These petroglyphs are located on a small reef/island in the bay south of Quartz Island on the southwest end of Sunset Channel. There are 14 different groupings of carvings which include arrows, spirals, small circles, u-shaped symbols, turtles, animals and fish.

Location: About 25 miles SW of NH, at the W end of Sunset Channel.

Description: The bay is surrounded on 3 sides by high cliffs. Protection is excellent in all winds except easterlies. A ¼ mile hike westward takes you across open rock and through some woods to a gravel beach. There are a few blueberry bushes.

Shore Mooring: The northern shore slopes gradually and is not suitable for shore mooring. The southern shore is very steep and while one could tie up there, shore access would be difficult. The western shore has 2 or 3 good places, one of which can be identified by the stump of an old tree.

Hazards: The bottom is very hard in most of the bay check your anchor to be sure it has dug in. If you are going to look at the rock carvings east of Victoria Point, watch for a reef just N of the end of the small point at the 16. Keep well to the left of centre channel as you go in.

Nearby Attractions: There is a small rock painting on the S shore of Cliff E of the red buoy AE6Z. Also close by are many rock carvings, on a low rock E of Victoria Point. This is a historic site treat with care and respect.

Additional Comments: E of Victoria Point there are 2 small bays which are well sheltered in S or W winds. Further E on Cliff Island there is a large bay (32) often used as an anchorage by LOWISA. Shore mooring is possible at several locations around the bay.

Location: About 20 miles S of NH, one mile east of Yellow Girl Point. (SE corner of Chart 6212)

Description: This is a very well-sheltered bay, large enough for anchoring and offering protected shore mooring in any wind. The shoreline is rocky or open woods around most of the bay.

Shore Mooring: Shore mooring can be chosen to give best shelter. If the winds are not strong SW, the small rocky island on the N side of the bay offers enough shelter the water is deep enough for most keels just around the NE corner of the island. For large group campfires, try the open hill just beyond the island.

Hazards: When entering the bay, avoid the rock shelf marked 3 on the chart, and also the shelf extending somewhat from the other shore. The best route is near to but not crowding the NW shore.

Nearby Attractions: If you are just passing through the area en route to Long Bay or Whitefish Narrows, Nepetugain Island offers a sheltered corner for a lunch stop. The shoreline is dense underbrush.

Additional Comments: In late summer the eastern part of the bay often supports a good growth of tough stemmed underwater plants which can become tightly entwined around anchor lines. The northern part of the bay seems relatively weed free. Wolves and deer have been seen along the eastern shore of the bay.

Location: Approx 11 miles south of NH on the west end of Pipestone Peninsula.

Description: This anchorage, usually called Square Anchorage, is actually east of Square Island in the Pipestone. Its a large bay, well sheltered from most winds. Very strong NE winds may, however, blow across the narrow, low part of the northern peninsula. There is open shoreline for camping and campfires at the mooring place shown by the arrow.

Shore Mooring: Much of the shoreline is gravelly beach and has a gradual slope. The arrow indicates an area where the shoreline drops steeply into the lake and mooring is relatively easy. The woods in this area are mostly deciduous but easy to walk through.

Hazards: Entrance to the bay is from the south. Watch for reefs on both sides. The western reef extends toward the centre of the channel and is quite long favour the eastern side and keep a good lookout.

Editors Note: Beware the strong (40 - G55Km/Hr) westerly winds as it may be impossible to find good shelter in the bay. The west side is either low and exposed or shoaly.

Additional Comments: Yellow birches, a few evergreens and red undergrowth combine to make a beautiful fall colour show. Try this bay near the end of September.

Location: Only 4 miles south of NH, following an almost straight track out Pine Portage Bay and across to the north shore of Hay Island.

Description: This is a beautiful bay, open to the north but sheltered very well from the east, south and west. There is an excellent beach, surrounded by wooded rocky hills with some paths for hiking.

Shore Mooring: Shore mooring is possible on the eastern shore of the bay near the beach. The shore is quite steep though and access is difficult. Anchoring off the beach with a line to a tree on shore is also possible here.

Hazards: There is a large shallow reef (shown on chart) extending from the western point of the bay eastward into the bay.

Additional Comments: The rock formation mined for gold on Sultana Island, just to the north, extends to this bay. Totally unsubstantiated rumours have it that there is/was gold to be found here.

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Jim Fredricks' recommended anchorage. There is room for 3-4 boats. Enter from the North. Make a "S" track when entering to avoid the rocks and shallow area.

These petroglyphs are located on a small reef/island in the bay south of Quartz Island on the southwest end of Sunset Channel. There are 14 different groupings of carvings which include arrows, spirals, small circles, u-shaped symbols, turtles, animals and fish.

Location: 4.5 miles east of Square, just SW of the channel between Andrew Bay and Witch Bay; a 16 mile sail from NH by the usual route or 14 miles through Hades.

Description: This is a well-sheltered, wooded bay, large enough for many boats to anchor or moor to shore. The tiny islet shown on the chart on the east side of the entrance to the bay does not exist. Interesting canoeing and kayaking among the channels and islands. Good pike fishing in the weedbeds in the smaller bays.

Shore Mooring: The western side of the bay has much shoreline suitable for shore mooring. If N or NW winds are blowing or expected, you would be wise to tuck in behind the NW point. Most of the shore at both places is open woods, excellent for hiking.