SEA TO SKY MARINE TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN

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1 RECRETION SITES ND TRILS BC SE TO SKY MRINE TRIL CONCEPT PLN

2 Prepared by Gordon McKeever Project Manager Sea to Sky Trail for Recreation Sites and Trails BC

3 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan Table of Contents Overview Page 2 Needs and Expectations of Sea Kayakers Page 6 Marine Trail ccess Points Page 8 Existing Provincial Parks Halkett Bay Marine Provincial Park Page 11 Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park Page 13 Porteau Cove Provincial Park Page 15 New Recreation Sites Page 17 Ramillies Channel Page 18 Latona Passage Page 24 Bain Creek Page 28 Thornborough Channel Page 32 Islet View Page 36 Zorro Bay Page 41 Friday Night Page 45 Marine Trail Distances Between Sites Page 49 Picnic Sites and Safe Landfalls Page 50 Construction and Funding Model Page 52 Operating Models and Expansion Opportunities Page 56

4 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan Overview The concept of the Sea to Sky Marine Trails started with the need to connect the Sea to Sky Trail land route s southern terminus in Squamish with the Trans Canada Trail in West Vancouver. Developing a connecting land route to Sea to Sky Trail standards was too hard as the east side of Howe Sound is mostly cliffs over water with the railway and Highway 99 dominating the lowest elevations. The alternative was a water route. s the concept evolved it became apparent that this was much more than just a solution of convenience. For many years recreational use of Howe Sound waterways has been much less than other local bodies of water. The pollution from some specific sources such as the Britannia Beach mine site, the Woodfibre pulp mill and the chemical plant in Squamish had contaminated the waters to a serious extent. s these sources were addressed the ecosystem began to rebound. The presence of pods of dolphins, grey whales and orcas highlight the recovering health of the marine environment. This created the opportunity to develop a major new recreational amenity in Vancouver s favorite back yard. Marine Trail is not a single linear route but rather a network of options. Kayak travel is slow and Howe Sound is very big. With paddling speeds of four to eight kilometres per hour (or slower with big headwinds) the journey the length of the Sound is a multi-day event. There are currently only three water accessible camping sites; Halkett Bay Marine Provincial Park on Gambier Island, Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park on Keats Island and Porteau Cove Provincial Park on the eastern shoreline. The most crucial task was to create new water accessible campsites located within a reasonable distance of each other. Days of field research identified several potential sites and Recreation Sites and Trails BC took the lead on trying to secure these sites. To date seven of the candidates have passed through the stakeholder referral process and are moving through to be established as new waterfront Recreation Sites.

5 Overview (cont) The Sea to Sky Marine Trail is a multi-jurisdictional project. There are at least ten significant stakeholders, mostly provincial, regional or local governments and many other interests throughout the network. The major Stakeholders would include: Recreation Sites and Trails BC the seven new Recreation Sites BC Parks Halkett Bay, Porteau Cove and Plumper Cove Provincial Parks Squamish Nation Squamish-Lillooet Regional District rea D Two Recreation Sites along the northwestern shore of Howe Sound Sunshine Cost Regional District rea F Five Recreation Sites along the western shore of Howe Sound and Gambier Island District of West Vancouver Horseshoe Bay access point District of Squamish Oceanfront access point Town of Gibsons access point Bowen Island Snug Harbour access point Trans Canada Trail Foundation this Marine Trail is part of their national project It would facilitate the completion of this project if each of the above agencies would assign a point person on staff to act as the contact for reviewing and approving matters relating to the Marine Trail. smaller working group would be set up to monitor and direct activities more closely. The cost do develop the Marine Trail is relatively low, especially considering the significant recreational amenity that will result. Unlike a land route, there is no trail to build. Some minor improvements to the new Recreation Sites, some signage and a website will see it up and running. The benefits to the communities and the local economies throughout the network will deliver a very high return on this small investment. The communities that are access points to the network and the Provincial Parks along the route will see no additional costs beyond some signage, as the services and facilities required are already in place and operating. The improvements to the new Recreation Sites are relatively minor; installing some signage, improving the beach landfall at some sites and clearing a small amount of camping space. It is proposed that these sites be presented as rough and un-serviced. lack of potable water and toilets are conditions that sea kayakers are very used to and comfortable with. The following pages will delve into the project in greater detail. It is hoped that the value of the Sea to Sky Marine Trail will become self-evident.

6 Sea to Sky Trail Concept Plan Southern Howe Sound Sites Overview (cont)

7 Sea to Sky Trail Concept Plan Northern Howe Sound Sites Overview (cont)

8 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan Needs and Expectations of Sea Kayakers Sea Kayakers, like back-packers, are a very self sufficient lot. lso like back-packers, they tend to have a high respect for their environment and treat it appropriately. nother commonality is the relatively slow pace of travel. Kayak travel is generally close to a walking pace, four to eight kilometres per hour depending on the wind and the currents. Really aggressive winds can drop this further. With this in mind the objective was to ensure camping sites located within eight to twelve kilometres of the next sites. Distance is not purely linear, as paddlers tend to keep fairly close to coastlines except when crossing channels or larger bodies of water. To assess the effective location of camping opportunities a maximum distance of sixteen kilometres was set, as four hours of paddling is enough of a day s work for most people of reasonable fitness. ll of the camp sites on the Sea to Sky Marine Trail have at least two other camp sites within the sixteen kilometre limit. Most have several more choices. Marine Trail is not a single linear route but rather a network of options. This is appropriate to create the flexibility required to meet the needs and wants of the paddler and to allow them to respond to the conditions of the day. Knowledge of tides, winds and weather specific to their days of travel is essential to the safety and enjoyment of their journey. So is good packing. Most of the time there are no amenities or resources where they land for the night. The contents of the kayak have to meet all the needs of food, shelter, etc. It is very common to have no potable water at the campsites. Two litres per person per day is the rule of thumb, more if required for cooking. Toilets at the campsite are also scarce. trowel is an essential part of the kit. With this in mind, the rough un-serviced nature of the new Recreation Sites is not a big issue.

