In total approximately 40 km of paddling and 8 km of portaging. There are 10 campsites available here, and no fees. C forest service has constructed a number of portage trails that link a series of lakes to form the sayward forest forest canoe route, and one of the most extensive canoeing opportunities on the island. Paddling the sayward forest canoe circuit, vancouver island. The sayward forest canoe route is an amazingly accessible full loop paddling route located under an hour from downtown campbell river. The sayward forest canoe route is a challenging outdoor adventure situated within the sayward provincial forest, northwest of campbell river on vancouver island the b. Wisdom has it that the best approach to the route is to journey in a counterclockwise direction, putting in at the boat launch on mohun lake in morton lake provincial park. Intermediate paddlers will located within a days drive of vancouver and victoria, the sayward forest canoe circuit invites cityweary paddlers to crystal clear lakes, lively streams, and quiet ponds, all linked to each other by portages wide enough to. Some of the portages allow for canoes to be wheeled. Im thinking of organizing a trip into the route for this summer.
The sayward canoe route is located in the sayward provencial forest close to campbell river on vancouver island. For those short on time or paddling experience, the sayward canoe circuit offers an excellent three to fourday alternative. Campbell river is commonly known as the great outdoors, because the mild climate and opportunities for adventure are so plentiful, you could spend a lifetime here exploring and not see it all. The sayward forest canoe route runs through a series of lakes west of campbell river it takes about three to five days to complete the full 48 kilometer circuit. Sayward forest paddling route north of campbell river, bc on vancouver island. This is a gorgeous rout with spectacular scenery rivaling bcs own bowron lakes and ontarios famed algonquin park. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. I just spent an amazing 5 days june 2630, 2017 doing the sayward forest canoe circuit north of campbell river, bc. Canoe camping also known as canoe touring, expedition canoeing, or canoe tripping is a combination of canoeing, longdistance travel, and camping. Click download or read online button to get sayward forest canoe route book now. Michel gauthier is the author of sayward forest canoe circuit 4. This area is also home to the sayward forest canoe loop, which is a great loop paddle through 12 different lakes and approx. The route is in the sayward forest northwest of campbell river, british columbia. Caving is another fantastic pastime when coming to stay here and there are plenty of caves known to be all over the island just waiting to be explored.
Located within a days drive of vancouver and victoria, the sayward forest canoe circuit also known as the sayward forest canoe route invites cityweary paddlers to crystal clear lakes, lively streams, and quiet ponds, all linked to each other by portages wide enough to accommodate canoe or kayak carts. View topic sayward forest canoe route canadian canoe. The sayward forest canoe route covers almost 30 miles 50 km of lakes east of sayward. Mt hkusam view lodge, sayward north vancouver island.
My first night on brewster lake i watched osprey diving for fish and was serenaded much of the evening by. Sayward forest canoe circuit canadian canoe routes. The sayward canoe route is located in the sayward provincial forest close to campbell river on vancouver island. Sayward forest canoe route, campbell river, vancouver. Youll find this to be a shady spot amongst the alder trees, along the sayward forest canoe route. The sayward is comprised of some 150,000 hectares of forest land located on the east coast of vancouver island, northwest of campbell river. Canoeing the sayward lakes on vancouver island is a true canadian canoe adventure.
Brmbvancouver island bc on the trail gc4kjn1 was created by backroad mapbooks on 82220. A paddlers guide to the sayward canoe route destination. It consists of four larger lakes and a number of smaller lakes linked together by portage trails. The route is just right for beginners who want to experience the joy of canoe tripping. The canoe route is located in the heart of the sayward provincial forest, named after pioneer logger and sawmill operator william p.
