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Sheltered by towering forest-covered mountains, Zeballos sits at the head of Zeballos Inlet, named after Lieutenant Ciriaco Cevallos who visited the area in 1792 with Captain Alejandro Malaspina.

Here, at the gateway to Nootka Sound, salmon fishing, kayaking, rock-climbing, caving, scuba-diving and fly fishing adventures attract visitors from around the world. Far from the noisy sprawl of the urban landscape, they come to explore the wild west coast of Vancouver Island.
The discovery of gold in Zeballos in the 1920’s resulted in a massive influx of miners and adventurers.  The self-guided walking tour of the village’s historical buildings leads visitors to the picturesque Zeballos Heritage Museum where tales of the gold rush and the resulting boomtown are brought to life with pictures and artifacts.

The Zeballos River estuary has been designated a Wetland Reserve by the Ministry of the Environment and the Nature Trust of BC.  Visitors taking a stroll along the trails or on the boardwalk easily spot kingfishers, woodpeckers, great blue herons and the occasional red-tailed hawk.

During the fall spawning season, the river teems with salmon. The bears and eagles  which arrive to partake of the annual feast can be watched from the safety of Sugarloaf Bridge.  Trumpeter swans drift down the river, competing with the hungry seagulls for the newly laid salmon eggs.

The river also boasts a run of steelhead which lures many a flyfisherman to the village.

Visitors can drive into Zeballos along the well-maintained logging road which turns off Highway 19 north of Woss or they can fly in on one of the regularly scheduled float plane flights. Some may also be tempted to “sail the seas” on the weekly summer sailings of the MV Uchuck III between Gold River and Zeballos.

The municipal dock can comfortably accommodate oceangoing ships. There is also a small craft harbour with 400 feet of moorage for both commercial vessels and the many pleasure craft that stop in during the summer.

Where to Stay
The Village maintains a rustic campsite on the banks of the Zeballos River and an RV park for self-contained units.

Those looking for more comfort can choose from a number of guest lodges and motels, several of which have restaurants.

Outside of town there are forestry campsites (no services) at Fair Harbour (29 km) and Resolution (5 km). 

Local Businesses
Other amenities and services include
•    charters for sportfishing and sightseeing and kayak rentals,
•    water and land taxis
•    grocery and convenience stores
•    liquor store and pub
•    Post Office, medical clinic and community policing station
•    All tide boat ramp and moorage
•    ATM and internet access

For more information please visit the links on this site or visit www.zeballos.com