In spring 2022, the Nuchatlaht Nation, whose unceded territory includes northwestern Nootka Island, are in court battling the provincial government and Western Forest Products to reclaim management of their territory. Many groups of people come to hike this wondrous trail, but the ecological integrity of the region and its scenery are at risk due to the recent logging that is removing the biggest and best trees in close proximity to the trail and in the surrounding mountains. This 35-kilometre slice of heaven is the Nootka Trail – the finest coastal hike in Canada that traverses ancient rainforests, beaches, cliffs, and spectacular rocky intertidal coastlines – is under direct logging assault by Western Forest Products, in Nuchatlaht and Mowachaht/Muchalaht Nuu-Chah-Nulth territory. Support MP Weiler’s Motion to Protect Old-Growth.Ancient Forest/ Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park.Before & After Logging – Caycuse Watershed.Tahsis: Endangered Old-Growth Above Town.Canada’s Most Impressive Tree – Flores Island.Grove of Giant Cedars Clearcut in Quatsino Sound.All pre-booked day trips can be cancelled and fully refunded in Can$ value up to two days before sailing if there are still remaining concerns about Covid-19.
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Reservations for overnight trips can be cancelled up to a week before the trip date with full refund.We are hoping to re-introduce online purchasing convenience in 2023.įor those who are concerned about being away from home we are currently accepting pre-booked trip cancellations as follows: Please call or email for reservation requests. It is our goal to be open and transparent throughout this rapidly evolving situation. The safety of our passengers and crew is our top priority.
Our crew are up-to-date on COVID-19 safety protocols and are able to practise social distancing while operating the MV Uchuck III. This is an essential service for remote villages, fish farms, logging operations and resorts. We continue running our freight deliveries on our regularly scheduled runs. The west coast of Vancouver Island is home to an abundance Killer Whales, Gray Whales, Black Bear, Sea Otters, Seals and Sea Lions, Pacific Dolphin and Bald Eagles so be sure to bring your binoculars and your camera! Passengers enjoy watching the day-to-day activities, from maneuvering the vessel to remote docks and offloading freight from the cargo hold to watching intrepid kayakers paddle off after wet launching. Stops are also made at remote destinations to offload intrepid kayakers.
Many of these remote destinations have no road access. Stops are made along the routes to offload freight at remote fish farms, logging camps, resorts and maritime villages that rely on the MV Uchuck III as a lifeline. This 136-foot wooden hulled maritime vessel provides passenger and freight service through historic Nootka Sound, Esperanza Inlet, and Kyuquot Sound. Cruise Vancouver Island's Historic West Coast!Ĭruise aboard the MV Uchuck III and marvel at the stunning scenery as you cruise along the remote northwest coast of Vancouver Island, BC.
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