blueberry pancakes, bacon, and devilled eggs. What a great way to start the day and fuel up for the hard hike up to Woss Lookout. From the parking area, we walked up the old logging road that is steep and has many loose rocks to the trailhead. This is a short steep hike with many ropes to help you up and over the rocks and roots. It was definitely a challenge to navigate up and even worse, coming back down due to the slick roots and rocks. At the summit, we enjoyed excellent views from the old restored lookout tower. You’re able to look up five different valleys from the top so you can see why this was such a good place for a fire tower. After descending, we drove back to camp to have another quiet evening by the lake. (4.4 km, 3 hours, 375 m elevation gain, 35% in incline in the steep section)
Before heading home the next day, we visited the Upper Klaklakama rec site and walked the short nature loop with many fine old growth trees and some unusual trees like Pacific Yew and Amabilis fir.
Les
Thanks to Les, Jim and Norris for the photos
| Activity | Kayaking |
| Destination | Gowlland Harbour |
| Date: | 21 July 2025, Monday |
| Trip Coordinator | Les Hand |
| Contact Info | lhquadra@gmail.com or 285-2029 |
| Description | This will only be a one and a half to two hour paddle followed by a social hour on the deck at my house. I will provide hot dogs so the barbecue will be on. Please bring your favorite beverage and a small appetizer for the group. Depending on current and weather we may go around Gowland Island otherwise we will just stay around the southern part of Gowland Harbor. Because of this please bring a spray skirt and all necessary equipment mandated by the Coast Guard. If it is more than showers the date will be changed. |
| Meeting Place | 1157 West Rd. |
| Departure Time | Arrive at 9:00; on the water by 9:30 |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
| Costs | None |
| Trip limits | 12 |
| Dogs? | No |
| Notes: | Only one vehicle at a time can come down the hill so be on time. I have permission to park vehicles at the landlord’s house. From there it is a steep concrete driveway with a switch back involved. You will need to be able to back up with your mirrors to get down close to the water. Otherwise you will park up above and we will use two people to carry the kayaks down. When you sign up I will explain more as it will not be that hard. |
Valerie
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| Activity | Hiking |
| Destination | Plumper Bay |
| Date | 25 June 2025, Wednesday |
| Trip Coordinator | Valerie van Veen |
| Contact Info | vvv@qisland.ca, 250 285 2329 |
| Description | This will be a moderately paced, fairly short hike along a gentle trail to Plumper Bay. We will stop for snacks, lunch then return along the same trail. |
| Meeting Place | Morte Lake parking lot to carpool to the trailhead |
| Departure Time | 9:30 |
| Difficulty | Easy to moderate |
| Costs | none |
| Trip limits | 10 |
| Dogs? | Under control, must not run through group. |
| Notes: | NOTE MEETING PLACE…Morte Lake parking lot to carpool as needed. NOTE 9:30 am start time in case of summer heat. MUST contact coordinator by Monday evening to confirm participation. Bring snacks, lunch, dress for weather. Light rain ok, cancelled if heavy rain or above 30c. Only registered hikers will be notified. |
The Granite Bay locals have built a nice trail system east of Luoma Lake. This came to light because of the recent and planned logging in the Two Mile Lake and adjacent areas. So we had to go see it.
Seven of us drove to near the end of Saxon Main to the “Granniies at Work” sign. From there we went around the Back Bog clockwise, over a beaver dam, then to a beautiful bench overlooking the Back Bog. We then backtracked and went through the forest on the Two Mile Lake trail. There are some amazing, big burnt (but live) trees there, presumably from the fire 100 years ago.. After an idyllic lunch at the Two Mile Lake, we continued on the trail along the south shore to another beautiful bench and finally up to a new logging road, which we followed back to the vehicles. (4.2 km and 2½ hours)
Norris
Seven paddlers launched at Amor Lake, a little later than planned as the road seems considerably rougher than previously. We headed north from the boat launch to the campsite at the north end of the lake. The site boasts a shelter with picnic table and fire ring (not an official structure) installed when there was easier road access. Some ATV’s seem to be getting in, but the main access road from Blackwater Main is blocked now. After lunch, we headed to the portage trail at the east end of the lake for a planned walk up to Twin Lake. However, by then, the rain had started and the access point is both muddy and rocky, so we gave the portage hike a miss. After taking a short break at one of the sandy beaches on the west side of Amor, we paddled back to the boat launch, at which time the rain stopped. We were the only folks out, and enjoyed the quiet, if occasionally damp, conditions. Not too much wildlife – just a few loons which were not perturbed by our presence. (13.4 km, 4¼ hr)
Darcy
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