Deep Bay , Jedediah Island

 This family owned this whole remarkable Island and sold it to the governmnt at a below market value with the intention of turning it into a park. Which it is today. 

There is  an old homestead and many trails to get around the island.

We were a little disappointed that we had to share our anchorage with two other big sail boats.





We spent two days here and got to see the left over sheep that have gone wild. 





These sheep are remarkable . Some of them are exceedingly ratty looking but these particular sheep have evolved to eat driftwood. There is so much competition for food that the sheep have started eating logs. This pile of logs will be reduced to sheep manure in just a few days. 

Jedediah is also home to deer and feral goats. According to our friend, Angus.The goats were left on the Island by the spaniards when they were exploring in this area a couple of hundred years ago. Not sure what year the spaniards were here.





We also saw some deer , Big deal !!




When we left Lasquetti we had a beautiful sail through the Islands and down the strait to Nanaimo. 
We were anchored behind Newcastle Island with a score of boats but now are tied up downtown for one night. 



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