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RRL Recreation Resources Ltd. NORTH ISLAND STRAITS CAMPSITE ASSESSMENT

Regional District of Mount Waddington Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management Land and Water BC Inc.

Prepared By: RRL Recreation Resources Ltd. October 2003 North Island Straits Campsite Assessment 1 RDMW, MSRM, LWBC Inc.

INTRODUCTION In early June of 2003, the Regional District of Mount Waddington, solicited proposals for the undertaking of an assessment of Marine Campsites in the North Island Straits area, specifically Coastal Planning Units 1, 2, 3, 10, 40 and 41. Recreation Resources Ltd was the successful proponent, and in June through August 2003, undertook field and office work to complete the assessment.

BACKGROUND There are six planning units in the Johnstone Strait area of the North Island Straits Coastal Plan that are the subject of concern from different user groups over increasing levels of public and commercial activity. Commercial sea kayak guides have indicated a need for predictable access to campsites in this popular area, while recreational paddlers seek assurance that a portion of the areas’s campsites will remain available for their use.

The Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) recognized the need to manage camping in the area, and to protect the quality of experience for both tourists and recreational paddlers. LWBC is actively working on policy aspects of commercial recreation. A strategy for campsite management and allocation was recommended for this area. This report is one component of that strategy.

METHODOLOGY In addition to contacting stakeholders through letters, RRL met public and commercial kayaking stakeholders informally in the field, or discussed the assessment project over the telephone. RRL also accessed the North Island Straits Plan, and obtained and assembled the requisite digital mapping and database materials.

RRL staff visited 63 of the 71 sites identified in the assessment. On-site photographs and detailed site observations were made.

The completed assessment provides a current measure of the extent or number of marine campsites available in the study area. The assessment also provides information on the type of use received by each site (public/commercial or both). Where the information was available, an indication of the level of use is provided.

It must be noted that while the assessment is reasonably thorough, and shows many more sites than previous assessments, there may be other sites used by both commercial and private campers that RRL did not identify.

INFORMATION SOURCES Information on campsite locations was sourced from the North Island Straits Coastal Plan, the Johnstone Strait Edition of the Coast Recreation Maps, digital files from the Marine Trails Inventory and Strategy previously completed by RRL for the Ministry of

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Forests, Vancouver Region, digital files from the Outdoor Recreation council with feature locations, and TRIM data from the Ministry of Sustainable Development.

During the fieldwork, further information was gathered from people encountered in the field. Later in the project information was also received through telephone conversations with some of the stakeholders contacted through the mailout.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS A total of 71 campsites were identified during the inventory. Of these, 8 have not been field checked. In addition to a range of descriptive data, campsites were assessed for the nature of the dominant use, the number of tent sites currently available and the potential for additional capacity. Results are summarized in the table below and in the table on page nine.

Nature of Use Summary Table Nature of Use Number of Sites Public 30 Both (Public and Commercial 10 equal) Commercial 6 Picnic 4 Marginal* 7 None** 8 Unrated 6

*Marginal sites are those that would be usable in an emergency but are not particularly attractive. **None is for sites that have potential to be used but do not appear to have any use at present.

The six sites dominated by commercial use are: Spy Hop Beach, Little Kaikash, East Sophia Island, Cracroft Point, Big Bay – Point and Island Savage. The Northern Lights site in the Pig Ranch area was dominated by commercial use until recently, but it is no longer being used as a base camp by Northern Lights and has been rated as Both.

SUMMARY OF GENERAL ISSUES During the compilation of this assessment, the issue of commercial sea kayaking and development of marine campsites was a frequent topic of conversation. In informal meetings that were conduced in the field with both commercial and public kayakers, there was a general consensus that granting exclusive tenure to any one operator was not the most desirable objective. Commercial operators do want site tenure, so as to develop their business, and to ensure a place for their clients to stay, but in general, the commercial operators indicated that they would not turn away public kayakers.

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The one exception to this is the operator using the easternmost of the Sophia Islands. Here, the operator actively discourages the public from using the island A sign has been posted indicating that the island is private. While this is in fact not the case, it has had the effect of creating animosity, and more broadly, uncertainty in the kayaking community as to the status of marine campsites in general in this section of BC’s coast. While this particular situation merits prompt action and resolution, much of the activity associated with marine sea kayaking and camping is functioning well. Most of the sites indicate some care for the environment, and site improvements appear to be ongoing and thoughtfully undertaken.

The quality of the recreation experience is high, and continues to draw repeat as well as new visitors. Commercial operators report that much (up to 40%) of their business is repeat clientele. While there appears to be a shift towards use northwards into the Broughton Archipelago area, Johnstone Strait continues to be either a main area, and is part of more extensive trips undertaken by either commercial operators or by the public.

Use of an auxiliary vessel by commercial kayaking companies has become quite common. The vessels transports clients and kayaks from a departure point (Quadra Island, Campbell River, Port McNeill, Port Hardy, Alder Bay, Telegraph Cove) to a marine campsite that has been developed as a base camp.

Use of larger vessels or Motherships that have onboard accommodation and cooking facilities has also become common. These vessels may remain in one location for days or weeks, or may move. Some kayak trip operators charter motherships and some vessels provide such services as a business in itself.

It was observed that the level of site development and facilities at several commercially used marine campsites was substantial. In addition to tent platforms (raised wooden structure) of sturdy wood construction, there were, at some sites: solar panels, a well- equipped kitchen, propane composting toilet, piped water, hydrophone, large custom manufactured aluminium food storage containers, bark mulch covered trails and tent pads (level, cleared dirt pads), constructed stairway, and shower facilities. Trails are frequently developed through thick salal, and at least one site, rocks along the foreshore have been moved to create a small navigable channel for kayaks and small boats.

Outlined below are a number of issues that have been identified through the compilation of this marine campsite assessment project. The issues are in no particular order or priority. As was observed earlier, with the possible exception of issues related to one commercial operator’s use of the eastern Sophia Islands, the majority of issues related to kayaking in the assessment area require no immediate action, but rather careful consideration and development of a response in consultation and cooperation with all stakeholders, including First Nations, the public, and commercial operators.

The purpose therefore of this assessment, is to provide a tool for use in this consultation. Because the assessment is digital, the information contained in the data

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Issue: Privatization of the best marine campsites Concern was frequently expressed that by allocating tenures, the best sites will become exclusive enclaves for commercial operators. This is perhaps the most fundamental issue raised by public stakeholders; the provision of equal access to quality recreation experiences on public lands. It is not an issue unique to marine campsites.

Issue: Site creation/Site improvements It was argued by some commercial operators, that many if not most of the campsites developed by commercial operators would not be useable, or as usable, had the operator not improved the site. While this is true for some sites, it seems to follow a homesteading philosophy (I cleared the land so it is mine). Some sites appear to perhaps have had centuries of use by First Nations, other sites are old logging dumps or landings.

Allocation of tenure based on levels of site improvement would be a challenging undertaking at best, and ignores some of the basic and important issues, such as the changeable nature of the sea, and the inherent right of users of the sea for shelter, and for equal access to quality recreation opportunities. It would perhaps be better to place the need for shelter and the provision of equal access to quality recreation at the foundation of any tenure allocation model.

Issue: Inconsistent sanitation. All commercially used campsites visited in the assessment area were equipped with some form of toilet. Some are pit toilets, one site has a honey bucket (which is presumably emptied as required), one site has a propane composting toilet, and one site has solar powered composting toilets. Picnic sites used by commercial/public have no facilities.

Contamination of water systems, permitting of waste disposal, standards to which waste facilities are constructed and maintained, and egress of contaminants from unlined pit/composting toilets into groundwater are related issues.

Issue: Safe drinking water Commercial kayakers typically transport drinking water. One commercial site has an extensive water pipe system which may or may not be used for potable water.

Water use permits, testing of water, and standards for supply of water at commercially developed sites are related issues.

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Issue: Safety – campsites as refuges, shelter or landing points Johnstone Strait is a large and open section of water. While some sections of the strait are more prone than others to rapid changes in sea state, overall, sea conditions in the Strait can change quickly (within the hour), necessitating changes to kayak trip itinerary. The unpredictable nature of the sea must be considered when managing these costal marine campsites, for example, when considering whether the site may be suitable for accommodating commercial, public or both types of marine kayak user.

Given that kayakers are self-propelled (paddles, sometimes sails) they are low- powered, and particualrly suseptable to the indluence of wind, tide and waves. Therefore, they have need to access shelter should conditions on the sea become unmanagable. Theis may mean sheltering, or camping overnight or until such time a they are able to continue their journey. This sheltering need should be formalized in any tenuring agreement.

