October 03, 2009 | Field Reports >
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The third and final day was an amazing end to a great weekend. Breakfast was gourmet-goodness which has been par for the weekend. The rock formations along De Courcy Island rocked my world. Check out all the cool patterns, caves, and bulges in these rocks. It's so cool!
Then if you needed more convincing of how amazing this trip has been, hear testimonials from other adventurers!
October 01, 2009 | Field Reports >
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This is the second day of the Edible BC Gourmet Kayaking Adventure. The day started with the best breakfast I've ever eaten - yummy and hearty! It gave us the fuel to paddle over to Valdes Island to the "Cliffs of Insanity." The incredible texture and shapes of these cliffs were otherwordly.
We ate a delicious gourmet lunch at Blackberry Point before heading back to camp. Luckily we beat the rain!
And again- worked up an appetite for a delicious meal of duck! YUM!
September 27, 2009 | Field Reports >
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This is culinary tourism at it's best!
Imagine...a weekend of exploring the gulf islands by kayak while every meal is expertly prepared by a gourmet chef using local organic ingredients. Yum!
This was Day 1 of our weekend adventure. We launched from Cedar near Nanaimo and kayaked to Pirate's Cove - we got up close and personal with seals and inter-tidal marine life. Passing between sandstone walls and following the shore brought us to camp where we ate the first delicious meal.
To work up an appetite, we hiked around the island and heard mystical tales of The Cult of Brother 12 and hidden treasure.
Dinner was in the dark - but the taste was clear - another fantastic meal!
Check out the video highlights and don't miss day 2 & 3, too!
June 30, 2008 | Tips from Travellers >
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So often living here on the island we forget to stop and take the time to really enjoy all the benefits of living in paradise. Well the other week through a series of events I was 'forced' to take a paddle from the dock of the Dinghy Dock pub back down the Newcastle Channel. As I paddled (and towed!) the rental kayaks back I hugged the shoreline of Newcastle Island. I had a great little converstation with two raccoons digging in the sand. The waters of the channel were calm and the a brillant green. Passing boaters waved, and float planes passed overhead. Here I was right in front of the second largest city on the island I truly felt a million miles away.
There is really only one kayak rental outlet in town, they offer great tours of all levels too. So you can enjoy a slice of paradise too.
March 21, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
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Here is a shot from Mudge Island, off of Nanaimo. There are a string of small islands scattered amongst the Southern Gulf Islands from Gabriola Island south....they offer some of the most beautiful kayaking and boating opportunties we have ever experienced! There are numerous anchorages and wonderful marina options throughout these small islands and in downtown Nanaimo itself. Next time you visit Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, I strongly recommend you get out on the water (by tour-boat or kayak) and discover some of the most spectacular scenery BC has to offer!