Telegraph Cove (population: 4) is located on the Broughton Strait, on Vancouver Island’s northeast coast. Originally a lonely telegraph station (erected in 1912), it was the site of a busy sawmill and fish saltery from the 1920s to the 1970s. A school, post office and general store were also added.before a gradual transformation turned the village into the eco and adventure tourism destination it is today. Many of the historic buildings were built above the water on stilts and accessed by a boardwalk. These were joined more recently by luxury suites, a modern marina, an RV park, and waterfront homes. Activities in Telegraph Cove Whale watching is Telegraph Cove’s biggest tourist draw; a tour company, interpretive centre and ecological reserve – all whale focused – operate in or around it. Visitors also come to dive, view bears and birds and take advantage of some of the best kayaking and fishing conditions anywhere. In addition to frequent wildlife sightings, paddlers enjoy exquisite, all-natural scenery and lots of navigational interest in the form of islands, islets and tucked-away coves. Telegraph Cove is centrally located in the North Island. This makes it a good “home base” for daytrips to other North Island communities, such as Port McNeill, Alert Bay, Sointula, Port Hardy and Port Alice. And, as only four people actually live in the community year round, noise, crowds and development are essentially non-existent.
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