Vancouver Island Trip

So I was lucky enough to spend 10 days out on Vancouver Island taking our 1st annual spring course out there.
Eric and Josh from Red Deer were the two lucky culprits.
We stayed at the Warm Rapids Inn near Lake Cowichan. Our hosts Don and Rose cook excellent breakfasts and provide a very nice comfy place to stay while paddling.
The B&B is super central to a bunch of great paddling out on the island. The Cowichan River is litterally a hop skip and jump down the road and provides some awesome class 2-3 boating. Along with Skutz Falls a little upstream if you are feeling sporty on the day!

We had a awesome 6 days of boating out there. There is a such a wide range of rivers to run to suit all abilities and comfort levels.
The island is a beautiful place and the paddling scenery is second to none, great lush green bush with an abundance of ferns and flowers.

Here a bunch of photos from our trip. I am sure we will running this trip again next spring so keep your eyes on the website.

Josh Post Swim but still stoked as

Ferry Trip.....Gorgeous

Ferry trip again/....

Arrived a little early for the ferry...

Bit of boofing practice!

Nanaimo Take out

Surf Kayaking


Typical Pool drop style

Slugs Galore!!!!

Koksilah put in

Oldest trestle Bridge in Canada I believe. Super awesome!!!Koksilah River

Huge

The Boys

My Tent spot and personal Long Drop!!

Casual wood carving on the side of the Koksilah River

Again the island offers a great respite from the chilly winters of Alberta and BC. Great paddling and beautiful scenery is in abundance. Their season runs from October till April/Early may rain depending.
A great way to warm up for our season back here or simply a break from skiing!

Well Cataract is calling. Creeking is coming in with a bang! See you all on the water!

Peace

Blair