Nootka Sound
Nootka Sound (French: Baie de Nootka) is a sound of the Pacific Ocean on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, in the Pacific Northwest, historically known as King George's Sound. It separates Vancouver Island and Nootka Island, part of the Canadian province of British Columbia. It played a historically important role in the maritime fur trade.
| Nootka Sound | |
|---|---|
| French: Baie de Nootka | |
| Mowichat (Nuu-chah-nulth) | |
Clouds over Nootka Sound | |
Nootka Sound Location in British Columbia Nootka Sound Nootka Sound (Canada) | |
Map of Nootka Sound | |
| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°41′N 126°33′W |
| Type | Sound |
| Ocean/sea sources | Pacific Ocean |
| Settlements | Gold River, Tahsis, Yuquot, Zeballos |
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