Area A (Baynes Sound) Anchorage

Baynes Sound stretches between Vancouver Island and Denman Island, offering a protected anchorage in relatively shallow, calm waters with a backdrop of coastal forests and tidal flats. The area has a working, lived-in feel — the small communities of Fanny Bay, Union Bay, and Deep Bay dot the Vancouver Island shore nearby, known especially for Fanny Bay oysters if you want to seek them out. Depths are modest throughout the sound, so check your charts carefully before settling in.