Sup̓itsaqtuʔis Conservancy
Conservancy in British Columbia, Canada
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The Sup̓itsaqtuʔis Conservancy[1] is a conservancy in British Columbia, Canada. Established on June 26, 2024, the conservancy covers 1,272 hectares of land.[2][3] It covers the northeastern part of Vargas Island.[4]
LocationAlberni-Clayoquot, British Columbia, Canada
NearesttownTofino
Coordinates49°11′40″N 125°58′20″W
Area1,272 ha (4.91 sq mi)
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| Location | Alberni-Clayoquot, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest town | Tofino |
| Coordinates | 49°11′40″N 125°58′20″W |
| Area | 1,272 ha (4.91 sq mi) |
| Designation | Conservancy |
| Established | 2024 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Its name Sup̓itsaqtuʔis (pronounced Suh-pits-aak-two-is in English) refers to, in Nuu-chah-nulth, the historical boundary between Kiltsmaʔatḥ (Kelstmaht) and ʔaaḥuusʔatḥ (Ahousaht) on Vargas Island.[5]
