Links and info to know before you go

We’re pleased to announce that we will be opening for the 2013 season in mid-June.  We look forward to seeing you.

At the Resort

Check in time is 4:00 pm and check out time is 11:00 a.m.  Early check ins and late check outs may be available, but should be requested ahead at the time of booking.  We will make every effort to honour your request.

We are pleased to offer the services of the fish processing plant to our Nootka Sound Resort guests.  See the details here.

St. Jean’s Cannery

This year we became a depot for St. Jean’s Cannery.  St. Jean’s provides high quality services for those guests looking to have their fish canned or shipped onto their residence at a later date.  Check out their prices and services here.

Fishing Licenses

Are available online before you leave home or at the resort once you arrive.  We recommend that you print your own license at home to save valuable fishing time when you get there.
Saltwater licenses may be purchased online here.
Freshwater licenses may be purchased online here.

Tides

Get the tides for Gold River here.
Get charts of Nootka Sound and area here.

Weather

Check Environment Canada’s marine and terrestrial forecasts here.

Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Area 25 and 125 openings, closures, updates and notices here.
Check for limits in Nootka Sound, Area 25 and 125 here.
See how to package your catch here, and check out the new 2013 halibut regulations here. and the new halibut packaging guidelines here.

Transport Canada

If you are bringing a foreign-registered vessel into Canada check the visiting vessel information here.  Please note that some Canadian regulations do no apply to out-of-country vessels unless they are here for more than 45 days.

Road conditions

Check with DriveBC for current road reports and webcams.

Diving

Explore the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia above AND below the waterline! Nootka Sound, located off the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is probably the best-kept secret in the saltwater diving community! Tahtsa Dive Charters is located in Tahsis, British Columbia, 34 km from Moutcha Bay Resort. For more information visit Tahtsa Dive Charters.