Bella Coola, a provisioning and R&R destination lies at the top of the 48-NM Burke Channel. Along the way are a few choice anchorages. Kwatna Inlet (52 05 N, 127 30 W) lies to the south of the Channel about half way up. It is outstandingly scenic and there is firm anchorage near the Inlet’s head in about 20 m of water. There are shoals near the head but plenty of room to anchor outside of the shoals. Otherwise, there are no significant hazards. The Kwatna River flows into Kwatna Bay, located on the east side of the Inlet, creating an estuary with meandering channels and a large tidal flat that is a BC Parks conservancy. The conservancy serves as a feeding area for grizzly bears and as important habitat for juvenile salmon. South Bentinck Arm is 17-NM of mountain-framed glory, departing SE from Burke Channel not far from Bella Coola. Big Snow Mtn. and Fougner Mtn are white-capped year-round. Anchorages are in Larso Bay (52 10.324 N, 126 51.171) in 20 m or at the head of the Arm, SW corner, in 22 m. Bonus: about 5 NM from the entrance on the W shore just past little Bensin’s Island are the Tallheo Hotsprings.
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