|
Parks and Trails of; Sointula, Malcolm Island, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: |
-
Cape Scott Provincial Park. Only a short ferry ride from Malcolm Island to Port McNeill on Vancouver Island. From there a couple hours touring logging roads to natures creation, Cape Scott Provincial Park and San Josef bay beach. The most popular destination for backpackers, bird watchers and naturalists looking for adventure in the northern Vancouver Island region. Cape Scott Provincial Park is located near Holberg which is accessed by a 93 kilometre drive over active logging gravel roads from Port Hardy, BC, Canada. The Cape Scott trail is a 50 kilometre return hike from the active Cape Scott Lighthouse ...
[ more information about Cape Scott Provincial Park and trails ... ]
-
Broughton Archipelago. Fantastic wildlife, wilderness viewing
of some of Canada's most remote forests among hundreds of Islands.
Whale and Black bear watching, beach combing, sea birds over
head leading the way. Explore and discover nature in the many
secluded bays and inlets of the Islands. Located via boat or kayak.
Tour guides available and recommended.
[ more information about Broughton Archipelago ]
-
Mount Cain. Vancouver Island's second mountain recreational resort is Mt. Cain located near Port McNeill on Vancouver Island. Silently growing into a destination known for less visitor skiing traffic, powder snow and untouched, virgin ski runs. Mt. Cain is rated as one of the best smaller powder ski hills in British Columbia, Canada. Ski Canada, recently ranked Mt. Cain as the 5th best in powder ski conditions in Canada.
[ more information about Mount Cain ]
-
Knight Inlet: North Vancouver Island kayaking tours around Knight Inlet includes exploring West Cracroft Island, East Cracroft Island, Minstrel Island and Turnour Island. And… exploring the Havannah Channel, Chatham Channel, Clio Channel leading into Knight Inlet which separate the various islands and acts as the main kayaking route.
[ more info about Knight Inlet ... ]
-
Johnstone Strait: sea kayaking into areas like Robson Bight and Blackfish Sound where some of the biggest concentration of orcas ( Killer Whales) survive and thrive on the West Coast of Canada. Kayaking the coastlines of Blackney Passage, Telegraph Cove, Blackfish Sound, Beaver Cove and Broughton Strait visiting with Cormorant Island, Malcolm Island, Hanson Island, Hambledown Island and the village of the Mamalilaculla totems on Village Island [ more info about Johnstone Strait ... ]
-
Desolation Sound: Desolation Sound consists of many islands and ocean channels teaming with life around Copeland Islands, West Redonda Island and East Redonda Island. Navigational kayaking is an adventure of a lifetime exploring along the currents of Waddington Channel, Homfray Channel, Lewis Channel, Pryce Channel and Toba Inlet. [ more info about Desolation Sound... ]
- Bere Point on Malcolm Island. Check out the Queen Charlotte
Islands from the beach. Sit back and enjoy the breeze, the
warm sand, and the glistening ocean waves. It is a site to
see.
-
Beach Walk in Sointula on Malcolm Island. Kick up some
sand and walk the ocean beaches for about 10 km from the end
of Kaleva Road. See the sea birds play, and watch the cruise
ships whistle by.
-
Beautiful Bay Trail on Malcolm Island. Take a walk for
5 km and experience lush rain forested natural trail visiting
Malcolm Lookout, a 212 ft high Sitka Spruce, Puoli Vali Canyon,
Numas Lookout and of course Sandy Beach.
-
Big Lake: Bring the swimming gear and toys so to enjoy
this popular local swimming hole. This is also the trail head
for the Mateoja Heritage Trail. A great opportunity to experience
the great outdoors while walking this wilderness path. Access
off of Big Lake Rd.
-
Historic Anchor: Ancient anchor depicting the past of
the area and this villages history as a Finnish marine community.
Located at the boat harbour off of First Street.
- Kaleva Road: Little traffic and a slow leisurely drive
along this road nets a wondrous show of ocean views, sandy beaches,
with the opportunity of many pull off areas for a chance to
sit back and relax in the sand surrounded by driftwood and sea
birds.
-
Lost at Sea Memorial: To honour the brave people lost
at sea fighting the battles of the ocean currents to establish
a community and livelihood on Sointula. Located at the boat
harbour off of First Street.
-
Mateoja Heritage Trail on Malcolm Island. Experience
it all, swimming hole, benches, a big lake, marshland. 3 km
trail ( 3 hour return) on a beautiful 1900's homestead transformed
into a natural wonderland. Located on 3rd Street near ferry
dock.
-
Michael Bigg's Ecological Reserve. A launching point
for whale watching and fantastic wildlife viewing. Located at
Robson Bight. Must book appointment.
-
Paul Spong's Orca Lab. For over 30 years this famous
marine biologist has studied and observed the Killer Whale in
it's natural habitat. Access by boat on Hanson Island. Must
book prior to arrival for acceptance on or near premises.
-
Pultenay Point Lighthouse: One of the few Lighthouses
left that is manned by humans. The friendly Lighthouse Keeper
awaits your curious exploration and questions. Access from Pultenay
Point Rd., park at close gate at the turn around and proceed
for 15 minutes down trail to the beach. From there walk the
beach for another 15 minutes until you reach the lighthouse.
|
|
|
Sointula
