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Pachena Bay Campground
The 'star attraction' of the campground is the magnificent wide sand beach that stretches for over a kilometer. One of our visitors here enjoys the uncrowded atmosphere, and the magnificent energy of the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Pachena Bay Campground
Next to Bamfield is Grappler Inlet and Port Desire, part of the picturesque coastal environment near the Pachena Bay Campground.
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Canoes from neighbouring Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations paddle down Pachena Bay towards the river and the campground, during Tribal Journeys, 1997.
Pachena Bay Campground
Recreation vehicle owners will appreciate the chance to camp in a pristine wilderness, next to an uncrowded sand beach, and still enjoy the comfort of hookups to water and power. The Pachena Bay Campground also has a new sani-dump.
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A ray of sunlight pokes its way through the trees to find one of the new sites for tents at the campground.
Pachena Bay Campground
A typical tent site at the campground is surrounded by old-growth trees and natural, native vegetation, and is just steps from a short path to the beach (right).
Pachena Bay Campground
The new Wash House, nestled in the trees at the campground, is custom-designed and fabricated to evoke the style of a traditional Huu-ay-aht bighouse. The Wash House is equipped with skylights, hot showers, flush toilets, and is completely wheelchair-accessible.
Pachena Bay Campground
The Huu-ay-aht have a long history as boatmakers. These small fishboats are modified dugout canoes; the hulls are carved from single logs. Huu-ay-aht fishermen in 'putters' like these once roamed local waters, and were known as the 'mosquito fleet'.
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