The Boardwalk at Bamfield

Approaching Bamfield Inlet, "Main Street"

The gentle sea swell continued to carry us onward to Barkley Sound, where we entered Trevor Channel and Bamfield Inlet. 

Adorable Cottages along Bamfield's West Side

The village of Bamfield has been a long-standing favorite with boaters cruising the west coast of Vancouver Island.  The village is divided into Bamfield West and Bamfield East by the Bamfield Inlet, referred to as main street.  There are no roads that connect the two areas of town so transportation is by dinghy or water taxi (250-728-1212).  

Shops along the Bamfield Boardwalk, Coast Guard on right

Being early in the season, we were able to find moorage at the Bamfield Harbour Authority docks on the West Side. 

Bamfield Harbour Authority Docks

After securing the boat, we decided to pick up some groceries at the Bamfield Mercantile & Marine. 

The Boardwalk or Sidewalks of Bamfield

The best part about shopping at the grocery store, is walking the scenic boardwalk to get there.  The boardwalk skirts the west side of the inlet, winding through cottages, B&B’s, and shops; the path is so intriguing that it has become an activity in itself. 

A scenic afternoon stroll in Bamfield

Locals are often out tending their gardens and stop to chat, while others rest at one of the benches found along the way. 

Spring flower boxes are found along the Boardwalk

After picking up a few items from the store, we headed back to the boat, arriving just in time before the rain showers passed overhead. 

Great views from the Boardwalk looking north

Tomorrow we explore Bamfield Inlet by dinghy to confirm other moorage options for transient boaters.