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Sailing the Pacific: An 8-Day Yacht Journey through Canada’s Coastal Wilderness
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Sailing the Pacific: An 8-Day Yacht Journey through Canada’s Coastal Wilderness

Sculpted fjords, quiet anchorages, and a symphony of sea and forest

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Overview

Comox Harbour to Comox Harbour

8 Days | 7 Nights | 235 NM

This eight-day yachting itinerary along the Pacific coast of British Columbia offers a slow travel immersion into wild marine landscapes, ancient forests and serene anchorages. From the bustle of Vancouver Island to the secluded calm of Desolation Sound, you’ll explore coral-framed bays, kayak under cathedral-like cliffs, witness orcas and bald eagles, hike moss-draped trails and dine under stars in remote coves. A journey designed for connection with sea, sky and soul.

Itinerary Summary
Day 1 | Comox Harbour & Savary Island
Day 2 | Teakerne Arm & Squirrel Cove
Day 3 | Prideaux Haven (Cortes Island)
Day 4 | Walbran
Day 5 | Redonda Islands & Homfray Channel
Day 6 | Teakerne Arm & Refuge Cove
Day 7 | Henry Bay (Denman Island)
Day 8 | Comox Harbour
Day 1 | Comox Harbour & Savary Island
30 NM

Day 1 | Comox Harbour & Savary Island

Gateway to Pacific Calm

Board in Comox, settle aboard and depart for Savary Island. Anchor beside its white sandy shores, swim in clear Pacific waters, enjoy paddle-boarding or stand-up paddleboard at sunset. Evening aboard with fresh seafood and soft orange twilight.

Day 2 | Teakerne Arm & Squirrel Cove
40 NM

Day 2 | Teakerne Arm & Squirrel Cove

Fjords & Falls under the Emerald Canopy

Cruise north into Desolation Sound: past Teakerne Arm and Squirrel Cove. Anchor near waterfalls, climb to lake lookout points, swim in alpine lakes, explore narrow inlets by tender. Dinner aboard under a sky bursting with stars.

Day 3 | Prideaux Haven (Cortes Island)
25 NM

Day 3 | Prideaux Haven (Cortes Island)

Hidden Bays & Whispered Waters

Weigh anchor and head to Prideaux Haven. Spend time in Laura Cove or Melanie Cove anchorage. Calm bays, driftwood beaches, kayak around mushroom-shaped rock formations, discover serenity. The evening hush is broken only by distant loons or water lapping on the hull.

Day 4 | Walbran
30 NM

Day 4 | Walbran

Deep Fjords & Secret Lakes

Navigate the channels to reach Walbran or one of the pictograph-adorned inlets. Hike local trails, view ancient rock art, enjoy forests immersed in moss, perhaps catch the sunset on a remote shore far from light pollution. Overnight anchorage in a protected cove.

Day 5 | Redonda Islands & Homfray Channel
30 NM

Day 5 | Redonda Islands & Homfray Channel

Outer Islands & Big Water Vista

Venture outward toward the Redonda Islands, entering Homfray Channel. Look for marine mammals, explore deep fjords, anchor in quiet bays. Evening brings dramatic skies and forest silhouettes.

Day 6 | Teakerne Arm & Refuge Cove
30 NM

Day 6 | Teakerne Arm & Refuge Cove

Return Through Echoes of Water & Wood

Begin the homeward leg. Revisit Teakerne Arm for one last swim or waterfall hike. Drop into Refuge Cove to restock, enjoy a favourite meal ashore, share stories of whales and ria soundscapes. Overnight in Ref uge or nearby anchorage.

Day 7 | Henry Bay (Denman Island)
25 NM

Day 7 | Henry Bay (Denman Island)

Gentle Shores & Golden Evenings

Sail to Henry Bay, a peaceful anchorage with sandy beaches, calm waters, ideal for afternoons of reading, light walks or paddle craft. Celebrate the final night aboard with a gourmet dinner under a quiet canopy.

Day 8 | Comox Harbour
25 NM

Day 8 | Comox Harbour

Farewell with Morning Light

Depart early for Comox, enjoying morning light over the Gulf Islands. Arrive in the harbour by midday or early afternoon. Disembark, walk in town, perhaps a local market or a spa to close the voyage.