Category Archives: Quadra Island

Kayaking Training – Main Lake Provincial Park – 6 June 2017

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Activity Kayak training session
Destination Main Lake Provincial Park
Date 6 June 2017, Tuesday
Trip Coordinator Darcy Mitchell; Instructor Douglas Taylor
Contact Info darcy.mitchell@shaw.ca
Registration: Please contact Darcy no later than May 15 to receive a registration form for one or both sessions. Payment in full must accompany registration; registration deadline is May 25. Payment is non-refundable, unless you are able to find someone to take your place by the registration deadline.
Description 1) Three hour training/refresher on assisted kayak rescue and self-rescue. The session will begin with a review of basic safety and paddling skills.
2) A second three hour session, in the afternoon, on edging and maneuvering will be offered intermediate or advanced paddlers.
Meeting Place Boat launch at Mine Lake, 2 km beyond Village Bay Lake
Departure Time Meet at the boat launch by 8:30 to be ready to start at 9:00 for the morning session.
The afternoon session would start at 1 p.m.
Difficulty
 moderate
Costs $55 per person for one session or $100 for both
Trip limits 6 people per session
Dogs? no
Notes: All participants must provide their own kayaks and all safety equipment, including PFD, paddle float, pump, sponge, whistle. Wet suits are strongly advised (if you need a wetsuit, the trainer or other club members may have spares to loan – mention to Darcy when you register).

Bring warm drinks and warm clothing as we can get pretty chilled.

Trip Report – Gowlland Harbour – 4 May 2017

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A magnificent day, the mist was floating through the harbour in the morning and before mid-day the sun broke through. Six kayakers took this trip, we began at Gowlland Harbour Resort Boat launch. Kayaked around Fawn Island, the islands had wonderful displays of yellow, pink and blue wildflowers, extra succulent this year because of all the moisture. Kayaked around Stag Island, seals sunning themselves, counted a number of eagles plus the geese showing off their babies. Enjoyed lunch on May Island, here the eagles gave us a display. Kayaked over the boat wreck and then over to the shores of Quadra. The rockface with cascading water and wildflowers was amazing. We were filled up with beauty. Returned to the boat launch at 3.p.m. We all enjoyed this magical spring display.  9.1km; 3½ hours.

Margot

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Kayaking – Gowlland Harbour – 4 May 2017

Trip Report – Chinese Mountains – 2 May 2017

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After two cancellations, the weather finally cooperated and five people were able to do this hike. We went up the south side of South Chinese Mountain and the trail was in good condition. Although hazy in the distance, the cloud cover was high enough for a good view. The wind was blowing so we came back to the north view to eat lunch. The waterfall in the distance on the mainland was quite noticeable with the high water flow from the spring melt.

After lunch we went down the north side and then up to North Chinese Mountain. These are great hikes for a bit of cardio and lovely views. 5 KM and 3 Hours

Les

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Hiking – Chinese Mountains – 2 May 2017

Hiking – Chinese Mountains – 2 May 2017

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Activity Hiking
Destination South and North Chinese Mountain
Date 2 May 2017, Tuesday
Trip Coordinator Les Hand
Contact Info 285-2029.  Please contact the coordinator in advance of the trip.
Description We will go up the south side to South Chinese Mtn. and have lunch while enjoying the view. Then down the north path and up North Chinese Mtn. and back to the vehicles.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay Store parking lot for car pooling
Departure Time 10:30
Difficulty
 Moderate, but up and down
Costs none
Trip limits none
Dogs? No, as trail is narrow in spots.
Notes: It is only 3.4 km around South Chinese so we will go up north as well. Not everybody has to do both.

Trip Report – Morte Lake Loop – 20 Apr 2017

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The Wednesday trip scheduled for snowshoes on Mt. Washington was cancelled because the rain was pretty thick.  Instead five of us took advantage of a day off from the rain on Thursday and walked around Morte Lake.  It was a lovely Spring day for a walk and Morte Lake did not disappoint.  We had lunch at the far end at the sandy beach and returned via the Nirvana bike trail up to the viewpoint and back to the trailhead on Dead Fish. 11.4km; 4¼ hours.

