Paddling on Indian Arm

Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre is the perfect location to start your paddling adventure. Indian Arm is a scenic fjord surrounded by spectacular mountains. It is an excellent recreation and tourism destination. Deep Cove is located only 25 minutes from downtown Vancouver. There are many destinations along Indian Arm that range from only a half hour to a full day paddle. To learn more about paddling on Indian Arm, click on a destination on the interactive map.

South Arm

Departing from Deep Cove, there are several directions you can take to have a great daytrip. The South Arm is dotted with eight tiny islands that make for great points of interest during a half or full day paddle. You can get out and stretch your legs at Belcarra Beach, Jug Island Beach, Strathcona Bay and Twin Islands. Paddlers often encounter harbour seals, eagles, flocks of seabirds and other happy kayakers.

North Arm

Once you pass Best Point, the homes begin to space out, the shoreline gets steeper and you begin to feel that you are truly leaving civilization behind. Rocky cliffs are covered in mustard yellow lichen and the

snow covered peaks of the distant mountains beckon. To travel past Best Point requires commitment to a long day or overnight trip, but the rewards are worth it.

A note about Land Ownership on Indian Arm.

Hazards to be aware of while travelling on Indian Arm.