Interim Public Access Agreement from Pruth Bay to West Beach

The present trail from the anchorage at Pruth Bay to West Beach, located on Calvert Island, crosses private property operated by The Cliffs at Hakai Beach. The current trailhead at the foot of the pier runs north along the shoreline, and then west around the north side of the resort buildings to West Beach.

The resort management agrees to allow public access to their float and pier from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm daily to access West Beach. After 5:30 pm and before 8:00 am the public is able to land their dinghies on the north side of the pier, to gain access to the trail to West Beach. At all times, public access across the private property is at the discretion of management staff of the resort but will not be unreasonably denied.

Please watch for public information directional signs in the area.

As part of the development of the current management plan for the protected area, the Hakai Luxvbalis Conservancy Area Management Board is working closely with The Cliffs at Hakai Beach to secure a permanent public access route from Pruth Bay to West Beach. For more information please contact:

Alan Hobler, Area Supervisor, Parks and Protected Areas, at Al.Hobler@gov.bc.ca

Park Info:

Special Notes:

• All archaeological sites are protected under the Heritage Conservation Act. It is illegal to remove artifacts or to disturb such sites.

Management Planning Information

In accordance with an agreement between the Heiltsuk Nation and the Provincial Government, a management plan is being prepared to guide the protection, conservation, and management of the natural and cultural resources of the Hakai Luxvbalis Conservancy Area, while recognizing the aboriginal rights, and respecting the culture, traditions and history of the Heiltsuk Nation. Click here for more information about management planning for this protected area.

Location:

• Location Map

Hakai Luxvbalis Conservancy Area is located along the B.C. coast, approximately 130 km north of Port Hardy and 115 km southwest of Bella Coola. Access is via sea or air: chartered boats and chartered and/or scheduled air services are available from Vancouver, Port Hardy, Bella Bella (Waglisla) and Bella Coola. It is also possible to take the "Discovery Coast Passage" service offered by BC Ferries, which travels between Port Hardy and Bella Coola; the ferries make a stop at Bella Bella (Waglisla), 45 km north of Hakai. The nearest settlement is Namu on the mainland coast, 10 km across Fitz Hugh Sound.

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

• No maps are available for this protected area

Nature & Culture:

• History
• Cultural Heritage
• Conservation
• Wildlife

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

Reservations:

Campsite Reservations:

Reservations are not accepted at this park.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are allowed but firewood is not provided. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking. If you must have a fire, please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish the fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	Swimming is not recommended here, because the water is cold and can be rough. There are no lifeguards on duty within parks or protected areas.
	Hakai Luxvbalis Conservancy Area is ideal for exploration by experienced sea kayakers.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	This area is prized by sports fishermen for salmon and rockfish. Rockfish Conservation Areas occur within this park. Fishing activities are limited in Rockfish Conservation Areas. Before you go fishing please refer to the Rockfish Conservation Area descriptions available from Fisheries and Oceans Canada DFO. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	The diversity of habitats within Hakai Luxvbalis Conservancy Area results in a great wealth of flora and fauna.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	There are SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.Conservancy Area waters are some of the finest in the world for underwater exploration. Viewing opportunities are exceptional year round.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	This protected area is open to hunting. Please refer to the British Columbia Hunting Regulations for more information.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	There are some sports fishing lodges in Hakai. Most are floating and are removed in the off-season but there is a small lodge on shore in Choked Passage that is run by a non-profit society. There is also privately owned Hakai Beach Resort operated on private property.