9 Needs and Expectations of Sea Kayakers (cont) One thing that a kayaker does need is a safe landing site. Beaches that are sandy, pebbly or even small rocks are generally no problem. Large slippery rocks can be a hazard. Five of the seven new Recreation Sites have rocky approaches. The solution is a landing trough. landing trough is 1.5 to 2 metres wide, cleared of large rocks for the entire length of the intertidal zone (to accommodate various tides). It doesn t have to be perfect, just better. Below is an example of a landing trough on nvil Island.

10 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan ccess Points While anywhere a kayak can be put into the waters of Howe Sound can be an access point to the Sea to Sky Marine Trail, five major access points have been identified, as below. Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver The connection point with the rest of the Trans Canada Trail Government Wharf No kayak rentals in Horseshoe Bay but operators on the North Shore will deliver a kayak to the Government Wharf Pay parking available Potable water is available Public washrooms are available Restaurants & shopping available nearby Marine Trail camp sites within 16 km o Halkett Bay Marine Provincial Park 11.0 km Snug Cove, Bowen Island Government Wharf Kayak rentals are available next to the Government Wharf Street parking available Potable water is available Public washrooms are available Restaurants & shopping available nearby Marine Trail camp sites within 16 km o Halkett Bay Marine Provincial Park 9.2 km o Ramillies Channel Recreation Site 15.0 km

11 ccess Points (cont) Gibsons, Sunshine Coast Government Wharf Kayak rentals are available with direct water access Street parking available Potable water is available Public washrooms are available Restaurants & shopping available nearby Marine Trail camp sites within 16 km o Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park 2.5 km o Halkett Bay Marine Provincial Park 15.7 km Porteau Cove Provincial Park Public Boat Launch No kayak rentals are available Free parking available Potable water is available Public washrooms are available No restaurants & shopping available nearby Camping available Marine Trail camp sites within 16 km o Islet View Recreation Site 5.2 km o Zorro Bay Recreation Site 5.8 km o Thornborough Channel Site 9.3 km o Ramillies Channel Recreation Site 10.3 km o Friday Night Recreation Site 14.0 km o Bain Creek Recreation Site 14.8 km o Latona Passage Recreation Site 15.9 km Oceanfront Lands, District of Squamish The connection point with the rest of the Sea to Sky Trail Currently there are no public boat launch facilities but the Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation Master Plan calls for a phased development of the Oceanfront Lands over a twenty year period. The Master Plan allows for public parks and water access. Limited kayak rentals are available Street parking available Potable water is available Public washrooms are available Restaurants & shopping available nearby Marine Trail camp sites within 16 km o Friday Night Recreation Site 4.2 km o Zorro Bay Recreation Site 13.9 km

12 ccess Points (cont) Squamish Oceanfront Development EXISTING PHSE 1 YER 20 FINISHED DEVELOPMENT

13 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan Existing Provincial Parks Halkett Bay Marine Provincial Park Located on the south-east corner of Gambier Island this 309 hectare park (19 ha foreshore) is easily reached from Horseshoe Bay and within 16 km of Gibsons. For many paddlers this will be the southern first stop as they explore the Sea to Sky Marine Trail. The park is open year-round. Proximity to other Camping & ccess Sites (within 16 km): Ramillies Channel Recreation Site 8.7 km Bowen Island Snug Cove (access only) 9.2 km Horseshoe Bay (access only) 11.0 km Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park 13.1 km Thornborough Channel Recreation Site 15.3 km Gibsons (access only) 15.7 km pproach: wharf provides water access to the park. Kayaks can be beached below the camp sites. Camping: Three walk-in campsites with picnic tables. menities: No potable water is available in the park. One pit toilet is located near the camp sites and wharf. Excellent hiking. 10 km trail climbs Mt rtaban to 360 o views of Howe Sound.

14 Halkett Bay Marine Prvincial Park Halkett Bay Marine Provincial Park (cont)

15 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan Existing Provincial Parks Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park Located on the north-west side of Keats Island this park is a short paddle from Gibsons. This 66 hectare park operates year-round. Proximity to other Camping & ccess Sites (within 16 km): Gibsons (access only) 2.5 km Halkett Bay Marine Provincial Park 13.1 km Latona Channel Recreation Site 15.9 km pproach: The beach is mostly pebble with some sand. Kayaks can be beached below the camp sites. Camping: Twenty walk-in campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. Firewood can be purchased from the Park Facility Operator. menities: hand pump in the campground provides water (not operating mid-september to mid- May). Four pit toilets are located near the camp sites and wharf area. Hiking trails are available. The Keats Landing foot ferry terminal is 3 km away.

