Mike and Beth's Adventures

Desolation Sound is a majestic section of British Columbia that is only accessible by boat or float plane.  It is located ~150 northwest of Anacortes Washington and south of Johnston Straits, which is the entry point into the Broughton Archipelago.   Desolation Sound is characterized by its abundance of islands, passages, snowcapped mountains, lush forests, wildlife, and snug coves which offer quiet anchorages and protection from winds and storms.  BC Parks has improved many of the bays and coves by providing stern tie rings, anchored in rock that allow you to drop your anchor and then the stern of your boat to shore.  Safely parked, you can launch your dinghy and explore the sea or land.  We did both.   Prideaux Haven  Homfray Channel offers a stunning view to the Northeast Rock ledges, above and below the water, demand your full attention as you enter Prideaux Haven Anchorage The outer bay is deep and preferred by the large boats which carr...

Montague Harbor Montague Provincial Park has long been one of our favorite stops when cruising British Columbia's Gulf Islands.  Each visit has created wonderful memories.  The most precious are from a mid 1990's trip when the kids were young.  I'll always have the image of my youngest daughter taking command of the dinghy and skippering us to shore or wherever we desired.  She caught on immediately and she would take off in the Livingston dinghy, with the one-cylinder motor, with her sister and mom to explore the surrounding area.  It was the best of times. We chose a mooring buoy right next to the beach.  It offered wind protection and an unobstructed view.  It was tranquil and just begging you to slow down and relax.  A feeling of calmness envelopes you.  Especially if your passage has been a trying one.   Shortly, our curiosity got the better of us and we launched the dinghy to head to shore.  There are wonderful hiking tra...