Unfortunately, this book is out of print but you may find a copy you can borrow from a library. We begin our exploration of the area Nuchatlitz Inlet and Nootka Island in particular. It’s a good idea to leave dogs at home and keep a close watch on small children.” Kayaks double or single Professional Guides Kayak instruction. Although cougars definitely live there, most people who visit Hisnet Inlet will never see one. Your gear is all on shore.” The dog had a couple of teeth marks on its shoulder but was otherwise unharmed, although understandably quiet. He rushed after it, hollering and thrashing around. “Bob was standing within 3 m of the fire with the dog close by when he heard a sound and saw the cat with the dog in its mouth. “A cougar came and snatched the dog,” they explained. When we returned, the others were waiting for us in their canoes about 6 metres offshore. Three of us paddled over to Deserted River and walked up the trail to the lake which was full of logs. Next morning I thought the little dog seemed uneasy but I said nothing. People groped their way out in the darkness, teetering on the quarry shaft edges while re-staking their tent pegs. All night the wind blew like an express train. The third time we retreated to warm sleeping bags. However, the wind started to gust and periodically doused the flames. In fact, we had fun combining several large tarps into a shelter at one end of the fire. Being experienced campers, this didn’t bother us. It was one of those unlucky nights when the rain bucketed down. Reluctant to go farther, we squeezed five tents in between the shafts of the old limestone quarry. “At the head of the inlet, the tide had flooded the flat area we thought we could camp on. The 1.2 kilometre trail to Deserted Lake starts at the head of the inlet. The story following illustrates the hazards of camping here. Close to the head of the inlet on the east side, grassy hummocks are all that remain of a quarry which supplied marble used in the construction of the Legislature in Victoria. Valdes Bay is full of houseboats and there’s almost nowhere to land unless you know someone. Crossing: Cougar Creek to the northern shore of Tlupana Inlet 0.7 nmi.įrom Cougar Creek, cross Tlupana Inlet, and paddle southwest to the point opposite Argonaut Point.Watch for fast-moving sports fishing boats zipping in and out of the launch.Nearby are the remains of a historic quarry. The head of the inlet has a short hike to a lake. Difficulty Intermediate conditions – moderate riskĬhart Nootka Sound No.3675 1:40,000 depth in metres
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