SERVICES IN THE SOUND
MALASPINA STRAIT
POWELL RIVER ~
Beach
Gardens Motel & Marina: (604) 485-6267 Fax: (604)
485-2343
~ email: beachgardens@shaw.ca
website: www.beachgardens.com
~ monitors VHF Channel 66A in July & August
~ open all year - fuel dock in season only
~ gas & diesel at fuel dock, guest moorage available in 90-berth
marina, 15 & 30 amp power, washrooms, showers,
laundry, fitness centre, ice, beer & wine
sales
~ nearby restaurants & shopping
~ breakwater protected with good docks, just south of grief point
Westview Harbour: (604)
485-5244 Fax: (604) 485-5286
~ website: www.discoverpowellriver.com
~ monitor VHF Channel 68 (possibly 66A)
~ open all year
~ guest moorage available, 15 & limited 30 amp power, washrooms,
showers, laundry, garbage drop
Westview Fuels Fuel Dock:
(604) 485-2867 Eve: (604) 485-4641
~ Joe & Debbie Hooper
~ monitor VHF Channel 66A
~ at the entrance to the south section of Westview Marina
~ gas & diesel, lubricants, & kerosene
~ washrooms, supplies, & ice
SAVARY ISLAND ~
~ 4-mile long sandy island
~ water taxi from Lund
~ licensed restaurant and general store open in summer
LUND ~
Nancy's Bakery: ~ now in new, larger location ~ coffee shop serving pastries, pizza and other specialties
Public Docks: ~ public washrooms and showers
Lund Water Taxi: (604)
483-9749
~ travels to Savary Island
~ can deliver parts or people to Desolation Sound & surrounding
areas
Lund Harbour Authority Wharf:
(604) 483-4711
~ Harbour Master - Rosie O'Neill - there early morning & late
afternoon
~ monitor VHF Channel 66A
~ open all year
~ 670' breakwater protected dock space with 20 amp power, showers and
washrooms
~ no garbage disposal
~ northern float reserved for pleasure craft - rafting required
~ overnight moorage charged
~ 2 floating concrete breakwater floats (no power or water) protect the
inner docks - have to dinghy ashore
Lund Hotel:
(604) 414-0474 (877) 569-3999 Fax: (604) 414-0476
~ email: info@lundhotel.com
website: www.lundhotel.com
~ fuel dock with gas & diesel
~ some guest moorage available - no power or water & exposed to
wakes
~ store, deli and liquor agency, laundry, bank machine and post office
~ public access high speed internet
~ restaurant, pub and hot tub
~ garbage disposal
~ zodiac charters & kayak rentals
DESOLATION SOUND ~ CORTES ISLAND
CORTES BAY ~
~ NO DISCHARGE ZONE ~ gray water okay
~ small public wharf at the head of the Bay - rafting required
~ Cortes Bay government dock (250) 935-6373
SQUIRREL COVE ~
~ NO DISCHARGE ZONE ~ gray water okay
~ Squirrell Cove government dock (250) 935-0180
~ made up of two bays
Outer Bay:
~ public float
~ access to the Squirrel Cove General Store
Inner Bay:
~ has better protection but logs, engine parts, & cables are on the
bottom
Squirrel Cove Public Wharf:
~ 200' of dock - guest moorage available with 15 amp power
~ public pay telephone and garbage drop (charge assessed)
~ close to the Squirrel Cove General Store
Squirrel Cove General Store:
(250) 935-6327
~ open all year (Mon-Sun 9-6); Jul thru Labour Day ~ Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun
9-6
~ groceries, marine hardware, charts, books, videos, liquor and post
office
~ craft shop next to the store is stocked with Island-made (or
designed) goods
~ washrooms, showers, and laundry just west of the store
~ no fuel dock
~ gasoline, diesel & propane available upland
The Cove Restaurant: (250)
935-6350
~ located beside the store
~ has 53-seat patio looking out onto Desolation Sound
~ open for lunch & dinner: Jul-Sep 11-9
~ menu published on-line at www.cortesisland.com/squirrelcove
WHALETOWN ~
~
terminus of ferry between Cortes Island & Quadra Island
~ small public float alongside the ferry dock - pay telephone
~ STORE IS CLOSED
MANSONS LANDING ~
~ NO DISCHARGE ZONE ~ gray water okay
~ anchorage is good north of public dock
~ 177' public dock
~ entire area is exposed to the south
~ STORE IS CLOSED
~ access to Mansons Landing Marine Park
~ Hague Lake with warm water & swimming beaches suitable for small
children is a 10-minute walk from
the public dock
GORGE HARBOUR ~
~ NO DISCHARGE ZONE ~ gray water okay
Gorge Harbour Public Dock:
~ east of Gorge Harbour Marina
~ commercial vessels have priority
Gorge
Harbour Marina Resort: (250) 935-6433 Fax:
