Nimmo Bay

Jumping ahead a bit here but we just left a wonderful resort and now we are anchored up in Turnbull Cove near Watson Island not far from Nimmo. I will cover both in this post.

There are few really high end resorts up this way and Nimmo Bay is one of the best of the few.

The guest book features the names of past Presidents and corporate CEO’s. Activities range from Heli Flyfishing and touring to hiking and on the water activities. The kitchen is pure gourmet with virtually everything down to the pastries made on site.
Having said that, Nimmo comes with prices to match so we had one breakfast and dinner there and enjoyed some of the lessor activities (including a massage for Deb). I will start with a few pictures so you can get a feel for it.

The lodge can accommodate up to 20 people in small intimate cabins.

One of the features is a gorgeous waterfall in the woods right in the heart of things.

In addition to providing hydroelectric power, it is a place for a quick dip if you do not mind water that comes directly from the snow pac high above. Of course, you can take a quick dip and retreat to the hot tub (which I did each night for the two nights we were there).

There is also a heated outdoor shower for bathing before heading back to your cabin.

The dinner table was set outside ready for us after drinks and appetizers on the deck.

Appetizers were smoked salmon on crackers – both prepared on site. Dinner was fresh halibut in a wonderful cream sauce with fresh veges. Desert was cake with home made ice cream. The whole affair was worthy of any of the best restaurants we have been to.

After dinner, we adjourned to the deck for after dinner drinks next to a wonderful cedar fire.

Blankets are provided as well.

Breakfast consisted of fresh fruit with granola and yogurt all made on the premises followed by either bacon and eggs or salmon and eggs with parsley potatoes and hollandaise sauce.

We also had a chance to spend some time with Craig and his wife Deborah who own the resort and run it along with their son and daughter in law. The whole experience was unforgettable. We will be going back with our guests later in July and August.

The scenery in the whole area is amazing so here are some shots taken around Turnbull Cove, Kenneth Passage, and McKenzie Sound.

This is also the home of Roaring Hole Rapids – and they are as ferocious as the name sounds as the tide ebbs and floods thru the narrow passage.

This is dinghy only territory and then only at slack tide.

A couple of fun shots around Nimmo.

Tonight we are anchored up in Turnbull along with a bunch of other boats. It’s Canada Day and one of the boaters informed us that the “beer was going to flow”. Sounds like it will be an interesting night.

Cheers