Johnstone Strait
Vancouver Island, British Columbia,
Canada
The Johnstone Strait route is located on the inside passage of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The strait is a major marine route which sees allot of marine traffic. On any given day there are fishing boats, tour boats, sightseeing boat cruises, supply barges, coast guard vessels, cruise ships, kayaks, sailboats, BC Ferries, yachts and tug boats.
Johnstone Strait is 110 kilometres long, 2.5 to 5 kilometers wide, and stretches from Campbell River (south) to Telegraph Cove (north). South of Johnstone Strait is the Discovery Passage. There are few communities along the central portion of Johnstone Strait and it is wise to stock up with marine supplies and fill up on gas prior to your departure.
The closest Vancouver Island communities to Johnstone Strait are Telegraph Cove and Campbell River. Campbell River marina is located within walking distance of stores and shops. The closest Gulf Islands are Quadra and Cortes islands on the south end of the strait and Alert Bay and Sointula on the north end of the strait.
Johnstone Strait is a challenging route because of the turbulent waters and heavy marine traffic. There are obstacles to avoid like tide rips and heavy winds. The "flood current" flows
down island toward Campbell
River. The "ebb current" flows up island towards the Queen
Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii). And the "residual ebb surface" current increases the speed and strength of the current. It is a mixture of currents creating a challenging cruise.
Wildlife sightings in Johnstone Strait are common. Some of the wildlife includes black bears, seals, sea lions and whales. In Johnstone Strait, especially in the areas of Robson Bight and Blackfish Sound, are some of the biggest concentrations of orcas
(Killer Whales) .
Some of the highlights in Johnstone Strait include Tsitika River Estuary Watershed and
the Mamalilaculla First Nations Totem Poles. Some of the destinations to explore include Blackney Passage, Telegraph Cove, Blackfish
Sound, Beaver Cove and Broughton Strait visiting
with Cormorant
Island, Malcolm
Island, Hanson Island and Hambledown Island.
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