Flores Island Provincial Park, provincial park on Flores Island in British Columbia, Canada
Flores Island Provincial Park is a nature reserve on the west coast of Vancouver Island, defined by ancient Sitka spruce forests, sandy beaches, and rocky bays. The landscape combines thick woodlands with a rugged shoreline featuring cliffs and shallow waters that invite exploration.
The area has been used for centuries by Nuu-chah-nulth peoples, particularly the Ahousaht, who traveled and fished along this coast. The hiking trails open to visitors today follow the same routes that Indigenous peoples had established long ago.
The park holds deep meaning for the Ahousaht First Nations and other Nuu-chah-nulth peoples, whose village sites and heritage locations are found throughout the area. Visitors walking the trails can encounter signs of their long presence and learn how Indigenous peoples have shaped and used this coastal land.
To visit the park, you need a boat or water taxi from Tofino, as the area is accessible only by water. There are no stores or facilities on the island, so bring water, food, and all supplies you will need for your stay.
The park holds old signs of Nuu-chah-nulth culture, such as abandoned village sites and modified trees that are hundreds of years old. These visible traces reveal how deeply and for how long Indigenous peoples shaped this coastal landscape.
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