EcoTourism

How do you define EcoTourism? We like the definition in Wikipedia "It [Eco Tourism] typically involves travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions." This is a great description of Pacific Playgrounds. An easy walk to the south of Pacific Playgrounds is Miracle Beach Provincial Park. The name 'Miracle Beach' comes from a huge fire that destroyed much of the forest between Campbell River and Comox in the 1930's. This area was one of the few not to be consumed by the fire. As a result, huge Douglas fir stumps showing the 'spring board' logging technique of the 1890's can be found in the park. The park also has viewing areas for the fall running of Coho spawning in Black Creek.
 

Pacific Playgrounds is located in an area between the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl), to the north, and K'ómoks (Sathloot) First Nations. While there are no known archaeological sites on the property, with its location at the mouth of the Oyster River and adjacent to one of the largest sandy beaches on central Vancouver Island, it would have been a prime food gathering area. To the east, accessible by boat, lies Mitlenatch (mutl'nech Coast Salish for 'calm from behind') Island. Native legend says the island was created when Crow's canoe was turned to stone. Once a location for seal hunting it is now a Provincial Park known for its wide variety of birds and local fauna.