Europa Hot Springs Q'ayuxw

North Coast
Paddling Area:Douglas Gardner
Coordinates:53.4494094, -128.5540676
Site Type:Dispersed site secondary
Tent Sites:unknown
Site Access:Sea
Marine Trail:N/A
Last Update:05/02/2023

Landing Comments:

Easy landing on sand, grass, cobble in bay with small creek in centre. SW aspect.

Camp Comments:

Level sites for 2 small tents near cabin. 3-4 bunk Haisla trapline cabin for public use S of creek. No stove working 2011. Pit toilet. Former logging or reforestation camp near ramp on E shore. Also sites for tents above spring. Haisla name is Q’ayuxw.

Other Comments:

Water at creek. Wooden hot spring structure visible from water. Aka Shearwater Hot Springs. Reported to be best hot spring on N coast. Mooring buoys. More info at https://bcparks.ca/shearwater-hot-springs-conservancy/ Shearwater Hot Springs Conservancy.

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