Refuge Cove
Refuge Cove, B.C., is a year-round community in the heart of the Desolation Sound area of the Inside Passage. It serves as a centrally located supply stop for boaters travelling in or near Desolation Sound, offering a wide range of services including moorage, fuel, groceries, ice, showers, laundry, espresso, and other supplies.
Most of the services are seasonal, operating from June through September. During the rest of the year, the general store and fuel docks are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Refuge Cove is home to about twenty families during the warm summer months. Hundreds of boaters stop here daily during the summer, relaxing and provisioning for their Desolation Sound adventures. During the colder seasons, the population hovers around 12 residents.
Refuge Cove is located about 150 kilometers northwest of Vancouver, between Vancouver Island and the mainland at the north end of the Strait of Georgia.
The two ways to arrive directly in Refuge Cove are by boat and by float plane.
For first-time boaters in the area, a guided learning cruise is offered by Richmond Sailcraft. Captain Warren Hale or one of his other skilled instructors take you on a 9-day adventure aboard a 44-foot C&C. Besides operating the boat while underway, you will learn about the local conditions, including tides, weather pattFor first-time boaters in the area, a guided learning cruise is offered by Richmond Sailcraft. Captain Warren Hale or one of his other skilled instructors take you on a 9-day adventure aboard a 44-foot C&C. Besides operating the boat while underway, you will learn about the local conditions, including tides, weather patterns, and the locations of the best moorages.
