Cormorant Channel Marine Provincial Park is made up of a number of islands off the Pearse and Plumper groups of islands, situated at the western end of Johnstone Strait, between Hanson Island and Cormorant Island (Alert Bay). This is the core habitat of the northern resident Orca population, one of the best places on earth to see them. Humpback and Minke whales, Harbour porpoises, Dall’s porpoises and Pacific white-sided dolphins also ply these waters. Look for seals and sea lions sunning themselves on the rocks. Alert Bay, with world-famous U’mista Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Malcolm Island, home to the former Finnish socialist community of Sointula, are within easy reach. This part of the Johnstone Strait is known for strong currents. Approach the Pearse group from the SE into the centre of the group and anchor on either side of the smallish, flat island (50 34.51 N 126 51.14 W). The best place to spend the night in the Plumber group is in the cove between the most northern two islands, separated by a very narrow channel (50 35.24 N 126 48.87 W).
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