16 Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park (cont)

17 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan Existing Provincial Parks Porteau Cove Provincial Park Located mid-way between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish on the eastern shore of Howe Sound this popular park is available for camping year-round. This 456 hectare park (52 ha of foreshore) offers both camping and access to the heart of the Sea to Sky Marine Trail. Proximity to other Camping & ccess Sites (within 16 km): Islet View Recreation Site 5.2 km Zorro Bay Recreation Site 5.8 km Thornborough Channel Site 9.3 km Ramillies Channel Recreation Site 10.3 km Friday Night Recreation Site 14.0 km Bain Creek Recreation Site 14.8 km Latona Passage Recreation Site 15.9 km pproach: The beach is pebble and sand. Kayaks can be beached below the walk-in camp sites. There is a public boat launch available for access to the Sea to Sky Marine Trail. Camping: Forty four vehicle accessible sites and 16 walk-in (paddle-in) sites with benches and communal fire rings. Reservations are available (and recommended) from mid-pril to mid-october. menities: Water taps are located in the campground area. Showers are available (not winter). Pit and flush toilets are available in the campground area. Pit toilets only in winter.

18 Porteau Cove Provincial Park walk-in camp sites beach Porteau Cove Provincial Park (cont)

19 092G072 E L N I 092G G052 n a m p a h C T r C M i s e r y C r Clowhom Lake TETRHEDRON PEK SCRD Seaside Park Port Mellon 092G073 t l S e c h e 092G063 R I N Y R 092G053 r C MCNB CREEK Latona Passage (Gambier) McNab Creek Bain Creek WROTTESLEY G M B I E R I S L N D MT SEDGWICK Ekins Point MT 092G074 Thornborough Channel nvil Woodfibre 092G064 I SLRD Zorro Bay Islet View 092G054 Ramillies Channel (Gambier) Friday Night SQUMISH Porteau Britannia Beach Minaty Bay GRIBLDI ESTTES 092G075 Harbour View 092G065 CPILNO MTN 092G055 C P I L N O M M S T W M U S SKY PILOT MTN ELT ELM PRK Davis Bay 092G G043 Hopkins Landing H New Brighton O W E S O 092G044 U N D LIONS BY 092G045 R CROWN MTN Roberts Creek GIBSONS Keats I 092G032 Gower Point 092G033 B o w I e n HORSESHOE BY 092G034 W VNCOUVER Seymour Point Landing Capilano 1 99 Lake 092G035 NORT VNCOU Map Source: Marine_Trail_Sites_Overview_Map.mxd Howe Sound Marine Trail km Overview Map 1:250,000 Date: 10/06/2013 Recreation Tenures REC Friday Night REC Harbour View REC Zorro Bay REC Islet View REC Thornborough REC Bain Creek REC Latona Passage REC Ramillies Channel

20 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan New Recreation Sites - Ramillies Channel Of all the new Howe Sound Recreation Sites Ramillies Channel is the crown jewel. Located on the eastern shore of Gambier Island this is the most centrally located site in the Sea to Sky Marine Trail network. The three beaches are almost entirely pebbled for the entire length of the intertidal zone, making for safe and easy landing regardless of the tides. The middle of the three beaches has a mossy bench above the high tide zone, perfect for camping. Proximity to other Camping & ccess Sites (within 16 km): Thornborough Channel Recreation Site 6.6 km Halkett Bay Marine Park 8.7 km Bain Creek Recreation Site 9.2 km Islet View Recreation Site 9.8 km Latona Passage Recreation Site 9.9 km Porteau Cove Provincial Park (access and camping) 10.3 km Zorro Bay Recreation Site 14.4 km Bowen Island Snug Cove (access point only) 15.0 km pproach: Excellent pebbly beaches the length of the intertidal zone. Camping: Southern Beach steep upland directly above high tide line no camping. Middle Beach mossy bench above high tide line potential for three or four campsites Northern Beach potential to create some additional campsites.

21 Ramillies Channel Recreation Site (cont) menities: Ephemeral stream near middle beach camping. No reliable water. No toilet facilities. Comments: Of all the sites, this should one of the most popular. It may be worth exploring the possibility of a constructing a pit toilet here. Discussions have been held with the Gambier Island Conservancy about construction of a trail to connect with the existing Gambier Island trail system.

22 Ramillies Channel Recreation Site middle beach Ramillies Channel Recreation Site northern beach

23 Ramillies Channel Recreation Site middle beach

24 Howe Sound Marine Trail DL 3110 PID PID DL 1257 PID PID Map Source: Marine_Trail_Sites_Nov20_2012.mxd t l S e c h e C r Woodfibre Friday Night Harbour View Britannia Beach M SKY PIL M Ramillies Channel (Gambier) Rec Site Tenure # REC de Park ellon R I N Y R McNab Creek Bain Creek Latona Passage (Gambier) G M WROTTESLEY Meters MT Thornborough Channel nvil Islet View Douglas Bay I Ekins (Gambier) Ramillies Point Channel (Gambier) B I E R Zorro Bay Porteau Minaty Bay CPILNO MTN C P I L 1:10,000 Marine Trail Proposed Site Land Title Outline Private Land Survey Parcel (District Lot) Date: 20/11/2012 Page 9 of 9 Land Tenures Lease Licence Reserve/Notation Right of Way

