South Central Coast. 
Know before you go
Advisories
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
Getting there
The Ugʷiwa’/Cape Caution Conservancy is located just South of Smith Inlet on British Columbia’s Central Coast. It is 56 km of Port Hardy, 196 km northwest of Campbell River and 400 km northwest of Vancouver.
Things to do
Hunting is permitted in this park.
Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
About this conservancy
The conservancy is within the traditional territory of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nation. There are known traditional use areas and significant cultural sites in the area. In addition, pre-contact and historic settlements in the areas of Takush Harbour and Allison Harbour indicate the strong association between First Nations and the resources that these lands provided. These areas continue to hold special significance to First Nations today.
The conservancy’s coastline is exposed to the full effect of Pacific waves breaking directly on beaches and rocky headlands. Breaking surf is a dramatic and visually stunning feature of this coast. A variety of beaches are included in the conservancy and range in types from broad and sandy to rock and gravel.
Botanically unique vegetation patterns, principally those associated with coastal bog forests, are found in the conservancy. The old growth forests in the conservancy are in pristine condition, as most have never been logged.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
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