Kyuquot
Sound once had thriving fur trading and whaling industries
but as demand decreased and populations diminished, locals
turned to fishing to make their living. Evidence of the Cachalot
whaling station remains today. Fishing has always been a mainstay
for the Kyuquot and Checleset first nations who call this
area home.
Rich in cultural history, the village of Kyuquot today relies
on logging, and adventure tourism to stay afloat.
Sea otters, although one of Canada's rarest mammals have once
again begun to thrive in the area after being reintroduced
in the late 60's. |