25 EXHIBIT MP OF : REC SIT (shown in bold black) FOREST REGION : RCO FOREST DISTRICT : DSC TS : 39 LND DISTRICT : Sunshine Coast Forest District PULPWOOD GREEMENT : MGT UNIT TYPE : MGT UNIT NO : ESF SUBMISSION ID : BCGS MPSHEET NO : 92G.054 SCLE : 1:20000 at Size rea (Ha): UTM : 10 ND : ND 83 DRWN BY : FT DTE : Nov 20, 2012 Legend REC ( Ha) PofC1 UTM ,

26 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan New Recreation Sites Latona Passage This Site is located on the north-west shore of Gambier Island in the very sheltered McEnry Cove. Proximity to other Camping & ccess Sites (within 16 km): Bain Creek Recreation Site 2.5 km Thornborough Channel Recreation Site 7.1 km Ramillies Channel Recreation Site 9.9 km Islet View Recreation Site 13.2 km Porteau Cove Provincial Park (access and camping) 15.9 km Plumper Cove Marine Park 15.9 km pproach: good beach of small and medium sized rocks throughout the intertidal zone. Camping: Good potential to develop camping sites in the upland. menities: No fresh water apparent at this Site. No toilet facilities. Comments: This is the closest Site to the Gibsons access point (16.4 km) and within 16 km of both Plumper Cove Marine Park and Porteau Cove Provincial Park.

27 Latona Passage Recreation Site Latona Passage Recreation Site (cont)

28 Howe Sound Marine Trail DL LESE INDUSTRIL PID PID LESE INDUSTRIL DL 6057 PID Map Source: Marine_Trail_Sites_Nov20_2012.mxd t l S e c h e C r Woodfibre Friday Night Harbour View Britannia Beach M SKY PIL M Latona Passage (Gambier) Rec Site Tenure # REC de Park ellon R I N Y R McNab Creek Bain Latona Creek Passage (Gambier) G M WROTTESLEY Meters MT Thornborough Channel nvil Douglas Bay I Ekins (Gambier) Point Ramillies Channel (Gambier) B I E R Islet View Zorro Bay Porteau Minaty Bay CPILNO MTN C P I L 1:5,000 Marine Trail Proposed Site Land Title Outline Private Land Survey Parcel (District Lot) Date: 20/11/2012 Page 7 of 9 Land Tenures Lease Licence Reserve/Notation Right of Way

29 EXHIBIT MP OF : REC (shown in bold black) FOREST REGION : RCO FOREST DISTRICT : DSC TS : LND DISTRICT : Sunshine Coast Forest District PULPWOOD GREEMENT : MGT UNIT TYPE : MGT UNIT NO : ESF SUBMISSION ID : BCGS MPSHEET NO : 92G.053 SCLE : 1:10000 at Size rea (Ha): UTM : 10 ND : ND83 DRWN BY : FT DTE : Nov 23, 2012 Legend (1.853 Ha) PofC1 UTM ,

30 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan New Recreation Sites Bain Creek Bain Creek Recreation Site is located on the west shore of Howe Sound between Port Mellon and McNab Creek. It features a rocky approach with good upland for clearing camping sites. Proximity to other Camping & ccess Sites (within 16 km): Latona Passage Recreation Site 2.5 km Thornborough Channel Recreation Site 5.5 km Ramillies Channel Recreation Site 9.2 km Islet View Recreation Site 11.8 km Porteau Cove Provincial Park (access and camping) 14.8 km pproach: Rocky beach, will require construction of a landing channel. Camping: Good opportunities in the upland. menities: Flowing groundwater available nearby. No toilet facilities. Comments: This is currently the most southerly Site on the western shore of Howe Sound. Gibson is approximately 18 km south. If another Site was secured midway between the two there would be better access to the Sea to Sky Marine Trail network from the Gibsons access point.

31 Bain Creek Recreation Site Bain Creek Recreation Site (cont)

32 DL 6621 Howe Sound Marine Trail DL 6655 DL 3355 PID R/W Plan RP RIGHT-OF-WY UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WY UTILITY PID DL 2854 DL 3343 Map Source: Marine_Trail_Sites_Nov20_2012.mxd t l S e c h e C r Woodfibre Friday Night Harbour View Britannia Beach M SKY PIL M Bain Creek Rec Site Tenure # REC de Park ellon R I N Y R McNab Creek Latona Passage (Gambier) Bain Creek G M WROTTESLEY Meters MT Thornborough Channel nvil Douglas Bay I Ekins (Gambier) Point Ramillies Channel (Gambier) B I E R Islet View Zorro Bay Porteau Minaty Bay CPILNO MTN C P I L 1:5,000 Marine Trail Proposed Site Land Title Outline Private Land Survey Parcel (District Lot) Date: 20/11/2012 Page 6 of 9 Land Tenures Lease Licence Reserve/Notation Right of Way

33 EXHIBIT MP OF : REC SIT (shown in bold black) FOREST REGION : RCO FOREST DISTRICT : DSC TS : 39 LND DISTRICT : Sunshine Coast Forest District PULPWOOD GREEMENT : MGT UNIT TYPE : MGT UNIT NO : ESF SUBMISSION ID : BCGS MPSHEET NO : 92G.053 SCLE : 1:20000 at Size rea (Ha): UTM : 10 ND : ND 83 DRWN BY : FT DTE : Nov 20, 2012 Legend REC (4.599 Ha) PofC1 UTM ,

