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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.
