and am at the tip of the Esowista Peninsula.
I am within the Pacific Time Zone. I am
the furthest west you can drive in Canada
and I have the only paved road to the
open Pacific Ocean. I am where the cedar
rainforest meets the rolling waves of the
open ocean.
CLIMATE
ECONOMY
Once a timber and fishing town, I am now
largely dependent on tourism and agriculture.
From the clean and beautiful beaches to the
rainforest full of wildlife and hiking trails, you
can see why I am a popular tourist destination.
From extreme to extremely
laid back activities, there are things
to do here for everyone in all seasons.
One of the most popular choices is
visiting the geothermal hot springs.
Also, surfing is extremely popular.
There is a large amount of wildlife
so whale watching and bear watching
are highly recommended.
POPULATION AND CULTURAL MAKE-UP
Many people that live here are artists and artisans. The climate also summons outdoor enthusiasts from all corners of the Earth. There is a rich community and heritage, you could spend a day learning about the First Nations history. The last population count was in 2006 and it added up to 1, 655 creative and adventurous people living here.
ECOSYSTEM
I have a ecological diversity that has been declared an official biosphere reserve. Here you will find bears, wolves, cougars, eagles, sea lions, whales, and much more. Also, there is an amazing variety of terrestrial and marine plant life. The Botanical Gardens here have over 12 acres of old-growth forest. You won't be disappointed if you have a love for adventure and exploration.
Parksville is only 149.8 km from me and it's only a 2 hour drive to reach Port Alberni or Nanaimo from here.
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