Clayoquot Sound

Clayoquot Sound
French: Baie Clayoquot
Clayoquot Sound is located in British Columbia
Clayoquot Sound
Clayoquot Sound
Map of Vancouver Island with inset of Clayoquot Sound region
LocationVancouver Island, British Columbia
Coordinates49°12′00″N 126°06′00″W / 49.20000°N 126.10000°W / 49.20000; -126.10000
TypeSound
Ocean/sea sourcesPacific Ocean

Clayoquot Sound /ˈklɑːkwɒt/[1][2] is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is bordered by the Esowista Peninsula to the south, and the Hesquiaht Peninsula to the North. It is a body of water with many inlets and islands. Major inlets include Sydney Inlet, Shelter Inlet, Herbert Inlet, Bedwell Inlet, Lemmens Inlet, and Tofino Inlet. Major islands include Flores Island, Vargas Island, and Meares Island. The name is also used for the larger region of land around the waterbody (essentially its watershed).

  1. ^ "Clayoquot Arm". BC Geographical Names.
  2. ^ Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Edited Peter McGee: "Clayoquot Sound" by Bonny Glambeck and Dan Lewis, pg. 155