Destinations
Beyond the Salish Sea
Cruise the inside passages to Desolation Sound, stay south traversing the Gulf Islands or beyond to the Great Bear Rainforest. Your options are as vast as this Coast and itineraries can be set up to experience the very best of it.
Salt Spring Island
The largest and most populated of the Southern Gulf Islands, this destination is a cultural enclave, featuring arts and crafts galleries, the World Famous Saturday Market, musical and dance performances, and a host of annual community events. Local foods and fresh seafood are on the menu at the many seaside restaurants at Ganges and Fulford Harbour. Farm and wine tours are available aplenty. Do you have children on board? Here’s an idea: see a movie at the funky Fritz movie theatre. Need to get the kinks out? Enjoy a massage or wellness therapy, or drop in for a yoga class.
Saturna Island
There are no marinas on Saturna. There are, however, many safe anchorages. This sparsely populated island has plenty to offer for nature lovers. Carefully explore tide pools to find starfish and small marine creatures, or join a guided kayak tour to spot larger marine life, including whales, otters, seals and more. A large portion of Saturna Island is protected by the Gulf Islands Marine Park Reserve and the island is renowned for adventurous hiking, kayaking, backcountry camping, wildlife viewing, including first class land based whale-watching at East Point, breathtaking viewpoints, including Mt. Warburton Pike (the highest peak in the park reserve) and spectaular shorelines to explore.
Thetis Island
Although small and with only 350 residents, Thetis Island has two excellent destination marinas, one with a pub and another with fresh foods and baked items. Its riddled shoreline is perfect for kayaking and circumnavigation in a day is possible. There are birds and sea life in abundance, the area is safe, the waters are protected, and there are countless spots to enjoy along the coasts of the many islands. The island has several hikes and a circular road system that is ideal for biking. Be sure to visit Domaine Jasmin Winery and Vineyard to sample hand-crafted dry Pinots. Pilkey Point on the northeast tip of Thetis is a popular place to picnic and swim on a summer evening, while watching the sun set.
Desolation sound
Desolation Sound is a place of magnificent beauty, where mountains rise up from the sea in the deeply cut glacial fjords. Mount Denman dominates the scene, towering more than a mile high above narrow channels which have depths of over 2000 feet. It is a rugged coast, offset by warm sea temperatures, picturesque anchorages, and a mild climate, which make it a world class boating and sea kayaking destination. As you explore the sound, you enter the domain of Bald eagles, Harbour seals, Steller and California sea lions, Dall’s and Harbour porpoises, Humpback whales, Orca, and more. From lake hikes and waterfalls to warm water swims and vibrant coastal communities, Desolation Sound offers a wide array of unique experiences.
Great Bear Rainforest
Desolation Sound is a place of magnificent beauty, where mountains rise up from the sea in the deeply cut glacial fjords. Mount Denman dominates the scene, towering more than a mile high above narrow channels which have depths of over 2000 feet. It is a rugged coast, offset by warm sea temperatures, picturesque anchorages, and a mild climate, which make it a world class boating and sea kayaking destination. As you explore the sound, you enter the domain of Bald eagles, Harbour seals, Steller and California sea lions, Dall’s and Harbour porpoises, Humpback whales, Orca, and more. From lake hikes and waterfalls to warm water swims and vibrant coastal communities, Desolation Sound offers a wide array of unique experiences.
Vancouver
Desolation Sound is a place of magnificent beauty, where mountains rise up from the sea in the deeply cut glacial fjords. Mount Denman dominates the scene, towering more than a mile high above narrow channels which have depths of over 2000 feet. It is a rugged coast, offset by warm sea temperatures, picturesque anchorages, and a mild climate, which make it a world class boating and sea kayaking destination. As you explore the sound, you enter the domain of Bald eagles, Harbour seals, Steller and California sea lions, Dall’s and Harbour porpoises, Humpback whales, Orca, and more. From lake hikes and waterfalls to warm water swims and vibrant coastal communities, Desolation Sound offers a wide array of unique experiences.