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Situated on the west coast of the Island, Hesquiat Peninsula Provincial Park occupies most of the eastern shore of Nootka Sound.
This huge wilderness park covers 7,899 hectares of old-growth forest stands of Sitka Spruce, Lodgepole pine, White Pine and Yellow Cedar (6,689 hectares of upland and 1,210 hectares of foreshore).
Numerous trails allow visitors to hike along wilderness tracks that lead to sandy beaches, sheltered bays and sea caves. Kayaking along the shores of the Hesquiat Peninsula is recommended for experienced paddlers only, given the exposure to the might of the Pacific Ocean. This park is home to the heritage attraction known as Cougar Annie’s Garden.
In 1915, the pioneer settler known as Cougar Annie arrived on the west coast in Hesquiat Harbour and homesteaded on this wilderness property. She bore 8 of her 11 children here, outlasted 4 husbands and carved a magnificent, magical garden out of five acres of this thick and foreboding rainforest. This garden is now one of British Columbia's premier heritage gardens and tours can be arranged at Boat Basin.
No facilities are provided in the park. However, adjacent to the park there is an Indian Reserve, and the small village of Hesquiat, with a store and marine gas station.
Hesquiat Peninsula Provincial Park is located north of Tofino on the west coast of vancouver Island. The park is accessible by boat from Hot Springs Cove and by boat or floatplane from Tofino. Boaters should be aware of the offshore reefs that present a navigational hazard for boats travelling close to shore.
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