This area is known by three different names. Rebecca Spit encloses Drew Harbour, which is adjacent to the village and harbour of Heriot Bay. Take your pick.
We anchored here for two days after leaving the Octopus Islands. Both are on Quadra Island. The spit has an easy walking trail, picnic tables, and good spots for lounging or swimming. The village has an excellent grocery store and a coffee shop. We made use of both. Several times.
There’s a creepy scene in The Curve of Time where the Blanchet family explores a small deserted island and finds an abandoned cabin. Capi reports sensing a malignant, unwelcoming presence that caused her to leave quickly. I’m of the opinion that this happened on one of the small islands at the northern entrance to Heriot Bay.
This has nothing to do with Rebecca Spit. I saw it today on Hornby Island and couldn’t resist a photo.
D.Churchill
July 23, 2024 — 8:03 am
Great tours and photos, we live in a pristine part of the world.
Alison Shaw
July 23, 2024 — 8:35 am
Hope re-entry is not too jarring, but rather just the ideal continuum of adjustment.
We’ve really enjoyed being vicariously along on the voyage.
Darrell
July 23, 2024 — 8:46 am
I really enjoyed the Curve of Time, thanks to you. That my reading coincided with your journey was happily fortuitous. Thanks for the video version.
joan m gilman
July 23, 2024 — 12:16 pm
This is a lovely area, makes it really tempting to retreat from the chaos to the islands in B.C.
It’s been many years since I’ve spent blissful times on Cortes Island. The trip to get to the remote side of the island was all part of the adventure, including multiple ferry trips, then across Quadra and Cortes to reach peace and quiet. It is hard to leave that kind of tranquility. Interestingly, I also found a seemingly empty log cabin deep in the woods on one of my hikes near where we were staying. it probably was occupied by someone who enjoys its remote location, and did not intrude, just took a picture, which is still on my wall.
i am sure you will travel back to the Desolation Sound islands again this year !
Steve P
July 23, 2024 — 12:22 pm
We won’t be back this year, but we will make another, shorter voyage in the Fall. Probably into the San Juans once the crowds dissipate.
Michael Barnes
July 23, 2024 — 1:24 pm
Loved it all! I’m glad you’re coming back and re-entering! Brahms and Chopin await!
I must say your Etude is Transcendental! Love, MEB
Steve P
July 23, 2024 — 2:01 pm
It’s the Debussy Estampes. I was finally making progress – then we cast off.