Area Description:
Including: Redonda Island, Cortes Island, Quadra Island
"Each summer, pods of resident orcas and lone transients congregate in the waters of Johnstone Strait to feed on salmon, socialize and rub on the pebble beaches of Robson Bight. Similarly, each summer thousands of boaters, kayakers and whale watchers congregate to watch these magnificent mammals in the wild. As paddling experiences go, nothing rivals paddling with the orcas - an awesome event that mixes inspiration, exhilaration, and even fear. The area, however, offers a lot more for the true explorer, and a journey into the protected waters north of Johnstone Strait will unleash a world of small bays, protected coves and ancient village sites. It is an area rich in history, wildlife and above all beauty." Taken from Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Wildlife Possibilities:
- Humback Whales, Grey Whales, Orcas
- Black Bears, Grizzly Bears
- Cougars
- Wolves
- Eagles, Ravens, Crows, and other shore birds
- Sea Otters, Sea Lions, Seals, Porpoises
Hazards:
- Boat traffic, popular spot
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Water Availability:
Camp Spots:
Car Access and Parking:
- Okeover Provincial Park, (near Lund)
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Charts:
- 3312 - Various Jervis Inlet map book
- 3538 - 1:40000 - Desolation Sound, Sutil Channel
- 3539 - 1:40000 - Discovery Passage
- 3541 - 1:40000 - Approaches to Toba Inlet
- 3555 - 1:12000 - Plans Redondo Island
- 3559 - 1:12000 - Malaspina Inlet
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Guide Books:
- Adventuring in BC
- Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast
- BC Recreational Atlas
- Sailing Directions Vol. 1
- An Explorers Guide: Marine Parks of BC
- Desolation Sound Cruising Guide to BC Vol. 2
- Exploring the Coast by Boat
- Exploring the South Coast of BC
- Gunkholing in Desolation Sound & Princess Louisa
- Northern Gulf Island Explorer
- BC Marine Parks Guide
- Coastal Recreation Map - Desolation Sound
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Tide Tables:
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