Nootka Sound, BC (Gold River, Tahsis, Yuquot, Friendly Cove)
This summer we went to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada for a two-week camping trip. We went to Tofino, Hornby Island, Gold River and Tahsis.
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We stayed at the Seaside RV Campground in Tahsis and the Ridgeview Motor Inn in Gold River, both very pleasant stays.
Unlike Tofino where everyone is packed in like sardines, the Seaside RV Campground - and the general Tahsis area - was relatively free from tourists, had loads of amenities, was right next to the water...Overall it was the most underrated part of the trip and we wished we had spent more time there.
The whole reason why we went to Tahsis in the first place was to visit Nootka Sound. There's a BBC show called Taboo written by and starring Tom Hardy. The show is based around this conflict over who owns the rights to Nootka Sound. Needless to say when we were visiting my cousin on the island, we insisted on seeing the area. And I'm so glad we did, because it was breathtaking.
Things we saw / did:
-Get West Adventure Cruises - Friendly Cove Day Cruise to Nootka Sound
-Upana network of caves (so cool, literally)
-Strathcona Park
-Westview Marina and Lodging has a great margaritaville, where you can sit and watch people clean fish
-Ate onion rings and wings at the Ridge Roadhouse (It was goooood)
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Uchuck III to FRIENDLY COVE Nootka Sound + Visiting GOLD RIVER on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Come join us on Vancouver Island, British Columbia as we continue our road trip to Sam's hometown of Gold River to board the Uchuck III for a scenic boat ride to Friendly Cove, Nootka Sound. One of our main goals for this trip was to revisit my hometown of Gold River, BC with my Dad. For Audrey and her Father it was a chance for them to see where I grew up and an opportunity for all of us to enjoy a day exploring Yuquot.
We departed Gold River at 10 am and began the two-and-a-half hour voyage to Yuquot via Nootka Sound. The landscapes were breathtaking the whole way, with sprawling coastal forests featuring Douglas Fir, Sitka spruce, Arbutus, Western hemlock, and Western red and yellow cedar.
We pulled into Yuquot, also known as Friendly Cove, just as we were finishing up lunch. Yuquot was the summer home of Chief Maquinna and during its fur trade heyday (in the 1780s and 1790s), it had a community of up to 1500 people. This is the site where the first contact between Europeans and First Nations took place in British Columbia.
Our first tip when you get off the Uchuck, would be to check out the views of Friendly Cove from the beach. This black-pebble beach which is directly to the right of the pier offers beautiful views of Friendly Cove, plus there are lots of tree trunks where you can sit down and enjoy the beauty of the place.
After a little stroll along the beach, we followed the hiking trail over to Yuquot Church. The church that stands here today was originally dedicated to Pope Pius X, and it was built in 1956 to replace the previous church that burned down. The structure was eventually decommissioned as a church in the 1990’s and today it acts as a cultural centre and museum housing replicas of sacred carvings.
After visiting the church, we walked over to the other beach where we encountered a totem with outstretched palms staring out to sea. Yuquot means “where the wind blows in all directions”, so it would make sense to have a lighthouse there! And just like that, our visit to Friendly Cove came to an end and we boarded the Uchuck 3 once more.
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Uchuck III to Friendly Cove Nootka Sound + Visiting Gold River on Vancouver Island, British Columbia:
Come join us for an epic road trip to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada where we partner with Trover to cover the island from the south all the way up to the north. Unlike most Vancouver Island road trips and travel series which focus on the triangle of Vancouver, Nanaimo and Tofino, we branch off and visit lesser-known places such as Gold River, Port Alice and Malcolm Island just to name a few.
Our trip to Vancouver Island starts off with a flight from Toronto to Vancouver, followed by the shortest flight of our lives from Vancouver to Victoria. From Victoria, we head to our base of Mount Washington in the central part of the island, where highlights include spotting black bears, hiking in Mount Washington and visiting vineyards in Comox.
Our journey then continues to Gold River, Sam's hometown, where we board the Uchuck III en route to Friendly Cove. We also go to nearby Campbell River where we walk along a beautiful fishing dock, tour a hatchery and come across a black bear, and hike in Elk Falls which was our favourite hike on this entire journey.
Heading to northern Vancouver Island, we base ourselves in Port Alice and visit the nearby towns of Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Telegraph Cove. For separate day trips, we take the ferry to Malcolm Island where we visit the former Finnish Community of Sointula and take another ferry to Alert Bay where we have the opportunity to appreciate First Nations totem poles, artwork and museums.
Our Vancouver Island road trip concludes with visits to Parksville, Nanaimo and Victoria. Overall, it was one of the best road trips we've ever done focusing mostly on nature, outdoor adventure, wildlife spotting and visiting off-the-beaten-path villages and communities that have a lot to offer but aren't that well known.
