You can reach us by road or fly into Powell River from Vancouver with Pacific Coastal Airlines or Harbour Air. Car rentals are locally available. If you are coming from Vancouver Island, take the ferry from Comox (Little River) to Powell River (Westview Terminal) and we are 30 minutes north of Powell River.
How long does it take to sail to Desolation Sound from Vancouver?
At 7-knots, you will motor for approximately 24 hours to get to Desolation Sound from Anacortes. Kenmore Air, NW Seaplanes, and other small airlines connect Desolation Sound with Seattle and Vancouver. Crew or guests can drive to the town of Lund, leave their car there and join you for a cruise through Desolation Sound
How do you explore Desolation Sound?
Most kayaker and boaters launch their vessels and start their adventure from either Lund Harbour or Okeover Harbour Government Dock to access the Desolation Sound Parks. Many boaters will arrive by boat from Georgia Strait. Okeover Provincial Park is located next to the Okeover Harbour Government Dock.
Are there bears in Desolation Sound?
Animal life in Desolation Sound is abundant and diverse, and sure to delight all from the smallest children to the seasoned kayak veteran. Bird life abounds in the air, the trees, the shore, and the ocean itself. On land mammals as diverse as bears and deer to squirrels and minks roam.
What is in Lund BC?
Lund is the gateway to Desolation Sound Provincial Park, the Copeland Islands, Okeover Inlet, Savary Island, and the Sunshine Coast Trail. Sarah Point, 12km north of Lund, is the start of the 180km long Sunshine Coast Trail which ends in Saltery Bay.
How many ships are waiting to unload in Vancouver?
Currently there are 197 vessels in this Port and another 63 vessels are scheduled to make a port call at VANCOUVER.
What is the best time to cross Bass Strait?
January/February
Experienced cruisers suggest that the best time to cross Bass Strait in comfortable conditions is normally January/February. Always check conditions and warnings through the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology site and refer to other online weather sites such as Windy.
When should you see Desolation Sound?
While the midsummer months of July and August are often considered to be the optimal months to kayak in Desolation Sound due to the greater certainty of perfect weather, all months in the spring and summer, from May to September, are fantastic for their own reasons.
Why is Desolation Sound so warm?
Warm water that’s great for swimming
There is a phenomenon that occurs in Desolation Sound that produces exceptionally warm ocean waters. This is due to minimal tidal exchange that allows the sun to heat up the water during the day.
Why is it called Desolation Sound?
In the summer of 1792, two expeditions led by Captains George Vancouver, Dionisio Alcalá Galiano and Cayetano Valdés y Flores arrived and cooperated in mapping the sound. Vancouver named it Desolation Sound, cryptically claiming that “there was not a single prospect that was pleasing to the eye”.
Where is the warmest water in Desolation Sound?
With Summer water temperatures dependably in excess of 68°F, Pendrell Sound has been called the “warmest saltwater north of Mexico.” Major oyster culture operations are in the sound, providing seed oysters to growers all along the coast.
Do you need bear spray in Desolation Wilderness?
Official on site language says Bear Canisters or Bear Proof canisters are Highly Recommended. However the Tahoe Rim Trail Association which also manages the PCT section of Desolation wilderness Requires Bear Canisters or Bear Proof bags on the entire trial.
Can you swim in Desolation Wilderness?
Part loop, part out-and-back, the trail to Lake Aloha, located just south of Dick’s Lake, passes four alpine lakes and ends in the ultimate Desolation Wilderness swimming hole. Depending on its water level, the sprawling Lake Aloha is filled with granite rock islands perfect for lounging on.
Is the road to Lund paved?
As noted above, check out the favourite ride for the Malaspina Peninsula. Although the ride to Lund or Okeover Arm is paved, there’s some rougher stuff included. Notably, check out the side trip NE past Sliammon Lake (informal camps) to Appleton Creek area, complete with a remote Rec Camp accessible only by trail.
What is Lytton BC famous for?
Lytton holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Canada with a record high of 49.6 °C (121.3 °F) on June 29 of the 2021 Western North America heat wave. This occurred after having already broken records multiple times during the previous days of that heat wave.
What is Burns Lake BC known for?
As the heart of the Lakes District, Burns Lake is a place of spectacular views, warm people and endless opportunity. Surrounded by nearly 5,000 kilometres of pristine shoreline, our community offers stunning scenery, pure tranquility, exciting outdoor recreation and a healthy lifestyle.
Will cruise ships sail from Vancouver in 2022?
The newly released tentative schedule by Vancouver Fraser Port Authority indicates a total of 310 cruise ship calls are expected for the 2022 season — 8% more than the 288 calls recorded in 2019.
How long does it take to disembark a cruise ship in Vancouver?
It takes several hours for all the passengers to leave the ship, once the ship docks at its final destination. But, when the time comes for each individual to exit, the disembarking process only lasts about 15-30 minutes (assuming no glitches).
How long does it take to unload a container ship in Vancouver?
1-3 business days
Just unloading the ocean vessel can take 1-3 business days, because many ships have more than 10,000 containers on board. An FCL (Full Container Load) shipment will be available for pickup after the container is unloaded and placed in the arrival port’s container yard.
Why is Bass Strait so rough?
Bass Straight is exposed to the Roaring 40s that blow across the southern coastline of Australia. The winds get funnelled through Bass Straight & can cause seriously rough seas.
Why is Bass Strait so treacherous?
Bass Strait has a well deserved reputation as one of the most treacherous bodies of water in the world. A combination of shallow seas, currents and weather systems has brought many a sea voyage to an untimely end. The coastlines of Victoria and Tasmania are littered with hundreds of recorded shipwrecks .