This beloved paddling route follows twelve scenic lakes linked by a number of portages. A paddlers guide to the sayward forest canoe circuit book. This campsite has a boat launch, tables and toilets. A paddlers guide to the sayward canoe route destination. 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. The route is mostly done in 34 days, but we opted for 5 days to. 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. Mountains encircle the forest on the north, east and west, and rivers and streams connect the many lakes that dot the region. I just spent an amazing 5 days june 2630, 2017 doing the sayward forest canoe circuit north of campbell river, bc. 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. North vancouver island accommodation mt hkusam view. We really enjoyed both and found that they provided a much more relaxing experience due to so few other people paddling the. Canoeing the sayward lakes on vancouver island is a true canadian canoe adventure.
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. For those short on time or paddling experience, the sayward canoe circuit offers an excellent three to fourday alternative. View topic sayward forest canoe route canadian canoe. 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. Youll find this to be a shady spot amongst the alder trees, along the sayward forest canoe route.
The whole loop is 48km long with 41 km of paddling and 7km of portaging. 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. 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. Click download or read online button to get sayward forest canoe circuit book now. Choices range from a deluxe room with a fireplace and ensuite bathroom to affordable hostel beds. Click download or read online button to get sayward forest canoe route book now. The route is just right for beginners who want to experience the joy of canoe tripping. The route is in the sayward forest northwest of campbell river, british columbia. Luxury twoperson accommodation in beautiful sayward area. Canoe camping also known as canoe touring, expedition canoeing, or canoe tripping is a combination of canoeing, longdistance travel, and camping. Mt hkusam view lodge, sayward north vancouver island. 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.
Sayward forest canoe route download ebook pdf, epub. Sayward canoe route brochure w map sites and trails bc. This group, sponsored by the rcabc, is a place to chat, brag about your new boat, post trips and courses, show pix and. Suggestions of other routes of similar size and within a day or.
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. Sayward forest paddling route kayak vancouver island. But the best part was there were no bugs and almost no campers along the entire route. Sayward forest canoe circuit canadian canoe routes. For a quieter canoe circuit experience, try the powell forest canoe route on the sunshine coast. The sayward forest canoe route is an amazingly accessible full loop paddling route located under an hour from downtown campbell river. Vacation accommodation in sayward, british columbia. Located just northwest of campell river, the sayward lakes circuit is 48km long 7km. Canoe camping is primarily practiced in north america. Some of the portages allow for canoes to be wheeled. This area is also home to the sayward forest canoe loop, which is a great loop paddle through 12 different lakes and approx. Allow three to four days to complete the circuit, which begins on campbell lake. The 48 kilometre loop of lakes, ponds, streams, and portages is just right for beginners who want to experience the joys of canoe tripping.
Its about 50 kilometres long with about 6 to 7 kilometres of that being portages between the dozen or so lakes and ponds. Sayward forest canoe route brochure by sites and trails bc. The canoe route is located in the heart of the sayward provincial forest, named after pioneer logger and sawmill operator william p. 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. Canoe tour sayward lakes vancouver island guided tours. This is a gorgeous rout with spectacular scenery rivaling bcs own bowron lakes and ontarios famed algonquin park. Sayward forest canoe circuit download ebook pdf, epub. Sayward forest canoe route, campbell river, vancouver. Our cozy lodge is nestled in the woods just outside sayward on british columbias beautiful vancouver island.
Recreation canoeing association of british columbia. The sayward forest canoe route is a multiday navigational challenge, covering 12 lakes and several portages along a 48km loop. Sayward forest paddling route north of campbell river, bc on vancouver island. Its a regular size geocache, with difficulty of 2, terrain of 2. At the end of july the dog and i headed out to paddle and portage the sayward forest canoe circuit route. 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. There is an abundance of well maintained camp sites, ranging from drivein sites to rustic sites. Paddling the sayward forest canoe circuit, vancouver island. This excellent guidebook is a great read before and during the adventure.
The sawyard forest canoe circuit is probably the vancouver islands most popular canoe route and with good reason. Fyi in june the water levels are much higher and i did not run into some of the prolems with the mud. The sayward is comprised of some 150,000 hectares of forest land located on the east coast of vancouver island, northwest of campbell river. Im thinking of organizing a trip into the route for this summer. Brmbvancouver island bc on the trail gc4kjn1 was created by backroad mapbooks on 82220. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. 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.
Like backpacking, canoe campers carry enough with them to travel and camp for several days, but do so via canoes or kayaks. Exploring central vancouver island part 1 overland 4x4. 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. Water sports destination campbell river plan your trip. My first night on brewster lake i watched osprey diving for fish and was serenaded much of the evening by. The sayward canoe route is located in the sayward provincial forest close to campbell river on vancouver island. It is fully established as a canoeing adventure, with easy portage trails and a clearly developed circuit. Michel gauthier author of sayward forest canoe circuit. It is the perfect place to relax after a day of adventuring, skiing, hunting, or working. A paddlers guide to the sayward forest canoe circuit.
All of the campsites are described as well as recommended picnic spots. There are 10 campsites available here, and no fees. 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. 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. 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.
Pretty new to the boards here, but i was wondering if anyone has any opinionsinfostories on the sayward forest canoe route. Isbn 9780986509506 9780986509506 softcover, dogwood avenue books, 2010. Michel gauthier is the author of sayward forest canoe circuit 4. The sayward forest canoe route covers almost 30 miles 50 km of lakes east of sayward. The sayward canoe route is located in the sayward provencial forest close to campbell river on vancouver island. With olivers dog health concerns we decided a canoe trip would be best, if he was up for a foray. If travelling north on highway 19, youd probably never even notice.
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