Read Island, tucked in between Quadra Island and Cortes Island is off the beaten track for boaters. The island is part of the Discovery Islands, tucked in between Vancouver Island…
Category: Dinghy Adventures

Yorke Island – Explore the WWII Fort on the Forgotten Island
BC waters offer a wealth of historical stops of interest, Hənʎəmdᶻi Məkola/Yorke Island being one of them. You can sail around blissfully and enjoy the many marine parks and various…

Bear Safety Tips for Boaters
I’ve grown up enjoy hiking, but always with the appreciation that bears and cougars may be enjoying the same hiking area. When I was young, my dad always use to…

Sipping Your Way Around Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island is a perfect island for spending the weekend and sampling local beverages. Once you’ve moored your boat either get ready for a tasting adventure. Whether or not…

Little-Known Hidden Robertson Lake Part II
Cortes Island is a hugely popular island in Desolation Sound. Offering options such as Squirrel Cove, Gorge Harbour, Von Donop to Carrington Bay, and Robertson Lake! Cortes Island has a…

Exploring Jedediah Island, the Hidden Gem
Jedediah is my favourite island. It’s a small island tucked in between Texada Island and Lasqueti Island, and the entire 243 hectare island is a designated marine park! At some…

An Afternoon at Bennett Bay
A few years back while anchored in Winter Cove off Saturna Island, we decided to take the tender out and venture over to Bennett Bay off Mayne Island. Bennett Bay…

Legendary Cougar Annie’s Garden
British Columbia’s west coast offers endless places to explore by boat. From the Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound, and the Broughton’s, to Nootka Sound and Quatsino Sound, there are endless options…

One of the Best Beaches in the Gulf Islands
Forget the crowds, Dionisio Point Provincial Park on the north tip of Galiano Island is one of the best beaches in the Gulf Islands. This beach is absolutely gorgeous, and…

Always Listen to Hippies
Oh have I know learned to listen. In a previous post, Hidden Robertson Lake Part I, I mentioned along the trail heading back to our tender we met some local…