
There are power outlets in the Cottages, Beach Houses and Lodge rooms. There are plenty of viewing opportunity without baiting the bears, so let’s not be foolish. There’s no need to feed them because there is an abundance of seafood and berries for them. We often see them ambling along the beach. We’ve never had an incident with the bears – so let’s keep it that way. Not only is gas a fire hazard, but it also melts the floatation if spilled on it. Gas storage anywhere but in your own boat is strictly forbidden. Since the decks and docks are made of wood and flammable floatation, we want to reduce the fire risk from cooking. Gas barbecues and cookstoves are welcome – briquettes, smokers, gas campfires, and deep fryers are not. Although Cannabis is legal in Canada now, it’s not welcome at Critter Cove, so that should be done far away from camp. No smoking applies to Vaping too, as staff can’t tell at a distance what the substance is. We’re a long way from the fire department, so we are extremely sensitive to fire hazards. Guests are welcome to smoke on their own boats. There is no smoking on any docks or in any rooms at Critter Cove. If you search Facebook for Karen Bowker Gold River you may reach Karen to make arrangements. Karen will even meet you at the boat launch to pick up pooch so you don’t need to navigate through Gold River towing your boat.
#NOOTKA ISLAND FISHING IN AUGUST FREE#
There is a highly qualified lady in Gold River, Karen Bowker who boards dogs in her house and yard (no kennel – free run of house and yard) in Gold River, so you can arrange a holiday for your dog while you’re at Critter Cove. There is a Critter Cove dog, Freddy, who keeps the varmints at bay, but visiting pets are not allowed on the docks or in the rooms. Visiting pets are not welcome at Critter Cove. We also bring everything in and out by boat – so we really appreciate it when as little possible is left behind. When planning your trip, please plan to reduce your waste, bring only what you’ll need, and take your garbage back home with you. We encourage booking yard storage for July and August well in advance as it does fill up.
#NOOTKA ISLAND FISHING IN AUGUST PLUS#
There are also boat sheds available for the year starting at $60 a month plus GST, so $63.00. Summer short term yard boat storage is $10 a day ($40 minimum). This yard is in Gold River, not at the boat ramp, so it’s not suitable if you’re headed out to Nootka and want to leave your vehicle at the boat ramp. We manage a fenced storage area in Gold River, Gold River Storage, next door to the Tomic workshop at 518 Industrial Park Place. We are often asked about facilities to store boats in Gold River, both for winter and to save travel expenses for those guests who make more than one Nootka trip each summer. Note, Nootka Sound is area 25 (or 125 offshore) We do have the capability to get online licenses at Critter Cove for you, but on occasion, we have internet or other technical difficulties – so please get your licenses before you come if possible. You may buy the licenses well in advance and postdate them to coincide with your trip. You’ll want to avoid the boat ramp any time there are less than 3 feet of water.įishing licenses are only available online. If you’re using the Gold River boat launch, note the ramp is in the river and is affected by the tides. You will be in this photo shortly after you launch your boat.

Web cam view of Muchalat Inlet Government dock in Gold River. Here are links to a couple of sites we find useful for weather forecasting:
