

Checleset Bay Ecological Reserve

Purpose
Ecological Reserves are areas in British Columbia selected to preserve representative and special natural ecosystems, plant and animal species, features, and phenomena. Ecological Reserves provide the highest level of protection for the maintenance of physical and biological diversity while allowing for research and educational activities. More information on Ecological Reserves »
Checleset Bay Ecological Reserve was established to provide sufficient high-quality marine habitat for a reintroduced population of sea otters to increase their range and abundance to the point that they are no longer endangered.
Detailed Ecological Reserve Description
BC Parks has created a detailed description of each Ecological Reserve to support current or potential education and research. Each account includes physical, biological, and cultural information as well as management concerns regarding the Ecological Reserve, with references to supporting documents where available. Additional documents may also be made available, upon request.
Supporting Documents [pdf]
Restrictions
Ecological reserves are not created for outdoor recreation. Most ecological reserves, however, are open to the public for non-destructive pursuits like hiking, nature observation and photography. Consumptive activities like hunting, freshwater fishing, camping, livestock grazing, removal of materials, plants or animals are prohibited by regulation in ecological reserves. Motorized vehicles are not allowed. Research and educational activities may be carried out but only under permit.
Special
Restrictions:
Landing
along the shoreline of Checleset Bay Ecological Reserve
is
restricted to protect sensitive wildlife and their habitats.
Permission to
land is required.
Federal fisheries restrictions specific to Checleset Bay Ecological Reserve are in effect within its marine boundary. Rockfish Conservation Areas have been established within Checleset Bay Ecological Reserve.
For more information check with Fisheries and Oceans Canada DFO.
Location and Maps
Between Kyuquot and the Brooks Peninsula, W coast of Vancouver Island
- Ecological Reserve - Detailed Map [PDF 1.3MB]
Ecological Zones
Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification information
Coastal Western HemlockMarine Ecosystem Classification
Vancouver Island Shelf