Skookumchuck Narrows, British Columbia

One of the best places to experience the 

raw power of the ocean is at 

Skookumchuck Narrows on the 

Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.

  Skookumchuck Narrows connects Sechelt Inlet

and Jervis Inlet. Twice daily as the tides change

nature displays her might; the difference in water heights

 results in whirlpools and rapids that can exceed

30 km/hr.  

I was lucky enough to visit Skookumchuck Narrows

on a King Tide (or a parigean spring tide, when the moon

is closest to the earth).

The roar of the rapids was both enthralling and

mesmerizing. As the sun slowly rose over the rapids

the scene changed from moment to moment,

making photo taking a bit tricky since

the rocks can be slippery and you need to pay

very close attention to where your eyes are focused.

One of British Columbia's natural wonders!