| Grassy Island, Moresby
Island: A pull-out park rest area located off the main
road leading into Sandspit Village located, approximately half-way
between the Alliford BC Ferry Terminal and Sandspit Village. A
very well maintained picnic area with peek-a-boo ocean views of
the beach from all four tables.
A short, short trail leads from the picnic area to a rocky, pebbled
beach. At low tide more of the large rocks become exposed, exposing
the beach thus creating more room to walk the rocks while beachcombing.
The beach is an opportunity to enjoy bird watching and for taking
pictures. A relaxing pit stop of busy scenery.
From the shores of the beach, on a clear day, one can see across
Skidegate Inlet the Village of Skidegate. A short distance from
the beach is an island with finely brushed grass leaning to one
side from the combing of the, sometimes, harsh wind. The rock
is called Grassy Island. It is not uncommon to
see various birds perched on the small island.
The inlet views, especially in the early hours, is usually busy
with marine traffic. The fishing vessels, yachts, crab boats and
the BC Ferries, come and go, as the inlet is the main marine entrance
to Skidegate, Queen
Charlotte City and Sandspit
Villages.
The pull-out rest area has good parking, but may be tricking
for motorhomes. There are pit toilets onsite for business needing
attention. Grassy Island Rest Area is close to
the BC Ferry Terminal and to Dover
Trail and Onward
Point.
How to Get to Grassy Island: Drive east on the
main road for about 3-4 km from the Alliford Bay BC Ferry Terminal
on Moresby Island towards Sandspit Village. The Grassy Island
Rest Area will be on your left. |
Grassy
Island
Sandspit