Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada
About GibsonsFinding a place to go kayaking near Gibsons is not going to be difficult. Situated at the mouth of Howe Sound, this coast village is known as the "Gateway to The Sunshine Coast". It offers excellent paddling opportunities in the calmer waters of Shoal Channel between Keats Island and the sunshine coast in Howe Sound or along the sunshine coast in the more open waters of Georgia Strait. For centuries, likely millenia, this village and its surrounding waterways have been home to the Chekwelps of the Squamish First Nations people -the people of the sacred water, evidenced by the presence of middens in the area. The Chekwelps relocated to Squamish in the 1890s after a smallpox outbreak, ending their settlement in the area. The town of Gibsons was established in 1886 by Captain George Gibson. Today it is a thriving community hosting jazz and arts festivals, free summer outdoor concerts and the Gibsons Fall Fair. It is also the host of the Howe Sound Outrigger Canoe Race. There are several restaurants, shops, summer cottages and hotels for those making their way through town. Those interested in learning about the towns rich history should check out the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives in the Gibson's harbour. Day and Multi-Day Kayak Trips from GibsonsRising Sun Kayak Adventures offers kayak rentals or guided kayak tours to those looking to explore the Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound or other areas of the Sunshine Coast by kayak. We specialize in custom designed kayak trips that cater to our clients and are willing to bring our boats to the launch site of your convenience. We also offer custom multi-day kayaking explorations of the Sunshine Coast that explore locations such as Howe Sound, Keats Island and Gambier Island. Most multi-day trips, including our scheduled annual paddle to Princess Louisa Inlet, will depart from the Backeddy Pub and Egmont Marina Resort in Egmont. Rising Sun also offers guided day trips and rentals from this Egmont location. Link for more information on day and multi-day trips from this location. Scheduled 2009 Sunshine Coast Kayak Trips:Princess Louisa Inlet - August 4 - August 10, 2009 - Paddle to the Princess! Hotham Sound - 3 Day Trips Every Weekend! Texada Island/Jedidiah Island - Custom Trips Available April - September! Nelson Island/Hardy Island - Custom Overnight Trips Available April - September!
Link for More Info on Custom Kayaking Trips!1-877-NS-KAYAKTraveling to GibsonsFrom Vancouver, jump on the Langdale(Sunshine Coast) ferry that regularly departs from the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal and you drive about 10 minutes before you're in Gibsons. If coming from Vancouver Island, you take the ferry from Little River near Comox to Powell River. The Powell River route involves another BC Ferry trip at Saltery Bay to Earl's Cove near Egmont, then travelling south on Hwy 101 through Sechelt to Gibsons - approximately two hours.
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