Bamfield Main is an 85-kilometre logging road is located on the traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations that acts as a link between the communities of Anacla, Bamfield, and Port Alberni, B.C.
Huu-ay-aht First Nations has made upgrades to the Anacla and Bamfield Main Roads one of its top priorities. Below is information on the proposed upgrade of the Bamfield Main Road.
After several decades of work, Huu-ay-aht First Nations and the Province of B.C. announced they would work together to make significant safety improvements to the 85-kilometre logging road.
The announcement was made in September 2020 on the steps of the B.C. Legislature in Victoria.
The announcement outlined a partnership between the two parties, with the Province of British Columbia contributing $25.7 million and Huu-ay-aht First Nations the remaining $5 million. Huu-ay-aht First Nations is making history in British Columbia as it will be the first Indigenous community to lead a road infrastructure project of this size.
Huu-ay-aht First Nations is optimistic that the Bamfield Main Safety Improvements Project will create new opportunities for our Nation and the local communities.
Project Reports
Progress Status Report to January 2023
Progess Status Report to October 2022
Progress Status Report to April 2022
Progress Status Report to November 2021
Bamfield Road Improvement Project Budget
Bamfield Road Main News
- Bamfield Main Road Update – March 10, 2023
- Bamfield Main Road Update – March 6 – 10, 2023
- Bamfield Main Road Update – February 24, 2023
- Bamfield Main Road Update – Friday, February 17, 2023
- Bamfield Main Road Update – Friday, February 10, 2023
Bamfield Main Road Detour Map
The detour from 36 km through to 49 km will be in effect until further notice. Please drive with caution and give yourself more time for travel.
The detour is marked in red on the map above.
Please drive with caution and expect delays, road crews, and potentially other detours.