Chaunigan History

Part 1

My father first flew to Chaunigan (He thought it was Challicum) in 1952 in a 145 hp, 1949 Aeronca on floats. He and his friend Bill caught so many fish spinning from the floats that Bill had to walk down to Konni Lake because they could not get off the water. Fortunately Bill was a very capable guy and they met down there just before dark and got back to Stuart Island at the end of Bute Inlet, landed in that scary water and taxied to their accommodations on Dent Island without incident. At the time my dad resolved to pursue the acquisition of property at Chaunigan (Challicum). It was the perfect weekend getaway for him within reasonable range for a float plane from Olympia on a summer Friday afternoon and a Sunday return. He worked his ass off during the week as a surgeon in Olympia and really appreciated the isolation on weekends and no phone.


Special Thanks to Casey Jones long time Chaunigan Lake resident for sharing this information.