Southeast Wooded Pine Island is the perfect dinghy day trip for boaters anchored in the vicinity of Go Home, Monument Channel or Indian Harbour. In fact I have even made the trip from Hope Island on a 10’ dinghy with a 15 hp tiller engine but that was on an extremely calm day!

A beautiful island with stunning 360 degree views of Georgian Bay, the expansive flat bedrock top is easy to walk while the gently sloping sides provide wind protection for picnics and afternoon naps. The shore is lined with small coves – many perfect to swim from – and if you stay late enough on a sunny afternoon you will be guaranteed a stunning sunset for the ride home!

This island is best visited on a warm day with low winds as it is situated a little offshore. Preserved and protected by the Georgian Bay Land Trust (www.gblt.org), it is 7 acres in size and located approximately 2 nm west of Monument Channel. Prior to visiting I recommend you review the GBLT website for visitor guidelines – here is the link:

https://www.gblt.org/enjoying-land/property-visiting-guidelines/

This island is ecologically sensitive and to ensure it continues to thrive, a GBLT representative will stop by regularly to check that all visitors are respecting the nature. And dogs are welcome, just no fires or over-nighting.

There is a small rocky harbour at the north end of the island with a narrow and shallow entrance but with enough depth for dinghy’s, sea doo’s and other low draft vessels to enter when water levels are above chart datum. Once inside there are quite a few areas to disembark plus many rocks and crevasses to secure your lines. I always bring a dinghy anchor, grappling hooks and a spare fender, plus upon entering the harbour always post a bow watch and lift the engine.

And not every landing is perfect – this one was a close call – no harm to the prop on that day but I’ve left my mark behind on past visits – all part of the adventure!

Below you will find the coordinates and approximate route I take when visiting. With it’s natural rock harbour and unobstructed views of Georgian Bay, Southeast Wooded Pine Island should be on every boater’s bucket list!