Stop, Stay and Play

An oyster fish boat approaching Deep Bay Marina

Departing Schooner Cove, we continued up the Strait of Georgia with lumpy seas that subsided later in the morning. We pulled into Deep Bay to investigate this work-boat harbour. The marina in Deep Bay was filled with commercial fish boats and aged pleasure craft, which were rafted two-deep in many places. We didn’t see any available guest space since moorage appeared to be mostly filled by local boats. Little to no room is available for anchorage due to the oyster farms and private buoys filling the outer harbour.

Chrome Island Lighthouse

Continuing northwest, we passed beautiful Chrome Island Lighthouse and then tucked behind Denman Island on our way to Comox.

Red Light at the Denman-Buckley Ferry Crossing, Boats Stop and Wait

It’s always fun to see the cable ferry that runs between Denman Island and the community of Buckley on Vancouver Island. The Denman-Buckley ferry runs on three underwater cables across Baynes Sound.

The Denman-Buckley Cable Ferry

When the light at each terminal is illuminating red, boats are to stop until the light turns green before crossing the ferry lane. It’s a short passage so the wait is often negligible but necessary so as not to foul cable lines.

After reaching Comox, we checked in with the harbourmaster and then enjoyed dinner out at our favorite Indian restaurant.

Church Street Bakery with wood-fired breads, Comox BC

Yes, Leonard scoped out the bakery in town for our morning croissants and artisan breads. Seems this cruise has turned into the “bakery circuit.” Perhaps we should have a page in the Waggoner Cruising Guide about all the good bakery stops. We will probably return home with a few extra pounds onboard Got d' Fever.

Comox park pavilion with a splash park for children

We spent two nights at the docks in Comox, catching up on edits and other Waggoner work. Comox is a fun place to spend some time with many shops, cafes, and nice parks.

Young children love the Splash Park in Comox

The park just upland from the harbour offers picnic tables with seasonal food trucks and a splash park that’s popular with children.

On the east end of town, you’ll find the beautiful Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park. The lodge/home was built in the late 1920’s as a summer estate, which later became the Filberg’s permanent home. Bob and Florence Filberg had made their money in the logging industry.

You can walk the Boardwalk and enjoy the Beautiful Views at Comox Harbour

Comox has a mix of young and old, but is mainly a retirement community with all the right ingredients – small, charming, and great views.

Transient Moorage at the Harbour Authority Docks in Comox