Kayak the Miller Islet

Egmont, British Columbia

Description

Added by Josiah Roe

Fjords, orcas, and seals on British Columbia's beautiful sunshine coast.

The coast of British Columbia defies description. It is a wonderland of natural treasures both living and geological, and the vast majority of it is only accessible by water or seaplane.

The Miller Islet at the entrance to the glacier-carved Jervis Inlet is both a harbor seal and seabird colony and a fantastic way to get a taste of the Sunset Coast.

To get there make your way to the hamlet of Egmont and procure yourself a kayak or two. From there head northwest across the Narrows, past the Sutton Islets and then north towards the Jervis Inlet. As you round the point on your right (east) past the Islets, Miller Islet will come into view and is slightly over a mile more to go.

From Egmont the trip is roughly 5.5 miles round trip, depending on your route.

The Islet is home to a colony of harbor seals and must be given wide birth if they are present, especially during the crucial pupping season. If you get too close they will panic and dive back into the water.

That said the inlet and Islet is home to several dozen seals and many are curious and will likely follow you as you kayak around.

Note that the best times to go are during the summer and early fall months, when the weather is best and the seas are calm. It is also best to go with the tide, making your journey easier. 

Read More

Download the Outbound mobile app

Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use.

Get the app

Features

Photography
Kayaking
Swimming
Beach
Family Friendly
Groups
Scenic
Wildflowers
Wildlife

Kayak the Miller Islet Reviews

Have you done this adventure? Be the first to leave a review!

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

Nearby

Backcountry Hike and Hut Camp the Northern Portion of the Sunshine Coast Trail

Kayak the Sechelt Inlet

Kayak Sechelt Inlet

Snowshoe to Walt Hill Hut

Hike to Crooked Falls

Hike to High Falls Creek, BC