Local currents must also be considered in combination with tides and wind conditions, as again, while there are some constants with regards tides and prevailing winds, in combination (such as wind against tide) conditions can rapidly change and in turn directly change kayak trip itineraries. In depth knowledge of these conditions comes over considerable time and experience, and generally, commercial operators may have more knowledge than the one time visitor. However, it should not be assumed that this is a basis for making decisions regarding tenure or regarding public/commercial site development, as the participants abilities, regardless of the guides abilities and knowledge, are a deciding factor when on the water and considering whether to maintain a particular course and destination, or whether to make changes.

Issue: Safety – worn trails At some marine campsites, commercial operators have brought in bark mulch (which may be an issue in itself) to cover trails, other sites have poorly constructed trails or tracks with undercut/unstable banks, steep grades, cliffs and exposed roots.

Issue: Safety – wildlife. While bears and cougars can be expected at any of the sites, some sites seem to be known to be frequented by cougar or bear. One site had a note from a commercial operator, reporting two sightings of a cougar close to the camp the previous day. Another site was reported by a commercial user as having a resident bear. Some sites had sign of very recent (within the past hour or two) bear presence.

Some campsites have rope/pulley systems for lifting food out of reach of wildlife, and some sites have large, high quality aluminium storage containers, while other sites had food left out while the kayakers were away from the site.

The potential for attack by wildlife at a marine campsite is difficult to quantify. However, the lack of proper food storage at some sites may invite trouble.

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Issue: Site safety related to standing dead trees (snags) and other natural hazards. RRL claims no expertise at hazard tree assessment or for assessment of natural hazards of any kind. However, at a number of the sites, what appeared to be possibly dangerous snags were observed in close proximity to the campsite area. In several cases, large snags were located directly next to tent sites. At some sites used by commercial operators, it was observed that some snags/hazard trees had been felled. While it is difficult to quantify this hazard, considerations for site development/tenuring would likely include a professional, on-site assessment of snags and other natural hazards associated with the site.

Issue: Impacts on wildlife habitat No formal on site surveys of wildlife habitat appear to have been undertaken, and the impact of marine campsite development or of informal use is not known.

Issue: Impacts on local vegetation, plant species, ecosystems. This issue is beyond the terms of reference and expertise of RRL. However, it can be generally observed that where impacts have occurred they are concentrated to small areas. Root exposure on some trails was observed (see also Safety – worn trails). Some sites with mature forest and open understorey have tent platforms while others do not. Clearing of vegetation, particularly salal is common at most sites. On one island, tent platforms are connected by trails cut through thick salal and the trail tread was covered with a layer of ‘imported’ bark mulch.

Issue: Facility construction standards, Tent platforms, outhouses, shower stalls, stairs and benches, water systems, and equipment storage were observed at several commercial sites. Quality of construction ranged from very high to marginal.

Issue: Fire safety. These recent dry weather in BC has brought the issue of forest fire into sharp focus. Indeed, while the assessment of sites was being conducted, an abandoned campfire was found (and extinguished) at a marine campsite on Hanson Island. The fire was located in thick duff, indicating both lack of knowledge by the visitors regarding campfire safety, and complete disregard for the province-wide campfire ban that was in place at the time.

Issue: Food preparation, food safety. Some sites have rustic kitchen/food preparation areas. It is not known if food safe practices are followed or what food handling training commercial operators have. No refrigeration facilities were noted.

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OBSERVATIONS

Current tenures Some commercial operators currently have informal and formal arrangements with First Nations bands and individuals for the use of campsites on Indian Reserve lands. Oceans and Rivers have an arrangement with a private landowner in Freshwater Bay on Swanson Island.

Other than these arrangements, none of the marine campsites in the assessment area have tenured users.

CONCLUSIONS The assessment provides a measure of the quality and number of marine campsites available within the study area. The information, which includes photographs of the sites, is digital, allowing for use in other planning work. The information that has been gathered is likely of considerable value to a government-led planning process, the general public, First Nations, and commercial ocean kayaking companies as well as to commercial publishers of guiding maps and to writers of articles.

While seventy-one marine campsites are identified, and where possible, their capacity in terms of numbers of tents that can be accommodated is described, it should be noted that the capacity of many sites could be increased by clearing of underbrush and by building of tent platforms. Factors such as tides also affect site capacity, because during periods of small high tides, beach campsites become available at some sites.

The assessment indicates a current capacity for approximately 390 tent sites within the study area. It would be reasonable to assume that one or two more tent sites could be developed at most locations, giving an approximate potential total capacity of between 455 - 530 tent sites.

The presence of fresh potable water is generally not a constraint to site development (although it would be for larger sites) as both public and commercial kayakers take water with them.

Apart from the fairly immediate need to resolve any issue of public land being claimed as private, many of the issues surrounding public and/or commercial use, site safety, site sanitation, etc., can be resolved though public processes.

The level of facility development at some sites is significant, however this should not distract from the more important considerations such as the changeable nature of the sea, access to shelter and provision of equal access to the recreation opportunities offered in the area as factors in consideration for any tenure allocation.

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The authors welcome inquiries and comment on any aspect of this assessment. Please contact either Jeremy Webb or Debbie James at RRL Recreation Resources Ltd. at 250-743-4046 or via Email, [email protected].

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CAMPSITE EXISTING AND POTENTIAL CAPACITY TABLE

The potential for additional capacity is broken down into limited (0 to 2 additional tent sites), some (3 to 6 additional tent sites) and ample (more than 6 additional tent sites). Current capacity is aproximately 388 tent sites.

Campsite Existing Capacity Potential Additional Campsite Name ID (Tent Sites) Capacity (Tent Sites) 1 Pool Point 8 Limited 2 Double Bay 3 Double Bay East 15 Ample 4 Picnic Rocks 1 Limited 5 Square Notch Bay 10 Ample 6 Spanish Moss Point 0 Ample 7 North Hanson Island #2 0 Limited 8 Mel's Beach 6 Some 9 Grassy Road 10 Ample 10 Gwe'g ade 10 Ample 11 Island 61 5 Limited 12 Stump Beach 3 Limited 13 Big Bay – Point 15 Some 14 Big Bay – Beach 10 Limited 15 Alder Beach 2 Limited 16 Campfire Cove 8 Limited 17 Pygmy Whale Cove 0 Limited 18 Warm Beach 5 Limited 19 Weynton Island Point 14 Some 20 Mossy Knoll 8 Limited 21 Strong Current Beach 2 Limited 22 2 Passage Beach 4 Limited 23 West Swanson Island 3 Some 24 Central Swanson Island 4 Some 25 Blackstone Beach 7 Some 26 Freshwater Bay 27 Flower Island 28 Red Point 10 Limited 29 North Parson Bay 2 Some 30 Cabin Cove, Parson Bay 2 Limited 31 Parson Bay South 0 Limited 32 Parson Lagoon 5 Ample 33 NW Parson Island 5 Limited 34 Cracroft Point 8 Limited 35 NW Growler Cove 5 Some

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Campsite Existing Capacity Potential Additional Campsite Name ID (Tent Sites) Capacity (Tent Sites) 36 Growler Cove 6 Limited 37 Head of Growler Cove 3 Limited 38 Sophia Islands West 2 Limited 39 Sophia Islands East 12 Limited 40 Tips Rock 2 Limited 41 Pig Ranch North 5 Some 42 Pig Ranch North Point 0 Some 43 Pig Ranch - Central 1 Some 44 Northern Lights 9 Limited 45 Pig Ranch - South 0 Limited 46 Pig Ranch South Point 6 Limited 47 Warden Camp 3 Ample 48 Island Savage 7 Limited 49 Timber Beach 50 Forward Bay 0 Some 51 Broken Island 52 North of Whitebeach 53 Whitebeach 54 St. Vincent Bight 55 East of Eve River 56 Eve River Ample 57 Cederstedt Creek Limited 58 Naka Creek 15 Some 59 Pine Beach 6 Some 60 Peel Creek 12 Limited 61 North Robson Bight 1 Some 62 South of Rock Cliff 12 Ample 63 Johnstone Strait E 0 Some 64 Dry Creek 1 Some 65 East of Izumi River 0 Limited 66 Kaikash Creek 20 Ample 67 Adventure Beach 5 Limited 68 Spy Hop Beach 8 Limited 69 Little Kaikash 25 Some 70 North Little Kaikash 0 Limited 71 Blinkhorn Peninsula 40 Some

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NORTH ISLAND STRAITS CAMPSITE ASSESSMENT FORM LEGEND

A variation on the Marine Trail Assessment Form used for previous inventory along BC’s Coast. Some information was sourced from previous inventories by Catherine Berris and Associates.

Site Name: Name of campsite. The best known name or a description of the location or description of a site feature (e.g. Spy Hop Beach or Big Bay – Point or Spanish Moss Point)

Location: General location, a main waterway or island (e.g. Johnstone Strait, Hanson Island)

Field check Date: Date of field visit

Coordinates: Latitude and Longitude read from GPS. NAD 83 Datum, decimal degrees.

