Desolation Sound Marine Park

Warm, sheltered coves at the end of the Sunshine Coast.

One of B.C.’s most popular sea kayaking destinations: islands, snug coves and anchorages like Prideaux Haven and Tenedos Bay under the Coast Mountains. The water is sheltered and, by B.C. standards, warm enough to swim in summer. Beginners go guided from Lund; experienced paddlers rent for several days and camp at Tenedos Bay or Grace Harbour.

At a glance

Shoreline

60+ km of islands and coves

Put-ins

Okeover Arm Provincial Park or Lund

Camping

Tenedos Bay and Grace Harbour; no fires

Summer water

Up to about 24°C in sheltered spots

From Vancouver

145 km north, two ferries

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

What’s here

• Sea kayaking
• Multi-day trips
• Paddle-in camping
• Boat rentals
• Guided tours
• Wildlife
• Swimming
• Fishing

Rentals, guides and shops

• Terracentric Coastal Adventures

  Lund-based rentals for experienced paddlers (approval required), guided half-day to multi-day kayak trips, lessons, Zodiac tours and a kayak shuttle to Okeover.

• Cabana Desolation Eco Resort

  Powell River Sea Kayak’s all-inclusive guided kayak and “Chill & Immerse” packages, based at an island camp inside the sound.

• Lund Water Taxi

  Scheduled and charter boats from Lund to Savary Island, Sarah Point and the Desolation area.

Where to stay

• lodgeCabana Desolation Eco Resort

  Off-grid cedar cabanas on an uninhabited island, sold as all-inclusive packages with meals and boat transfers.

  In the sound
• cabinLund Harbour House Suite

  Waterfront suite over the water in Lund Harbour, run by Terracentric.

  In Lund
• hotelBeach Gardens Resort & Marina

  Oceanfront hotel and marina in Powell River.

  35 min drive

Nearby

• Copeland Islands Marine Park · By kayak from Lund

  Chain of small islands just north of Lund, an easy first paddle with a few campsites.

• Sunshine Coast Trail · Water taxi or drive

  Long-distance hut-to-hut hiking trail that starts at Sarah Point, at the mouth of the sound.

• Nancy’s Bakery · In Lund

  Bakery at Lund harbour, handy for pastries and coffee before you launch.

• Laughing Oyster Restaurant · 10 min drive

  Seafood restaurant on Okeover Inlet, near the Okeover Arm put-in.

Getting there

• Powell River Airport (YPW) · about 30 min drive
• Vancouver (two ferries) · about 5.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps