Hello All!
Well it has come to the end of another great season here at the Cove.
We have had the most fantastic weather this past few weeks, almost like summer again.
The housekeepers are busy putting the cabins to bed, Leo & Gordie making sure everything is shut down properly and their boats put away so that they can head up on their annual hunting trip. Bonnie's busy in the store taking inventory and putting everything away. Taso and Alonso getting the last meals out tonight in the restaurant and then off they go. Betty and Karen balancing the accounts before Karen moves the office back to her home for the winter. Once Adrienne gets the campsite all closed down, she then moves down and becomes our caretaker during the winter months.
Hope everyone has a great winter, looking forward to seeing you in the new year.
View of the Harbour and Resort
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Telegraph Cove Resorts will be closing for the winter on October 7th, 2009.
We would like to thank everyone that came to visit the Killer Whale Cafe, Old Saltery Pub, General Store, Cove Coffee, Whale Interpretive Centre as well as staying in our cabins and RV park.
The amazing increase of salmon returns is so welcome.
There were great numbers of krill and baitfish for all the fish and large whales to feed on and lots of Chinook for the orcas.
This year we celebrated 30 years at Telegraph Cove. We are proud of our efforts to preserve Telegraph Cove and show the world what a beautiful area, rich in wildlife, that we live in.
Thank you to all our North Island neighbours. We'll be looking forward to opening on Mother's Day in 2010.
- Gordie & Marilyn Graham
We would like to thank everyone that came to visit the Killer Whale Cafe, Old Saltery Pub, General Store, Cove Coffee, Whale Interpretive Centre as well as staying in our cabins and RV park.
The amazing increase of salmon returns is so welcome.
There were great numbers of krill and baitfish for all the fish and large whales to feed on and lots of Chinook for the orcas.
This year we celebrated 30 years at Telegraph Cove. We are proud of our efforts to preserve Telegraph Cove and show the world what a beautiful area, rich in wildlife, that we live in.
Thank you to all our North Island neighbours. We'll be looking forward to opening on Mother's Day in 2010.
- Gordie & Marilyn Graham
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Better late than never
We are once again late on updating our blog, but better late than never!
The fishing is still great here at Telegraph Cove! lots of pinks are coming in, and we are still seeing the occasional 30 lb spring.
Our annual craft fair at the beggining of this month was a little slower than other years, but never the less, a beautiful day, and full of tourists eager to spend their money!
The fishing derby was a huge success, the biggest fish caught, was in the childs division, a 29 LB spring by Miss. Kindall Marshall. Mr. Sims was our derby winner in the main catagory, with a 28 Lb spring! With more than 150 entrys, Telegraph Cove Resort will once again be donating $10,000 to the Kokish Hatchery for the salmon enhancment. So thank you to everyone who donated, a job very well done!
The season is getting a little quieter, people are starting to go home from their summer vacations, most with their full limit of fish!
The whales have still been active, out for everyone to see, even in front on the cove quite a bit this season! Lots of Pacific white sided dolphins and Minke whales.
Our weather hasnt failed to impress locals and tourists, sunshine most days and the occasional fog that will burn off in the afternoon. Although a little rain certainly wouldnt hurt due to the campfire ban that is still in affect.
Keep your fingures crossed that the fishing will be just as good, if not better for us next year, but we will try and keep up with our blogging before the seasons end.
Happy fishing!
The fishing is still great here at Telegraph Cove! lots of pinks are coming in, and we are still seeing the occasional 30 lb spring.
Our annual craft fair at the beggining of this month was a little slower than other years, but never the less, a beautiful day, and full of tourists eager to spend their money!
The fishing derby was a huge success, the biggest fish caught, was in the childs division, a 29 LB spring by Miss. Kindall Marshall. Mr. Sims was our derby winner in the main catagory, with a 28 Lb spring! With more than 150 entrys, Telegraph Cove Resort will once again be donating $10,000 to the Kokish Hatchery for the salmon enhancment. So thank you to everyone who donated, a job very well done!
The season is getting a little quieter, people are starting to go home from their summer vacations, most with their full limit of fish!
