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Captain Cook's chosen harbour when he visited. Two commemorative plaques are attached on "Plaque Rock", a few metres to the right of "Astronomer's Rock". The first plaque was placed by the federal government on 26 April 1978, the bicentenary of his departure; the second one, a few years later, by the Nootka Sound and British Columbia Captain Cook Bi-centennial Committee.
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CCG IRB Station Nootka Lighthouse
Worth the hike for its beautiful views. Notable for being one of the few manned lighthouses remaining in Canada.
Built in 1956, decommissioned as a church in the 1990s and turned into a cultural centre, housing replicas of totems and carvings.
Picturesque outdoors totem with outstretched hands.
A 35-km trek with beaches, waterfalls, old-growth forest and chances to see wildlife. Hazards to watch for include creek crossings, rough terrain with difficult footing and some beaches can't be crossed at high tide (tide tables are a must!). Typical hike times are 4-8 days. It's possible to start in Yuquot and hike to the end and back, but most are dropped off at Louie Lagoon at the north-end of the trail and hike southwards to Yuquot.