34 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan New Recreation Sites Thornborough Channel This Site is centrally located on the west shore of Howe Sound north of Gambier Island. Proximity to other Camping & ccess Sites (within 16 km): Bain Creek Recreation Site 5.5 km Islet View Recreation Site 6.0 km Ramillies Channel Recreation Site 6.6 km Latona Passage Recreation Site 7.1 km Porteau Cove Provincial Park (access and camping) 9.3 km Zorro Bay Recreation Site 10.5 km Halkett Bay Marine Park 15.3 km pproach: rough rocky beach that will require clearing a landing trough. Camping: Limited potential to develop camping sites due to steep upland. Camp sites above the high tide line can be developed. This Site will likely only have one or two camp sites. menities: No fresh water apparent at this Site. No toilet facilities. Comments: The central location of this site is its best asset.

35 Thornborough Channel Recreation Site Thornborough Channel Recreation Site (cont)

36 Howe Sound Marine Trail DL RIGHT-OF-WY UTILITY PID DL RIGHT-OF-WY UTILITY Map Source: Marine_Trail_Sites_Nov20_2012.mxd t l S e c h e C r Woodfibre Friday Night Harbour View Britannia Beach M SKY PIL M Thornborough Channel Rec Site Tenure # REC de Park ellon R I N Y R McNab Creek Bain Creek Latona Passage (Gambier) G M WROTTESLEY Meters MT Thornborough Channel nvil Douglas Bay I Ekins (Gambier) Point Ramillies Channel (Gambier) B I E R Islet View Zorro Bay Porteau Minaty Bay CPILNO MTN C P I L 1:5,000 Marine Trail Proposed Site Land Title Outline Private Land Survey Parcel (District Lot) Date: 20/11/2012 Page 5 of 9 Land Tenures Lease Licence Reserve/Notation Right of Way

37 EXHIBIT MP OF : REC SIT (shown in bold black) FOREST REGION : RCO FOREST DISTRICT : DSC TS : 39 LND DISTRICT : Sunshine Coast Forest District PULPWOOD GREEMENT : MGT UNIT TYPE : MGT UNIT NO : ESF SUBMISSION ID : BCGS MPSHEET NO : 92G.054 SCLE : 1:20000 at Size rea (Ha): 7.62 UTM : 10 ND : ND 83 DRWN BY : FT DTE : Nov 20, 2012 Legend REC (7.62 Ha) PofC1 UTM ,

38 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan New Recreation Sites Islet View This is another premium site. The beach is rough but there is an excellent cleared area for camping and is the most accessible site from Porteau Cove. Proximity to other Camping & ccess Sites (within 16 km): Zorro Bay Recreation Site 4.6 km Porteau Cove Provincial Park (access and camping) 5.2 km Thornborough Channel Recreation Site 6.0 km Ramillies Channel Recreation Site 9.8 km Bain Creek Recreation Site 11.8 km Latona Passage Recreation Site 13.2 km Friday Night Recreation Site 14.0 km pproach: Very rocky beach, will require construction of a landing channel. There is a sandy base under the rocks. Camping: Excellent existing camp site. menities: No fresh water at this Site. No toilet facilities. Comments: This Site is very central within the Sea to Sky Marine Trail network and is bound to be very popular.

39 Islet View Recreation Site Islet View Recreation Site (cont)

40 Islet View Recreation Site camp site Islet View Recreation Site (cont)

41 Howe Sound Marine Trail LICENCE COMMERCIL RECRETION RIGHT-OF-WY UTILITY DL RIGHT-OF-WY UTILITY PID Map Source: Marine_Trail_Sites_Nov20_2012.mxd t l S e c h e C r Woodfibre Friday Night Harbour View Britannia Beach M SKY PIL M Islet View Rec Site Tenure # REC de Park ellon R I N Y R McNab Creek Bain Creek Latona Passage (Gambier) G M WROTTESLEY Meters MT Thornborough Channel nvil Douglas Bay I Ekins (Gambier) Point Ramillies Channel (Gambier) B I E R Islet View Zorro Bay Porteau Minaty Bay CPILNO MTN C P I L 1:5,000 Marine Trail Proposed Site Land Title Outline Private Land Survey Parcel (District Lot) Date: 20/11/2012 Page 4 of 9 Land Tenures Lease Licence Reserve/Notation Right of Way

42 EXHIBIT MP OF : REC SIT (shown in bold black) FOREST REGION : RCO FOREST DISTRICT : DSC TS : 39 LND DISTRICT : Sunshine Coast Forest District PULPWOOD GREEMENT : MGT UNIT TYPE : MGT UNIT NO : ESF SUBMISSION ID : BCGS MPSHEET NO : 92G.054 SCLE : 1:20000 at Size rea (Ha): UTM : 10 ND : ND 83 DRWN BY : FT DTE : Nov 20, 2012 Legend REC (4.973 Ha) PofC1 UTM ,

43 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan New Recreation Sites Zorro Bay The greatest value of this Site is its northerly location and connectivity with Squamish. Located on the western shore of Howe Sound this Recreation Site includes the public wharf at Zorro Bay and the shoreline for approximately 300 metres to the north. Proximity to other Camping & ccess Sites (within 16 km): Islet View Recreation Site 4.6 km Porteau Cove Provincial Park (access and camping) 5.8 km Friday Night Recreation Site 9.8 km Thornborough Channel Recreation Site 10.5 km Squamish (access only) 13.9 km Ramillies Channel Recreation Site 14.4 km pproach: rough rocky beach that will require clearing a landing trough. Camping: Good opportunities to clear camp sites in the upland. menities: No fresh water apparent at this Site. No toilet facilities. Comments: The Site has fairly significant cabin development to the south of the headland at the wharf. Efforts must be made to isolate the camping from the cabins.