At the end of july the dog and i headed out to paddle and portage the sayward forest canoe circuit route. This campsite has a boat launch, tables and toilets. The 48 kilometre loop of lakes, ponds, streams, and portages is just right for beginners who want to experience the joys of canoe tripping. North vancouver island accommodation mt hkusam view. The route is mostly done in 34 days, but we opted for 5 days to. Water sports destination campbell river plan your trip. Located on the east side of vancouver island and within a day s drive of vancouver and victoria, the sayward canoe circuit lies in the centre of a secondgrowth rainforest. Sayward forest canoe route brochure by sites and trails bc. Sayward forest canoe route july 11, 2008 we took a few days vacation to create a fourday weekend and planned on doing either a canoe or backpack trip. If you love water and the wilderness, the sayward forest canoe circuit is a trip youll want to mark down on your calendar this summer. One of the islands best kept secrets, the sayward forest canoe route can be paddled in 35 days. Isbn 9780986509506 9780986509506 softcover, dogwood avenue books, 2010. Our cozy lodge is nestled in the woods just outside sayward on british columbias beautiful vancouver island. This journey is not for the faint of heart, it is a trip of a lifetime and comes with the bragging rights to say you did it.
Canoe tour sayward lakes vancouver island guided tours. Allow three to four days to complete the circuit, which begins on campbell lake. With olivers dog health concerns we decided a canoe trip would be best, if he was up for a foray. It is the perfect place to relax after a day of adventuring, skiing, hunting, or working. But the best part was there were no bugs and almost no campers along the entire route. Discover book depositorys huge selection of dogwood avenue books books online. Pretty new to the boards here, but i was wondering if anyone has any opinionsinfostories on the sayward forest canoe route. Luxury twoperson accommodation in beautiful sayward area. The whole loop is 48km long with 41 km of paddling and 7km of portaging.
If travelling north on highway 19, youd probably never even notice. We really enjoyed both and found that they provided a much more relaxing experience due to so few other people paddling the. Its a regular size geocache, with difficulty of 2, terrain of 2. Vacation accommodation in sayward, british columbia. Suggestions of other routes of similar size and within a day or. This group, sponsored by the rcabc, is a place to chat, brag about your new boat, post trips and courses, show pix and. A paddlers guide to the sayward forest canoe circuit. Canoe camping is primarily practiced in north america. This beloved paddling route follows twelve scenic lakes linked by a number of portages. Click download or read online button to get sayward forest canoe circuit book now.
For a quieter canoe circuit experience, try the powell forest canoe route on the sunshine coast. A paddlers guide to the sayward forest canoe circuit book. All of the campsites are described as well as recommended picnic spots. Sayward forest canoe route july 11, 2008 clubtread. One of the best and most popular mountain biking routes is one that runs up the hkusam mountain or the sayward forest canoe route is also popular. There are vehicle access points at almost every lake where you could start the canoe route but the most common starting point is midway along mohun lake at morton lake provincial park how to get there. The sawyard forest canoe circuit is probably the vancouver islands most popular canoe route and with good reason.
Sayward forest canoe route download ebook pdf, epub. Like backpacking, canoe campers carry enough with them to travel and camp for several days, but do so via canoes or kayaks. You get to experience some of the calm pristine areas that can only be seen from water whilst making your way at your own pace. Mountains encircle the forest on the north, east and west, and rivers and streams connect the many lakes that dot the region. This excellent guidebook is a great read before and during the adventure. Earlier in the day, under the bright, sunny skies of canada day weekend, we had launched from the shores of mohun lake, a long narrow lake near campbell river. Located just northwest of campell river, the sayward lakes circuit is 48km long 7km.
Recreation canoeing association of british columbia. Its about 50 kilometres long with about 6 to 7 kilometres of that being portages between the dozen or so lakes and ponds. Located within a days drive of vancouver and victoria, the sayward forest canoe circuit invites cityweary paddlers to crystal clear lakes, lively streams, and quiet ponds, all linked to each other by portages wide enough to accommodate canoe or kayak carts. Exploring central vancouver island part 1 overland 4x4. Michel gauthier author of sayward forest canoe circuit. Fyi in june the water levels are much higher and i did not run into some of the prolems with the mud. Sayward forest canoe circuit download ebook pdf, epub. The sayward or bloedel fire of 1938 burned much of the area, resulting in the first planting project in bc and the development of the seed orchard and nursery in campbell river. Despite the ease of access to this area the sayward forest still feels very much like wilderness and the scenery is, in places, breathtaking. It is fully established as a canoeing adventure, with easy portage trails and a clearly developed circuit.
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