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Twelve paddlers participated in QIOC’s first ever trip on May 5, 2013. The weather was perfect – warm, clear and calm. The route included a tour of north and south Gowlland with a lunch stop on Vigilant Island. There were … Continue reading
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Four people made the trek from Granite Bay to Newton Lake to Small Inlet to Waiatt Bay in light drizzle. It was warm and atmospheric. There was a pair of loons on Newton Lake and a pair of Canada geese … Continue reading
| Activity | hiking |
| Destination | Seymour – Nugedzi Lakes – Beech Ridge linkup trail |
| Date | Saturday, 13 July 2013 |
| Trip Coordinator | Norris Weimer |
| Contact Info | 285-3710. Please contact the trip coordinator prior to the trip. |
| Description | Hike up to Mt. Seymour, with great views of Nugedzi Lakes along the way, and nearly 270° views from the summit (620m). Return to the old logging road and continue south to the Nugedzi Lakes and along the trail past the ponds. Using old, unmaintained trails and logging roads continue on the ridge and over Beech’s Mountain. Descend Beech’s Mountain by the trail leading to the Chinese Mountain parking lot. About 12 km. Allow 6 to 7 hours. |
| Meeting Place | Heriot Bay store parking lot to arrange cars. |
| Departure Time | 08:30 |
| Difficulty |
Moderate, but long |
| Costs | none |
| Trip limits | none |
| Dogs? | no |
| Notes: | This trip involves a car shuffle, with some cars left at the Chinese Mountain parking area and others parked at the Mt. Seymour trailhead. Bring lunch. |
| Activity | hiking |
| Destination | Maud Island |
| Date | Sunday, 30 June 2013 |
| Trip Coordinator | Valerie Van Veen |
| Contact Info | 285-2329; vvv@qisland.ca. Please contact the trip coordinator prior to the trip. |
| Description | A unique opportunity to see Seymour Narrows from our side, and the site of the once infamous Ripple Rock. Have lunch at the spot where the access tunnels were drilled to create the world’s biggest non-nuclear explosion that pulverized the rock (and assumedly the fish and anything else swimming by at the time). |
| Meeting Place | On Walcan Road, just off junction of Hyacinthe Bay Road and Walcan Road. I will be in a green Toyota 4Runner. The “new” access is down several kms of rough logging road so good clearance required. We can arrange carpooling and park extra cars in the Morte Lake parking lot if needed. |
| Departure Time | Leave meeting place at 8:30 am; we should then be on the trail by 9:00 at the latest. Unfortunately, the current times are not in our favour as slack is at noon on June 30, but the earlier start should hopefully let us see some action in the Narrows. |
| Difficulty |
Moderate – a scramble up and down over the side of Mount Lolo for the view on way there, narrow steep section on Maud Island; rest of hike gentle to some grade. |
| Costs | none |
| Trip limits | none |
| Dogs? | No dogs. Sections of trail on Maud Island and Mount Lolo are too narrow and steep to safely mix with dogs. |
| Notes: | Email leader, vvv@qisland.ca, to sign up for this hike. If this hike is cancelled due to weather I will email all registrants by 10 pm night before.
Ever since 2011, use of a new forest access road has shortened the hike considerably to a comfortable 4-5 hours. |
| Activity | kayaking |
| Destination | Hyacinthe Bay to Open Bay, Breton Islands |
| Date | Sunday, 7 July 2013 |
| Trip Coordinator | Valerie Van Veen |
| Contact Info | 285-2329; vvv@qisland.ca Please contact the trip coordinator prior to the trip. |
| Description | A pleasant paddle along coast, explore Open Bay and the Bretons. Allow about 4 hours (wind dependent). Plan to enjoy the 12:00 – 13:00 low tide at Big Beach in Open Bay. |
| Meeting Place | Turn on to Len Road, then turn left immediately to go down to the beach. Parking is limited; we can double park if needed. |
| Departure Time | Meet at 09:30, launch at 10:00 |
| Difficulty |
Moderate; trip will be cancelled if winds ≥20 knots. |
| Costs | none |
| Trip limits | none |
| Dogs? | no |
| Notes: | Bring lunch, water, and maybe a swimsuit and towel.
Kayak and equipment must meet all Transport Canada kayak paddling requirements. Bring water and lunch and clothing suitable for weather and sea-state. |
| Activity | kayaking |
| Destination | Paddle Canada Level 1 course at Quadra lakes and Coast Mountain Lodge |
| Date | Saturday-Sunday, 15-16 June 2013 |
| Trip Coordinator | Valerie Van Veen, course taught by Coast Mountain Expeditions |
| Contact Info | 285-2329 |
| Description | 12 hours. 2 days; land and water instruction; includes planning and executing a day trip in sheltered waters. |
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| Costs | $210 per person, with certification; $199 per person without certification (regular $250, includes cert)Kayak rentals $40 per day, delivered (regular $60 + delivery) |
| Trip limits | 6 for certification |
| Dogs? | no |
| Notes: |
| Activity | hiking |
| Destination | Nugedzi |
| Date | Sunday, 2 June 2013 |
| Trip Coordinator | Terry Hale |
| Contact Info | 285-3157 or terence_hale@yahoo.com. Please contact the trip coordinator prior to the trip. |
| Description | A moderate hike through old growth forest to Nugedzi Lake that includes tranquil ponds and impressive viewpoints. |
| Meeting Place | Heriot Bay store parking lot – gravel area |
| Departure Time | 10:00 |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
| Costs | none |
| Trip limits | none |
| Dogs? | Dogs welcome, owners please bring a leash. |
| Notes: | bring lunch |
| Activity | kayaking |
| Destination | Valdez Drive to Village Bay |
| Date | Sunday, 15 Sept 2013 |
| Trip Coordinator | Terry Hale |
| Contact Info | 285-3157 or terence_hale@yahoo.com Please contact trip coordinator by Wednesday September 11th to sign up. |
| Description | An intermediate level trip to Dunsterville Island (wind & waves permitting) & Village Bay Lakes from Valdez Drive beach access. |
| Meeting Place | meet at beach access – south end of Valdez Drive |
| Departure Time | 10:30 |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
| Costs | none |
| Trip limits | 12 paddlers |
| Dogs? | no |
| Notes: |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Quadra Island Outdoor Club 