Fire Prohibitions and Restrictions
Currently none in effect.
As a result of the Treaty, the Huu-ay-aht First Nations has full ownership and jurisdiction over more than 8,200 hectares of land and continue to have rights throughout our Ḥahuułi (traditional territories). With full control over these undisputed lands owned in fee simple, our Nation governs the lands under our own laws.
Permission for activities on these lands is managed by our Lands and Natural Resources Department. The most commonly used permits are detailed below. For inquiries about these permits or any other use not included here please contact us at permits@huuayaht.org.
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Camping Permits
Permits are required for all visitors and citizens wishing to camp on Huu-ay-aht First Nations Treaty Lands and Private Lands (shown in yellow on the map below). This includes wilderness sites in the Deer Group islands, at Sarita Lake and River, and anywhere else on our lands.
Permits for Pachena Bay Citizen Private Sites are only issued to Huu-ay-aht Citizens (non-citizen guests are welcome as long as the permit holder is present for the entire duration of the trip).
Permit fees are $10.50 per person per night (including GST) and are required prior to issuance. Huu-ay-aht Citizens are exempt from fees. Please allow up to 10 business days to process applications. Campers are expected to follow all Huu-ay-aht Legislation, policy, permit conditions, signage, and applicable federal and provincial law. Stays are limited to 14 days within a 30-day period to ensure everyone has opportunity to enjoy these sites. Exceptions may be granted by the Director of Lands and Natural Resources in special circumstances and with advance notice.
Application for all users is available online: Camping Permit Application
(Bookings for our full-service campground are available through our Group of Businesses.)
Heritage Investigation (Research) Permit Application
All anthropological, ethnographic, ethno-biological or archaeological study or field work in the Huu-ay-aht First Nations traditional territory, as well as all studies involving collections from the Huu-ay-aht First Nations traditional territory, must be carried out under an Investigation Permit by the Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Permit fee is $47.25 (including GST).
For application click: Heritage Investigation Application
NOTE: All permit fees are subject to GST and can be paid via cheque, money order or cash (exact change only) at either of our Government Offices
Map of Huu-ay-aht Lands
For more information and application support, please contact the Lands and Natural Resources team, permits@huuayaht.org | 250.728.3414