Winter Cove on Saturna Island is one of my favourite anchorages in the Gulf Islands. It offers beautiful views, a walking trail in the marine park and it’s only a short dinghy ride to the public dock in Lyall Harbour. Saturna Island can sometimes feel a little more out of the way than other Gulf Islands…
Category: Dinghy Adventures
Magical Orcas Massage Beach
Years ago I had a friend from the northern part of Vancouver Island tell me that there was this special beach you could go to watch orcas rub on the rocks. She was telling me that killer whales absolutely love the way the rocks are positioned in this little bay, and like to rub themselves…
Stunning Hidden Robertson Lake Part 1
For all those times you’ve been anchored in Von Donop and wished there was a lake nearby to go for a swim, there is! Robertson Lake is a lovely hidden lake that barely any cruisers know about since it’s off the beaten trail. We have been going to this lake for years and have only…
A Remote Jedediah Island Safari, Who’s Watching Who?
Jedediah Island is my favourite stop every year en route to Desolation Sound. Only a few hours north of Nanaimo, yet you feel like you’re hundreds of miles away. For me to feel like my Jedediah Island visit it complete, my visit must include a picnic in the orchard. Each and every picnic never disappoints….
Hike to an Old Forgotten Goldmine
Been as far as Desolation and haven’t ventured further, take a break from the warm waters and hike to an old goldmine! East Thurlow Island was once the home of an active gold mine. Shoal Bay as we know it today is the home of a rustic marina, but it once was an active gold…
Hidden Selby Cove Hike
Selby Cove on Prevost Island is a lovely anchorage. The anchorage is protected from most winds and is one of my favourite places in the gulf islands to watch the sunset. While I loved the view from the anchorage, I didn’t love the fact that it didn’t offer me any hiking options, ….until I realized it…
Fantastic Concealed Hike in Pendrall Sound
Pendrall Sound from appearances may appear to have no options for some land exercise, but anchoring by the lagoon there is a little jaunt to get access to the logging road that goes for miles to go for a hike! The first few times were in Pendrall Sound we could see the logging road through…
Perfect Jedediah Island!
Jedediah Island is one of my favourite islands. Between having a picnic in the old orchard and exploring the island via the countless sheep and goat trails, your time at Jedediah will go quickly. There’s a few main trails on the island leading to the old farm and beaches, and when you get tired of…
Tenedos Bay, Bold Head Hike
There’s a fantastic short hike to the summit of Bold Head that starts in cove inside Tenedos Bay, just below Bold Head. While cruising I don’t always like to commit to a long hike, so finding a balance between getting some exercise and still having time to nap and late afternoon happy hour can be hard….