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General News · 30th August 2015
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Sail Into Historic Desolation Sound
History and nature await you! The Cortes Island Museum is offering a second chance to explore Desolation Sound aboard the schooner rigged Misty Isles, Thursday, September 10th. Desolation Sound, much of it in a marine park, offers some of the most spectacular mountain scenery on this part of the coast. It is also the focal point of some of the area’s most fascinating maritime history, as the anchorage for British and Spanish explorers who first charted this area in the late 1700s. Skipper/ naturalist Mike Moore will provide background highlights on the Age of Exploration and the rich marine features of the area, from birds and mammals to the dramatic topography.
Among the stops of interest on the tour is the abandoned homestead of Andrew Shuttler, an eccentric fellow admired by M. Blanchet in her famous book, “The Curve Of Time.” The story of his logging and orchard endeavours set the scene for the early pioneer settlement of the area.
Desolation Sound tops the list as a destination for boaters from all over the Pacific Northwest. Part of the attraction is the dramatic mountain scenery and the myriad of islands in the marine park. Mike promises a leisurely exploration of the area and given enough wind, the opportunity to help hoist sail. The relaxed pace of Misty Isles allows participants to sit outside for a cup of tea while enjoying the stunning scenery.
Participants from off island should take the 8:30 am Quadra Island ferry from Campbell River to connect with the 9:05 am Cortes Island ferry. A shuttle is provided from the ferry to Cortes Bay for a small donation. The tour departs Cortes Bay at 10:00 am and returns in time for the 5:50 pm return ferry to Quadra Island. The cost for this full day tour is $120 (taxes included). Bring your lunch, sunscreen, hat, windbreaker, binoculars and don’t forget a camera! You might want to take a bathing suit – if the weather’s hot there could be a chance for a cool dip off Misty Isles.
For more information or to register, contact the Cortes Island Museum at cimastwincomm.ca or (250) 935-6340 or visit our website www.cortesmuseum.com.
History and nature await you! The Cortes Island Museum is offering a second chance to explore Desolation Sound aboard the schooner rigged Misty Isles, Thursday, September 10th. Desolation Sound, much of it in a marine park, offers some of the most spectacular mountain scenery on this part of the coast. It is also the focal point of some of the area’s most fascinating maritime history, as the anchorage for British and Spanish explorers who first charted this area in the late 1700s. Skipper/ naturalist Mike Moore will provide background highlights on the Age of Exploration and the rich marine features of the area, from birds and mammals to the dramatic topography.
Among the stops of interest on the tour is the abandoned homestead of Andrew Shuttler, an eccentric fellow admired by M. Blanchet in her famous book, “The Curve Of Time.” The story of his logging and orchard endeavours set the scene for the early pioneer settlement of the area.
Desolation Sound tops the list as a destination for boaters from all over the Pacific Northwest. Part of the attraction is the dramatic mountain scenery and the myriad of islands in the marine park. Mike promises a leisurely exploration of the area and given enough wind, the opportunity to help hoist sail. The relaxed pace of Misty Isles allows participants to sit outside for a cup of tea while enjoying the stunning scenery.
Participants from off island should take the 8:30 am Quadra Island ferry from Campbell River to connect with the 9:05 am Cortes Island ferry. A shuttle is provided from the ferry to Cortes Bay for a small donation. The tour departs Cortes Bay at 10:00 am and returns in time for the 5:50 pm return ferry to Quadra Island. The cost for this full day tour is $120 (taxes included). Bring your lunch, sunscreen, hat, windbreaker, binoculars and don’t forget a camera! You might want to take a bathing suit – if the weather’s hot there could be a chance for a cool dip off Misty Isles.
For more information or to register, contact the Cortes Island Museum at cimastwincomm.ca or (250) 935-6340 or visit our website www.cortesmuseum.com.