Coastal Planning Unit: Unit number

Location description: brief description of the geographical location

BCGS Map Number: 1:20,000 scale grid number

Forest District: DPM=Port McNeill, DCR= Campbell River

Site Number: Starts at 1 on Hanson Island, progress around the island clockwise, over to Swanson Island then east down Johnstone Strait, then across and west up Johnstone Strait to Blinkhorn Peninsula.

Anchor: The symbol of an anchor below the site number indicates the site is used as an anchorage.

Features: List and/or description of features at the site.

Comments: General information on the site.

Local Hazards: Kelp, reefs, vessel traffic, open ocean, surf, winds, currents, etc.

Site Accessibility: Sea or Land, Portage, Trail, Road

Landing: Easy, Moderate or Difficult. May include a description.

Beach Type: Composition of beach. Shell, white sand, Rock/Gravel etc.

Beach Length: Length of beach in metres

Campsite: Sheltered, Semi-exposed or Exposed and Undeveloped, Tent pads (cleared dirt pads), Tent platforms (wooden structures)

Number of Sites: Estimate of the number of tents that could fit in the site as it is now. Some sites could fit more tents if cleared.

Where is camping?: Beach, Woods, Open Land, Beach except at high tide

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Level of Use - Peak Season: Light, Moderate or Heavy.

Nature of Use: The dominant type of use the site receives at present. Commercial= private operator(s), Public=general public, Both = commercial and public, None = No use, but site has potential to be used, Picnic = Day use, limited camping opportunities or Marginal= a poor site that is not being used and has low potential. These sites remain in the inventory because they may be useful for safety reasons when there is nowhere else to land.

Area Measure: rough estimate of the size of the camping area. Difficult to estimate and not as useful as the number of sites.

Average Stay: Most public paddlers appear to stay only 1 night at each site. During fieldwork no sites were found with public tents left set up. Commercial companies operating base camps occupy the site for a maximum of 7 nights each week, but with different clients depending on the length of the trip. Commercial operators carrying out roaming trip do not appear to use any one site for more than 2 nights.

Drinking Water source: Creek, Well, Lake, Tap, or None

Seasonal? Refers to drinking water source. Answer Yes, No or Unknown

Waste Facilities: None, Pit Toilet, Composting Toilet

Wildlife/Vegetation: Anything special or delicate

Views: rating of views from the campsite. Excellent, good, Fair or Poor

Land Status: Crown Land, Park or Recreation Area

Issues: concerns or problems with the campsite itself or between users.

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Site Name Pool Point Site Number Location Hanson Island 1

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.588N 126.770W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description North side of Hanson Island on the west side of Double Bay.

Features Small, brackish rock pool. Comments Attractive site. Similar to sites in Big Bay and the point near Weynton Island. Offers both open rocky area and treed area. Can approach from two sides.

Local Hazards Vessel traffic Site Accessibility Sea Landing Moderate - quite a bit of rubble Beach Type Cobble/Rubble Beach Length 5 m

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 8 Average Stay Where is Camping? Open Land and Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Excellent Land Status Crown Land

Issues Close to a resort, lots of vessel traffic.

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Site Name Double Bay Site Number Location Hanson Island 2

Fieldcheck Date March 2001 Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description

Features Hiking Trail Comments No fieldcheck in 2003 because it is on private land.

Maybe too busy with boats, a fish farm and a marina. The marina offers moorage, cabins on the beach, a floating camp and a restaurant.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Landing Beach Type Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use

Drinking Water Source Seasonal? Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Land Status Private Land

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Site Name Double Bay East Site Number Location Hanson Island 3

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.583N 126.756W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Easternmost of the two bays at Double Bay.

Features Comments A potentially very large capacity site. A shallow, sticky mud-bottomed bay. There is a level area within trees behind the beach and a narrow grassy area between the beach and the trees. There is potential for many sites in the woods, 10 tents on the grass and 3 sites on the beach.

Little evidence of use.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Mud and Rubble Beach Length 15 m

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 15 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods, Open area, beach Potential for Additional Capacity: Ample Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use None

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Fair Land Status Crown Land

Issues Close to a resort, may be too busy for some users.

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Site Name Picnic Rocks Site Number Location Hanson Island 4

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.587N 126.753W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Located in bay east of Double Bay, south of Spout Islet.

Features Comments An attractive picnic site. A small pebble beach with thick salal behind and rock bluffs on the north side. The rock bluffs face south and both the bluffs and the beach make a good picnic site. There is room for 1 or 2 tents on the bluffs

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 10m

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 1 Average Stay Where is Camping? Open Land Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Picnic

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Limited Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Square Notch Bay Site Number Location Hanson Island 5

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.582N 126.737W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Square-notched bay east of Spout Island.

Features Interesting bay to explore with rocks and reefs. Comments Attractive site with moss covering the forest floor. Used in the past for the Namgis CMT survey camp. 10 tent sites as is, many more with clearing. There are a couple of larger areas which could fit larger tents.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 20m

Campsite Sheltered Tent pads Area Measure Number of Sites 10 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Ample Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? yes Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Anchorage, north aspect.

Vessel traffic in Blackfish Sound.

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Site Name Spanish Moss Point Site Number Location Hanson Island 6

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.583N 126.733W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description An unnamed point halfway between Spout Island and Burnt Point.

Features View, whale watching Comments Name given because of all the spanish moss hanging from the trees.

Commecial tenure applied for in 2000. No development or use of site observed during field check.

An attractive site but currently unusable. The ground is overall level, but is locally undulating. Thick salal covers most of the more level rock bluffs. It would require levelling and construction of tent platforms (room for 6-10) to be usuable. With development the site would be similar to others at Big Bay and near Weynton Island with both open rock bluffs and treed area. A small, protected slot beach provides acccess.

Local Hazards Vessel traffic Site Accessibility Sea Landing moderate - reefs Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 3 m

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 0 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Ample Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use None

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

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Busy vessel traffic in Blackfish Sound.

Site Name North Hanson Island #2 Site Number Location Hanson Island 7

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.581N 126.733W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Small cove within larger bay on north Hanson Island.

Features Comments Marginal site. Unattractive, level area around creek is wet. There is potential for camping in the woods beside the creek, but would require clearing. Close to potential dryland sort.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Landing Beach Type Cobble Beach Length 3 m

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 0 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Marginal

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Fair Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Mel's Beach Site Number Location Hanson Island 8

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.578N 126.729W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Bay on the north side of Hanson Island between Spout Island and Burnt Point.

Features Trails wind through the forest accessing CMTs. trails, whale watching Comments Close to dryland sort. 3-4 sites on beach, 3-4 sites in the woods just behind the beach.

North aspect - limited sun. Rusted equipment such as old trucks and low bed.

During fieldcheck the beach was occupied by Mel who says he has camped on this beach every summer for 25 years. He reported seeing both commercial and public kayakers camping there. In 2003 David Garrick has a CMT camp located 1 km inland. The beach also gets day use from people visiting this

Local Hazards wire cables, rusty metal Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble/sand Beach Length 75m

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 6 Average Stay 1 night Where is Camping? Beach except at high tide Potential for and in the woods Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Both

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? No Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Fair Land Status Crown Land

Issues

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Site Name Grassy Road Site Number Location Hanson Island 9

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.576N 126.721W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Deep, narrow cove on the north side of Hanson Island, west of Burnt Point.

Features Trails to CMT camp. Comments Camping on old road that is covered with grass. Not an attractive site, but it is large. camp. Local Hazards cables, rusty metal Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Angular pebble and cobble Beach Length 5 m

Campsite Sheltered Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 10 Average Stay Where is Camping? Open Land Potential for Additional Capacity: Ample Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Fair Land Status Crown Land

Issues Close to log dump. Anchorage.

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Site Name Gwe'g ade Site Number Location Hanson Island 10

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.581N, 126.721 W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Narrow peninsula on the northeast side of Hanson Island. Remains of log dump on west side. Site straddles the peninsula.

Features Attractive site, offers two options for camping. Potentially large camping area especially on the log dump. Comments The name means "having whales." Two different places to camp. In the open on the log dump on the west side of the peninsula or in the trees on the east side of the peninsula. Access from both directions- a narrow beach on the east side and the steeper rock clad face of the log dump on the west. Many CMTs in the woods. Was used for a Namgis CMT camp in the past.

Local Hazards Currents, old logging cables? Site Accessibility Sea Landing Moderate Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 3 m

Campsite Sheltered Tent pads Area Measure Number of Sites 10 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods, Open Area Potential for Additional Capacity: Ample Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Not all users want to camp on or near a log dump. Also, log dump may be used again. Difficult landing on log dump.

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May be some sensitivity with the concentration of CMTs in the area.

Close to the busy vessel traffic in Blackfish Sound.

North facing, although there is more sun in the open on the log dump.

Anchorage.

