Avg: 4 hr. Leisurely: 6 hr. Suggested Route: Paddle the west shore to Croker Island, take the west channel between Croker and the Mainland, once you round the northern end of Croker you will see Granite Falls on the east shore.

How long is Indian Arm?

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Carved during the last ice age by glaciers, Indian Arm is a 20-kilometer-long fjord that extends from the Burrard Inlet deep into the heart of the Coast Mountains. Apart from the small community of Deep Cove, there are no towns along its length.

Where do you launch a kayak in Deep Cove?

Deep Cove Kayak Centre is the perfect location to start your paddling adventure. Indian Arm is a scenic fjord surrounded by spectacular mountains. It is an excellent recreation and tourism destination.

Where is Deep Cove overnight parking?

Campers: If you are going on an overnight trip there is no overnight parking in the parking lots. You must park on the street. Do not leave valuables in your car.

Where should an Indian arm anchor?

As one of the only sheltered anchorages in Indian Arm, Bedwell Bay is a popular spot, but allows a few places to drop a hook. At the south end of the bay there’s a 30-to-50-foot mud bottom that holds well.

What is Indian arm called now?

Located near Port Moody, Indian Arm Provincial Park is also known as Say Nuth Khaw Yum Heritage Park and is managed by both the Province and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Its First Nations name means “Serpent’s Land”.

Can you bring your own kayak to Deep Cove?

You can explore the cove itself, or you can take your kayak or paddleboard out of Deep Cove and to one of the following locations. This Indian Arm map mentions the locations detailed below to help get your bearings but it’s not to scale so make sure you do additional research on distances.

Is parking free at Deep Cove?

You can park on the road just before you enter deep cove proper for free parking bits about a 400m walk to start of the trail. There are new restrictions on the trail so going early is good as they will close the trail if too many people are on it. Enjoy. Helpful?

Why is quarry rock closed?

Quarry Rock remains closed due to significant infrastructure projects taking place in Deep Cove this summer.

Can you anchor in Indian arm?

Anchoring. As one of the only sheltered anchorages in Indian Arm, Bedwell Bay is a popular spot, but allows a few places to drop a hook. At the south end of the bay there’s a 30-to-50-foot mud bottom that holds well. There are few hazards, but the bay does shallow a bit at the southwest end near the shore.

Can you fish Indian arm?

Re: Indian Arm/Belcarra Fishing from a boat Local knowledge is best. Just be aware indian arm is heavily fished. Good luck.

Where to go sea kayaking in the Indian Arm?

The sheltered structure of the Indian Arm provides a great sea kayak journey, although at times strong winds can come gusting in from neighboring Garibaldi Park. There are camp sites at The Twin Islands as well as Granite Falls and Bishop Creek, located in the Northern half of the Arm.

What is there to do on the Indian River arm?

At the head of the Arm, the Indian River Estuary provides a beatiful setting for wildlife viewing, and seals are plentiful. Silver Falls is also worth paddling over to. A map to help you visualize these points of interest can be found here.

What is the Indian Arm?

The Indian Arm is a steep-sided glacial fjord that was formed during the last ice age. The sheltered structure of the Indian Arm provides a great sea kayak journey, although at times strong winds can come gusting in from neighboring Garibaldi Park. There are camp sites at The Twin Islands, Racoon Island,…