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Grey Rocks

A safe bet for a windy day. On most days you will paddle into the wind to reach Grey Rocks, making for an easier trip home.

Distance from Deep Cove: 3 km

Paddling Time One Way: Fast: 20 min. Avg: 30 min. Leisurely: 40 min.

Suggested Route: Paddle south (right hand side) from Deep Cove along the west shore of Indian Arm. You can't miss it.

Hazards:

• Current (maximum speed of 1 knot)
• Motorboat traffic

Features: Grey Rocks Island is a very small privately owned Island with a beautiful house located on it. Grey Rocks is located in the middle of Strathcona Bay. There is a little park located on the mainland in between all the homes, in the very corner of Strathcona Bay.

Nature: There is an interesting rocky shoal on the south-east side of Grey Rocks. This is inter-tidal, making for a great place to observe underwater marine life, such as crabs, and sea stars.