HELPFUL KAYAKING LINKS

PADDLING EQUIPMENT AND GEAR SUPPLIERS

Kayaks
Necky
Nimbus

Paddles
www.aquabound.com

Skirts and accessories
www.brooks.uniserve.com

 Safety Equipment
www.northwater.com

PFD
www.extrasport.com

Paddling Gear and Accessories
www.ecomarine.com

PADDLING INFORMATION

Wavelength Magazine and Information Resource Centre - Probably the best kayaking resource for visitors to British Columbia and locals alike.
The Wild Coast Travel Series  Travel Guides for kayaking and exploring the West Coast as well as a forum for telling personal experiences and sharing photos and maps.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Marians On The Coast A dog friendly, ocean view cottage or Delux suite just minutes from Pedals & Paddles.

A Coastal View Retreat - Stunning views of water and mountains, hot tub under the stars. Separate entrances and ensuite bathrooms. Great breakfasts and wonderful hosts.
 Coracle Cove Bed & Breakfast - A waterfront retreat, nestled among arbutus and rocks on a private, quiet bay in Sechelt Inlet. Close to Pedals & Paddles. 
Quilts & Cappuccino B&B - Lovely views, separate entrance and ensuite in both suites, hot tub.  Reasonable rates. Call 604-885-5389
Bluff Hollow B and B - Dog friendly, beautifully appointed new cottage on 6 acres. Gourmet breakfasts, in Pender Harbour.
Sandy Hook Getaway is a waterfront cottage just a few minutes away. Spectacular views of the Inlet. 
Upper Deck Hostel - High Class Accommodation for the budget traveler. 7 themed rooms with common area, shared kitchen, large deck and convenience store. 
Unicorn's Rest Cottage Rentals - A peaceful cottage nestled in a park-like garden. This cottage is in Gibsons, about 30 minutes from Pedals & Paddles, and is ideal for families. Beach Hide Away Bed & Breakfast - Deluxe waterfront Bed and Breakfast and Spa on Georgia Straight 
Four Winds Bed & Breakfast - Luxury on the shores of Georgia Strait. Relax in beautifully appointed rooms overlooking a fantastic ocean seascape. Licensed masseuse on hand to sooth tired muscles after your paddling adventure.
Sunshine Coast Bed and Breakfast Association - Check the real-time online availability of over 110 properties on the Sunshine Coast.

TRANSPORTATION

BC Ferries  Now you can reserve. Fares are return.

Malaspina Coach Lines Busses run from Vancouver airport and downtown right to Sechelt, or catch the bus right on the ferry.

Sunshine Coast Local Transit Check which ferries connect with the local busses.

Tofino Airlines Direct from Vancouver Airport or Vancouver Island to Sechelt.

PRIVATE WILDERNESS CAMPS

Bird Point Retreat Situated in the beautiful Sechelt Inlet, Bird Point Retreat offers a true wilderness experience with modern conveniences for any group large or small, including corporate or educational groups. Accessible by water only.
Klya Kwin is a wilderness destination for people who wish to step away from busy lives into an isolated, west coast fjord. Stay in a floating cottage with breathtaking views and pleasant hikes.

SUNSHINE COAST DIRECTORY

Laurie Reid Remax Oceanview Realty Don't want to leave? Laurie (co-owner of Pedals & Paddles) will put her local knowledge and Real Estate experience to your benefit and help put you into your dream home on the Sunshine Coast. Call her toll free 1-866-740-7564.

Big Pacific - Your Sunshine Coast Information Guide - Tons of information and ideas here. Everything you need to know to make your visit to the Sunshine Coast a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Blue Heron Software has created the award winning Design It!, an integrated, and highly automated software application for Electrical and Instrumentation design. Head Office is right on the water, a few hundred metres from Pedals & Paddles. You can wave as you paddle by.

Tips Up Fishing Charters is a fun way to spend the day.

BRITISH COLUMBIA DIRECTORY

SearchBC.Com - This is an excellent resource for trip planning and idea generation - for both tourists to BC, and BC residents alike.

WEATHER OFFICE

Environment Canada - Find out the current weather conditions for any area in Canada.

CANADIAN TIDE TABLES

Canadian Tide Tables - This electronic version of the Tide Tables provides predicted times and heights of high and low waters, and the hourly water levels for over six hundred stations in Canada.

BC MARINE PARKS

Sechelt Inlet Marine Provincial Park - Sechelt Inlets Marine Provincial Park provides safe and enjoyable access to three protected inlets: Sechelt, Narrows and Salmon.
Ideal for kayaking, the inlets allow quiet exploration of a part of the rugged landscape that is typical of Northern Georgia Straight. Steep, forested hills surround the inlets, with many small creeks cascading down hillsides.

Sechelt Inlet Marine Parks Map - Map of Sechelt Inlet, Salmon Inlet and Narrows Inlet indicating Marine Parks for camping and facilities at each park.