The Village of Tahsis

estled between Rugged Mountain and Tahsis Inlet, the Village of Tahsis appeals to the hardcore fishing enthusiast, the extreme sports fan and the inquiring historian.

Blessed with an abundance of natural resources, stunning scenery, undisturbed wildlife and abundant fishery, Tahsis is the supernatural choice for a family vacation or a fishing get away. The name, Tahsis, comes from the local First Nations dialect, Tahsheesh, meaning " passageway". The local aboriginal people used the Tahsis area as a fall camp for over 4000 years, and used the Tahsis River to access trade in the Island interior. From the very beginning, Tahsis has been the place to be.

As a gateway to Nootka Island, and Kyuquot Sound, Tahsis serves as a home base for extreme sports enthusiasts who want to hike the Nootka Trail, spelunk the karst caverns at Weimar or Upana, surf at the wild Tatchu, kayak in Friendly Cove or dive the finest cold water venues in the world.

For those searching for contemplative adventures, scenic day trips to the mission of Esperanza, Friendly Cove or perhaps Zeballos, are easily arranged through the many fishing and guiding outfits. Keeping even closer to home base, visitors can explore historic Tahsis through the local trails and beaches, or walk the town guided by the Historic Map. Tahsis has all the guides and equipment to make any vacation an adventure, big or small.

So where is Tahsis?
latitude=49.925892
longitude=-126.663902

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