Burrard

Decided on a whim to take a run over to Vancouver to buy long underwear from MEC as they never have any stock in the Victoria store. Got as far as Granville Island and was having so much fun wandering around that I decided to spend the whole day there.

What's a trip to Granville Island without stops at the Feathercraft 'Factory' and Eco-Marine kayaks (At least a kayaking nut like myself's idea of a trip). I spent far too much time talking kayaks and expedition kayaking with employee Dan, as well as drooling over the 'Khatsalano'

http://www.feathercraft.com/kayaks/traditional/khatsalano/index.php






Dan M from WCP was kind enough to meet me at nearby Vanier park with an extra kayak on his roof-rack so I had a chance to paddle up under the Burrard Street Bridge and enjoy Vancouver at Dusk. We spent 2 hours exploring and talking trips, places, kayaking, and had the opportunity for some really interesting conversation about life.

Caught the last ferry home, spent a good part of the ferry ride standing outside, enjoying the fresh air and contemplating the skill-set I'd need to undertake my first Strait crossing (solo), Victoria to Vancouver and back. Just an idea at the moment, but that's how incredible journey's start ;O)


Thanks Dan!

Time on water - 2 hours