If you are thinking of doing a Canada road trip, Vancouver Island should be at the top of your list. For more information and tips on all the places we visited on Vancouver Island, you can check out this Trover list:
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Uchuck trip 5 of 5: Bligh Island to Gold River
August 2, 2016 passenger and freight trip on the MV Uchuck III on her Tuesday Nootka Sound Day Cruise, from Get West Adventures.
Part 5: From Yuquot (Friendly Cove) across the edge of the open Pacific, past Bligh Island and Gore Island, and up Muchalat Inlet to the ship's base at Gold River.
Uchuck trip 1 of 5: Muchalat Inlet & Bligh Island
August 2, 2016 passenger and freight trip on the MV Uchuck III on her Tuesday Nootka Sound Day Cruise, from Get West Adventures.
Part 1: Start of the trip from base at Gold River, down Muchalat Inlet past Gore Island and Bligh Island
(see parts 2 & 3 for the freight unloading at stops in Nootka Sound)
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The M.V. Uchuck III is a freight and passenger vessel that cruises through historic Nootka Sound and Kyuquot Sound making stops at remote locations along the way to drop off kayakers, passengers and freight. Remote wet launch service available for kayakers.
Campbell river's discovery pier
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Friendly Cove Cruise 2 min
Cruise to historic Friendly Cove, also known as Yuquot - ancestral home of the Mowachaht / Muchalaht people, reputed as being the ‘Birthplace of British Columbia’. Cruise through Nootka Sound aboard the MV Uchuck III, a 136’ working marine vessel. Get West Adventures offers summer day cruises (Wednesdays and Saturdays). Stops can be made along the way to drop off cargo at fish farms, remote resorts and logging camps, or to watch rafts of sea otters or whales in their natural environment. getwest.ca
Friendly Cove Day Cruise aboard the MV Uchuck III
A cruise aboard the MV Uchuck III to Friendly Cove on Vancouver Island is a voyage of discovery. Discover the day-to-day work of a coastal freighter, discover the spectacular coastal scenery and discover the historical significance and native history of Friendly Cove (Yuquot).
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Canadian Rockies And Vancouver with Titan Travel
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From the Klondike Gold Rush to the present day, British Columbia has attracted travellers and settlers in search of the good life. As the name implies, many of the province's current residents have British ancestry - they came not necessarily in search of monetary wealth, but to enjoy the natural riches of wide open spaces, spectacular scenery, pristine lakes and rivers and abundantly fertile land. This tour, incorporating the friendly and beautiful cities of Vancouver and Victoria and an unforgettable journey into the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies, invites you to join them in appreciation of their heavenly corner of the world
Maple Leaf Adventure's Cascadia ship...why go wild coast BC?
The MV Cascadia is a recently refitted catamaran run by Maple Leaf Adventures. It plies the rugged west coast of British Columbia and brings cultural, ecological, and gastronomic excellence to its small capacity of 24 passengers and 10 crew. This video highlights the nature of the experience, from onboard features, to wildlife encounters and cultural exchanges. Anyone curious about a small ship experience on the dramatic west coast should watch. Maple Leaf Adventures runs three ships out of Victoria BC, Cascadia is the largest and newest, but all bring the guest up front and close to a personal coastal experience.
Traveling on the Uchuck III of Gold River BC
The Uchuck III is a working commercial and passenger vessel. A retired navy mine sweeper built in Oregon in 1942 with a wooden hull. She is 136' long 24' beam and draught of 9' 2) 8-268 A Cleveland Diesels @500 HP. each. Working out of Gold River BC transporting 100T of freight and 100 passengers out and around Bligh Island and Friendly Cove to logging camps an fish farms.
Friendly Cove (Yuquot) Walkabout
Part 2 of my day on the Uchuck 3 was a walk about at Friendly Cove or Yuquot.
Warrior Adventures Canada - Join Us
Warrior Adventures Canada is a not-for-profit organization run by active and retired military members...
Our mission is to use therapeutic adventure and peer support to prevent and reduce the psychological effects that Veterans and First Responders suffer while on the job. Week long trips in whitewater canoeing, back-country camping, mountaineering and rock climbing are led by veterans with experience in outdoor adventure. These trips are designed to use nature, team work, shared responsibility, adventure and peer support to provide an environment of growth and healing. Getting our warriors out of their comfort zones and learning new skills together is a great addition to their recovery and prevention strategies.
