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Explore the Ballenas- Winchelsea Archipelago.

 

Important Information
Contact
Local: (250) 468-1859
Toll Free: 1-866-468-1859
Email:
nanoose@albernioutpost.com
What:
Schooner Cove Adventure Center
Where:
Schooner Cove Marina at Fairwinds, Nanoose
When:
Opened May 16, 2006
Hours
10:00 am till dusk 7 days a week
Why:
Launch Point to the Ballenas-Winchelsea Archipelago

Explore the Ballenas-Winchelsea Archipelago! This archipelago of 19 Islands is nestles in the Rain Shadow of the Vancouver Island Mountain Range. This pocket eco-system makes for beautiful paddling and exploration.

The Adventure Center is located in the Schooner Cove Marina at Fairwinds. (external) This full service marina offers great facilities to complement your expedition including the Dockside Cafe, General Store, Beer and Wine Store and Laughing Gull Pub (external)

Kayaks and Paddlers in the water at the Schooner Cove Adventure Center

Garry Oak Ecosystem

Garry oak ecosystem (external) Garry oak ecosystem, an increasingly rare habitat found only in the Georgia Basin region. Aside from its unique species of Oak Tree (Quercus garryana) this ecosystem support an abundance of exotic plants and animals.

Expect to see Bald Eagles, Black Oystercatchers and California Sea Lions. As many as 75 Bald Eagles have been recored at the same time in the area of South Winchelsea Island alone.