![]() To get there you either take the Uchuck III or a Seaplane from Gold River, BC. Nootka Island is off the West Coast of Vancouver Island. In 2007, CTV produced a made-for-television film, Luna: Spirit of the Whale and The documentary, Saving Luna played in theatres across Canada in 2009 ( Wikipeadia). Luna was subsequently killed by a tugboat in 2006. The Mowachat/Muchalaht First Nations believed Luna was a reincarnation of a former chief. Luna was a Killer whale born in Puget Sound, but became separated from his mother and spent five years living in the Nootka Sound area where he developed a strong attraction to boats and people in the area. Luna the Killer Whale leading the Uchuck III on our trip to Friendly Cove Unfortunately most of the old growth forests are disappearing due to logging and only a few pockets are being preserved. Vancouver Island has some of the most beautiful landscapes I have ever seen, especially where they have preserved some old growth trees. The channel cruise was scenic, but evidence of clear cutting was everywhere and most of the forest was second growth and this saddened me. Luna was gaining some fame as he would often approach boats and the Natives believed he was a reincarnated chief. The highlight of the trip was to get a glimpse of Luna the Killer whale. The boat stopped at logging camps and commercial fish farms along the way to drop off supplies. The boat trip to Nootka Island was a pleasant 6 hour cruise. The next morning we drove to the Gold River dock to meet the Uchuck III, a 136-foot passenger and freight vessel providing service to Nootka, Esperanza and Kyuquot Sounds. After taking the Ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo, we drove north to Campbell river and then west to a small town called Goldriver where we stayed overnight. In September of 2004, I drove from Calgary to Vancouver Island with my father who also shares my passion for photography. This was my third trip to Vancouver Island. If you choose to drive, here are some driving instructions:įrom Plumper Harbour, follow the Plumper Mainline to the Beano Mainline (N49 39.593, W126 43.872).įollow Beano Main to another junction at N49 37.654, W126 44.189 where you will see a stop sign (yes in the middle of nowhere).ĭrive straight ahead for about 2.5 km to a small parking area at N49 36.541, W126 44.508 then enjoy the beach.ĬAUTION: These are main logging roads so please drive cautiously and remember, logging traffic have the right of way.Each Autumn I try to visit some new and remote area of Canada in order to take photographs. ![]() ![]() It is one of the nicest beaches on the BC coast that I’ve seen, and well worth the journey.Īs a side note, while I was placing the cache, a pod of Orcas (killer whales) swam by less than 50 metres from the beach. It can also be accessed while hiking the Nootka Trail. It is one of the very few beaches on Nootka Island that is accessible by vehicle from either Plumper Harbour, or Kendrick. The beach is located on the west side of Nootka Island close to the mouth of Beano Creek. Prepare to spend all day first getting here, and secondly exploring the beach. ![]()
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