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Winter
Harbour is small community located on the uppermost tip of Vancouver Island.
The village got it's name in the 1800's when it's sheltered harbour gave
refuge to passing ships. The houses along the water front are connected
by a long wooden boardwalk, which lends to the village's quaintness.
Quatsino
Sound, the most northern of 5 major sounds on the west coast, is a vast
expansive waterway that cuts deep into the tip of the Island. Supporting
the five communities of Winter Harbour, Quatsino Village, Port Alice,
Holberg and Coal Harbour with
protected waterways, the Sound also offers many natural wonders. Quatsino
Formation limestone deposits host many of the Island's most magnificent
underground caves. Of Vancouver Island's 1,050 known caves, most of them
are located in the Quatsino Sound.
Winter Harbour is located within boating distance to 3 of the Island 's
Provincial Parks, Quatsino Provincial Park, Lawn Point Provincial Park,and
Raft Cove Provincial Marine Park, which preserve the truly magnificent
areas of coastal Vancouver Island. One can experience a hike through endangered
old-growth rain forests or explore the abundant marine life of the inter-tidal
beaches. There are hidden inlets and river estuaries ideal for eagle viewing.
There are abundant opportunities to get close to a plethora of marine
life within the Sound. Sea lions, otters, eagles, orca's and grey whales
frequent the area, giving both professional and amateur photographers
plenty of photo prospects.
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