09/08/2026
Chris and I had the chance to visit Yuquot on Nootka Island a few months ago, home to some dear friends who serve as lighthouse keepers there. It was a trip we won’t forget! ⛰️🛩️
We flew out in a Cessna and returned in a classic De Havilland Beaver, two float plane journeys that gave us stunning views of the coast between flights. Once on the ground, we walked the beach with the lighthouse keepers and learned about the area’s rich history, both the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation history and the layers of Spanish and English exploration that followed.
Highlights included stepping inside the historic church, taking in the view from the lighthouse, and watching carver Sanford Williams at work on a totem pole still in progress.
Grateful for good friends, good company, and learning about BC’s coastal history!