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Winter
Harbour is closer to China and Japan than any other North American
settlement! A small unique fishing village on the edge of the
Pacific Ocean in remote northern Vancouver Island, there are
few residents and lots to see.
The village of Winter Harbour got its name in the 1800’s
when its sheltered harbour became a haven for sailing ships.
Today, the docks are busy providing modern fishing boats and
adventurers with the same welcome respite.
Winter Harbour is located at the mouth
of Quatsino Sound, with over 70 miles of channels and inlets
just waiting for the inquiring adventurer and avid sports fisherman.
There’s a reason why this prime fishing spot still attracts
Commercial Fishermen year round. Halibut, Cod, Salmon, Prawns
and
Crab – we’ve got it all!
There’s lots of action in the Harbour! Coast Guard and
Navy ships often drop
in for an overnight stay during their patrols of the Wild West
Coast, creating a grand view from the shores. Winter Harbour
is also one of the stops on
the annual Van Isle 360 sailing race. Come & check out the
action in June!
The seaside boardwalk used to be the only transportation route
to get around the village before the main road was introduced.
It remains today as a fantastic way to view the harbour and
experience its history.
This is the place you can explore some of the most beautiful
remote beaches just minutes from the Harbour. The abundant wildlife
means you’ll wake up to the sound of eagles screeching
and the
sight of sea otters looking for breakfast.
The Botel Trail is just across the road, and leads you on a
short hike through
a rainforest and old growth trees before you come out onto a
rocky beach shore looking out to the open Pacific Ocean. Cape
Scott Provincial Park and Raft Cove are just down the road and
offer remote hiking and camping.
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