The whales have still been active, out for everyone to see, even in front on the cove quite a bit this season! Lots of Pacific white sided dolphins and Minke whales.
Our weather hasnt failed to impress locals and tourists, sunshine most days and the occasional fog that will burn off in the afternoon. Although a little rain certainly wouldnt hurt due to the campfire ban that is still in affect.
Keep your fingures crossed that the fishing will be just as good, if not better for us next year, but we will try and keep up with our blogging before the seasons end.
Happy fishing!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Update on the Fishing
The fishing has been very good and today we had some guests bring in a 114 pound halibut. They were out fishing for rock fish and landed this monster of a halibut on 25 lb test, boy were they surprised and they fought it for about 45 minutes.
The salmon fishing has really picked up over the last few weeks and right know we have some very good tides for fishing halibut.
If you have a boat come on up to Telegraph Cove Resort and try your luck out there fishing and if you don't we have 3 very experienced guides here that would be happy to take you out fishing.
If you would like more information about out guided fishing trip call us at
1-800-200-HOOK (1-800-200-4665)
As for other things going on at the Cove this summer:
The Annual Craft Fair is fast approaching, it is on August 1 so all you crafters who have stuff to sell give us a call to reserved a table at 1-800-200-4665.
Our Annual Fishing Derby is also fast approaching on August 2, entry fee is $10.00 and it starts at dawn and ends around 4PM then we all go to the campground where there is a potluck
bar-b-cue and awarding of prizes and an auction. For more information please call the above mentioned phone number.
The salmon fishing has really picked up over the last few weeks and right know we have some very good tides for fishing halibut.
If you have a boat come on up to Telegraph Cove Resort and try your luck out there fishing and if you don't we have 3 very experienced guides here that would be happy to take you out fishing.
If you would like more information about out guided fishing trip call us at
1-800-200-HOOK (1-800-200-4665)
As for other things going on at the Cove this summer:
The Annual Craft Fair is fast approaching, it is on August 1 so all you crafters who have stuff to sell give us a call to reserved a table at 1-800-200-4665.
Our Annual Fishing Derby is also fast approaching on August 2, entry fee is $10.00 and it starts at dawn and ends around 4PM then we all go to the campground where there is a potluck
bar-b-cue and awarding of prizes and an auction. For more information please call the above mentioned phone number.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Telegraph Cove Update!
Another update at beautiful Telegraph Cove.
The fish are still biting, we are seeing some 20-30 lb salmon coming in almost daily! We had one gentleman from Alberta come in July 6th with the first catch of his life, a 45 LB spring! You can bet he had a permi-smile that day. The catch of the week this week is a 40 Lb salmon , the location of where it was caught was kept on the down low unfortunatly, but thats okay, because they seem to be everywhere this summer!
The whales have also been active for those on the Stubbs Island Whale Watching tours, humpbacks, minkes, orcas oh my!
Grizzley bears are seen everyday grazing on the beaches of Knight Inlet as well, so no matter what you decide to do on your viset here, your bound to have an experiance of a lifetime!
It dosent get any better than this at telegraph cove, the sun has even decided to stick around awhile. But only a week or so ago, the north island had an experiance of our own, we were lucky enough to experiance a storm we only see in the prairies! Tourists and locals could be seen outside enjoying the lightshow that occured around 10 PM, it was defenetly something most of us have never seen on our little island.
More exitment at telegraph Cove came from a big black bear that seemed to have taken over the boardwalk! She was seen freely roaming around the resort, even came out for some salmon at Gordies annual saturday BBQ, luckly, Gordies little dog was there to chase her away.
She had been spotted peering inside cabin windows to fishing by the docks. But she has been taken elsewhere now. I wonder what more can happen at Telegraph Cove!?
The fish are still biting, we are seeing some 20-30 lb salmon coming in almost daily! We had one gentleman from Alberta come in July 6th with the first catch of his life, a 45 LB spring! You can bet he had a permi-smile that day. The catch of the week this week is a 40 Lb salmon , the location of where it was caught was kept on the down low unfortunatly, but thats okay, because they seem to be everywhere this summer!
The whales have also been active for those on the Stubbs Island Whale Watching tours, humpbacks, minkes, orcas oh my!
