Anchorage in Harmony Islands?

High, rugged mountains rise steeply from the sea bottom in Hotham Sound

From Sturt Bay on Texada Island, we continued south on Malaspina Strait, turning eastward into Jervis Inlet to visit the Harmony Islands. Harmony Islands Marine Park is a small group of islands in Hotham Sound inside Jervis Inlet. High, rugged mountains rise steeply from the sea bottom, offering fjord-like views.

The beautiful Harmony Islands lie on the east side of Hotham Sound

The BC Marine Parks Forever Society recently provided a large donation for the purchase of a privately-owned island in the Harmony group, expanding this marine park. The addition of this island is currently in the process of being officially dedicated. Of the four islands, only one island (the middle one) remains under private ownership, with a house and dock on the island.

Anchorage can be taken on the east side of Harmony Islands

Currently, there are no public floats or stern-ties for the three islands within the Harmony Islands Marine Park. Anchorage can be taken behind the islands on the east side, just inside the neck of the south entrance. The gorgeous Freil Lake Waterfall, cascading down 1,400 feet, is nearby.

Freil Lake Falls

The Society’s goal is to protect recreational boating interests and to raise funds to support the B.C. Parks Department. Members of the Society are volunteers and work hard to protect the interests of all boaters from kayaks to sailboats and power boats. Part of the Society’s ongoing work is to acquire funds for the installation of stern-ties at marine parks and the acquisition of island property for future parks. These projects are possible thanks to donations from individual boaters, trusts, and foundations.