Shearwater Marine Resort, Denny Island, B.C.
(Read the LogBlog entry from Shearwater Resort)
The marina is the site of a WWII military seaplane base. The former hangar now serves as the shop. Shearwater is the most complete marine facility between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert. This former base is truly in the wilderness, and everything must be barged or flown in. The people who live here are hardy and self-reliant. Despite the remote location, Shearwater gets all sorts of visitors, from crew boats, water taxis, pile drivers, towboats, government boats, commercial fishermen, sports fishermen, kayakers, yachters, and Indians from New Bella Bella.
Things to See & Do
Shearwater Marine Resort
From the practical to the relaxing, Shearwater Resort & Marina has the facilities to meet your needs. Their friendly staff will help you feel at home or help you on your way to your next destination. The resort offers eco tours, fishing adventures, great food at the bar and grill, plus a shipyard with a 70-ton travel lift and an excellent reputation as a reliable facility for both major and minor repairs.
For more information, visit their web site: www.shearwater.ca
Fishing
Shearwater is a prime sports fishing location. From early May through September this myriad of channels, islands and inlets are teeming with all five species of salmon on their annual migrations to their natal streams. The highlights are definitely the huge, hard-hitting Chinook Salmon and the feisty and acrobatic Coho Salmon. Don't forget the plentiful bottom fish that will readily bite your lure, including Halibut, Lingcod, Rock Fish and Snapper. If there is time, you can talk to the locals to find out what is running, and where. Be sure you have a valid license for the area.
Hot Springs
There are several hot springs just a one-hour boat ride away. Eucott Bay Hot Springs, near Ocean Falls in Dean Channel, amongst the largest, best-known and beautiful on the coast. These hot springs are popular with boaters as Eucott Bay offers good anchorage and shelter for small craft. Talk to the locals for directions.
Water Taxi
A water taxi runs between New Bella Bella and Shearwater. Groceries can also be had there at the well-stocked band store.
Maintenance
Shearwater houses the most complete marine facility until Prince Rupert. If you have any mechanical issues that need addressing, this is the place.
Marina Info
Phone number: 250.957.2305 or 250.957.2666
VHF Number: 06 & 66A
Facilities:
Info about the marina
Gas: gas, diesel and propane
Power: 15, 30 & 50 amp
Water: available, full water filtration system
Waste Disposal: garbage drop, waste oil dump, recycling
Groceries: limited grocery items in the store, ice
Laundry/Shower: washrooms, shower and laundry
Medical/Pharmacy:
Connectivity: Internet and email hook up and telephone
Other facilities: restaurant, pub, hair salon, post office, liquor store, airstrip nearby
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