Mist Island is a beautiful, fully treed 35 acre gem, nestled between the Cracroft Islands on the north side of Johnstone Strait in the Port Harvey Inlet, directly across from Vancouver Island. The Port Harvey Inlet is renowned in sailing guides as the best sheltered cruising boat anchorage in the entire length of Johnstone Strait.

The south end has a beach area, abandoned homestead and overgrown orchard. The highest point is over 200 feet above sea level. The island is heavily forested now, but was probably partially logged once in the 1940’s. The southern most peninsula is normally connected to the main part of Mist Island, but at high tide may be separated, and was not included as part of the original Lot Survey in 1915 so may considered as an addition to the total area. The Island is currently zoned residential for up to three homes.

Mist Island is 20 miles northwest of Sayward, or 25 miles southeast from historic Telegraph Cove, or 6 miles directly across from the Eve River estuary and log sort on Vancouver Island. Two smaller separate islets south of Mist Island have been developed with several homes on each.

A now overgrown logging road on the southwest side would be the perfect spot for your dream home with stunning views down to Johnstone Strait. Watch the Cruise ships as they pass by. You will enjoy fresh seafood every night from your prawn and crab traps or enjoy salmon and halibut fishing just minutes from the island. Go whale watching at Robson Bight, or simply unwind as you listen to the gentle sounds of the waves lapping up on shore.

History (Abbreviated From British Columbia Names and Places)

Mist Island was named by Captain Richards, H.M.S. Plumper, circa 1860, after Henry Wentworth Mist, R.N., 2nd lieutenant, H.M.S. Havannah. Born at Fullham near London, 10 June, 1833, he entered the navy in 1847 as Midshipman in the Asia. On the Asia returning to England in 1851 he was transferred to the Rodney and was present at the Crimea in the Russian war, 1854, taking part on shore in the naval brigade. Promoted to lieutenant, 13 November, 1854, and subsequently returned to England. Commander, 25 March, 1863. In command of the gun vessel Sparrowhawk, from July, 1868- September, 1872. Commander Mist during his commission on this coast in the Sparrowhawk made several important cruises, and on one of them, in 1869, Governor Seymour died on his vessel at Bela Kula. Retired with the rank of Captain, 25 October 1872. Died 25 October, 1895.