Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Cruisin' to Campbell River's Discovery Harbour Marina


Our good friend Kurt from Southern California flew up to our neck of the woods again this summer. He arrived in his Aviat Husky after a stop in Bellingham, Washington, to exchange his southern wheels for his northern floats.

That gives him the flexibility to travel far and wide, hopping from lake to lake throughout the province.

Here he comes now!



Kurt's wife Leslie came to join him for a quick vacation. Wayne and I made arrangements to meet them in Campbell River on Vancouver Island. They drove up by car from the Courtenay Airport and we took our boat from Powell River across the Strait of Georgia.


The cruise across the Strait of Georgia was smooth and the sun was shining. You can't ask for more than that. We got fuel at Discovery Harbour Fuel Sales and went to our reserved slip at the Discovery Harbour Marina

Our 2452 at the Discovery Harbour Marina for the night.

We met at the nearby Real Canadian Superstore (Walmart on steroids) and the four of us got in our Bayliner 2452 to cross Discovery Passage for dinner at April Point Lodge. Wayne timed our reservation with slack tide so the crossing would be comfortable. We had a delicious dinner on the deck with an outstanding view. If you don't have a boat, you can take a water taxi from their sister property, Painter's Lodge.

Kurt and Leslie with April Point Resort in the background.

For boaters and non-boaters alike, Discovery Harbour Marina has lots to offer.

It's a full service marina offering moorage for 300 boats from 16 to 150 feet at daily, monthly, 6-months and annual rates. There's electricity, water, washrooms with showers, laundry and trash disposal included. The adjacent Discovery Harbour Centre with lots of stores for provisioning and restaurants is a huge plus. Other services at the marina include lots of boat adventure and fishing tour operators. After all, Campbell River is the "salmon fishing capitol of the world."


Cruise on over to Campbell River on Vancouver Island in Coastal BC in your boat, car or by airline.

Then "discover" a marina with a little something for everyone. -- Margy

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    1. Thanks. It's a beautiful part of the world. - Margy

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  2. Fun times! How long was the ride to April Point Lodge? Is it safe to return in the dark if you're not staying overnite?

    Just an FYI - you can have your links open in a new tab page, if that's what you want. I like that because I tend to multitask and need to go back to the original page I clicked from.

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    1. April Point is only across the passage from Campbell River, no more than five minutes away dock to dock. Thanks for the tip. - Margy

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    1. It is kind of exotic, especially the first time you visit. - Margy

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  4. so cool!! i enjoyed the video and the beautiful scenery!!!

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    1. Watching and filming planes is something we really enjoy. - Margy

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  5. Sure looks a beautiful place. I'd love a ride in that husky.

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    1. Seating is front to back, so I'm not sure I'd like the view as much as in our side-by-side plane. But yes, I would enjoy a water takeoff and landing. - Margy

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  6. I enjoyed your beautiful photos and video
    Best regards, Irma

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    1. Thanks Irma. Kurt comes a long way from California to enjoy the BC coast and lakes in his little plane. - Margy

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  7. Margy - these pictures are so wonderful - the skies, the water, the boats - such color and composition - it never gets old! Thank you!

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    1. That's one of the reasons we don't mind going back again and again. Plus, Campbell River's Discovery Harbour Marina is in walking distance to so many stores and restaurants making it a perfect resupply spot. - Margy

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  8. lol, would be cool to go with a plane like that, and land on water :)

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Thanks for stopping by. Comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome. - Margy