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Telegraph Cove

Telegraph Cove Telegraph Cove, 30 minutes south of Port McNeill and 10 kilometers off the Island Highway, is a tiny hamlet where most of its buildings are raised above the water on pilings. The buildings overhang the bay and are inter-connected by a long boardwalk.

A boat launch and moorage, as well as kayak rentals, fishing licences, tackle and bait are available. This is a prime staging area for kayak departures or a tour into Johnstone Strait to see whales in their natural habitat. A great concentration of Orcas are found here because of the abundant salmon stocks.

Fishing season starts in April for Halibut and the large migratory Chinook start showing in early June. Salmon fishing here throughout the summer and into late September provides some of the most consistent saltwater sports fishing on the BC coast. Fly fishing for salmon in the salt water is becoming more and more popular and the experts think the salt water fly-fishing here ranks near the top. Flash freezing facilities for your catch is available or can be smoked and forwarded anywhere in the world.

Telegraph Cove The joy of catching fish is only part of the fun. In late August and September take in the majestic scenery of Knight Inlet on a glass bottom boat. Seek out grizzly bears feasting on salmon in an isolated coastal stream. Visit an historical First Nations village to learn the cultural significance of the grizzly bear to the Native peoples.

Spending a day on the water in this most beautiful part of the B.C. coast, surrounded by pristine islands, mountains and wildlife is a memory to keep forever and make Telegraph Cove a very special place.

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