"Dedicated to Preserving Recreational Access Along the Entire Coast of British Columbia"

Imagine a paddling trail winding its way along the coast of British Columbia. From island to island and bay to bay, the Inside Passage of BC will host a series of campsites, resting areas and safe havens designed and cared for by the kayaker and the small boater. When connected, these sites will form one of the longest - and most spectacular, marine trails on earth.

The project may be massive, but its size should not be daunting. Throughout North America similar trail systems have flourished, successfully combining recreation and conservation values along rivers and coastlines. There is no reason similar success cannot be achieved here in BC, but with increasing pressures on our coastal resources, we must ACT NOW!

The BC Marine Trail Association (BCMTA) was created by Peter McGee in 1993 to establish a paddling trail from Vancouver to Prince Rupert - a distance of over 1000km. We have recently formed a partnership with the Washington Water Trails Association to link up Puget Sound - Olympia, WA to the San Juan Islands. This partnership creates a trail spanning virtually the whole Inside Passage, from south of Seattle/Tacoma, all the way to the Alsaka panhandle.

Membership in the BC Marine Trail Association

Membership in the BCMTA has many advantages. All members receive a quarterly newsletter with information on our activities, events and updated site news. Maps of the areas are often included in the newsletter. Our periodical events and meetings will provide paddlers the opportunity to meet others with a similar interest in kayaking and our wonderful coastline. Members also get discounts on our new, comprehensive, bestselling guidebook: "Kayak Routes of The Pacific Northwest" as well as discounted BCMTA apparel.

~Memberships are available for as low as $25 Canadian dollars per year~

Mailing address: 1688 Duranleau Street, Vancouver, B.C. CANADA V6H 3S4

*The BCMTA is a registered non-profit organization*

Every Summer, Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre organizes a Kayak Demo Day and an Annual Ocean Kayak Marathon in English Bay, Vancouver Harbour.

Both are held in support for the BCMTA. Please contact Ecomarine for more details:

Tel: (604) 689-7575 or e-mail: sales@ecomarine.com

Ecomarine Kayak Demo Day:

Ecomarine Annual Ocean Kayak Marathon:

Links to Related Sites on the Internet

Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre:
Wave Length Paddling Network/Magazine:
Tourism Vancouver:
Tourism British Columbia:
BC Ferries: