In recognition of the friendliness accorded him and his crew, he named the area Friendly Cove. It was during Cook’s third voyage around the world in 1778 that he was forced to make repairs to his vessels in Nootka Sound. Spain and England alternately occupied the area. Yuquot is the traditional village of the Mowachaht who have lived in the region for over 4000 years. Each small beach has it’s own special character and are full of stunning views and possibly treasures from the sea (Japanese glass fishing balls anyone!) Tides will dictate some of our route and options.ĭay 6: We will arrive at the village of Yuquot and Friendly Cove before noon. The terrain today is varied as we climb in and out of the rainforest onto pocket beaches. Flexibility is the key today.ĭay 5: Our final fuller day of hiking will take us just short of Friendly Cove. Of course “beach” can have many meanings!!ĭay 4: Today’s hike more than any other will be dictated by the access to available water at camp. Beano often has a perfect swimming hole to enjoy after a day of hiking. 15km’s.ĭay 3: Beano Creek is our destination today. This is our longest day km wise at approx. Our goal is Calvin Falls, a fantastic spot to enjoy on a warm day. After landing in Louie Bay, a short hike will bring us to the west coast of Nootka Island and our first campsite on a beautiful sandy beach.ĭay 2: Today’s hike is a full day with a wide variety of rain forest and beaches, from sand to small boulders, forming our path. Our pilot usually flies us over Friendly Cove, the end of our hike, and along the stretch of coast we will be hiking for a bird’s-eye view of our journey. Next we have a 2-3 hour drive to the west coast of Vancouver Island and the community of Gold River.Īfter arrival in Gold River, we will immediately fly by floatplane to Louie Bay on Nootka Island. This denotes the day or days spent on Vancouver Island before the listed start date of the trip.ĭay 1: This morning we will pick you up from your accommodations in the Comox Valley and bring you to our base of operations where final pack checks and equipment are sorted out. This trek, on Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast, promises and delivers a great wilderness experience.ĭay 0: Arrival in the Comox Valley. The people who claim Nootka Island and who maintain a presence at Yuquot are the Mowachaht (“place where the deer come from”). It probably was used by the inhabitants to indicate that Nootka was an island, and not to their name. Although there is some debate over the origin of the term “nootka”, the best guess is that it comes from “nootk-sitl” meaning to go around or make a circuit. As was the case when cultures with different languages met, communication was reduced to gestures and drawings, which were often misinterpreted. The area’s inhabitants were first called Nootka by James Cook in 1778. There is evidence to suggest that human presence at Yuquot at Friendly Cove dates back at least 4,000 years. The area around Nootka Island is believed to have been inhabited for thousands of years. We will visit the local First Nations family, the historic church and the coast guard lighthouse. We finish our journey at Yuquot or Friendly Cove where Captain Cook first made contact. You will experience amazing sandy beaches, interesting sandstone formations and true old growth rainforest. We will take a float plane from Gold River to our access point at Starfish Lagoon on Nootka Island.
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