In two previous posts, Mount Warburton Pike and East Point Park were featured.    There are lots of opportunities to hike and paddle on Saturna and a few are noted here.

Winter Cove Park

This point of land is within the National Park Reserve.   There are about 1.5km of hiking and some shoreline viewpoints.    Winter Cove and the shores around Samuel Island make good paddling.

This narrow channel separates the island from Samuel Island.   You can paddle through this channel, but it is best to check the tide charts since the water surges through the narrow spot.     

Taylor Point

Did you know that there was a vineyard on Saturna Island?   We have tried the wine and we visited the vineyard (a steep hill so check your brakes) in winter, though it was closed.    A rough hike goes from the end of Trueworthy Road all the way to Taylor Point.   This hike should not be your first choice since it winds across bluffs on an 8km return hike.  Saturna Beach is along the west coast accessed from this same general area.

 

Narvaez Bay

We enjoyed riding our bikes down the length of the island then down to Narvaez Bay and back.    At Narvaez Bay, we hiked 2km around the points.

 

There are numerous short trails and routes down to small beaches, reefs, and viewpoints.   We enjoyed Fiddlers Cove, Saturna Beach, Boot Cove, and Monarch Head.   

Tumbo and Cabbage Island

Launching from East Point, Tumbo Island is only about 600m across the channel.   There is lots of paddling, hiking, and exploration around and on the islands.   There are a few camping spots on Cabbage Island and this is on our return trip "to-do" list