Kyuquot Sound[1] is a complex of coastal inlets, bays and islands on northwesternVancouver Island in theCanadian province ofBritish Columbia.
The sound is named after theKyuquot people, who are of theNuu-chah-nulth peoples by culture and language (incorrectly known as "Nootka"). Their local government, based atKyuquot, is the Kyuquot/Cheklesahht First Nation which is a member of theNuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council.
Kyuquot Sound has main arms that branch out into the interior ofVancouver Island. Numerous islands can be found within the sound, the largest of which are Union Island, Hohoae Island, Moketas Island, Whiteley Island, and Surprise Island.Rugged Point Marine Provincial Park lies to the southern end of the sound whileTahsish-Kwois Provincial Park protects one of the northern arms.
50°03′00″N127°15′00″W / 50.05000°N 127.25000°W /50.05000; -127.25000 (Kyuquot Sound)
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