July 22nd - Fury Cove

We departed Port Hardy and crossed Queen Charlotte Strait and then into Queen Charlotte Sound which is open to the Pacific Ocean. We were taking swells on the beam of the boat until we turned into Allison Cove to anchor for the night. In the morning we headed around Cape Caution and into the protection of the Inside Passage again in Fitzhugh Sound. We anchored in beautiful Fury Cove for the night.

One can see evidence of the high tide line on the brilliant white shell midden along Fury Cove. This area is an ancient First Nation's site where clams, oysters and barnacles were harvested.
There is evidence of 10,000 years of inhabitation in the region

Daniel and I explored the labyrinth of small coves and discovered a clear landing site to the midden. Natives would clear a beach of rocks to land their canoes.

The water is cold and clear showing a deep teal color.

We landed wings on another section of the huge midden.

Seventh Heaven is anchored in a protected cove nearby.

I collected these large barnacle shells on the beach.