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Site Name Island 61 Site Number Location Blackney Passage 11

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 33.645 N 126 41.665 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description There are three islands on the east side of Hanson Island south of Licka Point. The northerly two islands are joined by a rock shelf. The campsite is located at that join.

Features Comments Attractive site with good views. Named after the elevation of the island show on the marine chart.

Use may be high in peak. Campsite appears well used in the past, but there was little use during the field check.

1 rustic tent platform, 3 sites on rock nearby and 1 site in the woods. Rough kitchen area.

Local Hazards Currents Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Rock/rubble Beach Length 5 m

Campsite Semi-exposed Developed Area Measure 200 sq m Number of Sites 5 Average Stay Where is Camping? Rocks, Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Stump Beach Site Number Location Hanson Island 12

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 33.475 N 126 42.029 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Beach on the southeast side of Hanson Island. Littered with large stumps.

Features Comments Unattractive site. Evidence of use, but none so far this year.

Local Hazards Currents Site Accessibility Sea Landing Moderate - rock Beach Type Rock, pebble above Beach Length 20 m

Campsite Sheltered Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 3 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Fair Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Big Bay - Point Site Number Location Hanson Island 13

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.556N, 126.728W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 40 Forest District DPM Location Description On point on the southeast side of Big Bay.

Features Attractive site. Combination of open rocky point and treed area. Close to trails. View, rough sauna Comments Large, elongated site. Northern Lights base camp since 1999. Used 3 to 5 nights per week. Most tents are set up in the woods while the kitchen area is out on the point. Sauna does not look well used.

Can access from both sides, the best is a narrow pebble beach on the south side.

Site is large enough and there is enough separation that more than one group could camp there in comfort.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 25 m

Campsite Sheltered Tent pads Area Measure 2500 sq. m Number of Sites 15 Average Stay 3 nights Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Commercial

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities Pit Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Big Bay - Beach Site Number Location Hanson Island 14

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.559N, 126.731W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 40 Forest District DPM Location Description One of the few beaches on the south side of Hanson Island.

Features Trailhead to the Big Bay cedar, Sundance Lookout and Orca Lab. hiking Trail, whale watching Comments Space for 1 medium - 6 sites and 1 small - 2 to 3 sites campsite. Also can camp on the rocky point just off the beach.

May receive more day use by people using the trails rather than camping. Public camping use, commercial and public day use.

Local Hazards Log debris, recent blowdown, few snags Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Cobble/Rock Beach Length 120 m

Campsite Sheltered Tent pads Area Measure 1200 sq. m Number of Sites 10 Average Stay 1 night Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Alder Beach Site Number Location Hanson Island 15

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.565N 126.773W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 40 Forest District DPM Location Description West side of Hanson Island. First bay from the south.

Features Comments Marginal site. Potential for 2 tents on the beach depending on the tides.

Little evidence of use.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Moderate - exposed Beach Type Beach Length

Campsite Exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 2 Average Stay Where is Camping? Beach Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Marginal

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Fair Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Campfire Cove Site Number Location Hanson Island 16

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.568N 126.774W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 40 Forest District DPM Location Description Second bay from the south on the west side of Hanson Island

Features Comments Commercial groups use site for picnics and day use only. A commercial group at the site during the fieldcheck reported seeing public campers on the site.

8 sites spaced around.

Local Hazards snags Site Accessibility Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble/Cobble, minor boulders Beach Length

Campsite Sheltered Tent pads Area Measure Number of Sites 8 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Fair Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Pygmy Whale Cove Site Number Location Hanson Island 17

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.572N 126.775W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 40 Forest District DPM Location Description

Features Comments Two small beaches in the cove- the larger beach at the head is coarser than the small beach to the south. Both are marginal sites. No evidence of use. It would be possible to clear a couple of sites in the woods around the larger beach, with some effort. It would be easier to clear a site on the smaller beach, but there is only room for one tent.

Unattractive site.

Local Hazards snags Site Accessibility Landing Easy Beach Type Angular pebble and cobble Beach Length

Campsite undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 0 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Marginal

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Poor Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Warm Beach Site Number Location Hanson Island 18

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.571N 126.782W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 40 Forest District DPM Location Description On the west side of Hanson Island a point sticks out towards Weynton Island. This site is a beach on the south side of that point.

Features southern exposure Comments Depending on tides and driftwood visitors could camp on the beach. A warm site with southern exposure. No evidence of use.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Angular pebbles and small cobbles Beach Length

Campsite Exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 5 Average Stay Where is Camping? Beach except at high tide Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use None

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Weynton Island Point Site Number Location Hanson Island 19

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 126.786W 50.572N BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 40 Forest District DPM Location Description Point on the western tip of Hanson Island close to Weynton Island

Features Hiking Trail, Views, Whale watching Comments Very attractive site. Combination of open rocky point and cleared area within trees. 13 tent platforms and 1 tent pad. Large kitchen area.

Developed commercial site that is also used by the public.

Local Hazards Currents/Vessel Traffic, reef Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 10 m

Campsite Sheltered Tent platforms Area Measure 3000 sq. m. Number of Sites 14 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Both

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities Pit Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Mossy Knoll Site Number Location Hanson Island 20

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 40 Forest District DPM Location Description West side of Hanson Island. Third bay past Weynton Island.

Features Hiking trails recorded in previous inventory were unconfirmed. Whale watching, Hiking trails Comments Two locations for camping. 4 tents on the lower site and 4-6 tents on the knoll. Depending on tides could also fit 5 to 6 tents on the beach.

Local Hazards blowdown, snags Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 50 m

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 8 Average Stay 1 night Where is Camping? Woods, Beach when Potential for suitable Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Moss on upper knoll may be sensitive to camping Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Undercut trail up to camping area on knoll.

Anchorage.

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Site Name Strong Current Beach Site Number Location Hanson Island 21

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.585N 126.775W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description North side of Hanson island, west of Double Bay.

Features Comments Could not land. Strong tidal currents. Small beach. Marginal site.

Local Hazards Currents/Vessel Traffic/Reefs/Kelp Site Accessibility Sea Landing moderate - strong currents Beach Type Pebble/Cobble Beach Length 5 m

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 2 Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Marginal

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name 2 Passage Beach Site Number Location Hanson Island 22

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50.585N 126.771W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Small bay on the northwest side of Hanson Island, just west of Double Bay.

Features Comments Two passageways cleared through cobbles allowing easier access to the beach.

2 sites in the woods. 2 or 3 tent sites on the beach depending on tides.

Local Hazards Vessel traffic, blowdown Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble upper, Cobble lower Beach Length 20 m

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 4 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Rusted, sharp metal rim buried in the sand.

Close to resort, lots of vessel traffic.

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Site Name West Swanson Island Site Number Location Blackfish Sound 23

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 36.995 N 126 44.075 BCGS Map Number 092L067 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Bay on the west side of Swanson Island.

Features Comments Forest is a mixture of second growth with some mature. Three tent sites at present, room for more with clearing. Sites could be in woods and a few on the point.

2000 (CBA) Commercial application for sites not used before.

Local Hazards Bears Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Cobble with angular pebble above Beach Length 40 m

Campsite Sheltered Undeveloped Area Measure 500 sq m Number of Sites 3 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Central Swanson Island Site Number Location Swanson Island 24

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 36.459N 126 43.315 BCGS Map Number 092L067 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Featureless point halfway along the south side of Swanson Island.

Features Rock structure, fossils Comments Bench behind the beach with open understorey. Rustic table and seats. Recently constructed pulley system for hanging food. Room for 4 tents as is, more could be cleared.

2000 (CBA) Commercial application. Site not used in the past.

Local Hazards hazard trees - big dead limbs, blow down Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type rock, some cobbles Beach Length 25 m

Campsite Sheltered Tent pads Area Measure 2000 sq. m Number of Sites 4 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

Issues busy sport fishing area.

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Site Name Blackstone Beach Site Number Location Swanson Island 25

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 36.262N 126 42.707W BCGS Map Number 092L067 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Pocket beach adjacent to two houses.

Features Comments Attractive camping site on a bench to the west of the beach above the rocks. Large twisted old firs, views over the ocean. Room for 7-10 tents.

The two houses in the bay are leased from the private landowner and operated as B&Bs for paddlers. Emerald Waters. There is also use of the site as a campsite.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Sand/Pebble Beach Length 30 m

Campsite Sheltered Tent pads Area Measure 1000 sq m Number of Sites 7 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Both

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities Pit Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Private Land

Issues Busy sport fishing area and adjacent to B&Bs. May be too busy for some users.

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Site Name Freshwater Bay Site Number Location Swanson Island 26

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 36.169 N 126 42.356 BCGS Map Number 092L067 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description The most westerly bay in Freshwater Bay.

Features Whale watching Comments Attractive, south facing pebble beach. Cleared grassy area behind. Buildings on site and nearby. Camping in the woods, on the point and sometimes in the cleared grassy area. Landowner subleases campsite to commercial operators who operate their own camps there and collect from members of the public. In the past the owner has managed the campsite.

