Mussel Inlet facts for kids
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Mussel Inlet is a long, narrow arm of the sea that reaches inland. It is located in the beautiful North Coast area of British Columbia, a province in Canada. This inlet stretches northeast from a larger waterway called Sheep Passage. It is also a special part of the Fiordland Conservancy, which is a protected natural area.
The Story Behind the Name
Mussel Inlet was first mapped in 1793. This was done by James Johnstone, who was an officer working with George Vancouver. They were on a big trip called the Vancouver Expedition, which lasted from 1791 to 1795.
During their exploration, something important happened here. The explorers ate some mussels they found. Sadly, these mussels were poisonous. One of the men, named John Carter, became very sick and passed away.
Because of this sad event, a nearby place was named Carter Bay after him. You can find Carter Bay where the Finlayson Channel meets the west end of Sheep Passage. The exact spot where the poisonous mussels were collected is called Poison Cove. There is even a small stream flowing into this cove, named Poison Cove Creek.
