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Sechelt Inlet

Discover this wilderness paradise of tranquil inlets and secluded beaches where you might spot seals, soaring bald eagles or other wildlife. Kayakers and boaters will find safe shelter here in this gateway to the popular sailing destinations of Jervis Inlet, Princess Louisa Inlet and the famed rapids at Skookumchuck Narrows. Moorage for visiting boats is available at the government wharf in Porpoise Bay.

Sechelt Inlets Marine Park provides safe and enjoyable access to Sechelt, Narrows and Salmon Inlets. Ideal for kayaking, the Inlets allow quiet exploration of a part of the rugged landscape that is typical of the northern Strait of Georgia. Steep, forested hills surround the Inlets, with many small waterfalls cascading down rugged slopes. Sandy beaches offer safe pullouts for camping, swimming, fishing or scuba diving. Protected anchorages can be found at Kunechin Point and Tzoonie Narrows.  HMCS Chaudiere, a WWII submarine tracker, was sunk as an artificial reef in 1992 at the mouth of Salmon Inlet and is considered to be one of the top diving spots on the Pacific coast. Several lesser-known wrecks are also in this area. Guided kayak, dive, sports fishing or boat charters and floatplane tours are widely available. The  Sechelt Inlets Marine Park is 20 km (12.5 mi) north of Sechelt and is only accessible by boat or floatplane. Public access is from Porpoise Bay Provincial Park or from Tillicum Bay Marina, one km south of the community of Tuwanek.

Porpoise Bay Provincial Park is located at the south end of Sechelt Inlet approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) north of Sechelt town centre. This wheelchair-accessible, 61-hectare park offers numerous camping and recreational options with showers, washrooms and sanitary facilities. Day use areas include sandy beaches, picnic areas and a children's playground. This park makes an excellent base camp for paddlers exploring Sechelt Inlet. A cyclist-only camping area with showers and a pit toilet accommodates up to 40 people in 6 bike-in sites that kayakers may also use. Please note: campfires are NOT permitted in this park.

Accommodations on Sechelt Inlet vary from remote and rustic to modern B&Bs with all the comforts of home along with spectacular views!  The waterfront deck of a local pub or restaurant is a great spot to enjoy the sunset over a leisurely dinner.


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