Nootka Sound

These waters represent the birthplace of British Columbia, and the site of the 1789 Nootka Controversy between the Spanish and the British. During July and August, the ship Uchuck III makes day-long cruises through the sound, passing Resolution Cove where Captain Cook first landed; and Friendly Cove, home of the Nootka Indians. Ocean kayakers and canoeists can make arrangements to be dropped off and picked up along the ship's route.

Nootka Sound is on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island. The local communities are Tahsis, Gold River and Zeballos.

The Most Anticipated Upcoming British Columbia Events Are: Carol Walks with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble Courtenay December 13 thru December 22 Winter Carnival Rossland January 30 thru February 1 Film Festival Whistler December 3 thru December 6 An Old-Fashioned Christmas Barkerville December 19 thru December 21 WinterFaire Cumberland continuing

Other upcoming events include: Winter Carnival Vernon January 29 thru February 7 Carol Ships Parade Of Lights Vancouver December 1 thru December 23 Winter Carnival Rossland January 30 thru February 1 Winter Wine Festival Kamloops January 16 thru January 24 Christmas Light-Up & Craft Fair Osoyoos December 5 thru December 6