British Columbia, Canada, Hecate Cove, North America, Vancouver Island

Fishing Trip Part II – Hecate Cove, Vancouver Island, British Columbia – The Wild West Coast of Canada – The Fishing Cabin

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Hecate Cove,Vancouver Island

We traveled by boat from Port Alice’s Rumble Beach Marina to Hecate Cove.

  • Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • Quatsino Sound - Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound - Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver Island Photo Credit: ResearchGate

The Rustic Fishing Cabin

Our rented fishing cabin is owned by a friend of a friend of the fishing enthusiast couple we joined for this fishing adventure!

Hecate Cove is quiet and sheltered, tucked in nicely from the open waters of the Pacific Ocean. This red-roofed cabin is truly a fishing camp – with two freezers for storing fish! Not your typical cabin appliances! It was rustic, but had the electrical essentials. WiFi wasn’t an option, and catching your cellular carrier was spotty.

  • September, 2020 - The Rustic Fishing Cabin - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

The dock was a long stretch of walk, with a fish cleaning station.

  • September, 2020 - The Rustic Fishing Cabin - The dock - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

The Cove

The cove is lined with seasonal cabins and full-time residents. The cove is accessible by vehicle. However, float plane and boat are the fastest way to arrive.

  • September, 2020 - Wake No Wake Signage - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • September, 2020 - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • September, 2020 - Morning stillness - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • September, 2020 - Morning stillness - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • September, 2020 - Morning mist - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • September, 2020 - Morning clouds - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Some Visitors!

Wildlife was abound! The most exciting was a big, fat black bear who traveled from apple tree to apple tree, filling up on the tree’s sweet offerings!

  • September, 2020 - Seagull - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • September, 2020 - Seal swimming in the cove - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • September, 2020 - Small songbird - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • September, 2020 - Black bear in the neighbor's apple tree - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • September, 2020 - Black bear in our backyard - Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Fishing Yet?

Yes! We did go fishing! I wanted to set the scene on where we were and where we stayed! We would spend the next two and half days fishing for halibut, cod and salmon! We also dropped a crab trap. More fishing tales to come!

S, 🐟

Fishing Trip Part I – Port Alice, Vancouver Island, British Columbia – The Wild West Coast of Canada – Launch from Rumble Beach Marina

Fishing Trip Part II – Hecate Cove, Vancouver Island, British Columbia – The Wild West Coast of Canada – The Fishing Cabin

Fishing Trip Part III – Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia – The Wild West Coast of Canada – Holy Halibut!

Fishing Trip Part IV – Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia – The Wild West Coast of Canada – Winter Harbour, Pacific Rockfish & Red Rock Crab

Fishing Trip Part V – Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia – The Wild West Coast of Canada – A Sea Cucumber Kinda Day!

Fishing Trip Part VI – Hecate Cove, Vancouver Island, British Columbia – The Wild West Coast of Canada – Black Bear in the Apple Trees

Fishing Trip Part VII – Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia – The Wild West Coast of Canada – Sea Otters & Harbour Seals

Fishing Trip Part VIII – Vancouver Island, British Columbia – The Wild West Coast of Canada – Smoke From United States Wildfires

9 Comments Add yours

  1. projectzachor says:
    September 17, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    Wow! What a beautiful setting. What were the temperatures? It must have been so peacefully quiet. Love the cute bear! Magical! ♥️

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    1. joyfulstephanie says:
      September 18, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      It was cool in the morning and in the evening. The days were hot and sunny!! 🌞

      Reply
  2. Monkey's Tale says:
    September 17, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    Looks so nice and quiet. The cabin is so cute!

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    1. joyfulstephanie says:
      September 18, 2020 at 2:11 pm

      It was super quiet! The remote location also offered a nightly view of the Milky Way!

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      1. Monkey's Tale says:
        September 18, 2020 at 2:22 pm

        Wow!

  3. mama says:
    September 18, 2020 at 10:40 am

    What an absolutely picture perfect day to wake too. Now this is what I call a Rustic Fishing Cabin. Love it!!! What a get-a-way place!!!
    Looking forward to “Part 3 “of my two voyagers ( and hello to your friends ) as you all head out to get the catch of the day.🛥🎣🎣🐟🐟 mama🥰

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    1. joyfulstephanie says:
      September 18, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      More blogs to come… more fishing and bears and sea otters!!! 🐟🐟🐟

      Reply
  4. Leif Price says:
    October 16, 2020 at 12:16 am

    Awesome! Looks like a great place to relax and unwind!

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    1. joyfulstephanie says:
      October 16, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      Hecate Cove is lovely! Thank you for reading my blog! 🌻

      Reply

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