Hi. Welcome to
Refuge Cove!
I'm Catherine, the owner of the
Upcoast Summers espresso bar, gift
shop, and bakery. I have been
a boater for many years, and I
remember how delighted and surprised
I was to find a really good espresso
shop in the middle of Desolation
Sound on one of my cruising
adventures. The hot coffee and
freshly baked butter tarts warmed
and cheered my companions and me
after three cold days on the water.
Everything tasted really, really
good!
Turning the Corner into Refuge Cove
I didn't know then how my life would
change as a result of this
particular cruise! The beauty
and serenity of Refuge Cove, and the
comfort I experienced taking refuge
here, captured my imagination, and I
kept coming back until I couldn't
resist moving here to live.
Most people arrive at Refuge Cove by
boat, having travelled for several
days to get here from Vancouver or
Seattle. They stop here for
fuel, ice, hot showers, supplies,
laundry facilities, and comfort
foods on the deck at Upcoast
Summers.
Upcoast Summers is the only espresso
bar in Desolation Sound, serving
espresso beverages made with
freshly-ground coffee
along with delicious treats.
Baked goodies include cinnamon
rolls, muffins, and scones made from
scratch every morning, and deluxe hamburgers available from 11:00 AM daily.
So, come on up for a magical time
in one of the most beautiful places
on our planet! Sit back,
nibble on your treat, sip your
latte, and gaze out over the
water... It's your time.