This piece perfectly shows how the natural environment is instrumental in repairing and strengthening the minds of our warriors. The interaction between the members of our trips and mother nature is so powerful, and because of this power, it becomes the key to the successes of our programs. As we cannot harness the power of nature, and only sit humbly among it for a period of time, it becomes a great tool of reflection and healing. These healing powers of nature have been known for some time. And watching this piece we can see the intense connection it brings to our warriors and how important it is to them in their journey.
This piece was born of a cooperation between the citizens of our country and those who protect it. Wishing to give back to our warriors they selflessly donated their skills and their time to create it. And for that, our team at Warrior Adventures Canada is extremely grateful.
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Douro River Tour Part 4 | Getaway 2019
Subscribe to Getaway here: Full episodes and more here: Scenic’s Unforgettable Douro River Cruise has been the adventure of a lifetime for David Reyne. On board the luxurious Scenic Azure, he travelled in style along the Douro River from the Portuguese city of Porto, stopping in enchanting towns and sampling the famous wine and food throughout the region. The final leg of this magnificent journey started in the heart of port wine country, Pinhao. He headed west along the Douro back to Porto, then flew into Spain to finish this fabulous journey in Madrid.
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The Wonderful Snow Filled Creeks of British Columbia, Canada
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
With over a kilometre of sandy beaches and three campsites, Kokanee Creek Provincial Park has provincial significance and is the number one choice for tourists’ coming to the West Kootenays. There is always lots to do with an adventure playground, visitor centre, spawning channel, boat launch, group camp site, viewing platform, hiking trails and a marina nearby.
Want more? All within an hour’s drive you can explore historic Nelson, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Balfour Golf Club, Kaslo with the SS Moyie stern wheeler and finally Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. Discover south central B.C. but save some time for Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. If you don’t, you’re going to wish you did.
Special Features: Kokanee Creek canyon and old growth western cedar and grand fir.
Park Size: 260 hectares
Welcome to Kootenay SW Parks in the Kootenay Rockies region of British Columbia. Each of these beautiful B.C Provincial Parks; Champion Lakes, Kokanee Creek, Syringa Creek and Kootenay Lake is so unique we encourage you to explore them all! Whatever your pleasure and desired level of outdoor adventure during the day, our variety of well maintained, private campsites will have you looking forward to kicking back around the campfire with family and friends. Whether you are a B.C. local or a traveler experiencing the area for the first time, all the vibrant communities in our region including Nelson, Castlegar and Kaslo are alive with things to do and see. Whatever the season!
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. The park is situated on the shores of Kootenay Lake and is bisected by Highway 3A 19 km east of Nelson, British Columbia. Established as a BC Provincial Park in 1955 it encompasses 260 hectares of sandy beaches, deltas, and coniferous forest.
Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Nelson, British Columbia
Coordinates 49°36′00″N 117°08′00″WCoordinates: 49°36′00″N 117°08′00″W
Area 260 hectares
Established 1955
Governing body BC Parks
Things to do in winter
Winter WAterfalls
Walk with snow, river towards the lake, painted white.
Darkness in Snowy Water
Our Big Alaska & Canada Adventure - July 2020
How about letting me be your tour guide for a trip to Alaska and Canada in July of 2020? I'll be leading a group cruise and land tour, and you're invited to come along!
We'll be doing a 7-day Alaska cruise on Royal Princess, visiting Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, and ending in Vancouver. Some members of the group will also be doing a five day land and rail tour of Alaska before the cruise, as well as a 5-day land and rail tour of Canada after the cruise.
The Alaska land & rail tour will take us to Denali National Park. We'll be staying in Princess Wilderness Lodges, and also taking a great train ride on the Alaska railroad.
The Canadian land & rail tour will involve extensive tours of Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia... followed by a two-day rail tour through the Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer. Then we'll tour Banff, before ending our trip and flying home from the Calgary airport.
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If you're interested in booking a cabin to come along with us, contact my travel agent, Caitlin Gallagher, by sending an email to caitlin@ambrentravel.com
Regarding that opening shot at the beginning of the video...
Perhaps you're wondering what those things are behind me.
Those are crab traps, sitting on a dock waiting to be loaded on to fishing boats at a pier. It was the closest thing I could find to something Alaska-related in my home on the central coast of California!
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Flying a DeHavilland Beaver through Gold River Pass, Vancouver Island
Visit the Canadian Rockies with Gate 1 Travel
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Ep. 1 - The Uchuck III
To kick off the Vancouver Island series we’re heading out to sea for a visit to Friendly Cove, the spot where Captain James Cook first landed in 1778. No we’re not sailing in on a tall ship, but we have the next best thing, the last wooden hulled coastal freighter in Canada, a converted second world war minesweeper, known the Uchuck III. Who says the east coast has a lock on maritime tradition.