(250) 935-6402
~ owners - Richard & Michel Glickman
~ website: www.gorgeharbour.com
~ monitor VHF Channel 66A
~ open all year
~ fuel dock with gas & diesel
~ guest moorage along 1800' of dock
~ 15 & 30 amp power, washrooms, showers, laundry
~ store with fresh vegetables, meat, dairy products, ice and propane
~ complete liquor agency
~ kayak rentals
~ float plane service
~ Old Floathouse Restaurant: (250) 935-6433
~ licensed - open for lunch, dinner &
Sunday brunch
~ reservations recommended - reported as being
excellent
DESOLATION SOUND ~ QUADRA ISLAND
HERIOT BAY ~
Government Dock: (250)
285-3555
~ monitor VHF Channel 66A
Heriot Bay Public Wharf:
~ open all year
~ 670' dock space, garbage disposal and pay telephone
Heriot Bay
Inn & Marina: (250) 285-3322 Fax: (250)
285-2708
~ toll-free: (877) 285-2007 (888)
605-4545
~ email: marina@heriotbayinn.com
wesite: www.heriotbayinn.com
~ open all year
~ monitor VHF Channel 66A
~ between the ferry dock (to Cortes Is) and the public dock
~ fuel dock with gas & diesel, propane and ice
~ 1800' guest moorage dock space with 15 amp power - some 30 amp
~ docks have side tie moorage only
~ washrooms, showers and laundry
~ reservations recommended June through August
~ historic hotel & cottages, restaurant & pub
~ hotel store has charts & souvenirs
~ sea kayaking rentals
Taku Resort:
(250) 285-3031 Fax: (250) 285-3712
~ south of Heriot Bay in Drew Harbour
~ email: info@takuresort.com
website: www.takuresort.com
~ open March to end of October
~ beautiful docks have 30 & 50 amp power & potable water
~ docks are exposed to SE winds across the bay but the inside moorage
is protected
~ washrooms, showers, & laundry
~ 14-room resort
Quadra Island Market (Heriot Bay
Store): (250) 285-2436 Fax: (250) 285-2430
~ email: qmarket@oberon.ark.com
~ a short walk from Heriot Bay Inn & Marina and Taku Resort
~ well stocked with complete groceries, including fresh vegetables and
meats
~ full service deli - sandwiches, salads & entrees and in-store
bakery
~ post office, gift shop, video rentals, fax & copying services,
ice, tackle and liquor store
~ free delivery to the docks
DESOLATION SOUND ~ MALASPINA INLET
OKEOVER INLET ~
~ south of Penrose Bay, a public float gives access to the road to Lund
~ oysters & other seafoods grown along the Inlet are on private
property - trespassing is forbidden
~ Okeover Water Taxi: (604) 414-9595; $80/hour
(4 hours / $250)
Laughing
Oyster Restaurant: (604) 483-9775
Fax: (604) 483-4986
~ email: falk@prcn.org
website: www.laughingoyster.ca
~ above the public float
~ outstanding menu, lovely surroundings & stunning view
~ comes highly recommended - lunch & supper
DESOLATION SOUND ~ PRIDEAUX HAVEN
TOBA INLET ~
Toba
Wildernest: (250) 202-0478 (leave message)
~ owners: Kyle & Andrea Hunter
~ email: tobawildernest@lincsat.com
~ located behind Double Island at the mouth of Toba Inlet
~ monitor VHF Channel 66A
~ fairly new marina with 400' of moorage
~ 3 cabins
~ ice, shower with no timer, unlimited water at the dock, but no power
DESOLATION SOUND ~ LEWIS CHANNEL
REFUGE COVE ~
~ public marina, fuel dock, shops, well-stocked store
& laundromat
~ busiest times are between 11:00am and 3:00pm
~ now accepts bagged garbage for a reasonable fee
~ scheduled stop for float plane service
Refuge Cove General Store:
(250) 935-6659
~ email: crobert@oberon.ark.com
~ most businesses open June through to mid-September (9-5)
~ extended hours in July & August (9-6)
~ hamburger stand opens July 1st - now expanded with Cappuccino Bar
~ before June & after September - fuel & water available Mon,
Wed & Fri (1-3) only
~ 2000' guest moorage dock space (no reservations)
~ gas & diesel at fuel dock
~ unlimited good drinking water
~ washrooms, showers, laundry and propane
~ store carries complete groceries, fresh produce, deli items including
cheeses & meats
~ complete liquor agency, marine supplies, charts, block & party
ice, books & magazines, & post office
~ limited operating hours in the fall
~ other shops sell baked goods & gifts
References: Waggoner Cruising Guide
Desolation Sound & the Discovery Islands ~ A Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide
Authored By: Desolation Sound Yacht
Charters Ltd.
Last Updated: March 2, 2010