Welcome to the Village of Tahsis, nestled in the heart of Nootka Sound Tahsis is a premier ecotourism destination and beautiful nature getaway on Vancouver Island With more than 50km of passages, Tahsis is also one of Canada's caving meccas Hiking in Tahsis frequently leads to spectacular mountain overlooks Land and marine animals are abundant in the area, making for outstanding wildlife viewing With numerous docks and marinas, Tahsis is a perfect launching point for diving, kayaking and fishing Old-growth forests surround Tahsis and visitors are often amazed by the size of these giant trees The scenery in Tahsis is ever-changing, making it a great ecotourism vacation in any season

General Information & Guides

Amenities & Services

Fitness Room at the Tahsis Recreation Centre

Village amenities include a full-service recreation facility complete with four 5-pin bowling lanes, pool tables, Internet access, swimming pool and sauna, climbing wall, weight room, and gymnasium. The Recreation Centre is open 7 days a week and is also available for rentals.

Tahsis also has a public library with Internet access and wireless capabilities, a Health Centre with a 24-hour on-call nurse and a doctor visiting 2 days each week, and a full-service Canada Post outlet. A courier service runs from Courtenay to Tahsis Monday through Friday, and freight delivery services are also available.

Captain Meares School teaches children from kindergarten through Grade 12 and has an adult learning centre that offers high school upgrading as well as general interest courses.

Services and businesses include restaurants, grocery store, building supply store, hotel, motel, marinas, B&Bs, campgrounds, various tourism operators, a boat launch with parking/storage lot, and a full-service gas station.

A public market is held on Saturdays, boasting farmers market items and serving as a venue for local artisans and crafters to showcase their handiwork.

Tahsis is equipped with high-speed Internet access and receives service from Telus, BC Hydro, and Conuma Cable.

Tahsis Info Centre

The Info Centre is staffed during the summer months to answer visitor inquires. More detailed information on Tahsis services and amenities is available at the Centre.
Phone: (250) 250-934-6425
Email: info@villageoftahsis.com

Boat License

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A Pleasure Craft Operator Card is required to operate power-driven boats and watercraft in Canada - It’s The Law.

Every person who operates a motorized boat in Canada must obtain proof of competency. You can obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card by passing a Transport Canada Accredited boating safety test. Getting your Operator Card proves that you are a competent boater and ensures that you understand Canada’s navigation rules and how to boat safely.

Boaters can obtain their official Pleasure Craft Operator Card, commonly known as a boat license or boat card, by successfully passing the BOATsmart! exam.
www.boatsmartexam.com

Tahsis Climate

Tahsis Summer Day

The central west coast of Vancouver Island is classified as a temperate rainforest, and has the mildest weather in Canada, with a mean annual temperature range of 9 degrees Celsius.

Summers are temperate and sunny, with the peak temperature occurring in August. Winters are mild, with some snowfall during the winter months, mostly at higher elevations.

Rainfall Data (pdf)...

Ecotourism Guides

Tahsis Area Hiking (pdf)
Ecotourism Opportunities In Tahsis (pdf)
Tahsis Walking (pdf)
Tahsis Sport Fishing (pdf)