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Place in British Columbia, Canada
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Bamfield is a small coastal town of about 180 people (2016) in Central Vancouver Island. It is divided by Bamfield Inlet. Bamfield is a tourist destination for the West Coast Trail, ocean kayaking and sport fishing.
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BMSC offers tours to the general public in July and August (suspended due to COVID-19). Discover the natural history of Barkley Sound. Experience the unique history BMSC shares with the village of Bamfield. Learn about the coastal science research taking place at BMSC. Scheduled tours are offered Wednesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays from 1–2PM and begin from the traffic circle outside the Main Building. First tour is July 4th. A suggested donation of $5 per adult or $10 per family.
A great strip of sand and rock pools that are full of life at low tide.
Full-service camping sites for RVs, campers, and tents. All of their sites offer campers the option of power & water hookups. Washroom facilities, hot showers, flush toilets, fully wheelchair-accessible.
Has fishing and boat docks.
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Open year-round and sells a variety of groceries from staples such as milk and bread, to fresh deli items, slushies, and soft-serve ice cream. There is also a wide assortment of giftwear. The Café is open seasonally from March to October and is casual dining.
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Bamfield is only road accessible via logging roads (smooth to rough gravel). You are likely to encounter logging trucks, which have the right of way.
To cross between East and West Bamfield, get a water taxi. Call for one on the two way radios stationed on or near most major public docks. Remember to turn the radio off after use!
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