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Cape Scott – Located on the weather beaten northern tip of Vancouver Island. A boating destination filled with many visual scenic landscapes, both rugged and remote. The rocky outcroppings and jagged cliffs are exposed to some extreme weather conditions in the winter and early spring seasons.

The summers and early fall seasons are the most popular times to explore Cape Scott. The boating region is home to some of the most spectacular private sandy beaches, rocky headlands, wildlife sightings and displays of nature's fierce power.

Before rounding Cape Scott, a logical stopping point and anchorage is in Bull Harbour on Hope Island. An ideal stop to make final preparations before making the turn. A good time to review tidal and navigation charts and check the weather forecasts. There is a 50 ft public floating dock to tie up to in the harbour. The harbour is exposed to north easterly winds because of the low lying headlands keeping some boaters stationed in the bay longer than expected before venturing out round the cape.

Approximately 6 miles after boating around Nahwitti Bar (a tricky route) is the 37,000 acre Cape Scott Provincial Park. The park is loaded with some spectacular sandy beaches spread out over the 40 miles of ocean frontage like Nissen Bight, Guise Bay and San Josef Bay. At one time,Cape Scott was part of an attempt to colonize the coast with promises of roads leading to the village until the BC Government, at the time, had a change of attitude about colonization and the community eventually was doomed. Today there exists evidence of the village and is one of Vancouver Island's most rugged backpacking trails used by hikers from around the world.

Fisherman Bay and the beach of Nissen Bight are part of the Cape Scott Provincial Park. It is a good place to set anchor to wait out south westerly winds and turbulent ocean swells. But hold on tight if winds come at you from the north. Experiment Bight, another beach, is accessible if the ocean swells cooperate but may not be ideal for anchorage because of the open exposure to the weather conditions.

The Scott Islands are visible as you approach the point of the cape, with Cox and Lanz Island being the most visible. There are some temporary anchorage points on the northwest side of Cox Island and northeast side of Lanz Island. Beresford, Sartine and Triangle Islands are all Provincial Ecological Reserves for marine and seabird wildlife. An deal spot to view tufted puffins, rhinoceros auklets and cormorants.

One of the best places for anchorage is Sea Otter Cove. Here there are 8 mooring buoys secured by hurricane chains. A good point to secure overnight anchorage but still exposed to the currents and gale force winds from the north. So buckle in and enjoy.