Commercial Operator - Oceans and Rivers.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 100 m

Campsite Sheltered Tent pads Area Measure Number of Sites Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods and Open Land Potential for Additional Capacity: Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Both

Drinking Water Source Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Private Land

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Site Name Flower Island Site Number Location Blackfish Sound 27

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L067 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Small island in Freshwater Bay on the south side of Swanson Island.

Features Archaeological Site Comments Landowner in Freshwater Bay reported use of Flower Island in past years by both commercial operators and the public. Did not land during field check.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Landing Beach Type Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Level of Use - Peak Season Nature of Use Both

Drinking Water Source Seasonal? Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Land Status Crown Land

Issues Ownership uncertain. Private land on south side of Swanson Island.

Archaeological site.

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Site Name Red Point Site Number Location Harbledown Island 28

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 35.155 N 126 40.730 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Cove on the north side of Parson Bay.

Features Fossils, rock structure Comments Attractive site with excellent views and interesting rock formations on the beach. 2000 (CBA report) - Commercial applications. small lower area, large upper area. Sauna. Well used site.

At time of field visit this site was not receiving much use. Both modified areas are still visible, but the sauna has been dismantled. There was some sign of recent use by a few people - probably public.

Lower site had room for 4 tents or could be the kitchen area. Upper site had room for 5 tents as is,

Local Hazards a few snags Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Cobble/Pebble/Sand/Rock Beach Length 40 m

Campsite Sheltered Tent pads Area Measure lower 900 sq m, upper 5400 sq m Number of Sites 10 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Both

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Excellent Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name North Parson Bay Site Number Location Harbledown Island 29

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 35.103 N 126 40.030 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Small bay on the north side of Parson Bay,

Features Archaeological Site many more with some clearing. May also be able to camp on the beach depending on tides.Comments Depending on tides, could clear 2 sites on the beach. Room for more within the trees but would need clearing. No evidence of use.

Local Hazards Bears Site Accessibility Sea Landing Moderate - rock Beach Type Rock/Boulder, Pebble above Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 2 Average Stay Where is Camping? Beach except at high tide Potential for and in Woods Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Area has been surveyed for CMTs. Recent flagging indicates a Special Management Zone above the beach. Excavated and refilled midden.

Swamp area behind creek may be very buggy.

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Site Name Cabin Cove, Parson Bay Site Number Location Harbledown Island 30

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates BCGS Map Number Coordinates 50 34.617 N 126 38.280 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Small cove on the northeast side of Parson Bay.

Features cabin Comments Remains of a cabin. Near the cabin is a cleared area within trees that has room for 2 tents.

The water source is a small spring that has been cleared and dug out.

Local Hazards Bears Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Rubble Beach Length

Campsite Sheltered Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 2 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Spring Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views fair Land Status Crown Land

Issues Flagging tape indicates cutblock laid out nearby.

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Site Name Parson Bay South Site Number Location Harbledown Island 31

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates BCGS Map Number Coordinates 50 33.759N 126 38.835W Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description

Features Comments Attractive, gently sloping, south aspect pebble beach. No evidence of use. No place to camp on the beach and wet above the beach. Suitable for picnic use.

Local Hazards Bears Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 50 m

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 0 Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Picnic

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Recent logging nearby.

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Site Name Parson Lagoon Site Number Location Harbledown Island 32

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 34.046N 12639.677W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description On the west side of the northern entrance to Parson Lagoon.

Features fossils. Tidal Rapids, geologic and natural beauty Comments Attractive, interesting site. Potential for sites within the large spruce trees just behind the beach. Little evidence of use at present. May be potential for a few tent sites on the beach depending on tides. Concentration of geologic and natural beauty/interest to the area. Difficult landing but worth it.

Local Hazards Reefs Site Accessibility Sea Landing Difficult - particularly at low tide Beach Type Rock, angular rubble, pebble above Beach Length 150 m

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 5 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Ample Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Anchorage.

Recent logging behind the site.

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Site Name NW Parson Island Site Number Location Parson Island 33

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 34.204N 126 40.908W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 41 Forest District DPM Location Description Cove on the west side of Parson Island.

Features Whale watching Potential for a small marine park.Comments Unattractive site with little evidence of use. Marginal site.

2000 - Commercial application.

Rockfish, whales. Poorly drained, Clearing required to create camping area. Area that would be used is wet and has blowdown.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Difficult - poor at low tide, boulders Beach Type Boulder/Cobble Beach Length 25 m

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure 2200 sq m

Number of Sites 5 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Marginal

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation eagle nest Views fair Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Cracroft Point Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 34

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 33.043N 126 40.583W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description Protected cove on the north side of Cracroft Point.

Features whale watching Comments Base camp for Northern Lights. Paddlers stay here and return each night.

Very sheltered, difficult to see from the water.

Major site modifications. 8 tent platforms, large kitchen area. Rocks have been cleared on the beach to create a landing area.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Moderate - quite a bit of rubble Beach Type Rock/Boulder, pebble above Beach Length 10 m

Campsite Sheltered Tent platforms Area Measure Number of Sites 8 Average Stay 7 nights Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Commercial

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities Composting Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Views Fair Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name NW Growler Cove Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 35

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 32.687 N 126 37.889 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description North side of the entrance to Growler Cove. Rocks offshore.

Features Comments Little evidence of use.

3 sites now, could be more with clearing. 2-3 tents on beach depending on tides.

Local Hazards Bears Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Rock, small area of angular pebble Beach Length

Campsite Protected Undeveloped Area Measure 2000 sq m Number of Sites 5 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Growler Cove Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 36

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 126 37.330W 50 32.508N BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description

Features Comments Not as nice as Pig Ranch but sheltered. Winds can still come over the end of the inlet. Possible clamming. A spill-over for Pig Ranch.

Accessible from two sides.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble Beach Length

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 6 Average Stay 1 night Where is Camping? Beach & Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities Pit Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Growler Cove is an anchorage and a Provincial Boat Haven..

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Site Name Head of Growler Cove Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 37

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit Forest District DPM Location Description Mudflat at the head of Growler Cove.

Features shellfish Comments Mudflat with rubble beach above. Potential camping on small grass areas that are damp.

Local Hazards Vessel traffic, bears Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Mud and Rubble Beach Length 200 m

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 3 Average Stay Where is Camping? Open Land Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Marginal

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views fair Land Status Crown Land

Issues Marginal campsite. May be used as a picnic site. Refer to 319.

Growler Cove is a PBH. May be too busy for some users.

The grass areas are traversed and grazed by bears.

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Site Name Sophia Islands West Site Number Location Johstone Strait 38

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates 50 32.107N 126 38.060W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description The larger western island of the Sophia Islands group.

Features Nearby rocks and islets to explore. Wildflowers Comments Attractive site with excellent views west from the tent sites. Some levelling was required to build tent sites.

Camping use by public, picnic use by both.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Rock/Pebble/Cobble Beach Length

Campsite Exposed Tent Pads Area Measure Number of Sites 2 Average Stay Where is Camping? Open Land Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation wildflowers Views Excellent Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Sophia Islands East Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 39

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 31.890N 126 37.520W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description The larger east island in the Sophia Islands closest to Pig Ranch.

Features Whale watching Comments Rocky islands with narrow slot beaches of rough cobbles around the island.

Operated by Discovery Expeditions - Larry Roy.

Operator has made major site improvements. There are 12 tent platforms around the island connected by trails through salal. Two composting toilets, shower, large kitchen and gear storage area. The tent platforms are located around the island, many offering views. The platforms are not visible from the water.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing moderate - rock and exposed Beach Type Cobble slot beaches Beach Length 5 m

Campsite Semi-exposed Developed Area Measure Number of Sites 12 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Commercial

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities Composting Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Views Limited Land Status Crown Land

Issues Operator has posted a sign "Private Camping" telling people not to use any of the facilities.

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Site Name Tips Rock Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 40

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 31.911 N 126 36.828 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description North side of the Pig Ranch area.

Features Comments Named after grafitti on a large rock. Flat area on a beach. Can camp if tide is suitable. Reference: Tom Sewid of Village Island Tours.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Moderate - rock Beach Type Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure 100 sq m Number of Sites 2 Average Stay Where is Camping? Beach except at high tide Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Pig Ranch North Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 41

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50.320N 126.365W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description There are four bays in the Pig Ranch area. This is the most northerly.

Features Comments 2 sites. The larger is to the north and can accommodate 5 tents as is. More could be accomodated if the site was cleared. The smaller southerly site could accommodate 3 sites with clearing.

Unattractive beach, completely covered at high tide.

CBA - commercial application Pac Rim

Local Hazards Log debris, snags overhanging campsite Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Cobble/Pebble - angular Beach Length 90 m

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 5 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Pig Ranch North Point Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 42

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description There are four bays in Pig Ranch area. This site is on the point on the south side of the most northerly bay.

Features Comments CBA - commercial application for entire point and south side of bay.

No evidence of use. Good potential for camping on the rock blufs that comprise the point, but it would require clearing of brush and construction of tent pads to be usable.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Beach Type None Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 0 Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Nature of Use None

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Kayaks would have to land in one of the two nearby bays and a storage area constructed or the boats would have to be carried onto the point.

Would have to share a beach and creek with site to north.

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Site Name Pig Ranch - Central Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 43

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 31.784 N 126 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description There are four bays in the Pig Ranch area. This is the second from the

Features Comments 1 tent site in the trees. Potential for more sites with clearing.

Local Hazards Log debris Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Cobble/Pebble - Angular Beach Length 80 m

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 1 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? No Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation cougars Views Good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Northern Lights Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 44

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 126 36.556W 50 31.719N BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description There are four bays in the Pig Ranch area. This is the second from the

Features Comments Attractive site with tent pads set among sword ferns within large trees. There is a kitchen area directly above the beach with the tent pads on a bench above the kitchen.

Site is named after the operator who used it for a long time. They no longer use the site. Platforms built by either Northern Lights or the University of Calgary.

Used by Sea to Sky Expeditions 2 nights per trip. Also used by by other operators and the public.

Local Hazards Log debris, cougars Site Accessibility Sea Landing Moderate Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 80 m

Campsite Sheltered Tent platforms Area Measure 3000 sq. m Number of Sites 9 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Both

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Unknown Waste Facilities Pit Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Cougars Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Difficult landing at high tide because there is no beach and the logs are afloat.

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Site Name Pig Ranch - South Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 45

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description There are four bays in the Pig Ranch area. This is the most southerly. It is the smallest and is marked by a rock just off the beach.

Features Trail to Eagle Eye Bluff - whale observation station. Approx. 1 hour. Comments Best beach of the 4 bays. No evidence of camping. Used for lunch stops and to access the trail to the whale observation station at Eagle Eye Bluff.

Local Hazards Log debris Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Cobble/Pebble - angular Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 0 Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Nature of Use Picnic

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues

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Site Name Pig Ranch South Point Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 46

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 31.650N 126 36.851W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description This site is on the most southerly point in the Pig Ranch area.

Features Trail to Eagle Eye bluff - whale research observation station. Approx. 1 hr each way. Trail, whale watching Comments Attractive site with a choice of exposures. Four tent sites are scattered around in cleared areas and on one old tent platform. There are two tent platforms overlooking Johnstone Strait which are in poor repair.

During a later fieldcheck in the area, a large group of 30 people from the Orca Project were occupying this site for a reported 5 weeks.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Moderate - a bit exposed Beach Type Cobble/Pebble - angular Beach Length 15 m

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 6 Average Stay Where is Camping? Open Land Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation cougars Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Tent platforms are in need of repair and the ones overlooking Johnstone Strait may not be safe to use.

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Two commercial operators raised concern over potential environmental damage being done to the site and provision of toilet facilities relating to the large group and extended stay. One operator also questioned the safety procedures of the group - inexperienced clients were observed in inflatable kayaks without a guide in Johnstone Strait.

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Site Name Warden Camp Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 47

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 126 34W 50 31N BCGS Map Number 092L058 Coastal Planning Unit 10 Forest District DPM Location Description Point on the west side of Boat Bay.

Features Currently occupied by the warden for the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve and whale observers. Trail to the Eagle Eye Bluff whale station and beyond to Pig Ranch. This trail is also a safety feature. whale watching Comments Wardens reported no regular use of the beach or of their tent platforms by campers. During emergencies (bad weather) they will make room for stranded campers. There is beach camping when tides are suitable and there is potential for a campsite to be cleared in the trees behind the beach; however there is no view to Johnstone Strait. Most of the use of this site is to hike to the whale observation station. Would make a good campsite if no longer used by the whale researchers.

Local Hazards Vessel Traffic Site Accessibility Sea Landing Moderate - rubble Beach Type Rubble Beach Length

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 3 Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Ample Level of Use - Peak Season Nature of Use None

Drinking Water Source Seasonal? Waste Facilities Pit Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Boat Bay is a PBH and an anchorage.

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Site Name Island Savage Site Number Location West Cracroft Island 48

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 31.329N 126 31.898W BCGS Map Number 092L058 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DPM Location Description Point on the east side of Boat Bay.

Features View, whale watching Comments Beautiful site on rocky point overlooking Johnstone Strait and Boat Bay.

Site operated by Spirit of the West. Highly developed site with tent platforms, stairs, handrails, shower, propane composting toilet, piped in water, solar panels and hydrophones. Base camp accessed by boat, operators are there most nights.

Local Hazards Vessel Traffic/Exposure Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Cobble/Pebble - Angular Beach Length

Campsite Exposed Developed Area Measure Number of Sites 7 Average Stay Where is Camping? Open Land Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Commercial

Drinking Water Source Tap Seasonal? Waste Facilities Composting Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Boat Bay is a PBH and may be too busy for some users.

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Site Name Timber Beach Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 49

Fieldcheck Date Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L058 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DPM Location Description Old landing along the south side of Cracroft Island opposite Peel Creek.

Features Comments No fieldcheck. Information provided by G. Newsome of Sea to Sky Expeditions. A site usually used for picnics and rest stops. There is a resident bear and most people avoid camping unless an emergency situation.

Local Hazards bear Site Accessibility Landing Beach Type Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Level of Use - Peak Season Nature of Use Picnic

Drinking Water Source Seasonal? Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Land Status Crown Land

Issues

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Site Name Forward Bay Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 50

Fieldcheck Date Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L059 Coastal Planning Unit Forest District DPM Location Description Beach behind the Bush Islets on the west side of Forward Harbour.

Features Comments No fieldcheck. Information provided by G. Newsome of Sea to Sky Expeditions. A nice sand beach is located behind the Bush Islets. At present there is no place to camp. Would need platforms built on logs above the beach or in the trees.

There is also a cabin in Forward Bay.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Beach Type Sand Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 0 Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Nature of Use None

Drinking Water Source Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Land Status Crown Land

Issues Anchorage.

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Site Name Broken Island Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 51

Fieldcheck Date March 2001 Coordinates 126 17, 50 31 BCGS Map Number 092L059 Coastal Planning Unit 2 Forest District DCR Location Description

Features Comments No fieldcheck in 2003

Did not land but an interesting set of islets and sheltered landings on the large island make it attractive. Great views, interesting islets and reasonably sheltered landings on the large island make it an attractive site. In addition, its location makes it an important stop between Yorke Island and sites at the west end of West Cracroft.

Local Hazards Reefs Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble Beach Length

Campsite Sheltered Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Level of Use - Peak Season Nature of Use

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name North of Whitebeach Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 52

Fieldcheck Date Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L059 Coastal Planning Unit 2 Forest District DCR Location Description

Features Comments No fieldcheck in 2003

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Landing Beach Type Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Level of Use - Peak Season Nature of Use

Drinking Water Source Seasonal? Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Whitebeach Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 53

Fieldcheck Date March 2001 Coordinates 126 17, 50 31 BCGS Map Number 092L059 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DCR Location Description

Features Comments No fieldcheck in 2003.

Did not land but the shoreline appears to offer reasonable landing and the potential for camping. The site complements the nearby Broken Islands.

Local Hazards Reefs Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy - exposed Beach Type Pebble Beach Length

Campsite Exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Level of Use - Peak Season Nature of Use

Drinking Water Source Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name St. Vincent Bight Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 54

Fieldcheck Date March 2001 Coordinates 126 10, 50 27 BCGS Map Number 092L050 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DCR Location Description Bay east of Windy Point.

Features Hiking Trail Comments No fieldcheck in 2003.

St. Vincent Bight. Not the best location for a marine site but still has value because of the potential for hiking and the water source. May have road access.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea, Trail Landing Easy Beach Type Beach Length

Campsite Sheltered Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Level of Use - Peak Season Nature of Use

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? No Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name East of Eve River Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 55

Fieldcheck Date March 2001 Coordinates 126 12, 50 27 BCGS Map Number 092L049 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DCR Location Description Bay east of Windy Point.

Features Comments No fieldcheck in 2003. Remains of wharf? May be/have been a log dump or logging camp.

Did not land. Location unsure.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea, Road Landing Beach Type Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Level of Use - Peak Season Nature of Use

Drinking Water Source Seasonal? Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Eve River Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 56

Fieldcheck Date August 2003 Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L049 Coastal Planning Unit 1 Forest District DCR Location Description Breakwater and dryland sort at the mouth of the Eve River.

Features Easy launch into calm bay. Comments Camping on and near the Eve River dryland sort. Not an attractive site, but convienently located and accessible by maintained gravel road. Launching off the delta or from the breakwater. More value to kayakers for launching than camping.

