Labouchere Channel is usually calm during the summer; however, very strong N and NE winds may be felt in the winter. Burke Channel leads E for about 5 miles from the S entrance of Labouchere Channel to Menzies Point (52°19'N., 127°01'W.), where it divides into North and South Bentinck Arms. The former extending ENE and the latter SE. 11.19 North Bentinck Arm (52°21'N., 126°55'W.) is entered between Loiyentsi Point, located 2 miles NE of Menzies Point, and Tallheo Point, 1.5 miles SE. It extends about 8 miles ENE and terminates at a sandy mudflat, formed by deposits from the Bella Coola River. This river is of considerable size and flows into the SE part of Bella Coola anchorage. The water in the river is quite fresh and at LW is suitable for drinking. The arm is about 1.3 miles wide at its head.

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