44 Zorro Bay Recreation Site Zorro Bay Recreation Site (cont)

45 Howe Sound Marine Trail LICENCE COMMERCIL RECRETION RIGHT-OF-WY UTILITY PID RIGHT-OF-WY UTILITY DL 6660 PID PID PID PID DL 5618 PID DL 2077 PID PID PID PID PID PID DL 2452 Map Source: Marine_Trail_Sites_Nov20_2012.mxd PID PID t l S e c h e C r Woodfibre Friday Night Harbour View Britannia Beach M SKY PIL M Zorro Bay Rec Site Tenure # REC de Park ellon R I N Y R McNab Creek Bain Creek Latona Passage (Gambier) G M WROTTESLEY Meters MT Thornborough Channel nvil Douglas Bay I Ekins (Gambier) Point Ramillies Channel (Gambier) B I E R Islet View Zorro Bay Porteau Minaty Bay CPILNO MTN C P I L 1:5,000 Marine Trail Proposed Site Land Title Outline Private Land Survey Parcel (District Lot) Date: 20/11/2012 Page 3 of 9 Land Tenures Lease Licence Reserve/Notation Right of Way

46 EXHIBIT MP OF : REC SIT (shown in bold black) FOREST REGION : RCO FOREST DISTRICT : DSQ TS : 31 LND DISTRICT : Squamish Forest District PULPWOOD GREEMENT : MGT UNIT TYPE : MGT UNIT NO : ESF SUBMISSION ID : BCGS MPSHEET NO : 92G.064 SCLE : 1:20000 at Size rea (Ha): UTM : 10 ND : ND 83 DRWN BY : FT DTE : Nov 20, 2012 Legend REC (4.326 Ha) PofC1 UTM ,

47 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan New Recreation Sites Friday Night The north end of Howe Sound has very few camping opportunities. The eastern shore is very developed and the western shore is mostly cliffs. The purpose behind securing this site was to create an entry to the Sea to Sky Marine Trail network from the Squamish access point. It is within an hour or so of paddling time from Squamish. Proximity to other Camping & ccess Sites (within 16 km): Squamish (access only) 4.2 km Zorro Bay Recreation Site 9.8 km Islet View Recreation Site 14.0 km Porteau Cove Provincial Park (access and camping) 14.0 km pproach: Very rocky beach, will require construction of a landing channel. Camping: Good opportunities in the upland. menities: No fresh water at this Site. No toilet facilities. Comments: This is the most northerly Site. Entry into the Sea to Sky Marine Trail network from the Squamish access point would be improved if an additional Recreation Site was secured between Friday Night and Zorro Bay.

48 Friday Night Recreation Site Friday Night Recreation Site (cont)

49 Howe Sound Marine Trail LICENCE COMMERCIL RECRETION R/W Plan RIGHT-OF-WY UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WY UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WY UTILITY PID DL 6672 Map Source: Marine_Trail_Sites_Nov20_2012.mxd t l S e c h e C r Woodfibre Friday Night Harbour View Britannia Beach M SKY PIL M Friday Night Rec Site Tenure # REC de Park ellon R I N Y R McNab Creek Bain Creek Latona Passage (Gambier) G M WROTTESLEY Meters MT Thornborough Channel nvil Douglas Bay I Ekins (Gambier) Point Ramillies Channel (Gambier) B I E R Islet View Zorro Bay Porteau Minaty Bay CPILNO MTN C P I L 1:5,000 Marine Trail Proposed Site Land Title Outline Private Land Survey Parcel (District Lot) Date: 20/11/2012 Page 1 of 9 Land Tenures Lease Licence Reserve/Notation Right of Way

50 EXHIBIT MP OF : REC SIT (shown in bold black) FOREST REGION : RCO FOREST DISTRICT : DSQ TS : 31 LND DISTRICT : Squamish Forest District PULPWOOD GREEMENT : MGT UNIT TYPE : MGT UNIT NO : ESF SUBMISSION ID : BCGS MPSHEET NO : 92G.064 SCLE : 1:20000 at Size rea (Ha): UTM : 10 ND : ND 83 DRWN BY : FT DTE : Nov 20, 2012 Legend REC (2.961 Ha) PofC1 UTM ,

