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Nootka Sound (In progress)
Where Capt. James Cook first set down on Canada's west coast. Plus the ancestral home of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht people, whom claim Nootka is a feeling not just a place, which may be an understatement, for Nootka can be a complete spiritual journey.
Most visitors of Nootka Sound & Nuchatlitz Inlet pass right through Gold River on Highway 28, 1.5 hours west of Campbell River. Highway 28 is connected to Highway 19 (the Island Highway) at Campbell River. Three blocks from the intersection you are sure to find our Campbell River shop.
Canadian Hydrographic Chart 3675
3675 covers the area kayakers go to 99.999% of the time when visiting Nootka Sound
Canadian Hydrographic Tide Tables:
No Specific Table provided. Make reference to Tofino &/or Winter Harbour Tide Tables.
Launching from- MV Uchuck III
Our customers #1 favorite way of entering Nootka Sound
45 m coastal freighter that has runs from Muchalat Inlet
Kayaks & canoes are welcome loaded or empty
Launching available from ANYWHERE along the vessel's routes
Pick-up must be a designated port
Paddlers must provide a detailed float plan
Launching from- Gold River
At the Mowachat peoples boat launch
There is a charge for launching & gated parking
Free ungated parking available (strongly advise opting for paid parking)
Fishing season means launching area is going to be extremely busy
Best if you pack your kayaks elsewhere & carry them packed, down to the water
Launching From- Nesook Bay, Tlupana Inlet (Cougar Creek & Tuta Marina)
Set your odometer to “0”
From Gold River, head towards Tahsis
Cross the Gold River & turn left
Cross a 2nd bridge & turn right
Now on Tahsis Rd (uphill), which is well maintained
26 Km from Gold River look for a side road a left hand turn will take you to Nesook Bay, Cougar Creek & Tuta Marina
Nesook Bay is 11 km (Back up if Cougar Creek is too busy)
Cougar Creek is 16 km (Number one launch) (Has a BC Forest campsite beside launch, however often full during peak season)
Tuta Marina is 19 km (Least Popular launch)
Launching from- Moutcha Bay , Tlupana Inlet
Set your odometer to “0”
From Gold River, head towards Tahsis
Cross the Gold River & turn left
Cross another bridge & turn right on Tahsis Road
Moucha Bay Resort is 42 km from Gold River
Some places where tents may be pitched
We are friends with the resort & can arrange to have kayaks meet you there if you are not able to come scoop them on your way past our shop
Launching from- Tahsis, Tahsis Inlet
Set your odometer to “0”
From Gold River, head towards Tahsis
Cross the Gold River & turn left
Cross another bridge & turn right on Tahsis Road
Keep trucking, all the way to the water
Staff Picks for Resources:
Web-Links
Bligh Island - Marine Provincial Park - Ministry of Environment Web-Site
Santa Gertrudis Boca del Infierno - Marine Provincial Park - Ministry of Environment Web-Site
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