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 Ecotourism

Tahsis Cave Entrance

Your Outdoor Adventure Awaits

Tahsis is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, a rugged landscape of lush rainforest and steep, fjord-like mountains. This pristine coastal geography is the setting for some of the best ecotourism in British Columbia.

Surfers are attracted by the wild Pacific waves off Nootka Island and Brooks Peninsula, a climatic pocket that produces waters of the same temperature as Northern California. Strong inflow and outflow winds also create great conditions for windsurfers and kiteboarders in Tahsis Inlet.

Tahsis Inlet, Nootka Sound, and Esperanza Inlet offer areas of strong tidal activity and diverse marine life, creating world-class scuba diving sites. Kayakers can enjoy the sheltered inlet waters, the rugged coastal scenery, and abundant ocean wildlife.

Hikers will discover quiet trails and dramatic vistas, including along the internationally famous Nootka Trail. Climbers and cavers find the local areas of karst landscape and exposed rock offer some of Vancouver Island's best caving, climbing, and bouldering.

Those seeking more contemplative ecotourism can explore historic Tahsis along the local trails and beaches, or take a walk through our village. Wildlife and fishing enthusiasts will find plenty to see and catch as well.

Tahsis will provide you with the guidance and equipment to make any vacation an outstanding B.C. ecotourism adventure, big or small!

Tahsis Hiking Overlook

Village Guides & Maps

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

Tree To Sea Drive Map (pdf)
Tahsis Area Trail Map (pdf)
Tahsis Street Map (pdf)
Vancouver Island Road Map (pdf)