51 Sea to Sky Trail Howe Sound Marine Trail Distances to Campsites (kilometres) 0 to to to NOTE: Distances are approximate as routes generally follow shorelines and minimize channel crossings (especially when crossing ferry routes). Horseshoe Bay Snug Cove Gibsons Plumper Cove Halkett Bay Ramillies Horseshoe Bay access ~ n green = 2 Snug Cove Bowen Island access 4.9 ~ n green = 2 Gibsons access ~ n green = 1 Plumper Cove Marine Park ~ n green = 1 Halkett Bay Marine Park ~ n green = 3 Ramillies Channel Rec Site ~ n green = 6 Latona Passage Rec Site ~ n green = 3 Bain Creek Rec Site ~ n green = 4 Thornborough Channel Rec Site ~ n green = 6 Porteau Cove Provincial Park ~ n green = 4 Islet View Rec Site ~ n green = 5 Zorro Bay Rec Site ~ n green = 4 Site needed south of Woodfibre Friday Night ~ 4.2 n green = 2 Squamish access ~ n green = 1 Latona Bain Creek Thornborough Porteau Cove Islet View Zorro Bay Friday Night Squamish NOTES: Paddling speed generally ranges from 3 to 7 km/hour depending on wind, currents and paddling strength & skills. Distances greater than 16 km in a single day can be quite challenging to many paddlers. Distances above are approximate and generall follow close to the shoreline except when crossing channels STST Marine Trail distances.xlsx :32 PM

52 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan Picnic Sites and Safe Landfalls The official elements of the Sea to Sky Marine Trail are the five ccess Points, the three Provincial Parks and the seven Recreation Sites. Signage and any infrastructure investments would be limited to these sites. However, kayakers may wish to break their day s journey for a picnic lunch or find themselves needing temporary shelter due to inclement conditions. It is proposed that the website would list a number of potential picnic sites and/or safe landfalls. These sites would be viable landfalls but were inappropriate for Recreation Sites, usually because of private land above the high water line. These sites would be listed with a caveat that, while the exposed land below the high tide line is public land in Canada, the paddlers should not trespass above this line and should be respectful of the adjacent properties. The following page demonstrates some of the potential sites for this list.

53 PICNIC SITES & SFE LNDFLLS Picnic Sites and Safe Landfalls (cont)

54 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan Construction and Funding Model The Sea to Sky Marine Trail elements, the five ccess Points, the three Provincial Parks and the seven Recreation Sites are governed by a multitude of stakeholders. Signage and any other infrastructure investments costs should be shared amongst these parties. The development costs of this project are relatively very low, especially considering the lasting community legacy it will represent. Unlike a land route, there is no trail to build. The operating costs will be minimal, as the ccess Points and the Provincial Parks already operate and it is recommended that the eight new Recreation Sites operate as rough, un-serviced Sites with no additional amenities. Sea kayakers are a very self-sufficient lot and generally very respectful of their environment. lack of potable water and toilet facilities is the norm, not the exception. The cost generating components of the development of this project would be limited to signage, clearing landing troughs at some of the new Recreations Sites and constructing and hosting a web site. The stakeholder list would include: Recreation Sites and Trails BC the seven new Recreation Sites BC Parks Halkett Bay, Porteau Cove and Plumper Cove Provincial Parks Squamish Nation Squamish-Lillooet Regional District rea D - Recreation Sites at Zorro Bay and Friday Night Sunshine Cost Regional District rea F Five Recreation Sites along the western shore of Howe Sound and Gambier Island District of West Vancouver Horseshoe Bay access point District of Squamish Oceanfront access point Town of Gibsons access point Bowen Island Snug Harbour access point Trans Canada Trail Foundation this Marine Trail is part of their national project

55 Construction and Funding Model (cont) Infrastructure Needs Development cost generators, site by site, would include: Horseshoe Bay access point o Signage near the Government Wharf Snug Harbour access point o Signage near the Government Wharf Gibsons access point o Signage near the Government Wharf Halkett Bay Marine Provincial Park o Signage near the wharf Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park o Signage near the docks Porteau Cove Marine Provincial Park o Signage near the boat launch slip Ramillies Channel Recreations Site o Signage o Campsite clearing Latona Passage Recreations Site o Signage o Campsite clearing Bain Creek Recreations Site o Signage o Clear landing trough o Campsite clearing Thornborough Channel Recreations Site o Signage o Clear landing trough o Campsite clearing Islet View Recreations Site o Signage o Clear landing trough o Campsite clearing Zorro Bay Recreations Site o Signage o Clear landing trough Friday Night Recreations Site o Signage o Clear landing trough o Campsite clearing

56 Construction and Funding Model (cont) Signage Content and Design Signage should include: common theme echoing the Signage Design Plan developed for the Sea to Sky Trail project new logo should be designed, based on the Sea to Sky Trail logo with the word MRINE, in blue, inserted between the words SE TO SKY and TRIL. Howe Sound map needs to be developed showing the access points and camping sites cautionary note should be included at the access points advising the potential users of the possible risks associated with paddling in Howe Sound and the need for the users to make themselves familiar with the tides, currents and anticipated weather conditions then proceed using their own judgement at their own risk Camping Dos and Don ts should be posted at the Recreation Sites explaining the unserviced nature of these sites The stakeholder partners (and perhaps any significant sponsors) should be recognized through the signage program Signage should include the Sea to Sky Marine Trail website URL Working in collaboration with the Squamish Nation a series of interpretive signage for the Provincial Parks and the Recreation Sites should be developed as part of their Place Naming and Recognition program and a celebration of their deep history with this body of water Recreation Sites Landing Troughs & Campsite Clearing The five Recreation Sites that will require landing troughs will likely require approval from the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The lead agency for this process, and the coordinator for this work, should be Recreation Sites and Trails BC. The landing troughs should be a maximum of 2 metres wide and clear of large rocks for the length of the intertidal zone. They do not have to be perfectly cleared, just a significant reduction in the hazard of landing on a slippery, rocky shore. Web Site Content The Sea to Sky Marine Trail website should include: Maps of Howe Sound showing the access points and camping sites Details of the various camping sites and distances to the next sites cautionary note advising the potential users of the possible risks associated with paddling in Howe Sound and the need for the users to make themselves familiar with the tides, currents and anticipated weather conditions (including links to the relevant sites) then proceed using their own judgement at their own risk Camping Dos and Don ts explaining the un-serviced nature of the Recreation Sites Links to the relevant Provincial Parks for details about camping fees, reservations, etc Picnic sites and safe landfalls should be identified with appropriate cautionary information The site should include downloadable KMZ files and GDB files for Google Earth and GPS systems The stakeholder partners (and perhaps any significant sponsors) should be recognized on the website

