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

Tahsis Business Opportunities

Tahsis has a well-conceived and established civic infrastructure. The village council has had the good sense to foresee the immense potential of the Nootka Sound area and put our resources where they can count most. There are two sewage treatment plants, water treatment, plenty of electricity, a medical center, library, recreation centre and more.

Tahsis, a great place to grow business

Business is diversifying, and Tahsis is developing new strategies for creating sustainable industries and employment. While the village is still transitioning from changes in the forest industry, over 130 small- to medium-sized businesses are operating in the Tahsis area. This is certainly proof of the resilience, work ethic and resourcefulness of the people living in our close-knit community.

Aquaculture, which includes fish and shellfish farming in Nootka Sound, is a growth industry. Business opportunities in real estate, manufacturing of wood products, mining, hydroelectric power, transportation and film production are all viable.

As a safe and sheltered departure point to the open Pacific Ocean, Tahsis is a perfect base of operations for people in the science and educational communities. At various times, biologists and archeologists have come to examine historic sites and caves in the area.

A number of rare animals, amphibians and sea life make their homes in the remote valleys and waters around Nootka Sound, making Tahsis a good eco-educational platform for overseas students as well.

Ecotourism remains a strong component in the Tahsis economy, revolving around chartered fishing, water sports, hiking and wildlife viewing. Employment opportunities are numerous in the summer months, when the tourism season is in full swing.

Tahsis Chamber of Commerce

Phone: (250) 934-6425

Founded in 1979, the Chamber of Commerce is one of the most active community service organizations in Tahsis and organizes or assists many of the community events in town. The Chamber works to promote the village and village businesses, and operates the Info Centre for visitors and ecotourists in the summer.