Why is it called Indian Arm?

Long, long ago, an Indian band belonging to the Wolf clan lived on the shores of Tsla-a-wat, an inlet close by Vancouver. Now the inlet is called Indian Arm. This band was very proud of its family crest of a Wolf.

Is the Indian Arm saltwater?

Indian Arm is a salt-water fjord that extends about 20 km (12 mi) north from Burrard Inlet. There are no crossings, and road access is limited to the communities on the southern portion of the arm. The steep mountain slopes are so impassable that most have seen no development, despite the proximity to a major city.

How long is Indian Arm?

20-kilometer
Carved during the last ice age by glaciers, Indian Arm is a 20-kilometer-long fjord that extends from the Burrard Inlet deep into the heart of the Coast Mountains. Apart from the small community of Deep Cove, there are no towns along its length.

Where is Indian Arm BC?

Indian Arm is BC’s southernmost fjord, extending some 20 km north of Burrard Inlet. The mountain walls are steep, forested with old growth, dotted with waterfalls and the occasional abandoned cabin.

Where is the Indian Arm in British Columbia?

Indian Arm. Indian Arm is a steep-sided glacial fjord adjacent to the city of Vancouver in southwestern British Columbia.

Who was the first person to explore Indian Arm?

Burrard Inlet and the opening of Indian Arm was mapped by Captain George Vancouver and fully explored days later by Dionisio Alcalá Galiano in June 1792. Indian Arm is a salt-water fjord that extends about 20 km (12 mi) north from Burrard Inlet.

Where are Deep Cove and Indian Arm located?

Deep Cove is located only 25 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Click a location to start exploring! Deep Cove Kayak Centre is the perfect location to start your paddling adventure. Indian Arm is a scenic fjord surrounded by spectacular mountains. It is an excellent recreation and tourism destination.

How big is the Indian Arm Provincial Park?

Indian Arm Provincial Park includes large parts of both shores of the fjord, as well as Racoon and Twin Islands. This park is 6,826 hectares in total. There are wilderness campgrounds at sea level at Bishop Creek (west side), Granite Falls, and Twin Islands.