21 Aug, 2019
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Hesquiat Peninsula Provincial Park
Geography
The Hesquiat Peninsula forms the division between the Clayoquot Sound region, to the south, and the Nootka Sound region to the north. The peninsula is named for the Hesquiaht group of the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples.
Hesquiat Reserve No. 1 and adjoining locality and former steamer landing of Hesquiat are located on its southeastern tip.
History
The Hesquiaht group of the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples have lived in the area since time immemorial.
In 1915, Ada Annie Rae-Arthur, better known by her nickname "Cougar Annie", moved with her husband to Hesquiat Bay.
During World War II, in 1942, the Estevan Point lighthouse was fired upon by the Japanese submarine I-26, marking the first enemy attack on Canadian soil since the Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1871.
See also
References
- ^ "Protected Planet | Hesquiat Peninsula Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- "Hesquiat Peninsula Park". BC Geographical Names.
- "Hesquiat Indian Reserve 1". BC Geographical Names.
- "Hesquiat (locality)". BC Geographical Names.
- BC Parks infopage