The Cabana Point
Jutting out into Desolation Sound like the prow of a ship, the Cabana Point is one of the centrepieces of Cabana Desolation Eco Resort.
Enjoy a glass of wine and some afternoon appetizers with friends from the deck chairs sitting up above the beach and watch the sun slowly slip towards the horizon.
Seals and otters are often seen playing and fishing in the water below, while eagles from nearby nests scan their surroundings from the trees above. For snorkelers, the cliffs of the point are a great place to view sea stars, urchins and sea cucumbers, while the ledges and cliffs are perfect for leaping straight into the warm waters of Desolation Sound.
If you’re looking for seclusion, the point has many concealed pockets and ledges with deck chairs and hammocks strategically placed to provide a relaxed and private atmosphere.
The Beaches
The beaches on either side of the Cabana Point serve two important purposes at Cabana Desolation: comfortable access via kayak or motor vessel, and a place for our guests to relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings.
North Beach is typically our landing beach. The low gradient, gravel beach is mostly free of boulders and allows our guests to land their kayaks in ease and comfort in most conditions, with and without guides.
South Beach on the other hand – while providing an alternate landing zone if the wind is blowing strong from the NW – is used primarily for relaxation.
In the mornings the ‘yoga platform’ nestled in amongst the salal above the beach is popular for morning stretches and meditation as the morning sun rises above the Coast Mountains to the east.
In the evenings the abundant supply of driftwood that is deposited on the beach during the winter is put to good use in fire pit, and provides a comfortable and scenic place to enjoy a cool beverage and stimulating conversation with your feet up by the campfire.
The Spring Trail
The Spring Trail is the one established trail on Kinghorn Island, and provides access to further opportunities for relaxation and exploration.
Step right off the boardwalk and follow the trail up and over a hill and out of sight of Cabana Desolation.
The first spur leads to what has been named Arbutus Duck Point – a secluded, picturesque point with chairs and a hammock slightly one bluff to the south of Cabana Desolation with great views of the Coast Mountains and Mount Denman.
Continue on a little further and to the right there leads another spur – the Eagle Trail – which takes you up to a another bluff inland from the trail with a ‘bird’s eye view’ of a massive, active eagle’s nest. If you’re lucky you can stand and watch the adults land at eye level from your vantage point with a meal for their waiting young!
Finally, continue to the end of the trail and find the fresh water spring that makes Cabana Desolation possible. From here you can continue and explore this lightly wooded island on foot if you so desire!
Sunset Point
Beyond the final cabana at Cabana Desolation Eco Resort, the trail continues beyond the boardwalk and rises up to the mossy bluff immediately to the north of the resort, named Sunset Point.
From this vantage point guests can get the best view of the summer sunsets over Cortes Island that are so famous in Desolation Sound.
Separated from the rest of the common areas in the resort, Sunset Point – much like Arbutus Duck Point on the south side – is a great place to get away and enjoy a private, romantic moment in this coastal British Columbia paradise.
