Earls Cove is a small settlement located on

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in the

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region of

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. It is a terminal for the BC Ferries route across the inlet to Saltery Bay, linking the Lower Sunshine Coast with the Upper Sunshine Coast. Earls Cove is at the north end of the

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and on the east side of the mouth of

, adjacent to

Agamemnon Channel Agamemnon Channel ( shashishalh ''lilkw´ émin'') is a channel or strait in British Columbia, Canada, at the mouth of Jervis Inlet on the South Coast, separating Nelson Island (W and NW) from the mainland of the Sunshine Coast (E and SE). The fer ...

, across which is Nelson Island. BC Ferry arriving at Erls Cove

Origin of name

Earls Cove was named indirectly after an early pioneer of the area, Mr. Earl: the name was officialized in the plural form (rather than the possessive "Earl's") at the request of the community, as there were several families named Earl in the area.

Access and transportation

Earls Cove is accessed by ferry terminal and paved highway. From the

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, BC Ferries provides service from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale. From Langdale,

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runs to the end of the Sunshine Coast at the community of

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; Earls Cove, and the ferry from Earls Cove to Saltery Bay, is approximately midway between Langdale and Lund. The distance from Vancouver to Earls Cove is 136 kilometres (85 mi). The ferry trip across the mouth of

provides passengers with scenery little changed from when

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explored the area in 1792.

Earls Cove Ferry Terminal

The Earls Cove Ferry Terminal is a BC Ferries terminal with two berths that links Highway 101 across Jervis Inlet to Saltery Bay. Known as the ''Sechelt – Powell River (Earls Cove–Saltery Bay)'' ferry, it is about long and serviced by the MV ''Malaspina Sky''. The trip by ferry from Earls Cove to Saltery Bay takes about 50 minutes.

Climate

The

lives up to its name - generally winters are mild and wet, and the summers drier than many other coastal areas. Average temperatures range from 4 °C (39 °F) in January to 18 °C (64 °F) in July. Average rainfall is about 100 cm (39 in); mild weather patterns mean that snowfall in the area is very light. The temperate climate has made this a popular area for retirees and vacationers looking for outdoor recreational opportunities of all sorts.

Attractions

Nearby Sakinaw and Ruby Lakes are noted for their trout fishing in season. They are also freshwater havens for canoers and kayakers.

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is home to over 80 species of birds, and to other animals. Wildlife watchers can observe Wood Duck, painted turtles, beavers, otters, elk, deer and bears. The northern terminus of the Suncoaster Trail, a 33 km (21 mi) trail popular with hikers and bikers, is at Klein Lake, just east of Earls Cove. NIHO Land & Cattle Company (owners of recreational land) strongly recommend before attempting any hike in this region you first purchase a hiking guide from a local bookstore. There are several provincial parks in the area, including

Musket Island Marine Park Musket Island Marine Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on the west side of Nelson Island, at the mouth of Jervis Inlet , image = MtFWAir.jpg , image_size = 260px , pushpin_map=British Columbia , capti ...

. Ambrose Lake Ecological Reserve preserves a small coastal lake, adjacent bogland, and surrounding forest, and is open to the public for non-destructive pursuits like hiking, nature observation and photography.

References

External links

* {{BC Ferries , state=expanded Unincorporated settlements in British Columbia Populated places in the Sunshine Coast Regional District BC Ferries Ferry terminals in British Columbia