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 lot to offer summer cruisers. We’ve enjoyed many summer nights anchored off Cortes Island. Exploring the more unbeaten paths and anchorages are what we really…
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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 point after it was a park, Parks BC seemed to start to build a park ranger building or something in Long Bay. I suspect there…
An Amazing Weekend in Genoa Bay BC
Genoa Bay BC is a lovely little bay nestled in the north end of Cowichan Bay. Often overlooked as a great weekend destination, Genoa Bay is a great alternative to the Gulf Islands. Offering picturesque surroundings, Genoa Bay is a lovely cruising destination that offers the feel of a remote destination, while only being a nice…
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 is a lovely afternoon outing, it offers a long sandy beach for endless fun and a nice short trail to Campbell Point. Bennett Bay offers…
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…
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…
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….