John Henry’s Resort and Marina
Situated halfway between Vancouver and Desolation Sound, Pender Harbour has long been a popular stop for those boating in BC and travelling up and down Malaspina Strait. It’s a complex maze of islands, bays, and reefs stretching more than three miles inland. The harbour is home to a handful of seaside communities, where most commuting […]
Spout Islet Cove
Spout Islet Cove, Hanson Island The anchorage location is an unnamed cove south of Spout Islet on the north side of Hanson Island, Blackfish Sound, which lies on the north side of the west end of Johnston Strait. Hanson Island offers countless islets, shorelines, nooks, and crannies to explore, beautiful natural scenery, impressive kayaking and […]
Potts Lagoon, West Cracroft Island
Lagoons are enticing destinations, but many along the coast can be challenging to enter. Those with a large elliptical basin and a narrow neck opening often pose difficulties, especially if they have depth, as strong currents can form at the entrance. However, one lagoon that provides safe anchorage for boats traveling to or from The […]
Toba Wilderness Marina
Toba Wilderness Marina, Toba Inlet Located north of Desolation Sound—where Pryce, Homfray, and Waddington Channels converge—lies the small, remote Toba Wilderness Marina. It sits on the southern shore of the B.C. mainland in a small cove, sheltered by Double Island, which lies offshore at a distance of 0.3 km, providing natural protection. This peaceful marina […]
Deer Harbor Marina, Orcas Island
Deer Harbor Marina, a top cruising destination on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands, is beloved by boaters for good reason. Originally inhabited by the Lummi people, Deer Harbor was settled by European-Americans in the 1880s, who established a thriving community with a school, post office, orchards, and industries in fishing and timber. Today, […]
Shoal Bay, Cordero Channel
As Shoal Bay comes into view it is hard to believe that this quiet bay, situated on the north side of East Thurlow Island, was once a busy logging and mining community. Strategically located halfway between the Dent and Green Point rapids and with few good anchorages in the area, the government floats at Shoal […]
Cochrane Islands, Malaspina Inlet
If you and your crew are in popular Desolation Sound and are looking for a small tranquil, less visited anchorage where it is just you and the wildlife, the anchorage in the lee of the Cochrane Islands might be just the ticket. Located at the northern end of Malaspina Inlet, The Cochrane Islands consist of […]
Pender Harbour, Sechelt Peninsula
Known for its laid-back lifestyle, scenic beauty and wide array of events and festivals, Pender Harbour. The harbour is a fabulous place to relax and play. A place dripping with salty history and modern leisure. The community once relied on fishing and forestry to drive the economy, but now they have turned their efforts to […]
Olympia, Washington
Located at the foot of 100-mile-long Puget Sound in Budd Inlet, Washington State’s waterfront state capital is an ideal cruising destination. Olympia sits in the shadow of the Olympic Mountains to the northwest and the state’s capitol dome dominating the skyline to the east. The southern end of Budd Inlet splits into two smaller waterways, […]
Sucia Island Marine Park
There’s something very special about Sucia Island Marine State Park’s incredible beauty, many bays, coves, beaches, and trails. Its shoreline is the product of Mother Nature’s artistry with smooth sandstone curves, rounded arches, and honeycomb hollows, plus six bays possessing their own unique personality. You can spend a week at a time here and every […]