Vancouver BC Pride, Orcas, and Urban Campout
Led Len Burkhart and Camp Host KJ Archer
Thursday, July 30 – Tuesday, August 4
This multiday tent camping and urban exploration trip is centered around Vancouver Pride, so don't forget your passport, with camping based in Point Roberts, Washington. Come adventure with us and explore coastal marine wildlife, botanic gardens, possible whale sightings, and Vancouver Pride in British Columbia Canada!
Campout Start Time and Location: Thursday, July 30 – Tuesday, August 4
Campout Type (car parking, group camp, hike-in): Group site
Campground Details: Lighthouse Marine Park Campground is one of the best places in the country to view Orcas from land! Peak orca viewing season is mid-July to mid-September so we'll be at a perfect time to hopefully catch a glimpse from near camp.
Campground challenges (temperatures, animals, allergens): Travel to and from the campground including possible international portions if arriving via the Vancouver airport are the responsibility of attendees. No GO representative will be coordinating travel.
Equipment Needed: Camping and Pride gear. Camping gear is the responsibility of the attendee to transport. If you would like to ship gear ahead of time please reach out to discuss options.
Parking Information: On site
Costs involved: $120 first tent camper, $35 second/third tent camper, $15 day tripper
Cancellation and Refund Policy: A cancellation fee of $5 or 5% of your cost, whichever his higher, will apply to any cancellations after registering. Full refunds less that fee will be issued until June 15th due to the international nature of the trip and the extra planning required
Pets Permitted: Not allowed
What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials*: Pride!
Who to Contact with Questions: Trip leader Len Burkhart at [email protected] or Camp Host KJ Archer at [email protected]
THURSDAY, JULY 30 – ARRIVAL & CAMP SETUP
- Sunset: 8:54 PM
- Arrive at Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts, WA. Campsite check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
- Social Hour from 5:00–6:30 PM at the picnic shelter. BYOB and snacks.
- Dinner on your own.
- Optional evening hike to Lily Point Marine Park via Cedar Point Loop and Beach Access Trails.
FRIDAY, JULY 31 – BEACHES & GARDENS
- Morning: Maple Beach for shelling and Monument Park to view US/Canada Border Marker #1.
- Afternoon: Southlands Community Perennial Garden, The Secret Garden (Tsawwassen).
- Dinner and tasting flights at Four Winds Beach House Brewery.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 – UBC & VANCOUVER
- Morning visits to Museum of Anthropology (UBC) and Nitobe Memorial Japanese Garden.
- Optional afternoon at Wreck Beach led by a GO member or UBC Botanic Garden with trip leader Len
- Dinner on your own or at Wildlight Restaurant.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 – VANCOUVER PRIDE
- Morning Fraser River SkyTrain Bridge Walk and SkyTrain to Yaletown.
- Noon–2 PM: Vancouver Pride Parade.
- Evening AquaBus ride to Davie Village and dinner on your own.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3 – NATURE & CITY
- Morning birdwatching at Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary and Alaksen National Wildlife Area.
- Optional UBC Botanic Garden, AquaBus to Granville Island, Wreck Beach, or cultural gardens.
- 6:30 PM Pizza Party provided by Great Outdoors San Diego.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 – DEPARTURE
- Break camp and check out by 11:00 AM.
*Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included Here but one version of this list is as follows:
1. Navigation
2. Headlamp
3. Sun Protection
4. First Aid
5. Knife
6. Fire
7. Shelter
8. Extra food
9. Extra water
10. Extra clothes
Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement
Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.
