![]() ![]() A few with some white water experience managed to overcome the opposing current as the lake continued to fill with the rising tide. Leaving the lake was a bit more of a challenge. ![]() You can time the tides to ride a fun tidal current into an unnamed lake in Louie Bay - we paddled the length of the lake to its end where the Nootka Trail begins, though we stayed safely in our kayaks as the trail had been recently shut due to a cougar attack. The next morning, set out across the Nuchatlitz Inlet and paddle along the rocky shore line. You should arrive to a neat little shack with a tarp to give you some much needed relief from the sun and a good cooking spot. Back to Rosa for the night, take off early the next morning (to catch some shortcuts granted by the high tide and to give you enough time) to reach Benson Point on Nootka Island. The next day set out North West across the Gillam Channel for a day trip to Catala Island where you can spend the day exploring sea caves, beaches, wildlife, and island trails. Back at camp, we went to retrieve some cold beers tied in a mesh bag under water and realized we had lost a few from the rocks and barnacles. Take in the turquoise and emerald green waters, long pebbled and sandy beaches, and beautiful wind battered trees. We spotted loads of eagles and large rafts of otters. You can spend the afternoon exploring the tiny collection of islands and shallows to the South of Rosa. Set up camp and secure your food (hanging food is a must as bears are plentiful, or in the case of Rosa, there are some very active and slippery mink). Rosa is an incredibly beautiful small island with two beaches and camp spots under the canopy of trees. Your trip begins with a water taxi from Tahsis, BC, to Rosa Island (you can also access from Zeballos, BC). For those with knowledge of marine navigation, weather, and paddling, pick up a chart and plan your trip! Check local government websites for fire restrictions, weather, and tides. For the inexperienced, a guide would be recommended. Give yourself at least 5 days to explore this incredible marine park as the options for exploring, sightseeing, and camping are as numerous as they are incredible. All this, and you can jam a veritable cornucopia of delicious food and drink into your kayak. Rugged and remote islands, sandy beaches, windswept trees, towering rock formations, turquoise waters, hidden sea caves, and an abundance of wildlife. ![]()
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