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Kingcome Inlet – A boating destination filled with exploring Vancouver Island First Nation and pioneer history. The marine route falls under looming mountains, exploring rugged and untouched marine landscapes for 17 miles ending at Kingcome River.

Exploring Kingcome Inlet is an opportunity to discover the history behind the First Nation people. The boating route passes by isolated villages, some abandoned others occupied. From your vessel feel free to observe some of the historic artifacts laid to rest on the ground. Do not touch or disturb at anytime.

Some saying the highlight of any boating trip to kingcome Inlet is the Oolichan Harvest from March to April at the remote First Nation's village of Mamalilaculla. Must ask for permission to set foot in the village.

Kingcome Inlet Boating routes all should be based on sound trip itinerary planning because of the limited anchorage points in the canyons of Kingcome Inlet. Proper use of tidal and navigation charts is a must because Kingcome Inlet develops high winds.

Kingcome Inlet highlights include Spring Passage and Retreat Passage and the village of Health Bay in Health Lagoon looking out over Bonwick Island.

Baker and Eden Islands are further north on the way to Echo Bay, which has a store and a pub and other amenities.

Most boating trip plans will include passing Broughton Island when entering Kingcome Inlet. Off season conditions brings very high winds so boating can be choppy at some points during an inflow wind surge.

The Kingcome area is laden with wildlife and it is , pretty much a given, that you will come across a wide variety of wildlife like Black Bears, Wolves, and Grizzlies. Some of the other popular destinations to visit and explore are Moore Bay, Reid Bay and Shawl Bay.