Desolation Sound Marine Park

Desolation Sound Marine Park has more than 60 km of shoreline, several islands, numerous small bays, and snug coves. The warm waters of the park are ideal for swimming and scuba diving. The forested upland offers a shady refuge of trails.

This park is a very popular boating and kayaking destination, located at the confluence of Malaspina Inlet and Homfray Channel. Yachters have been enjoying the spectacular vistas and calm waters for generations. Kayakers enjoy exploring the islands and coves that make up the unique shoreline.

This park can be split up into three major destination anchorages: Prideaux Haven, Tenedo’s Bay, and Grace Harbour.

Prideaux Haven: A very popular anchorage, strategically located as a base for exploring the Sound. This anchorage is an elongated bay dotted with islands and small coves at the far north end of the park. There is no camping allowed in this area.

Tenedos Bay: A sheltered bay east of Mink Island in Homfrey Channel. Nearby Unwin Lake provides a great opportunity for a freshwater swim. Tenedos Bay has a designated campsite with pit toilets and an information shelter.

Grace Harbour: A large, sheltered bay located in Malaspina Inlet and surrounded by Gifford Peninsula. This area provides pit toilets, designated campsites, an information shelter, and an upland hiking shelter.