Clayoquot Sound | |
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French: Baie Clayoquot | |
Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia |
Coordinates | 49°12′00″N 126°06′00″W / 49.20000°N 126.10000°W |
Type | Sound |
Ocean/sea sources | Pacific 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).