We begin our journey in Powell River on Sunshine Coast, making our way past the quaint town of Lund, then entering Thulin Passage, a narrow waterway with charming resemblance to little Sweden. Soon after, we'll round Sarah Point, where an awe-inspiring sight unfolds before us. 

Jagged mountain pyramids cascade into the warmest waters of Canada. Beneath these towering giants lie countless islands and secluded bays. Welcome to our playground for the week.

Note: If you start and finish your journey in Vancouver, we recommend adding an extra 2-3 days to your itinerary. This will allow you to explore the picturesque Sunshine Coast, visit Texada Island, and experience the stunning, Scandinavian-like Jedediah archipelago.

The world is our oyster (quite literally) as we weave our way through the stunning maze of narrow passages and diverse scenery, from secret coves to a famous hot spots. We'll take short hikes leading to delightful lakes, sail past petroglyphed cliffs and tie up next to nameless islands.

After a delicious dinner, you make fire on the beach, watch the stars, perhaps with a wee dram in your hand. And if we're lucky, a visit from an eagle or whale connects us all the more deeper to this ancient wilderness.

In these moments of absolute silence, it is suddenly crystal clear:

The only thing that IS is NOW. This moment.

Life doesn’t get much better than this.

Suddenly, you feel very, very small. Next to the imposing cliffs, wow-ing waterfalls, thermal winds, and hypnotic glacial melt water, our boat is a visitor to another planet.

Yet there is something calming about this seemingly rough and unwelcoming fjord. 

Leaving the frigid waters of Toba Inlet behind, we set sail to circumnavigate West Redonda Island. Our first stop is Teakerne Arm, where we'll spend an afternoon near an impressive waterfall and the warm, inviting Cassell Lake. The lake can get busy, but it's a chance to re-adjust to civilization before our next stop: Refuge Cove, the only enclave of civilization in the area. It has a wild west feel and is a great place to restock on some basics, top up our water tanks, buy locally hand-made souvenirs, and send unique post cards back home!

Refuge Cove is a small community in the true sense of the word, founded in the 1940s by a group of war veterans who settled there after World War II. Today, it has a small year-round population and serves as a popular stopover for boaters exploring the park. The cinnamon buns are to die for. 

As we ride the boundary of Lewis Channel, we enter new territory: Discovery Islands. Interestingly enough, this seems to be the favorite playground of humpback whales. So far, we have met these majestic creatures every. single. time.

Indeed, wildlife seem to love Cortes Island, with its sizeable wild wolf populations, bald eagles, and Jurassic rainforests. 

Cortes Island boasts unique topography with protected lagoons, providing us with a calm and serene place to anchor, hike, swim and play. Von-Donop inlet is accessed via a narrow isthmus that is only passable during high tide. 

On the south side of Cortes Island, past the proverbial Whaletown, we discover a deep and protected natural harbor that has been used since ancient times. The Gorge, entered through a narrow gate in sheer cliffs, contains a treasure trove of ancient First Nations petroglyphs.

As we begin our journey back to Powell River, weather permitting, we will make a stop at an island that few know about - and even fewer visit. 

The miniscule Mitlenatch island, lying remotely in the Salish sea, has a unique Mediterranean microclimate. The island lies in the rain shadow of Vancouver Island, which means it receives much less rainfall than the surrounding areas. This, combined with its exposure to the sun and wind, creates a warm and dry climate unusual for coastal British Columbia. 

As a result, the island is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, including many that are rare or endangered. Home to the second-largest seabird colony in the area, including pelagic cormorants, pigeon guillemots, rhinoceros auklets, and black oystercatchers. The island is also home to a large population of seals, sea lions and otters. We had our closest ever encounter with an Orca pod while at anchor here - literally a boat length away. 

We weigh anchor and set sail with the setting sun behind us for the last 20 NM of our journey. Our final dinner ashore and an ice cold beer will be well deserved.

EXAMPLE subject availability & requirements:
5 cabin | 3 heads & showers | sleeps 10 | slab reefing main |

The world charter classic. Comfortable, safe, proven. This one is in an excellently maintained condition. 

Sourcing a 5 cabin sailboat in BC is a challenge to say the least - with only 2 available on the whole market. Our example is in excellent shape, and lightly used. It provides safety and comfort for up to 10 people and comes with a full complement of equipment.