Thank you, Sir!I was there with a group in late September, 2019. Halfway through our trip we re-supplied our water on Clarke Island. There is a mossy embankment, not quite a waterfall but a steady drip/flow; we were able to fill and filter 5 or 6 large dromedaries over the course of an evening. The water had that brownish cedar-infused hue to it, and a bit of flavour, but after filtering it was adequate.
It must be old, as it shows Benson Island as an official campsite. It's a traditional First Nations village site, there are some interpretive signs and a totem there now. Camping is strongly discouraged/forbidden.What's the source for that chart/map?
Benson island was owned by a family that ran a hotel there. They now own Friend Island in the Deer Group. Benson Island was expropriated for the park.It must be old, as it shows Benson Island as an official campsite. It's a traditional First Nations village site, there are some interpretive signs and a totem there now. Camping is strongly discouraged/forbidden.
FYI - Parks Canada website lists Benson Island as closed, citing:
- Benson Island is closed to visitors until further notice, to protect the health and safety of the local community.