In Transit to Horizontal Falls

From Koolan Island we transited through a patch of water called the Gutter as we head to Talbot Bay to experience the historical Horizontal Falls and to see the Horizontal Hotel - yes, that's right there is a floating hotel located near the falls. Folks fly in via seaplane or helicopter.

Talbot Bay, an inland sea, to witness the tidal pinch phenomenon of the Horizontal Falls for a power boat ride between the entry/exit points between two lakes. On entry we navigate through a 40m opening and at the other end a 7m opening. During Spring, there can be a 4m drop from the lake into the falls at the 7m wide opening, which prevents boats entering into the 2nd lake. We we're incredibly lucky today to experience both!Read more