The bonus feature of Smuggler’s Cove Marine Park is the shoreline trail that takes you to the mouth of the cove. At one point you have Smuggler’s Cove to the right and the open waters of Malaspina Strait to the left with views of Thormanby and Texada Islands. Arbutus and pine seem to grow right out of the granite outcrops and the views are stunning.
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The head of Smuggler’s Cove
A kayaker’s dream!
In the Summer the cove is a very popular anchorage due to the sheltered waters
Inlet into a small tidal lagoon
Malaspina Strait
Malaspina Stait
Malaspina Stait with Texada Island in the distance
Kinnikinnick, mosses and lichen
The trail
Entrance to the cove. About 45 feet (13.7 metres) wide
Open ocean with Texada Island in the distance
Looking back into the cove
The trail back
Visual Montage 