| There are plenty of shorelines, fjords, and mountains | | | | wish to explore the area. It's also an excellent point |
| the make up the Desolation Sound. It's actually an | | | | to venture to other locations, such as Saltery Bay |
| inlet whose water comes from the deep-water | | | | Provincial Park and Okeover Arm Provincial Park. You |
| glacier. You can also find the steepest mountain peak | | | | can look for some private relaxation at Powell River. |
| in North America, particularly in British Columbia. Sailing | | | | If you like to add more challenge to your holiday |
| in Desolation Sound is a favorite pastime among | | | | vacation, go to Theodosia Inlet. The water's current |
| tourists because of the presence of several nice | | | | flow so fast and the channel can be twisting and |
| harbors. | | | | narrow. Nevertheless, it's worth the risk, especially |
| Sailing in Desolation Sound requires good marine skills | | | | when you arrive to the lagoon. Or you can visit |
| and navigation savvy as the route follows around | | | | Wootton Bay. The place is well protected from |
| jagged coastlines with unpredictable winds funneling | | | | elements coming from the west but not from those |
| down on you, especially in Toba Inlet. | | | | from southeast or south. |
| The whole area is a huge marine park and consists of | | | | Another interesting location to visit when you go |
| many islands and ocean channels full of life. Most | | | | sailing in Desolation Sound is the Copeland Islands. |
| sailors explore Desolation from mid July to late | | | | There are seven major islands that compose it, all of |
| August and as you can expect there are many | | | | which are composed of the wilderness. Thus, if you |
| boaters who visit at this time so marine traffic can | | | | aren't too comfortable with limited amenities, you |
| be intense. It's quieter in the shoulder seasons with | | | | may want to forego mountain trailing. Rather, you |
| less traffic and more privacy. | | | | can bring your yacht charter to any of the |
| Some of the most interesting destinations include | | | | anchorages and swim, snorkel, or dive. A wildlife |
| Copeland Islands, West Redonda Island and East | | | | preservation park, Copeland Islands is a home to |
| Redonda Island. The most popular water ways | | | | several animals like sea lions, porpoises, and deer. |
| include Waddington Channel, Homfray Channel, Lewis | | | | Sailing in Desolation Sound also means visiting the |
| Channel, Pryce Channel and the tricky, Toba Inlet. | | | | scenic Toba Inlet. Located in the western part of BC, |
| Besides the mountain ranges, you can also find | | | | there are several coastal mountains and gorgeous |
| beautiful waterfalls. You can go canoeing or kayaking. | | | | waters that make up the area. Kayaking is one of |
| The freshwater also breeds several types of fish, | | | | the most memorable activities to do. You can also |
| which would be perfect for sport fishing. One of the | | | | camp or explore the wilderness. You may even |
| most frequented anchorages is the Prideaux Haven. | | | | encounter a grizzly bear. It's also located near equally |
| It's a small bay that's filled with countless coves, | | | | captivating inlets and parks like Bute Inlet and Walsh |
| passageways, and islands. The Laura and Melanie | | | | Cove Provincial Park. |
| coves are laden with several boats of visitors who | | | | |