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Pender Harbour Anchorages.  Pender Harbour is a natural stopover for boats heading north or south in the Strait of Georgia.  For northbound boats, it’s just the right distance for a [...]

Tahsis Inlet and Village.  Tahsis Inlet is long and narrow and bounded by mountains.  The wind funnels and blows up-inlet or down, depending on conditions.   The normal situation in prevailing [...]

A gorgeous 120′ yacht off a Transportation Ship in Victoria.   It’s docked in front of Boom + Batten Restaurant.

Fort Rupert Anchorage.  Located in Beaver Harbour past Thomas Point.  Exposed to north and east winds, but with several areas that serve well for day anchorage or overnight in settled weather.  [...]

South Arm Fraser River Sand Heads marks the mouth of the South Arm (also called the main arm) of the Fraser River.   The South Arm is Fraser’s major entry and is protected on its north side [...]

Degnen Bay.  Degnen Bay, on Gabriola Passage at the south end of Gabriola Island, is a good anchorage but a little crowded with boats on moorings.  Entering Degnen Bay, favour the east side, [...]

Miners Bay Anchorage.  A public wharf is in the bay on the south side of Active Pass and is subject to swirling tidal currents and the wakes from passing ferries.  A float is on each side of the [...]

March 8 is International Women’s Day. It’s a global day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It’s also a time to raise [...]

Hotspring Island has been one of the most popular stops in Haida Gwaii.  The hot springs, located on the south side of the island, were some of the finest on the coast.  A magnitude 7.7 [...]

Sturdies Bay Anchorage.  Sturdies Bay, on Galiano Island toward the eastern end of Active Pass, is a landing for ferries coming to and from Tsawwassen and continuing on to the other Gulf [...]