57 Construction and Funding Model (cont) Funding Signage Design and Fabrication contractor should be engaged to design the signs, overseen by a working group with representatives from Recreation Sites and Trails BC, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, the Sunshine Coast Regional District and (as appropriate) the Squamish Nation. The remaining stakeholders, including BC Parks, the District of West Vancouver, the District of Squamish, the Town of Gibsons, Bowen Island and the Trans Canada Trail would be advised as the signage program evolved specifically regarding the signs to be placed within their jurisdictions. Final approval would be sought from all stakeholders as appropriate for the signs to be placed within their jurisdictions. The funding sources for the signage design and fabrication is yet to be determined. Grants and/or sponsorship should be sought. Signage Installation The cost to install the signs, once fabricated, at the access points should be borne by the appropriate local governments. The cost to install the signs, once fabricated, in the Provincial Parks should be borne by BC Parks. The task of installing the signs at the Recreation Sites should be coordinated by Recreation Sites and Trails BC. The funding sources for the installation of these signs is yet to be determined. Grants and/or sponsorship should be sought. Recreation Sites Landing Troughs & Campsite Clearing The task of clearing seven campsites the landing troughs at the five Recreation Sites should be coordinated by Recreation Sites and Trails BC. The funding sources for this work is yet to be determined. Grants and/or sponsorship should be sought. Sea to Sky Marine Trail Web Site Construction and Hosting contractor should be engaged to design the website, overseen by a working group with representatives from Recreation Sites and Trails BC, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, the Sunshine Coast Regional District. The remaining stakeholders, including the Squamish Nation, BC Parks, the District of West Vancouver, the District of Squamish, the Town of Gibsons, Bowen Island and the Trans Canada Trail would be advised as the website evolved and final approval would be sought from all stakeholders before launch. The funding sources for the website design and construction is yet to be determined. Grants and/or sponsorship should be sought. Due to the multi-jurisdictional nature of this project it is difficult to determine the model for the ownership of the Sea to Sky Marine Trail; specifically who should be responsible for hosting and maintaining the website. working group with representatives from Recreation Sites and Trails BC, the Squamish- Lillooet Regional District, the Sunshine Coast Regional District would probably be most appropriate to resolve this issue.

58 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Concept Plan Operating Models and Expansion Opportunities Once development is complete the operating model for the physical aspects of the Sea to Sky Marine Trail can be fairly simple. Recreation Sites and Trails BC look after the Recreation Sites, BC Parks look after their three Parks and the towns look after their waterfront. The signage files could be shared so replacements can be made over time and everything keeps going on. The challenge is developing the model for the product, specifically as embodied in the hosting, maintenance and marketing of the website. The URLs and have been secured for a year. Ownership could easily be relinquished once a model of management has been developed. One option is to hand all the information over to an organization such as the BC Marine Trail Networks ( While they are an excellent group, and have been very helpful in developing this Concept Plan, their focus is to promote paddling and develop opportunities throughout BC s waterways. Their focus is not on any specific region. Their website lists 61 different paddling destinations in 6 areas in the Province. nother concept could be to put together a tourism focused coalition to manage the site. Representatives from Sunshine Coast Tourism, Tourism Squamish and the appropriate organizations for West Vancouver and Bowen Island could ensure that the site remained current, relevant and well marketed. Just who would host, maintain and market the site could be sorted out around the table.

59 Operating Models and Expansion Opportunities (cont) Opportunities to Expand and Improve the Product Southern Extension The original intention was to connect with the Trans Canada Trail in Horseshoe Bay on the North Shore s Spirit Trail. If the land route through West Vancouver is too hard to develop in a timely way the Sea to Sky Marine Trail could easily be extended as far as mbleside Park (approximately 16 km by water from Horseshoe Bay). Venturing into Burrard Inlet can cause problems but outside the Lions Gate Bridge is open water. ccess Point opportunities along this route have not been explored in detail but rest stops and kayak launching points are available. Improve Gibsons ccess There is a dearth of easily accessible marine camping sites from Gibsons, other than Plumper Cove. If additional sites could be secured on the north shore of Bowen Island and/or along the western Shore of Howe Sound south of Port Mellon or the eastern shore of Gambier Island entry to the Sea to Sky Marine Trail network would be significantly improved. Improve Squamish ccess Similar to Gibsons, there are insufficient marine camping opportunities at the north end of Howe Sound. nother site on the western shore of Howe Sound south of Woodfibre would improve Squamish s access to the network. If a camping site could ever be developed at Minaty Bay (just south of Britannia Beach) it would vastly improve the connection with Porteau Cove and the wealth of sites mid-sound.