Waʔuus Č̓aʔakm̓inḥ Conservancy
Conservancy in British Columbia, Canada
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The Waʔuus Č̓aʔakm̓inḥ Conservancy[1] is a conservancy in British Columbia, Canada. Established on June 18, 2024, the conservancy covers 52 hectares of land.[2][3] It covers parts of the Meares Island. It borders the ƛułp̓ic Conservancy to its north.[4]
LocationAlberni-Clayoquot, British Columbia, Canada
NearesttownTofino
Coordinates49°14′35″N 125°54′40″W
Area52 ha (130 acres)
| Waʔuus Č̓aʔakm̓inḥ Conservancy | |
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  Location within British Columbia | |
 Interactive map of Waʔuus Č̓aʔakm̓inḥ Conservancy | |
| Location | Alberni-Clayoquot, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest town | Tofino |
| Coordinates | 49°14′35″N 125°54′40″W |
| Area | 52 ha (130 acres) |
| Designation | Conservancy |
| Established | 2024 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Its Nuu-chah-nulth name Waʔuus Č̓aʔakm̓inḥ (pronounced Wah-oos Cha-uck-min-ha in English) is used in reference to groups of islands with Cypress Bay. Waʔuus is the name of an Ahousaht winter village site (Wahous 19) at the mouth of the Cypre River.[5]