Grizzley bears are seen everyday grazing on the beaches of Knight Inlet as well, so no matter what you decide to do on your viset here, your bound to have an experiance of a lifetime!
It dosent get any better than this at telegraph cove, the sun has even decided to stick around awhile. But only a week or so ago, the north island had an experiance of our own, we were lucky enough to experiance a storm we only see in the prairies! Tourists and locals could be seen outside enjoying the lightshow that occured around 10 PM, it was defenetly something most of us have never seen on our little island.
More exitment at telegraph Cove came from a big black bear that seemed to have taken over the boardwalk! She was seen freely roaming around the resort, even came out for some salmon at Gordies annual saturday BBQ, luckly, Gordies little dog was there to chase her away.
She had been spotted peering inside cabin windows to fishing by the docks. But she has been taken elsewhere now. I wonder what more can happen at Telegraph Cove!?
Friday, July 3, 2009
July 3, 2009
The weather has been very nice here at Telegraph Cove and we had a nice Canada Day. We had some little helpers decorate for Canada Day and we would to thank Gillian & Emily Holmes for all there help.
Fishing, Fishing, Fishing
Fishing over the last few days has been excellent, everyone who has gone out lately has brought back fish. People have been bringing in Springs ranging from 30 lbs to about 40 lbs, we still have halibut and some rock fish coming in as well. Gordie, Roy and Leo have all had charters out and the people left extremely happy because they all had some salmon to take home.
Roy had a group of guys out today (July 3) and they came back with a 26 lb, 30 lb and a 31 lb springs and also got a coho or two (Not bad for a days fishing).
The Orca's have been spotted just outside the Cove along with the humpbacks.
Just a reminder about the Craft Fair and Annual Fishing Derby.
The Craft Fair is August 1 from 10 am until 4 pm and the Annual Fishing Derby is August 2 from dawn until about 4 pm. If any of you "Crafters" are interested in having a table at the Craft Fair just give us a call at 1-800-200-4665 and let us know what you would like to come and sell.
So the weather is great and the fishing is rapidly improving so it sounds like this season is going to be a great one.
We will have another fishing report soon, so make sure you check back.
The weather has been very nice here at Telegraph Cove and we had a nice Canada Day. We had some little helpers decorate for Canada Day and we would to thank Gillian & Emily Holmes for all there help.
Fishing, Fishing, Fishing
Fishing over the last few days has been excellent, everyone who has gone out lately has brought back fish. People have been bringing in Springs ranging from 30 lbs to about 40 lbs, we still have halibut and some rock fish coming in as well. Gordie, Roy and Leo have all had charters out and the people left extremely happy because they all had some salmon to take home.
Roy had a group of guys out today (July 3) and they came back with a 26 lb, 30 lb and a 31 lb springs and also got a coho or two (Not bad for a days fishing).
The Orca's have been spotted just outside the Cove along with the humpbacks.
Just a reminder about the Craft Fair and Annual Fishing Derby.
The Craft Fair is August 1 from 10 am until 4 pm and the Annual Fishing Derby is August 2 from dawn until about 4 pm. If any of you "Crafters" are interested in having a table at the Craft Fair just give us a call at 1-800-200-4665 and let us know what you would like to come and sell.
So the weather is great and the fishing is rapidly improving so it sounds like this season is going to be a great one.
We will have another fishing report soon, so make sure you check back.
Friday, May 29, 2009
New Season 2009
Well I had thought it was about time I up dated this blog....not much of a blogger!!!!
The start of the season is going well.
We start with a gradual opening with the Cabins on May 1st, then the Restaurant on May8th and the General Store with limited hours.
The May long weekend went well with The Top Island Econauts hosting their annual dive extravaganza. Divers came from the Lower Mainland and South Island to join in the festivities. Always a huge success.
We have some of our seasonal campers starting to show up, which makes it nice for Adrienne up in the campsite, not so lonely and quiet.
The prawning and crabbing have been plentiful!! Halibut fishing was off to a good start. Roy and Leo had a few guys out on a charter and from what I understand they did very well, the guys had a fantastic time on the water. Al McDonald (seasonal camper) caught himself a nice 85 pound halibut the other day. Nice Fish!!!!
