Services in the Sound

Malaspina Strait

Powell River

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

monitor VHF Channel 66A
at the entrance to the south section of Westview Marina
gas & diesel, lubricants, & kerosene
washrooms, supplies, & ice

Lund

Nancy's Bakery:

now in new, larger location
coffee shop serving pastries, pizza and other specialties

General Store

Lund Harbour Authority Public Wharf: (604) 483-4711

Harbour Master - 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

Lund Water Taxi: (604) 483-9749

travels to Savary Island
can deliver parts or people to Desolation Sound & surrounding areas

Desolation Sound

Okeover Inlet

Okeover Inlet Government Dock

Public Dock south of Penrose Bay
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

Refuge Cove

public marina, fuel dock, general store, well-stocked store & laundromat
busiest times are between 11:00am and 3:00pm
Dave's Garbage Barge accepts bagged garbage for a reasonable fee
scheduled stop for float plane service

Refuge Cove General Store: (250) 935-6659

most businesses open June through to mid-September
extended hours in July & August
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

Toba Inlet

Toba Inlet, Wildernest Resort

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

Cortes Island

Cortes Bay

Government Dock Cortes Bay

No discharge zone ~ gray water okay
small public wharf / government dock at the head of the Bay - rafting required
Cortes Bay government dock (250) 935-6373
Seattle Yacht Club (south side); Royal Van Yacht Club (north side) ~ Members Only

Squirrel Cove

Squirrel Cove Dock

Squirrel Cove Store

No discharge zone ~ gray water okay
Squirrel Cove government dock (250) 935-0180
made up of two bays
- Outer Bay
  - public float
  - access to the Squirrel Cove General Store
- Inner Bay
  - anchorage has better protection but logs, engine parts, & cables occassionally 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
garbage disposal is available for a fee
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

Government 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

Gorge Harbour Marina

website: www.gorgeharbour.com
monitor VHF Channel 66A
open all year
fuel dock with gas & diesel
completely refurbished guest moorage along 2400' of dock
15 & 30 amp power, washrooms, showers, laundry
store with fresh vegetables, meat, dairy products, ice and propane
liquor agency
float plane service
Old Floathouse Restaurant: (250) 935-6433
- licensed - open for lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch
- reservations recommended - reported as being excellent

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

Heriot Bay Inn and Marina

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

Taku Resort Marina

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
1000' of 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

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

References: Waggoner Cruising Guide Desolation Sound & the Discovery Islands ~ A Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide