Maple Bay Marina - Maple Bay
Alan Story Bob Hunt
Date: Sunday, December 18
Meet: Maple Bay Marina-Parking: not lots, lucky ones may be able to park on lower level (flat), others may have to park on roadside and walk down paved drive (about 50 feet)
Time: 10am
Costs: None
Washrooms: on site and in pub and coffee shop
Walking Conditions: Upper area is level with marina related offices, parking lot, shops, boat repair area, play-park, and doggy walk area. Steepness of ramps to docks depends on the height of the tide.
Directions: From Island Savings Centre turn left on James St to Island High Way, turn right go .6km to Trunk Rd and turn left, go approx 2.1km to traffic circle and keep left on to Maple Bay Rd. Go approx 5.3km to Genoa Bay Rd and continue approx 3.3km to Maple Bay Marina.
Cautions: The road to Maple Bay is narrow and twisty, use caution when driving, if inclement weather the road, docks and ramps may be slippery. Elevation Change: Ramps to the water may be 5-15 feet-all ramps good footing - Dangers: basic dock concerns and ramps (footing and balance)
Features: Marina environment with boats, shops, landscaping, water birds, tiny brown birds, interesting people,
Photo Opportunities: Gulls, tiny brown birds, boats, bay, dry-dock; probably eagles, herons, geese, ducks; possible otters, humming birds (yes, humming birds), Comerants, seals; water birds, interestingpeople
Post Trip Review (coffee): Shipyard Restaurant and Pub at noon