Ahousaht First Nations Totem.
Ahousaht is the terminus for the Wildside Trail system stretching roughly 11 kms from Cow Bay in the west to the First Nations Community of Ahousaht.
Cow Bay Beginning of the Wildside Trail
The Wildside Trail weaves from beach to beach for 11 kms along the south coast of Flores Island beginning at Cow Bay in the west to the First Nations Community of Ahousaht in the east.
Beach on the Wildside Trail
John Frank an Ahousaht resident and Trail Guardian, lead us on the 11 km trail from Cow Bay to the Village of Ahousaht and shared with us the history, stories and culture of the traditional territory. It is amazing to walk a trail that has been traveled by Indigenous families for thousands of years.
Wildeside Trail Flores Island
Sign on the Wildside Trail
Sitka Tree Crossing over the creek
Sitka Crossing
The 250 year old sitka spruce was cut to create a crossing bridge over the creek.
Wildside Trail Flores Island looking towards Lone Cone
Overall it was an amazing cultural adventure to learn about and experience. Once in a lifetime event.