The Spring Salmon as starting to show up as well. Conrad & Mary Porth caught a nice 27 pounder from the back side of Malcolm Island.
We have the Van Isle 360 arriving here on June 10th. Look out for those sail boats!!!!
Tide Rip Tours have been going out almost daily with their Grizzly Bear Tours.
Stubbs Island Whale Watching have started with their Natural History Tours.
North Island Kayak is up and running as well with their rentals and tours.
Dates to remember;
August 1st ....Telegraph cove Craft Fair.
August 2nd...Telegraph cove Fishing Derby with the proceeds going to the Salmon Enhancement.
The start of the season is going well.
We start with a gradual opening with the Cabins on May 1st, then the Restaurant on May8th and the General Store with limited hours.
The May long weekend went well with The Top Island Econauts hosting their annual dive extravaganza. Divers came from the Lower Mainland and South Island to join in the festivities. Always a huge success.
We have some of our seasonal campers starting to show up, which makes it nice for Adrienne up in the campsite, not so lonely and quiet.
The prawning and crabbing have been plentiful!! Halibut fishing was off to a good start. Roy and Leo had a few guys out on a charter and from what I understand they did very well, the guys had a fantastic time on the water. Al McDonald (seasonal camper) caught himself a nice 85 pound halibut the other day. Nice Fish!!!!
The Spring Salmon as starting to show up as well. Conrad & Mary Porth caught a nice 27 pounder from the back side of Malcolm Island.
We have the Van Isle 360 arriving here on June 10th. Look out for those sail boats!!!!
Tide Rip Tours have been going out almost daily with their Grizzly Bear Tours.
Stubbs Island Whale Watching have started with their Natural History Tours.
North Island Kayak is up and running as well with their rentals and tours.
Dates to remember;
August 1st ....Telegraph cove Craft Fair.
August 2nd...Telegraph cove Fishing Derby with the proceeds going to the Salmon Enhancement.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Telegraph Cove Resort
We are busy getting ready for another great year here at the Cove.
Cabin rentals and campsite opens May 1st, 2009 as well as The General Store and The Cove Coffee Shop.
Killer Whale Cafe opens May 9th, 2009
Old Saltry Pub...TBA
They are predicting a great fishing year this year. A Federal Oceanographer from Oregon said that after stopping for several years, a cycle known as the Pacific Decadal Oscillation is now bringing nutrient rich cold water south from the Gulf of Alaska. This will bring salmon numbers back to what should be normal numbers in a short period of time.
Dates to remember:
May 10th - May 15th.....Water Color Work Shop with Gordon Henschel.....for more information ...check out Gordon's website: www.henschelfinearts.com
May 10th....Mothers Day Sunday Brunch and Dinner specials in the Killer Whale Cafe
May Long Weekend (May 15th to 17th )... Top Island Econauts Dive Extravaganza
June 10th..... Van Isle 360
August 1st....Telegraph Cove Craft Fair
August 2nd.....Telegraph Cove Fishing Derby with the proceeds going to The Salmon Enhancement Program
Cabin rentals and campsite opens May 1st, 2009 as well as The General Store and The Cove Coffee Shop.
Killer Whale Cafe opens May 9th, 2009
Old Saltry Pub...TBA
They are predicting a great fishing year this year. A Federal Oceanographer from Oregon said that after stopping for several years, a cycle known as the Pacific Decadal Oscillation is now bringing nutrient rich cold water south from the Gulf of Alaska. This will bring salmon numbers back to what should be normal numbers in a short period of time.
Dates to remember:
May 10th - May 15th.....Water Color Work Shop with Gordon Henschel.....for more information ...check out Gordon's website: www.henschelfinearts.com
May 10th....Mothers Day Sunday Brunch and Dinner specials in the Killer Whale Cafe
May Long Weekend (May 15th to 17th )... Top Island Econauts Dive Extravaganza
June 10th..... Van Isle 360
August 1st....Telegraph Cove Craft Fair
August 2nd.....Telegraph Cove Fishing Derby with the proceeds going to The Salmon Enhancement Program
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