Poleline Track in Area B (Quatsino Sound/Cape Scott), British Columbia

Poleline Track in Area B (Quatsino Sound/Cape Scott) is an unpaved track (semi-solid) and runs in an east-west direction. Poleline Track also exists in Area C (Hyde Creek/Benson Valley) and Area D (Nimpkish Valley/Cormorant Island).

Road Type
track
Route
east-west

Campsite

  • Nahwitti River Campsite – approx. 9,4 km.
  • Skinner Creek Campsite – approx. 10,0 km.
  • Cape Sutil Campsite – approx. 11,4 km.
  • Irony Creek Campsite – approx. 11,8 km.
  • Nahwitti Lake Recreation Site – approx. 12,2 km.
  • Laura Creek Campsite – approx. 17,7 km.
  • Nissen Bight East – approx. 21,2 km.
  • Nissen Bight West – approx. 22,2 km.
  • San Josef Bay Campsite – approx. 22,8 km.
  • Balaklava Island Booms (BCMT). Sheltered, smooth pebble, shale beach. Back eddy near shore. Former log sort area re-vegetated so needs serious brushing if more than a handful of tents are used. Rustic camp furniture. Attractive. No water. – approx. 26,5 km.
  • Raft Cove Backcountry Camping Tentpads (tents allowed) – approx. 27,0 km.
  • Christie Passage (BCMT) – approx. 29,0 km.

Shelter

  • Ranger Yurt – approx. 11,3 km.
  • Ranger Cabin – approx. 25,5 km.

Hotels

  • Malei Island Resort – approx. 23,0 km.
  • God's Pocket Dive Resort – approx. 29,2 km.

Ferry terminals

  • Shushartie Bay – approx. 12,5 km.

Viewpoint

  • Mount St. Patrick – approx. 25,8 km.

Museum

  • Winter Harbour Museum – approx. 29,3 km.

Post offices

  • Holberg (Canada Post) at Seaview Drive 1 (V0N 1Z0) – approx. 13,4 km.
  • Winter Harbour (Canada Post) (V0N 3L0) – approx. 29,3 km.

Drinking water fountains

  • Goletas Waterfall (BCMT). Moderate gradient cobble, rocks beach. Boulders. Long carry at low water. All-tide beach camping on pebble. Summer Springs to 5.0 m leave small beach area. Upland sites possible with brushing. Year-round creek, waterfall, pool. Attractive. View. – approx. 25,6 km.
  • Nolan Point (BCMT). Low gradient cobble beach. Spacious, sheltered, grassy area between trees, towards point. Afternoon sun. Rustic camp furniture. Seasonal water at creek, to ~june. Attractive, popular site. Short trail. – approx. 26,8 km.

Parking

  • MacJack River Trail Parking – approx. 25,0 km.

Kiosks

  • Backcountry Camping Deposit Box and Information Kiosk (BC Parks, opening hours: open 24/7) – approx. 27,0 km.