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Swimming
Of course, one can swim right below the cabin in tranquil Gorge Harbour. But there is also gorgeous Hague Lague near Manson's Landing (see the map). For the clothing optional area, look for the two parking areas on the left of the road shortly after passing the Cortes Motel. Then walk into the lake on the short trail and pick a nice place to camp and swim off the rocks. For the white sand beach, drive a little farther and look for a parking area on the right.
Hikes & Walks
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View from Easter Bluff |
Kw'as Park has a series of trails around Gunflint and Hague Lakes. Access the trails across from the Cortes Motel on Seaford Road. There is a map in the cabin of the trails.
The Easter Bluff trail has some amazing views of Cortes Bay and beyond and also of Linnea Farm. Take the road to Cortes Bay off of Seaford Rd, the first pullout on Cortes Bay Rd to the left is the trailhead (about 1/2 km). It is not well marked and the pullout is small but look for other vehicles. (About 35 minutes return).
Green Mountain/Gorge Harbour West View. From the main road at the cabin, right right up road to the Y. Stay left (in the direction of Squirrel Cove). Take first old road up on your left. Follow road up. (About 1 1/2 - 2 hrs return from cabin, less if you drive to the trailhead).
Gorge Harbour East View. From Cabin take logging road up behind cabin to paved driveway. Continue up paved driveway until you come to main road. Walk down past Maintenance Works Yard--just past the Works Yard is an old road. Follow up main part of road to top/clearing (approx 1 1/2-2 hours).
Von Donop Inlet/Hathayim BC Parks Trail. Take road to Squirrel Cove. 4.7km from cabin to trailhead on left side of road. A small sign marks the turnoff. 6km return trip.
Shopping
For food and general shopping there is the Cortes Market and Cortes Natural Food Co-op in uptown Manson's Landing. There is also Marnie's Books located beside the Co-op. At Squirrel Cove there is The Squirrel Cove General Store and laundromat. Liquour, wine and beer can be bought at either the Cortes Market or Squirrel Cove General Store. There is also a store at the Gorge Harbour Marina.
There are also a number of craft stores and galleries. Pick up your copy of Cortes Island, Naturally Wonderful on the island for more info on shopping, dining and services available on the island.
Dining Out
The Sunset Restaurant beside the Co-op. The Cove Restaurant at Hollyhock. Trudi's beside the Gorge Harbour Community Hall. The Floathouse Restaurant at Gorge Harbour Marina. And one can also dine at Hollyhock.
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