Norris

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Hiking – Morte Lake Loop – 20 Apr 2017

Hiking – N Gowlland Hbr Bike Trail Loop – 5 July 2017

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Activity Hiking
Destination North Gowlland Harbour bike trail loop
Date 5 July 2017, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Janis McLean
Contact Info 285-3614; please contact the coordinator in advance of the trip.
Description Carpool to North Gowlland Habour Road trailhead. We will traverse a large loop of mountain bike trails, passing by the old copper mining area on Silk Stocking trail, and returning to the vehicles via trails and old logging roads.
3 hours. Bring lunch or snack.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay store parking lot
Departure Time 9:00
Difficulty
 easy to moderate
Costs none
Trip limits 10
Dogs? yes
Notes:

 

Hiking – Beech’s Mtn Loop – 14 June 2017

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 Now scheduled for 21 June 2017

Activity Hiking
Destination Beech’s Mountain Loop
Date   21 28 14 June 2017, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Janis McLean
Contact Info 285-3614; please contact the coordinator in advance of the trip.
Description Carpool to Chinese Mountain parking lot. HIke up South Chinese Mountain trail and carry on to Beech’s Mountain summit. From there, we will drop down the far side of Beech’s and follow a route which will bring us to the North Chinese Mountain trail and back to the vehicles.
Time – 3 hours. Bring a lunch or snack.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay store parking lot
Departure Time 9:00
Difficulty
 moderate
Costs none
Trip limits 10
Dogs? yes
Notes:

 

Kayaking – Gowlland Harbour – 4 May 2017

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This trip was previously scheduled for Wednesday, May 3rd

Activity Kayaking
Destination Gowlland Harbour
Date 4 May 2017, Thursday
Trip Coordinator Margot Wood
Contact Info 250-285-2393
Description We will meet, help each other to launch from Gowlland Harbour Resort.
We will kayak the islands to see the beautiful wild flowers. Kayak to May Island for our lunch.  Visiting the islands in Gowlland Harbour.  Returning to the launch area at approximately 2 p.m.
Meeting Place Gowlland Harbour Resort boat launch, 823 Gowlland Harbour Rd.
Departure Time 10:30 (unload and prepare at 10:00)
Difficulty
 easy
Costs none
Trip limits none
Dogs? no
Notes: This trip is dependent on weather.  Bring your ocean kayak, paddle plus safety equipment. Bring your own lunch and water. I will meet you at the launch site at 10:00.  We help each other with kayak launch.
Gowlland Harbour Resort has kindly granted us permission to use their boat launch for this trip. This is not a public access.

Hiking – Morte Lake Loop – 20 April 2017

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Activity Hiking
Destination Morte Lake Loop
Date 20 April 2017, Thursday
Trip Coordinator Norris Weimer
Contact Info Please contact the coordinator at norris.weimer@ualberta.ca or 3710.
Description This is a classic walk through forest and around the Lake.  There are a number of variations depending on the access route used and the possibility of following unofficial trails on the south ridge.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay Tru Value parking lot
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty moderate
Costs none
Trip limits none
Dogs?
Notes: This trip replaced the cancelled trip to Mt. Washington.  Bring lunch and rain gear.  This trail can be quite wet in places.

Hiking – Hopespring/Homewood Loop – 24 May 2017

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Activity Hiking
Destination Hopespring/Homewood Loop
Date 24 May 2017, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Janis McLean
Contact Info 285-3614; please contact the coordinator in advance of the trip.
Description Begins on Hopespring trail, then south on Heriot Ridge, stopping at the new communications tower and carrying on south to High Bluff. From there we follow east High Bluff trail to Homewood Bluff, then drop off the southwest side of the bluff to follow Gowlland trail back to the west High Bluff trail. Then north across a ridge route to Hopespring trail and back to the vehicles.  About 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Meeting Place Hopespring Trailhead on Hopespring Rd.
Departure Time 9:00
Difficulty
 easy to moderate
Costs none
Trip limits 10
Dogs? yes
Notes: Bring lunch and appropriate gear.