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Sunshine Coast BC
Planning to paddle the qathet Canoe Route? Learn how to pack smarter for eight kilometres of portaging with expert advice on balancing your canoe, layering for coastal weather and choosing gear that makes life easier in the backcountry. Plus, download our free printable packing checklist developed from nearly 40 years of outfitting paddlers.
While no wilderness route is completely bug-free, the qathet Canoe Route is known for having relatively manageable insect levels compared to many classic Canadian canoe trips. Learn why the coastal climate, breezy lakes, and late-summer conditions make this route one of British Columbia's best paddling adventures for avoiding bugs.
Wondering which British Columbia canoe route is right for you? Compare the qathet Canoe Route, Bowron Lakes, Sayward Forest Canoe Circuit, and Turner Lake Chain. Learn about route difficulty, scenery, crowds, wilderness experience, and who each adventure is best suited for before planning your next paddling trip.
