Bruin Bay

Bruin Bay (54˚10'00" 132˚59'00" NW side of Graham I, opposite Langara I, QCI). Named by officers of HMS Virago, on survey duty in these waters in 1853, after a large bear that came down to the beach opposite their ship. Crew members tried to shoot the animal but were unsuccessful.

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