| Parks
and Trails of; Sointula, Malcolm Island,
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: |
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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information about Mount Cain ]
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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.
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Inlet ... ]
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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 ... ]
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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
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Michael Bigg's Ecological
Reserve. A launching point for whale watching and fantastic
wildlife viewing. Located at Robson Bight. Must book appointment.
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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.
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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.
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