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About Canoe & Kayak Vancouver Island

When people think of canoeing or kayaking Vancouver Island, they almost always think of ocean paddling. However, Vancouver Island offers a rich and varied tapestry of freshwater lakes and rivers, often overlooked, which are well worth taking the time to explore. This website is intended to be a guide to the fresh water lakes and rivers of Vancouver Island and the amazing, often world class, canoe and kayak paddling opportunities they afford.

Vancouver Island Paddling Directory

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The Nitinat Triangle The Nitinat Triangle is one of Vancouver Island’s great wilderness treasures.

Sayward Forest Canoe Ciruit I just spent an amazing 5 days doing the Sayward Forest Canoe Circuit.

Buttle Lake - Strathcona I arrived at Buttle Lake just after noon on the Tuesday.

Cowichan Lake North Arm I’ve paddled Cowichan Lake many times but this day was something special.

Canoe and Kayak Vancouver Island

Your source for freshwater canoeing and kayaking paddling adventures on Vancouver Island: Vancouver Island Canoe Routes, Vancouver Island Canoe Trips, Vancouver Island Canoeing, Lakes and Rivers.