Westcoast Loggers Camp

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OUT FISHING

Popular river-fishing trips with the best fishing in the world one can find in Victoria BC. Cast the net during spring and fall seasons March to April/ September to November on the Powell River and Bute Inlet. Catch red-spotted Dolly Varden trout, cutthroat trout or record-size steelheads. Guests are limited to catch and release only as owner is a conservationist on all counts. All equipment, fishing tackles etc are provided. On-location fish guide takes guests to the site barely 5 minutes away from camp. Guests can choose drop-off and stay for as long as they want at the river, or book on-site guide for basics or tips on techniques all day long.

URSA MAJOR AND MINOR

First day: Afternoon bear-watch and loggers dinner. Bear watching has never been this unique. Feel the excitement spotting Grizzly Bears and Black Bears in the vicinity of the Loggers Crummy Van.

Ursine attractions come right onto the property, indeed in stark contrast with classic excursions where guests go down the river searching wildly for furry animal friends of the rainforest. Here at Desolation Canada, the bears find the tourists.

Enjoy two-night stays at the logging camp at the Inlet by Homathko plateau.

Visit with a real-life couple Chuck and Sharon who live in the remote Homathko Valley year-round. Hear their stories of how pack of wolves walk their door step at the loggers camp. Stay in a remote Hippie commune complete with cabins from the 60’s and 70’s.

Second day: Morning - afternoon bear-watching and river walk.

Hiking is on the agenda in the morning from 8 am. Trail starts from the water tower. Hikers see how the loggers camp has harnessed the power of water to generate electricity to run the camp facility. Guests also take a peek at the fresh water supply that comes out of the glacier melt that fills the cabin turbines from the top of the slopes. They walk down the Powell River looking for tracks of all variety of animals wandering up and down the banks.

Third day: Towards the latter part of the day.

Groups travel to the Twin Falls and enjoy a 1000-foot high Twin Falls located 20 minutes from Desolation Canada. This panoramic vertical cliff is comparable to the Chief of Squamish. Guests take a plunge into the glacier water that runs down the mountain and fills the catchment base. Take a refreshing dip and face the challenge aptly called the Polar Bear Swim/ Grizzly Bear Swim. Freeze or chill out.

FEAR FACTOR

Rock-climb to your heart’s content at Bute Grunt. Scale heights of vertical walls over 2,000 feet and more than 350 M years old. Volcanic in origin, this cliff dates back to the Pre-Cambrian (previous to the earliest part of the Paleozoic era) times with rocks apparently extremely smooth. Excursion departs from the logging camp, goes off to a short 30-minute drive and 20-minute hike to the location, through the thick underbrush to finally the awe-inspiring rock face. Certified guide for-hire demonstrates the tricky climb and assists clients on the way up.

 HOME SUITE HOME

Desolation Canada offers two different types of accommodation (of kings and doubles) at Bute Inlet. They are available in rustic logging camp accommodations or old homestead with cabins.

Spend the night in West Coast loggers’ accommodation or on more than 200 log cabins floating on Powell Lake. Rates vary depending on season and package. Full-board included complete with authentic West Coast cuisine (local fish, local salmon grilled or barbecued on location), grilled Alberta beef and North American full loggers’ breakfast capped with lots of fresh fruits eg cantaloupes. Also available is catering by an outside chef who prepares made-to-order meals for those with diet restrictions.

Spring temperature from March-April between 50 and 60 degrees F.Summer temperature up to 100 degrees F.