Local Hazards Currents, headwinds Site Accessibility Sea, Road Landing Easy Beach Type Rubble/Pebble Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites Average Stay Where is Camping? Open Land Potential for Additional Capacity: Ample Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source River Seasonal? No Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues From Eve River east it is a long paddle to Robson Bight against strong currents and headwinds. Naka Creek is a preferred launch site.

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Site Name Cederstedt Creek Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 57

Fieldcheck Date Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L049 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DCR Location Description First small bay west of Eve River.

Features Comments No fieldcheck in 2003. Information provided by G. Newsome of Seak to Sky Expeditions. A marginal site used for emergencies.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Landing Beach Type Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Marginal

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Land Status Crown Land

Issues

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Site Name Naka Creek Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 58

Fieldcheck Date September 2001 Coordinates 126 25, 50 29 BCGS Map Number 092L048 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DCR Location Description Pebble beach close to WFP logging camp.

Features Whale watching, rubbing beach Comments Developed recreation site managed by WFP close to the site of a logging camp. Used for launching kayaks and for overnight stays if the weather and water conditions are not suitable for launching. Also some regular overnight use by commercial operators, though majority of use is by the public. Longer term stays by vehicle campers.

There is potential for development of a tent campsite to the east of the existing site on a level area beside Naka Creek.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea, Road Landing Easy - a bit exposed Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 200 m

Campsite Semi-exposed Developed Area Measure Number of Sites 15 Average Stay 1 night. Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Tap Seasonal? No Waste Facilities Pit Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues In past there was some concern raised by the campsite caretakers about commercial kayak operators using the site with paying clients and occupying a site that could be used for the public.

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As of 2003, Sea to Sky Expeditions spends 1 night at Naka with clients on each trip and has a good relationship with the people who maintain the campsite.

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Site Name Pine Beach Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 59

Fieldcheck Date Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L058 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DCR Location Description Point halfway between Peel Creek and Naka Creek.

Features Comments No fieldcheck in 2003. Information provided by G. Newsome of Sea to Sky Expeditions. They use the site for 1 night on each trip. Receives picnic use by Coastal Spirit.

Behind the first set of trees is a cleared area used for camping. Also potential to camp in the trees with clearing. Pipeline from waterfall was used by fishermen, now is blocked up.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Beach Type Pebble Beach Length

Campsite Sheltered Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 6 Average Stay 1 night Where is Camping? Open Land Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Both

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? No Waste Facilities Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Peel Creek Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 60

Fieldcheck Date September 2001 Coordinates BCGS Map Number 092L048 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DCR Location Description Small delta at the east end of the Ecological Reserve.

Features Whale watching Comments No fieldcheck in 2003. AKA Schmit Creek. Some information provided by G. Newsome of Sea to Sky Expeditions.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble/Cobble Beach Length

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 12 Average Stay 7 nights Where is Camping? Beach except at high tide Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Both

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? No Waste Facilities Pit Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Adjacent to Robson Bight Eco. Reserve. In 2003 used as a boat-supported base camp by Coastal Spirit Expeditions. Reports that although the operators were not chasing people away, the presence of their base camp was stopping members of the public from camping on the beach.

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Site Name North Robson Bight Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 61

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 29.789 N 126 37.728 BCGS Map Number 092L047 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DPM Location Description Beach close to western edge of Ecological Reserve.

Features close to whale rubbing beaches Comments Marginal beach camping, room for more sites with clearing. Limited use

2000 (CBA)- Commercial application withdrawn.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble/Shingle Beach Length 20 m

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 1 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

Issues within 2 km buffer around Ecological Reserve.

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Site Name South of Rock Cliff Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 62

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 30.026 N 126 38.568 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DPM Location Description Long beach close to west end of the Ecological Reserve.

Features Whale watching Comments Area appears to have been used in the past, but there is little evidence of recent use. The only obvious site is a viewing platform in the trees with 2 cleared tent sites nearby. Elsewhere are are overgrown trails which may have led to other sites. May have been used as a whale observation station?

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Boulder/Cobble/Pebble Beach Length 400 m

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 12 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods, beach depends on Potential for tides Additional Capacity: Ample Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Within 2 km buffer from the Ecological Reserve.

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Site Name Johnstone Strait E Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 63

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 30.312 N 126 39.196 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DPM Location Description Long beach west of Ecological Reserve boundary.

Features Comments Little evidence of use. Level area behind the beach. Potential for 1 site with 3 tents.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy - a bit exposed Beach Type Pebble/Cobble/Rock Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure 100 sq m Number of Sites 0 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? No Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues Within the 2 km buffer zone around the Ecological Reserve.

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Site Name Dry Creek Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 64

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 30.5 N 126 39.546 W BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DPM Location Description Pebble beach and point near rock.

Features View Comments Limited space on beach, no site development above beach.

2000 (CBA) Commercial application withdrawn.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Beach Type Beach Length

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 1 Average Stay Where is Camping? Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name East of Izumi River Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 65

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 30.779 N 126 40.430 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DPM Location Description Small pebble beach east of Kaikash.

Features whale watching Comments 2000 (CBA) - Commercial application withdrawn.

Steep beach, no evidence of use. Would require clearing to use - there is a small level area above the beach.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type pebble/shingle Beach Length 40 m

Campsite Area Measure Number of Sites 0 Average Stay Where is Camping? Beach Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use None

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Kaikash Creek Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 66

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 126 42W 50 31N BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DPM Location Description Long pebble and cobble beach on a delta.

Features Whale watching, trails Comments Heavy use in peak months (30-40 people/night). There is a whale watching info sign at the north end of the beach. A large site with a pebble beach and plenty of water. Heavily used by commercial and public users. There are 8 cleared sites and an open area under the trees.

Large site that has lots of room for expansion, but large numbers of people may not be appealing to kayakers.

Potential for logging road access from the south throught the Kaikash valley.

Local Hazards Vessel Traffic/Exposure Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy - a bit exposed Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 800 m

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 20 Average Stay Where is Camping? woods, Beach except at Potential for high tide Additional Capacity: Ample Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Both

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? No Waste Facilities Composting Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

Issues

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Can be very crowded. Some public users feel the commercial operators do not make them welcome or "hog the beach." Feeling among some public users that Kaikash is a commercial site.

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Site Name Adventure Beach Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 67

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 31.277 N 126 42.664 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DPM Location Description The easterly of two small beaches just west of Kaikash.

Features There is a trail up to a rock bluff on the east side of the beach. Steep climb using ladders and ropes. Whale watching Comments Two sites. One to west on a point, the other on the east near the creek.

Local Hazards rocks Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type pebble, some cobbles Beach Length

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure 400 sq m Number of Sites 5 Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods, maybe on beach Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Public

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? No Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

Issues The trail up to the west site is up a steep rock face. At high tide may be difficult to access.

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Site Name Spy Hop Beach Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 68

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 50 31.351 N 126 42.735 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DPM Location Description The most westerly of two small beaches west of Kaikash.

Features Old telegraph poles, large spruce trees Comments Site currently operated by Pacific Northwest. Major modifications including stair building, levelling of tent pads and use of wood chips.

7 tent pads in the woods, 1 marginal site on the beach.

Local Hazards Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble/Cobble Beach Length

Campsite Sheltered Tent pads Area Measure Number of Sites 8 Average Stay 1-3 nights Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Commercial

Drinking Water Source None Seasonal? Waste Facilities Pit Toilet Wildlife/Vegetation Views good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name Little Kaikash Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 69

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 126 43.161 W 50 31.451 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DPM Location Description Pebble beach west of Kaikash.

Features Whale watching, trails Comments Two separate sites, there is room for 15 tents on the west and 12 on the east. Site is used heavily by commercial operators. A great alternative to Kaikash. Two commercial applications, one at west end, one at east end.

Local Hazards winds Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble Beach Length 130 m

Campsite Semi-exposed Undeveloped Area Measure 3000 sq m Number of Sites 25 Average Stay 2 nights Where is Camping? Beach Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Heavy Nature of Use Commercial

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

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Site Name North Little Kaikash Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 70

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 126 44W 50 31N BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 3 Forest District DPM Location Description The fourth pebble beach east of Blinkhorn.

Features old telegraph cabin? Comments No evidence of use. A possible overspill area for Kaikash and Blinkhorn - logged in behind.

Local Hazards Vessel Traffic/Exposure Site Accessibility Sea Landing Moderate - exposed to south Beach Type Pebble Beach Length

Campsite Exposed Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites Average Stay Where is Camping? Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Limited Level of Use - Peak Season Light Nature of Use None

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? No Waste Facilities None Wildlife/Vegetation Views Good Land Status Crown Land

Issues No room for camping on the beach. Would need to clear a space. The land slopes up behind the beach.

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Site Name Blinkhorn Peninsula Site Number Location Johnstone Strait 71

Fieldcheck Date July 2003 Coordinates 126 47.040 W 50 32.481 BCGS Map Number 092L057 Coastal Planning Unit 40 Forest District DPM Location Description Peninsula east of Telegraph Cove.

