Desolation Sunset

The government of British Columbia in 1973 established Desolation Sound Marine Park. This park consists of more than 14,000 acres of high land and... more

by Robert Bales

Title

Desolation Sunset

Artist

Robert Bales

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Photograph - Photo

Description

The government of British Columbia in 1973 established Desolation Sound Marine Park. This park consists of more than 14,000 acres of high land and 6,350 acres of shoreline an water and is thus the largest Marine Park in B.C., as well as the only major park of any kind on the Pacific mainland coast of Canada.

The topography of the park varies from relatively low rolling hills of Gifford Peninsula to the Unwin Range rising over 4,500 feet directly behind Prideaux Haven. There are many safe anchorage locations, most of which are either totally or partly enclosed by low shoreline or high cliffs, islands or mountainsides.

Winds on the area tend to be different from the normal northwest-southeast wind pattern of Georgia Strait, and one must be careful when predicting weather forecasts for the area.
Prideaux Haven
This area is known as one of the most scenically outstanding anchorages anywhere. This well protected Harbour has enough arms and interconnecting coves and passageways to safely accommodate hundreds of boats. Entrance to Prideaux Haven is from Homfray Channel to the east of Eveleigh Island. Caution should be exercised when entering the area and the reef in the center of the channel should be kept to the port. From July to August, Prideaux Haven has the reputation of being one for the most crowded anchorages on the BC coast. The warm waters of this area make it a perfect spot for swimming and water skiing.

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February 21st, 2013