JULY 27, 28 and 29
2004
Camp-out/Hike-out Report
The Club’s Camp-Out-Hike-Out took place July 27
thru July 30 at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park,
Sechelt Inlet, British Columbia. 22
camper/hikers enjoyed excellent weather, good
hiking and kayaking. The trails on the Sunshine
Coast are well maintained. The views from the
tops of the mountains and along the coast trails
were spectacular. The highlight for many of the
hikers was the trail to the Skookumchuck Narrows
saltwater tidal rapids that connect the Sechelt
and Jervis Inlets. Watching as the tide is
forced through the narrows at ebb or flood
periods. The waves created cavernous whirlpools.
At the high the current was almost 16 knots per
hour.
Of course, everyone stopped at the wonderful
bakery on the trail to load up on “bear claws”,
homemade bread, pies and delicious coffee. Other
great hikes were to Pender Hill, Mount Daniel,
Smuggler Cove and Cliff Gilker.
Camp activities included lots of funny stories,
big camp fires every night, s’mores, ice cream
night, and a spice-nut cake made over the fire.
The group camp area had hot showers, flush
toilets and potable water. Everyone brought food
and snacks. We all plan to return to this area
again. --- Larry
Tuesday thru Thursday night, leave Friday, July 30
at PORPOISE BAY PROVINCIAL PARK Sechelt Inlet -
Porpoise Bay in Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada
located approximately 20 miles from the Langdale
Ferry Terminal on the beautiful Sunshine Coast
HOW TO
GET THERE: From Bellingham take I-5 north to
Canada. Cross at the truck crossing and you will
be on Hwy 15, North. Follow Hwy 15 to Trans-Canada
Hwy 1. Proceed west on Hwy 1 to the Horseshoe Bay
Ferry Terminal in West Vancouver. The Hwy takes
you directly to the ferry terminal. Take the ferry
to Langdale. Driving off the ferry (a 40 minute
crossing) follow the Sunshine Coast Hwy 101 to
Sechelt approximately 20 miles. As you enter
Sechelt on Hwy 101 you will come to a major cross
street with a traffic light named Wharf Avenue.
Turn right onto Wharf Avenue proceed to East
Porpoise Bay Road (about 3/4 of a mile on the
right). Follow East Porpoise Bay Road (about 2
miles) to the campground. .
About BC Ferries
Check the schedule and rates for Langdale-Horsehoe
Bay route. There are at least four crossings
before noon each day. Reach them at:
www.bcferries.com or call (604)444-2890
Crossing fares are collected at Horseshoe Bay for
both ways. You pay nothing returning from Langdale.
Current Fares : (Cdn currency) each person $8.50;
plus standard vehicle $30.00 plus $1.50 per ft
over 20 ft long; (combination vehicle & trailer);
for bigger RV’s over 7 ft high and up to 20ft long
(combination vehicle & fifth wheel/ trailer or
motorhome) $51.50 plus $2.60 per ft over 20 ft
long.
Campground Fee
$20.00 (Cdn) per night dry camping for each tent,
car or camper (that you sleep in) or recreational
vehicle. Three nights is $60 (Cdn). Each unit can
have no more than two persons at no additional
cost per night. We can have RV’s, tents, or sleep
in vehicles of any size. This is a large GROUP
SITE that can accommodate a lot of people, tents
and rigs. The club has exclusive use of the group
site. The site is a flat grassy area. It is next
to a large sandy beach, so bring kayaks, canoes,
swim wear, and bikes, if you wish. Hot showers,
flush toilets, potable water and a dump-station
are adjacent to the site.
There are many trails in this area of the Sunshine
Coast. There are miles of trails within a short
driving distance of camp. There are good level
easy trails, moderate trails and some strenuous.
Hiking, kayaking, canoeing and mountain biking in
the area is excellent. Pets are O.K. at camp.
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