Features Historic Feature Comments Three separate locations for campings. Room for 7 tents near the two picnic tables and toilet. A large beach camping area close to the spit with room for 7 tents. Between these two areas there is room for 2 tents on the beach. On the west side of the spit there is an area of open forest that used to be the homestead. This could host at least 20 tents. On the north side of the spit, there would be room for 2 tents at low tide.The beach camping appears to get the most use. Because this site is close to Telegraph Cove it probably receives more use as a picnic site than as a campsite.

The potential for trail access exists with the old telegraph trail. There is some old logging equipment, bricks and whale watching information signage.

Creek on the west side, waterfall on the other side of the bay on the east side.

Proximity to Telegraph Cove, whale watching potential and the trail make it a key site.

Local Hazards Vessel Traffic Site Accessibility Sea Landing Easy Beach Type Pebble/Cobble Beach Length

Campsite Sheltered Undeveloped Area Measure Number of Sites 40 Average Stay Where is Camping? Beach and Woods Potential for Additional Capacity: Some Level of Use - Peak Season Moderate Nature of Use Both

Drinking Water Source Creek Seasonal? Yes Waste Facilities Composting Toilet

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Wildlife/Vegetation Views Fair Land Status Crown Land

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Project Area 1:600000 POOL POINT, HANSON ISLAND #1

rocky camping sites

beach

treed camping area

brackish rock pool

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs DOUBLE BAY EAST, HANSON ISLAND #3

beach potential area for camping in trees

grass camping

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs SQUARE NOTCH BAY, HANSON ISLAND #5

tent pads

main camp area with fire ring and seating arrangements

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs SPANISH MOSS POINT, HANSON ISLAND #6

wooded area

open rocky area small beach

potential campsite in woods, requires clearing and tent platforms

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs MEL’S BEACH, HANSON ISLAND #8

unlevel tent are on the west side of the beach

landing and storage area for CMT camp old lowbed - other pieces of old equipment litter the site Mel’s tent in open area east of kitchen

Mel’s kitchen area

beach camping area

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs GRASSY ROAD, HANSON ISLAND #9

Many camping sites along the grassy road.

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs ISLAND 61, HANSON ISLAND #11

rocky camping area

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs GWE’G ADE, HANSON ISLAND #10

to treed camping area

dryland sort camping area

CMT’s marked with blue flagging tape

fire ring at edge of dryland sort

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs GWE’G ADE, HANSON ISLAND #10

inside treed camping area

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs STUMP BEACH, HANSON ISLAND #12

2 tent sites

1 tent site

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs BIG BAY - POINT, HANSON ISLAND #13

beach - south side

Sundance Lookout

kitchen

Big Bay rocky point

tent sites in trees overview of site from the North

kitchen area alternate beach access

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs BIG BAY - POINT, HANSON ISLAND #13

tent pads in trees

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs BIG BAY - BEACH, HANSON ISLAND #14

Trails at Big Bay lead to to the Big Bay Cedar, Sundance Lookout and the Orca Lab.

Tent pads at Big Bay

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs ALDER BEACH, HANSON ISLAND #15

potential for 2 tent sites on the beach

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs CAMPFIRE COVE, HANSON ISLAND #16

beach

treed area with tent pads

snag beside the tent pad

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs PYGMY WHALE COVE, HANSON ISLAND #17

The larger beach at the head of the cove. During fieldwork a dead, rare pygmy whale was found on the beach.

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs WARM BEACH, HANSON ISLAND #18

potential for camping on the beach

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs WEYNTON ISLAND POINT, HANSON ISLAND #19

kitchen

beach

tent platforms

tent platform in the foreground, and kitchen area covered with yellow sheet in the background

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs WEYNTON ISLAND POINT, HANSON ISLAND #19

tent platforms

beach

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs MOSSY KNOLL, HANSON ISLAND #20

camping area on the beach. the logs have been anchored and the sand levelled to create a level surface.

the lower camping area in the trees

the upper camping area on the mossy knoll

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs 2 PASSAGE BEACH, HANSON ISLAND #22

potential beach camping area

cleared camping area in the trees

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs RED POINT HARBLEDOWN ISLAND #28

beach and rock ledges

camp areas

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs NORTH PARSON BAY, HARBLEDOWN ISLAND #29

room for tent sites in the woods, but requires clearing

potential for 2 tents on the beach depending on tides

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs CABIN COVE, HARBLEDOWN ISLAND #30

camping area

the cabin - not very attractive for camping

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs PARSON BAY SOUTH, HARBLEDOWN ISLAND #31

attractive picnic site - sloping south aspect pebble beach wih good views to the northwest

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs PARSON LAGOON HARBLEDOWN ISLAND #32

room for many tent sites in the woods just behind the beach - clearing required

rock ledge makes landing more difficult

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs CRACROFT POINT, WEST CRACROFT ISLAND #34

kitchen and main camp

beach

Tent platforms on a slope behind the kitchen

Hanson Island

cleared channel

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs GROWLER COVE, WEST CRACROFT ISLAND #36

tent sites in the woods

tent sites on the beach

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs SOPHIA ISLANDS WEST, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #38

beach tent sites

close view of tent pad

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs PIG RANCH AREA, WEST CRACROFT ISLAND

pig pig pig ranch - northern pig ranch pig ranch south point ranch ranch central lights south north north point

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs SOPHIA ISLANDS EAST, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #39

beach kitchen and camp area

kitchen area

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs SOPHIA ISLANDS EAST, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #39

sign posted at the camp entrance

shower

tent platform

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs PIG RANCH NORTH, WEST CRACROFT ISLAND #41

south camp area

north camp area

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs PIG RANCH NORTH POINT, WEST CRACROFT ISLAND #42

pig ranch north point

pig ranch north beach

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs PIG RANCH CENTRAL, WEST CRACROFT ISLAND #43

potential camping area

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs NORTHERN LIGHTS, WEST CRACROFT ISLAND #44

tent platforms - there are 8 platforms within the swordferns

view from the tent platforms down towards the kitchen area and beach

kitchen area

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs PIG RANCH SOUTH POINT, WEST CRACROFT ISLAND #46

kitchen area

rustic tent platforms overlooking Johnstone Strait

tent platform

kitchen area

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs ISLAND SAVAGE, WEST CRACROFT ISLAND #48

beach

platforms and kitchen

shower stall

solar panel

kitchen area

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs ISLAND SAVAGE, WEST CRACROFT ISLAND #48

stairway and hand railing

equipment storage - note the padding to protect the trees

propane powered composting toilet

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs BROKEN ISLAND, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #51

No fieldcheck in 2003. Photo from 1996 inventory by Peter McGee of the BC Marine Trail Association

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs WHITEBEACH, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #53

No fieldcheck in 2003. Photo from 1996 inventory by Peter McGee of the BC Marine Trail Association

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs ST. VINCENT BIGHT, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #54

No fieldcheck in 2003. Photo from 1996 inventory by Peter McGee of the BC Marine Trail Association

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs EAST OF EVE RIVER, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #55

No fieldcheck in 2003. Photo from 1996 inventory by Peter McGee of the BC Marine Trail Association

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs NAKA CREEK, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #58

launching kayaks at Naka Creek on the boat launch

campsite

typical developed vehicle campsite at Naka Creek

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs PINE BEACH, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #59

camping behind the trees in the logging opening

attractive pebble beach

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs PEEL CREEK, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #60

Peel Creek viewed from above

beach camping at Peel Creek

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs NORTH ROBSON BIGHT, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #61

possible beach camping

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs SOUTH OF ROCK CLIFF, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #62

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs JOHNSTONE STRAIT EAST #63

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs DRY CREEK, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #64

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs KAIKASH CREEK, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #66

typical campsite along the remains of the old road

many campsites along this stretch of road and beach favoured campsite on point

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs ADVENTURE BEACH, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #67

tent sites

Adventure Beach Spy Hop Beach

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs SPY HOP BEACH, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #68

kitchen area and beach

telegraph pole still standing close to the campsite

camp area beach camping dependent on logs and tides

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs LITTLE KAIKASH, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #69

east side kitchen and camp area west side kitchen and camp area

west side kitchen

west side tent pads

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs NORTH LITTLE KAIKASH, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #70

remains of telegraph cabin

land slopes up behind beach

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs BLINKHORN PENINSULA, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #71

largest camp area in open forest tent pads in woods spit beach camp area

semi-permenant beach camp area. tents fit in between logs.

beach camp area dependent on tides

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs BLINKHORN PENINSULA, JOHNSTONE STRAIT #71

whale information sign

composting toilet

cleared camping area in the woods west of the spit

potential tent sites on the spit during lower tides

North Island Straits Campsite Assessment - Inventory Photographs