Back in the day Minstrel Island was a real happening place. There is a lot of history here. There was a dance hall, a theatre, a hotel, a brothel, a school. It was a regular Union Steam Ship stop. It is worth a google. In later years it was a busy Marina for pleasure boats.
I’m not sure if that link will work! A little bit of history.
We were first told about the old docks at Minstrel Island a few years ago. When we first went there we were quite surprised to find there was a lot of dock space and an old walkway to shore. It was pretty overgrown and dilapidated when we first went there. But the docks were still fairly good. Useable. And Free!
Last year the old docks and walkway to shore were removed and a brand new float was put in for boaters to tie up to overnight. There is no longer shore access. The new float is great !
Jim and I put down two prawn pots before going to the dock and then five hours later we went and pulled the pots hoping for a dinner of prawns.
We had Tomato Soup and grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner!
Phoenix Hunter 1985 
Looks idyllic. I should google to see where Minstrel Island is located which means I know where about you and Jim are. How is Lily doing with boating this time. It is lovely to see Jim’s pictures of 2018 and 2020. I hope to see your pictures as well.
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Time changes much. Too bad the old historical buildings could not be preserved. A nice place for a stop to stretch everyone’s legs. 😻
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I grew up in the 60s and early ’70s. Well my father was a farmer in Washington State, he loved boating and fishing. We had a 32-ft boat in hich we traveled every summer to Canada for 6 weeks. We explored knights inlet as well as kingcum inlet. We spent many many times at minstrel Island.
It was of course a grocery store and gas in the dock for sale.
The restaurant was also open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My favorite thing was there homemade current tarts. All the old buildings were there those dilapidated and it was just a great adventure for us as kids.
So sad to hear there’s no longer shore access from the docks aor the activity that was going on then.
Another opportunity to be grateful for all I did and have and have done.
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