Trial island victoria bc

From: katherinebickford. When British naval vessels were refitted at Esquimalt Harbour they were sailed to an island just off of Oak Bay and then sailed back, completing a trial run. Thus the island was eventually given the name Trial Island. From the Ross Bay beach, head east towards Trial Island, lining yourself by using the radio antennas as a lead mark. To the north along the shoreline, stay clear of rocks and kelp beds at Templar Rock and Harling Point.

Once clear of Harling Point, you have a choice of entering Enterprise Channel to the north east, or paddling to the south east to pass the right hand edge of Trial Island at Staines Point. Photo Friendly 3 Hours People Intermediate. Majestic mountains and coastal city views Views don't get much better than this: With snowcapped Olympic Mountains on one side and Victoria's dreamy coastline on the other side.

Amazing Scenery Enjoy a south coast kayaking experience meandering along Victoria's stunning southern coastline and a visit to iconic Trial Islands.

Professional Service Our tour guides are Paddle Canada certified sea kayak guides. See Wildlife Visit the island's local seal colony, spot herons, cormorants, oyster catchers and eagles as we paddles along the amazing intertidal coastline. Easy Access We begin this trip at the highly photogenic Kitty Islet. Does this look like fun? Pricing people per tour, 3 hrs. Kayak, Paddle and all safety equipment Water and Snack Provided.

Trip Details Total trip distance is between km depending on speed of the group. Meeting Up. Mini Lesson. McNeill Bay. Trial Islands. We will make the crossing at various points according to the currents and the winds that are happening at the time.

The middle of the islands are full of life…. After having enjoyed this gem, and taken our fill of photos we will cross back over to Vancouver island again and continue the tour along the scenic strait of Juan de Fuca. Ross Bay and Cattle Point. Return trip. What an amazing way to see this beautiful city.

It has disappeared from some of the sites where it had been collected over the years and it is now known from only three places in the world. Almost the entire global population occurs on Trial Island. There are several other species of owl-clover in Victoria. They are closely related to Indian paint- brushes but have an annual rather than perennial life history and tend to be much smaller. We thank Matt for his passionate and interesting tour of the island this year.