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Wild Mushroom Foray 19 October 2013

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Activity Wild Mushroom Foray (field trip)
Location Local trails
Date Saturday, 19 October 2013
Event Coordinator Maureen McDowell
Contact Info mcboas@gicable.com or at (250) 285-2221
Description Local mushroom enthusiasts will lead field trips to collect and identify Island fungi (to the extent possible with local expertise).  Emphasis is on identifying safe edible mushrooms.
Meeting Place Meet in the parking lot of the Quadra Community Centre for a 10 a.m. departure (car pooling)
Departure Time Please arrive by 9:30 a.m. so that we leave by 10.
Difficulty Easy
Costs Cost: $10/person.  Special Package price for Workshop and 2 forays: $45/person.  Members of either Club get an additional Package discount of $5.00/person to $40/person. To obtain the discount on either package, you must submit your paid registration by September 30, 2013.
Limits none
Notes: To obtain a registration form, or for information, contact Maureen McDowell at mcboas@gicable.com or at (250) 285-2221.Cancellation Policy: Fees are refundable up to 48 hours before an event if you call/email to cancel.
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Trip Photos – Kayaking Granite Bay to Small Inlet 7 Sept 2013

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Four paddlers departed from the Granite Bay dock in quite dense fog, complete calm and quiet.  The fog lifted after about half an hour and conditions were idyllic.  We paddled to the end of Small Inlet, stopped for a snack on the largest island and then continued on to Orchard Bay.  The group explored, basked in the sun and tried out the apples.  Still wanting to paddle more, we went around the eastern island of the Chained Islands in Kanish Bay on the return to Granite Bay.

Kayaking Granite Bay to Small Inlet 7 Sept 2013

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Trip Photos – Kayaking Main Lake 21 August 2013

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Nine club members enjoyed a beautiful, sunny, calm day at the Lakes.  Leaving from the Mine Lake boat launch, we paddled to the northeast corner of Main Lake, landed on the sandy beach and hiked across to Yeatman Bay.  Several of us walked out to the tidal island at the south end of the bay to have a look at the channel.   The paddle took about 55 minutes.  The trail, which is 1.6 kilometres long and in good condition apart from some muddy bits, takes just under half an hour one way. After lunch, about half the group went for a short swim (very welcome as it was hot!), then we headed back to the parking lot, arriving at 2:30.  The lakes seemed busy (at least busy for Quadra!), but it was a very pleasant and relaxed outing. Perhaps on a future trip, we’ll paddle right round Main Lake and possibly venture into Clear Lake or Little Main.

Darcy Mitchell

Kayaking Main Lake 21 August 2013

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Hiking Shellaligan Trail 27 July 2013

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Activity hiking
Destination Shellaligan Trail
Date Saturday, 27 July 2013
Trip Coordinator Syd Lapan
Contact Info 285-2999.  Please contact the trip coordinator prior to the trip.
Description We will be hiking the smaller loop, and stopping at the rocky ledges to enjoy the view.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay store parking lot, to arrange carpools
Departure Time 13:30
Difficulty
 Easy, with some steep sections
Costs none
Trip limits none
Dogs? no
Notes: Bring a snack and water

Kayaking Main Lake 21 August 2013

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Activity Kayaking or Canoeing
Destination Main Lake Provincial Park
Date Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Trip Coordinator Darcy Mitchell
Contact Info darcm@telus.net  or 250 285 2739 . Please contact me at least 48 hours before the trip to let me know if you are coming.
Description Departing from the Mine Lake boat launch, we will paddle to the northeast corner of Main Lake where there is a 1.6 kilometre trail leading to Yeatman Bay.  Following a hike and lunch, and perhaps a swim, we will return to the boat launch by a more or less direct route, depending on the interest and energy of participants.  Not counting travel time to the lake, the trip should take between 4 and 5 hours, including about an hour to hike to Yeatman Bay round trip. The trip is weather dependent  –  I will contact you by 9 p.m. the night before if the trip will be cancelled due to weather.
Meeting Place Mine Lake boat launch
Departure Time Please arrive by 9:00 a.m. so that we can be on the water by 9:30.
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs None
Trip limits None
Dogs? No
Notes: Kayaks/canoes  and equipment must meet Transport Canada requirements. Be sure to bring shoes suitable for walking the trail; it is an easy trail but may be muddy if we have rain near the date of the trip.  For a map of the park, click here: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/main_lk/main_parkmap.pdf

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Park info:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/main_lk/

Social Heriot Bay Inn 9 August 2013

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Activity Social
Location Heriot Bay Inn
Date 9 August 2013
Trip Coordinator Valerie Van Veen
Contact Info vvv@qisland.ca
Description You are invited to join the Valley Outdoor Association members for drinks after dinner in the HBI (exact time to be confirmed in August). Your suggestions– and your company on any outing – would be much appreciated.  Over 50 members of VOA will be staying on Quadra from August 9 to 13 for paddling, hiking and cycling.
Notes: http://valleyoutdoor.org

Mitlenatch Island 5 July 2013

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Activity Sail, Naturalist
Destination Mitlenatch Island
Date 5 July 2013
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg
Contact Info 285-3710
Description Travel with JD aboard the Knot Again sailboat to Mitlenatch Island Provincial Park which is home to the largest seabird colony in the Strait of Georgia.  The gulls should have chicks by then and there should also be wildflowers and marine mammals.  To protect the birds the trails are quite limited, but you can cross the island, watch from the bird blind, and talk with the naturalist.  The trip is very weather dependent, so there could be a last minute change.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay Inn dock
Departure Time 9:45 am sharp
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs $25
Trip limits 8 persons
Dogs? No pets at the park
Notes: The expected return time is 6:00.  It is at least two hours travelling time in the boat each way.  What to bring:  lunch, footwear to get wet or waterproof high boots, sun lotion, and protective clothing.  There are life jackets on board.
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Backpacking Landslide Lake – Elk River Trail 24-25 Aug 2013

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Activity backpacking
Destination Landslide Lake – Elk River Trail
Date Saturday-Sunday, 24-25 August 2013
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg
Contact Info 3710, qioutdoorclub@gmail.com
Description 11 km each way
Meeting Place Quadra ferry
Departure Time 08:00
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs $10 per night per person camping fee
Trip limits none
Dogs? no
Notes: 1 hour drive to trailhead. Second campsite is 9.1 km in.
Landslide Lake is named after a huge landslide caused by the 1946 earthquake.

Kayak Quathiaski Cove 26May2013

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Activity kayak or canoe
Destination Quathiaski Cove
Date 26 May 2013
Trip Coordinator Lonn McMartin
Contact Info 285-3425
Description Allow 2 to 3 hours to explore Q-Cove.
Meeting Place Q-Cove boat launch
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Easy paddle in protected waters
Costs The Harbor authority said that we can launch all of the kayaks for the single price of $4. Parking cost is $2, unless you park up the hill.
Trip limits none
Dogs? no
Notes: If people do not have access to boats, contact the trip coordinator for a possible loan for the day.

Hike Hyacinthe Point and Ridge 18May2013

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Trip Name – Date

Activity hiking
Destination Hyacinthe Point
Date Saturday 18 May 2013
Trip Coordinator Heather and Rolf Kellerhals
Contact Info 285-3570
Description Hyacinthe Ridge and Hyacinthe Point at low tide
Meeting Place 1792 Hyacinthe Bay Rd.  Fishing floats mark the driveway entrance.  Follow the driveway down the hill and on for one quarter mile over the stream and cattle guard.  Meet at the hay barn.
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs none
Trip limits none
Dogs? no
Notes: The trip is about three hours long, with some up and down in each direction.  Bring a lunch.  In case of bad weather, the trip will be re-scheduled to Sunday at the same time.