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Broughton Archipelago is a very large group of of islands famous for its wildlife. Explore and discover nature in the many
secluded bays and inlets of the Islands. Located via boat or kayak.
Tour guides available and recommended. [ more
information about Broughton Archipelago ] |
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Mt. Cain is north Vancouver Island's
mountain recreational resort. Powder
snow and untouched, virgin ski runs is Mount Cain. Ski Canada, recently ranked Mt. Cain as
the 5th best in powder ski mountain in Canada. [ more information about
Mount Cain ] |
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Desolation Sound Desolation Sound consists of many islands
and ocean channels teaming with life around Copeland Islands,
West Redonda Island and East Redonda Island. Navigational
kayaking is an adventure of a lifetime exploring along the
currents of Waddington Channel, Homfray Channel, Lewis Channel,
Pryce Channel and Toba Inlet. [ more
info about Desolation Sound ]
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Raft Cove Provincial Park Short day
hike down to a wonderful, beautiful sandy beaches with panoramic
ocean views of Raft Cove. It is a private little cove well
worth the 1 hour hike. A popular location for picnics and
beach combing. Raft Cove is a 63 kilometre drive along gravel
dirt roads past the community of Holberg just west of Cape
Scott Provincial Park. [ more
info about Raft Cove ] |
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Knight Inlet North Vancouver Island kayaking tours
around Knight Inlet includes exploring West Cracroft Island,
East Cracroft Island, Minstrel Island and Turnour Island.
And… exploring the Havannah Channel, Chatham Channel,
Clio Channel leading into Knight Inlet which separate the
various islands and acts as the main kayaking route.
[ more info about Knight Inlet
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Kingcome
Inlet: A popular kayaking, boating and sailing destination exploring Spring Passage and Retreat Passage leading to the village
of Health Bay and Bonwick Island.
Further north explorers will discover more adventure exploring Baker and Eden Islands and Echo
Bay before entering Kingcome Inlet. [ more
info about Kingcome Inlet ... ] |
Johnstone
Strait: A major passage popular for kayaking, boating and sailing. Some of the major highlights along this route include the sightings of Orca Whales at Robson Bight. there are many destinations along this route including Blackney Passage, Telegraph
Cove, Blackfish Sound, Beaver Cove and Broughton Strait. Cormorant Island, Malcolm Island, Hanson Island, Hambledown
Island and the village of the Mamalilaculla. [ more info about
Johnstone Strait ... ] |
Alert Bay Ecological Park. A birdwatching destination. Located near Alert Bay the wetland park includes a boardwalk path wandering through the local marsh. The park is located on Cormorant
Island. |
| Beautiful Bay Trail. A more popular hiking trail located on Cormorant island. The 5 km hiking trail explores forests leading to Malcolm Lookout, a 212 ft high Sitka Spruce,
Puoli Vali Canyon, Numas Lookout and, of course, a beautiful sandy beach. |
| Cape Palmerston. A perfect little beach
for all ages. Cape Palmerston is accessable by a vehicle. Campsites
on site. Follow road signs to Cape Scott Provincial Park. After
Holberg watch for signs leading to Raft Cove.
Continue pass Raft Cove and watch for the Cape Palmerston turnoff. Enjoy! |
Devil's Bath.The artistic
work of time and nature. Devil's Bath is a sink hole, a rock bowl
that is filled by an under ground stream. The path is slippery and
steep. So be aware. Located on gravel logging roads in the Nimpkish
Lake area. Watch for the signs to Little Huston Lake Arches and
Caves located on the Island Highway. |
| Echo Bay. A floating village with stores, restaurants and accommodations located in the Broughton Archipelago only accessed by boat, kayak or floatplane. |
| Hoomak Lake Trail. A longer hiking trail in the region around Port McNeill. The hike should take no longer than 3-4 hours to complete. The highlight of the hike is the lake and the opportunity to view wildlife. there is a picnic area also. Located 45 minutes south of Port
McNeill on Hwy #19. |
| Little Husan
Cave Regional Park. Limestone
caves and rock arches. A short walking trail leads into the Little
Hustan Cave Park. There is a viewing platform looking down at the
river and a rock bridge. Caving is very slippery, be prepared with
good traction, flashlight and hard helmet if you have one. Take
the Zeballos turnoff from Highway 19 and follow the signs down gravel
roads for 21 kilometres. |
| Lac Truite Trail. A "not very well known" hiking and backpacking trail leading deep into the wilderness, rainforest regions of Port Mcneill. The route is a 150 km long
one-way trail. To complete the entire loop route the trail measures 300 km. Located off of Benson
Main Logging Road. |
| Mateoja Heritage Trail.
A 3 kilometre hiking trail leading to a swimming hole, benches, a big lake, marshland. Located on 3rd Street
near ferry dock. |
| Merry Window Mountain Trail. A 4
km trail exploring the rugged wilderness. Follow
Hwy #19 for 3.5 km north of Port McNeill, turn left at Weyerhaeuser
Rd intersection. Go for 40 km keeping left on Benson Main
until the Bmain-M1000 junction. Take a left until M1080 then
turn left. |
Pulteney Point Lighthouse.
A short hiking route leading to a lighthouse on the point with fantastic views. It is only a 20 minute walk to the lighthouse. |
Steam Donkey. On display in the community, the steam donkey was used by the logging community
until 1938.
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World's Largest Burl: On display in the community is the "World's Largest Burl" wieghing 22 tons and is 14 meters (46 ft.) in width. |
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