Pacific Sounds Lodge

Lodge History

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A REMARKABLE PAST

The site of Pacific Sounds Lodge has a remarkable past with innumerable stories dating back thousands of years. This incredible locale has gone through many iterations over time and the site has served several purposes throughout its history.

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Huu-ay-aht History

As the current caretakers of this awe-inspiring place, we believe it is our responsibility to do our best to gain a full appreciation and understanding of its history. Operating within the traditional territories of the Huu-ay-aht, Tseshaht, Ucluelet, and Toquaht First Nations, with Pacific Sounds Lodge itself located on the traditional Huu-ay-aht village site of “ootsuu-a,” our team is deeply committed to providing a tourism experience that reflects the interests of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations and respects the original occupants of the site.

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R. Bruce Scott

The original ecolodge on the grounds was founded by R. Bruce Scott, who played a crucial role in the creation of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and an overall champion of conservation-based tourism with the goal of protecting the remarkable natural beauty of this region. Bruce Scott first campaigned for a protecting the area park in 1933, and continued to fight for its creation until it was declared a National Park Reserve in 1970. 

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Legacy Stewardship

Pacific Sounds Lodge owners Scott Wallace and Deborah Lacroix have a long history with both the lodge and Bamfield. Scott worked at the site of the lodge when it was the US-based School for Field Studies between 1998-2002 where he taught coastal ecology and led research programs. During that time Deb was working at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre as an educator. 

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October 2-6, 2025

Stars & Sea Stars – A One-of-a-Kind Snorkelling & Astronomy Experience

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Dr. Sara Ellison &

Dr. Jon Willis

Pacific Sounds Lodge, Bamfield, BC

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