At the center of the BC Central Coast, roughly halfway between Vancouver & Alaska. On the shipping lane to Alaska— the Inside Passage. The natural meeting place for the four Central Coast First Nations.
Calvert Coastal Observatory
We're squeezed between two powerful climate drivers: the Pacific Ocean and the continental land mass. Subject to the influence of the deep fjords that extend through coastal watersheds to the glaciers. The confluence of ocean currents and extensive nearshore features create very high levels of biodiversity.
See how this landscape comes together—take a quick aerial loop around Calvert Island.
Get a look at the on-the-ground infrastructure that makes long-term coastal science possible in such a remote environment.
And if you want a really close look at our infrastructure, visit our Calvert Island virtual tour.
Hakai Offers
A harbor, anchorage, docks, & open access to all visitors.
Self-sufficient facilities, supporting year-round services, and a wide range of programs.
Access to surrounding wilderness conservancies, including ~10 miles of
maintained trails
Beaches, beaches, and more beaches.
We Are a Busy Year-Round Working Facility
Safety & Emergency Response
Base for communication, coordination & support. Dock, helipad, internet, VHF radio, AIS.
First aid, emergency response, spill response & coordination.
Response within a 40 km radius, subject to conditions.
Work with Coast Guard, RCMP, Fisheries, Park Rangers & First Nations Guardians.
Headquarters for Nearby Conservancies
Registration, orientation, education & support for visitors to the Hakai Lúxbálís Conservancy.
Manage all visits: ecotours, sailing fleets, kayak outfitters, schools & community organizations.
Resource center for the other nearby conservancies: Calvert Island, Koeye & Namu.
Work with BC Parks Rangers & Guardians to enforce policies.
Work with BC Parks Rangers to maintain trails.
Coastal Science Observatory
Hub for observation of the coastal ocean, fjords & watersheds.
Combine advanced instrumentation & human resources.
Training center for knowledge transfer to other organizations, extending our scientific footprint.
Educate and inspire schools, community groups & all other visitors.
Meeting & Collaborative Center
Host conferences & workshops where formal science meets Traditional Knowledge.
Foster dialogue between communities & cultures.
Tackle topics in Indigenous governance, law, and leadership.
Build common interests among Central Coast communities.
Learn more about the science we do at Calvert below.