Echo Bay, a popular stop in the Broughtons

From New Vancouver we wound our way through the Broughton Archipelago, heading northeast through Eliot Passage, Spring Passage, Retreat Passage and Cramer Passage, where we stopped at Echo Bay for a two-night stay.

Pierre's Echo Bay Marina

Along with Lagoon Cove Marina and Sullivan Bay Marina, Echo Bay is among the most popular stops in The Broughtons.

Pierre (on left) serving up his prime rib roasts

Echo Bay Marina is known for its family-style dinners, including prime rib roasts, pig roasts, and fish n’ chips night.

Tove (on right, black apron) serving up the sides at their prime rib dinner event

There’s ample moorage at Echo Bay but it fills up quickly in the afternoon; reservations for moorage are a must during the peak season of July and August. When registering for moorage, you can make reservations for the dinner events as scheduled.

Bill Proctor's Museum is a short walk from the docks at Echo Bay

A trail leads from the docks in Echo Bay to Billy Proctor’s Museum. Billy Proctor, now in his late 80’s, lived among The Broughtons since childhood and worked as a logger, trapper, and fisherman for many years and has documented his experiences in two of his published books. His museum is a collection of items he saved over his life time, along with discovered items found throughout The Broughtons.

Echo Bay Marina is one of the few places to pick up groceries in The Broughtons. The supplies are fresh thanks to owners, Pierre and Tove, who make regular runs to Port McNeill and Campbell River to pick up supplies.

Additional guest moorage is available at "The Cliffside" (east side) of Echo Bay

Guests also arrive at Echo Bay by float plane to stay at one of the onsite accommodations, while fishing in the area. After many years of providing great service and events for boaters and other guests, Pierre and Tove have made the decision to retire and have put the marina on the market.

Like many of our fellow boaters, we are hopeful that the right buyer will come along and continue the fun traditions and service at Echo Bay.