BC Marine Trails Network

09/03/2026

A big thank you to our site steward from the Sea Kayak Association of BC for responding to a user report and safely removing a wasp nest found under the toilet at Lhemlhemḵwús – Islet View!

Lhemlhemḵwús – Islet View is part of the Sea to Sky Marine Trail.

09/01/2026

There’s a lot of coast in British Columbia to explore. We’re here to help you find your way to it.

08/30/2026

Adventure doesn't have an age limit. After spending four hours in conversation with 81-year-old adventurer Rick Davies, Jerry Kaye distills a lifetime of paddling, travel, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom into an inspiring read. From Rick's 1,100 km paddle from Alaska to Vancouver to his recovery from Stage 4 lymphoma, the article explores how the adventurous spirit doesn't grow old, it simply adapts. Read the full article below.

When I invited 81-year-old Rick Davies over for lunch, I was expecting a one-hour chat about Sixty-Five Sunsets: A Canadian West Coast Journey — the book he and his wife Jaquie wrote about their paddle from Alaska to Vancouver. I wanted to hear his top tips for paddlers over 60 from a presentation...

08/27/2026

Did you know that BC Marine Trails members can see live Site Condition Reports through the member map?

From the most up-to-date conditions, hazards, infrastructure status, fresh water updates, photos, and more, Site Condition Reports are a game changer for your trip planning.

Become a member today to elevate your expedition game: https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/membership

08/25/2026

Check out this before and after (June 2026) from one of our marine debris drop zones in Ahous Bay, on Vargas Island!

In Clayoquot Sound, five marine debris drop zones are strategically positioned across Vargas and Flores Islands, for paddlers and hikers to pile marine debris they come across (like fishing nets, styrofoam, dock floats, or plastic water bottles). Then, volunteer crews remove the debris each spring and fall.

The project, in collaboration with Maaqutusiis Hahoulthee Stewardship Society - MHSS, BC Parks , Surfrider Pacific Rim , and WCMRC allows for thousands of pounds of marine debris to be removed from Clayoquot beaches each year, all thanks to YOUR efforts!

See a drop zone, or marine debris pile above the high tide line? Send in a Site Condition Report for tracking and removal!

https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/reporting/

08/23/2026

Our fall Gerald Island event is coming up fast!

From September 30th - October 4th volunteers will once again arrive to rid Gerald of its invasive species (English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, Scotch broom, Periwinkle). Our twice-yearly events are the only time camping is allowed on Gerald Island.

Come enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of the island, and get your hands dirty making it a better place! More than just a stewardship event, volunteers always leave with great memories, new friends, and paddling partners!

Learn more and sign up today: https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/gerald-island/

08/20/2026

Newly launched on the BCMT website & map, Community Routes are submitted by members, for members.

Contents include: highlights, route map, photos, difficulty, length, First Nations Territory, skill level, duration, and more!
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Routes also appear on the BCMT Member Map under 'layers' - toggle on and off to see submitted routes.

https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/community-routes/

08/18/2026

Senior Tlowitsis First Nation Guardian Mike Stadnyk enjoys nothing better than a good day out on the water in his Nation’s territory, whether it is monitoring kelp, collecting eDNA samples to research the species found in Tlowitsis territorial waters, or working with third party partners like Coast Guard Canada on emergency oil spill response strategies.

It’s a job he has loved since he first took it on in 2018: “I jumped in with both feet when I was offered the opportunity to do it,” he recalls.

For Mike, it’s the most important work he can do: “We Guardians are the eyes and ears for our Nations in the territories. Everything we do supports our leadership in their decision-making. We are also a voice for the animals, plants, for everything in our ecosystems. That’s important for not just our Nation, but for society as a whole. We have a finite amount of resources and it’s really important we use them in the most sustainable way.”

08/17/2026

08/16/2026

A big thank you to ​Ocean River Sports for their continued support of BC Marine Trails.

From displaying our interactive map tablet kiosk in-store and installing Code of Conduct signage on their docks to now featuring a BC Marine Trails window decal at their busy Oak Bay waterfront location, they're helping connect paddlers with the information they need to explore the coast responsibly.