Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Kayaking

Sunday was HOT. In fact, according to my personal calendar it's the only summer day we've had so far this year. We were out on the Saanich Peninsula for an art show and stopped at this lovely little beach afterwards. It was also the disembarkation point for this group of kayakers in their colorful little boats. This has become a popular sport here. The word "kayak" comes from the Inuktitut language to describe the boat developed by them and other northern peoples. Wikipedia has an interesting article on this HERE. The low mountain in the background on the left is Saltspring Island, one of the Gulf Islands.
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8 comments:

  1. Mike LaplanteJuly 26, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    A nice kayak trip is down Tod Inlet at the south end of Saanich Inlet. Very peaceful...blessedly quiet.

    Also, if you get into Gowland Tod Provincial Park, there's a high point above Squally Reach where you get a great view of the length of Saanich Inlet. (Covered it a couple of weeks ago on my site...)

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  2. Chrissy BrandJuly 26, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Wow, what a fantastic view- looks fun to be on the water.

    Chrissy
    http://mancunianwave.blogspot.com/

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  3. CarolaJuly 26, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful place for kayaking. I can imagine that it is popular there.

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  4. RedPatJuly 26, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    So many people from here (Toronto) have moved out to Saltspring and from this pic I can see why!

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  5. JoJoJuly 26, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    So glad you guys finally had a nice day! Looks like the kayakers had a great time too.

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  6. Priyanka KhotJuly 26, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Magical place. Love the clash of green of the hills and the blue of the water.

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  7. JackJuly 26, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Kayaks are becoming popular in many places now. They are simple and inexpensive and easy for beginners to get started with. Thanks for showing the kayakers in Victoria.

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  8. Hugo M.July 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Please tell me that you use one of these too! great way to spend the day. Looks awesome!

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