Category Archives: Quadra Island

Hiking – Maud Island – 26 Nov 2025

Posted on by
1

Activity Hiking
Destination Maud Island
Date 6 May 2024, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg
Contact info dmquigg@gmail.com or 3710
Description We will use the trailhead from the Walcan and active logging roads and hike along very old logging roads and then up onto the Mt. Lolo bluffs for views over Discovery Passage.  After descending and heading west, we will follow the shoreline, then cross the causeway to Maud Island. We will have lunch at the viewpoint over Seymour Narrows.  The currents will not be particularly strong.  We will return by the Saltwater Lagoon.  If there is a group of three or more who don’t want to go by Mt. Lolo, they could go out and back by Saltwater Lagoon.  Approximately 10 km and four hours.
Meeting Place Community Centre parking lot
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty Moderate
Costs None
Trip limits 10
Dogs? No
Notes We will not do this trip in poor weather.

Hiking – Shellaligan Loop – 19 Nov 2025

Posted on by
1

Activity Hiking
Destination Shellaligan Loop
Date 19 Nov, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Valerie van Veen
Contact Info Vvv@qisland.ca, 250 285 2329, 778 242 5774( cell)
Description We will hike the circular route, in a clockwise direction, allowing us to take the coast trail option if weather permits. Otherwise we will stay inland to complete the loop. We will start at the first parking lot, hike the route, and walk back to our cars on the logging road. Bring lunch, dress for the weather. Trip cancelled if heavy rain and/or strong winds. Only registered hikers will be advised of any changes in plans.
Meeting Place Community Centre parking lot OR Shellaligan logging road turn off on Valdes Road
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Moderate
Costs None
Trip limits 10
Dogs? Under control, must stay with owner at front or back of group.
Notes: Must register by Monday evening, Nov 17. South end hikers will meet at the CC parking lot. I will let registered hikers know who else is coming and I will be available by cell phone if needed Wednesday morning. I will meet the group at the turn off to the logging road on Valdes Road. Please contact me if unsure of these directions.

Trip Report – Beaver Lake and Open Bay Creek – 30 Oct 2025

Posted on by
Reply

We had a small but enthusiastic group for a hike on a lovely autumn day.  We started from Hyacinthe Bay Road and followed a flagged route down to Beaver Lake.  The fungi were amazing.  We crossed the outflow creek without any problem and paused on the bluff above Beaver Lake  before heading east on the open logging road and then into the forest and down the path following the creek to Open Bay Creek. The water was flowing well and when we reached the falls we always visit, we noticed that there were falls higher up, so we bushwhacked to see these other cascades. There were two sets which were more impressive than the falls by the trail.  After lunch on an open, mossy bluff, we bushwhacked back to the trail and down to Open Bay Creek.  From there we meandered upstream along the creek, mostly on high bank, but sometimes at the creek level.  There were no salmon in the creek, but the forest and the views were lovely.   (5.9 km and 3 hours)

Debbie
 
Thanks to Carrie and Norris for the photos
 

(click on photos to enlarge)

Hiking – Beaver Lake and Open Bay Creek – 30 Oct 2025

Kayaking – Heriot Bay – 21 Dec 2025

Posted on by
Reply

This trip is postponed for weather.

Activity Kayaking
Destination Heriot Bay
Date: 21 Dec, Sunday
Trip Coordinator Vic Gladish
Contact Info vicgladish@gmail.com; 250-287-0459
Description A winter solstice paddle – weather permitting – to mark the change of seasons. We will paddle familiar territory and circumnavigate the waters in and around Heriot Bay. I.e. Put in at Rebecca Spit, paddle along the Spit and cross over towards Open Bay then veer to the west into Hyacinthe Bay, follow the shore southwards around Heriot Island, the harbour area and then cross from Taku to the boat launch. That’s estimated to take 2 hours so we could take a break at the Len Rd Beach (tide will be near high).
If its a nice day – finish off with a fire and lunch at the Spit; If not so nice…lunch at Heriot Bay Inn.
Meeting Place Rebecca Spit boat launch at 0930
Departure Time 1000 on the water
Difficulty
 Easy if the weather is benign
Costs Lunch
Trip limits None
Dogs? No
Notes: Bad weather alternate day – Monday, December 22.
All paddling guidelines apply. Winter paddling requires another layer or two and an effective paddling jacket/ raincoat.

Event Report – Winter Planning Meeting – 26 Oct 2025

Posted on by
Reply

We enjoyed the great view from the deck overlooking Drew Harbour and Rebecca Spit.  The planning meeting lasted an hour and was particularly productive for trip suggestions and possible new directions.  We had 19 for the potluck dinner, which was delicious and very social.  Thanks so much to the Squires for hosting.

Debbie
 

(click on photos to enlarge)

 

Hiking – Beaver Lake to Open Bay Creek – 30 Oct 2025

Posted on by
1

Activity Hiking
Destination Beaver Lake to Open Bay Creek
Date 30 Oct 2025, Thursday
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg
Contact Info dmquigg@gmail.com or 3710
Description We will leave from Hyacinthe Bay Road and follow a flagged trail down to Beaver Lake. After crossing the outflow creek, we will continue on to Open Bay Creek mostly following the creek with some sections of steep descent.  The path along Open Bay Creek is undulating, but mostly flat.  This involves a car shuffle.
Meeting Place Community Centre parking lot
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Moderate
Costs none
Trip limits 10
Dogs?
Notes Bring a lunch or snack and dress for the weather.

Trip Report – Big Trees and Clear Lake – 22 Oct 2025

Posted on by
Reply
With ten hikers, we approached Main Lake Provincial Park from the west and hiked into a valley with a number of large Douglas firs.  The biggest has a diameter of nearly 8 meters.  We hiked up the dis-used logging road with Alders growing over it and into the dense forest on an already quite dark day.   Following a flagged route we crossed the saddle and descended into the protected valley.  Progress was fairly slow navigating the deadfall even with a path.  After admiring the group of big trees near the small creek, we continued on toward Clear Lake.  With water levels already quite high, some continued on to lake views while others started their lunch on the mossy open bluff above the lake.  Lunch included contributions of muffins from Julie and smoked salmon from Vic which were much appreciated.  As we headed back it began to rain lightly, but it was a gentle day for a forest walk. (4.9 km; 3 hours.)
 
Here is a video of the biggest tree in the group, with views that were not available to us:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MARVLftC-YY    
 
Debbie
 

(click on photos to enlarge)

Hiking – Big Trees & Clear Lake – 22 Oct 2025

Trip Report – Haskins’ Farm and Golf Course Loop with Lunch – 14 Oct 2025

Posted on by
Reply

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

Click on photos to enlarge

 

Hiking – Big Trees and Clear Lake – 22 Oct 2025

Posted on by
1

Activity Hiking
Destination Big Trees and Clear Lake
Date 22 Oct, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg
Contact Info dmquigg@gmail.com or 3710; please contact the coordinator in advance of the trip
Description The destination for this trip is one of the biggest Douglas fir on Quadra.  We will hike up a logging road and into Main Lake Park.  There is no trail and part of the route is quite steep, but the distance is not long. We can visit several big trees in this valley.  Expect to climb over deadfall.  We will continue on to the south end of Clear Lake.  To reach the beach may be very wet.
Meeting Place Quadra Community Centre parking lot
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Moderate for some steep parts and mostly no trail
Costs None
Trip limits 10
Dogs?
Notes: Bring lunch; hiking poles if you use them.  Wear good boots.  The approach involves a logging road, so we will need vehicles for that.

Walk and Social – Haskin Farm & Golf Course – 14 Oct 2025

Posted on by
1

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: