Tag Archives: Discovery Islands

Smelt Bay Provincial Park

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Katherine

Located on Cortes Island, Smelt Bay Provincial Park is named for the capelin fish that spawn on the shore in late September and early October. These small silver-green, sardine-sized fish draw a variety of other marine life to the area, … Continue reading →

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Quadra – Discovery Islands

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of nature time at Discovery Lodge near Surge Narrows, between Maurelle Island and Quadra Island. This is a really cool place – off the grid and in touch with nature. I’ll return here in the spring for a … Continue reading →

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