Wednesday Friendly Cove Day Cruise
Gold River, BC, Canada
All Ages | Seniors rate available! 10-4 pm
During the summer months the MV Uchuck III provides Day Cruises to Friendly Cove also known as Yuquot - ancestral home of the Mowachaht / Muchalaht people. Yuquot translates to “Where the Winds Blow from Many Directions” and is reputed as being the ‘Birthplace of British Columbia!
There is a galley on board but feel free to bring your own snacks and food if you like.
Canadian Cash only on the vessel.
Rates
Adult - CA$131.00
(Ages 18-64)
Child - CA$80.00
(Ages 6-17 years | Must be accompanied by adult)
Senior - CA$121.00
(Ages 65 and older)
Infant - FREE!
(Ages under 5 years)
Fares include 5% GST, NOTE: fares also include the Landing Fee at Friendly Cove, proceeds of which go to the Mowachaht Band for redevelopment of this historic site
Every Wednesday June 25 - Sept. 10th
Depart: 10am
Return: 4:00pm
1.5 Hours in Friendly Cove
On the Friendly Cove Day Cruise
Drawn by the rich sea life, mild climate and the beautiful surroundings of Vancouver Island’s West Coast, the First Nations people came to the Yuquot area over 4000 years ago. The abundance and diversity of the area also attracted the first European explorers. Yuquot was declared a National Historic Site in 1923 and marks the first contact between Europeans and the indigenous people of the West Coast.
Along the route passengers can expect to see a variety of marine life from bald eagles to sea lions, sea otters and on occasion, even whales. You might have the opportunity to see a kayak ‘wet launch’ when they are lowered on a raft from the ship’s deck at a remote location along the route. Make sure to bring your camera, tablet or cellphone, whatever is your preferred way to take photos or videos of your trip aboard the MV Uchuck III. Stops are made if the vessel comes across a raft of sea otters or whales along the route.
The MV Uchuck III’s friendly and knowledgeable crew, comfortable wood finished lounge, galley and upper deck seating make this marine cruise a perfect way to spend a relaxing day on Vancouver Island’s West Coast. Informative announcements are made along the route at locations of interest.