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False Bay on Lasqueti Island

False Bay Anchorage, Lasqueti Island

At anchor in the northwest corner of False Bay on Lasqueti Island, we were greeted by blue sky and a warm sun-lit morning. After a leisurely breakfast, we lowered the dinghy and motored to the southeast side of the bay to visit the tiny village of Lasqueti. The public float, located on the south side of the passenger ferry landing, can accommodate dinghies and small water craft.

Ferry Landing at Lasqueti Village

The cove on the north side of the ferry landing is filled with private buoys and no longer available for anchorage. After securing the dinghy at the public float, we walked ashore to visit the small store; they always seem to have in-house baked goodies and island jams for sale. We purchased a jar of ‘Lemon And Local Kiwi Marmalade with a Splash of Grand Marnier;’ who could resist such a tempting combination?! After a visit to the store, guests can make use of the picnic tables overlooking the bay and village pier.

Lasqueti Island residents disembark with supplies

It is always fun to watch the passenger ferry arrive at Lasqueti, disgorging people and supplies, everything from food stuffs to large appliances. There is no car ferry to the island so everything has to be carried on and off by foot. If you want to get a taste of simple, remote-island living, this is the place to visit.

A creative way to carry supplies

An open-air market is held from mid-June to September, located at the ‘art centre’ about a quarter-mile up the road from the ferry landing.

Lasqueti Village on Lasqueti Island

Wanting to make the most of the beautiful weather, we took the dinghy back to the mother ship and continued our journey around the north end of Lasqueti Island, following Sabine Channel. We passed along Jedediah Island, a marine park which we visited last year; Jedediah is one of our favorite places (see article entitled ‘Paradise Found on Jedediah Island,’ page 240 in the 2017 Waggoner Guide).

Boats stern-tied at Jedediah Island

Remote island-living was a scene played out on Jedediah Island in the late 1800’s. From Jedediah we rounded the south end of Texada Island and headed north across Malaspina Strait.