The Original Cable Cookhouse

A unique steel-frame building made entirely of used logging cable. The walls contain 8200 feet of wire rope and the building weighs almost 26 tonnes. Surrounded by antique logging equipment of yesteryear. Built by Glen Duncan, it opened as a restaurant in 1970.

North Island Forestry Centre

An easy drive 1.5 hours north of Sayward, you'll find the North Island Forestry Centre offers visitors the opportunity to participate in tours of working forest operations. It also offers a museum, videos and nature walks. There are several tours including a bus tour of a working forest. Reservations required for a day you won't soon forget. 

Salmon River

At the end of the old Island Highway, a well worn trail leads to the locally known "Gentries Pool" where you can lay on white sand, snorkel with the salmon, or swim. Take a picnic lunch and an umbrella and make a day of it.
 

  Johnstone Strait Whale and Wildlife Watching

Enjoy a cruise up scenic Johnstone Strait to the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve on a quest to locate and observe killer whales, eagles, bears and other wildlife in their natural habitat or maybe you are looking to catch a wild chinook or trophy halibut. Either way you have come to the right place! See member directory for further information. 

Sayward's Estuary

Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the pathway winding by Sayward's estuary and you'll find a variety of wildlife! Count the species of birds and other wild animals who make their home in this beautiful natural environment. . Don't forget your camera! 

Kelsey Wharf

With the appropriate salt water license come and fish off the Port of Kelsey Bay Wharf, one of the biggest and oldest wood structured wharfs in BC. Licenses available at  local businesses. (Fisherboy, Ocean View Gifts, Sayward Store, Salmon River Motel) While you are there make sure you visit Ocean View Gifts which features local crafts, as well as unusual nature & marine-related items.

Mt. Cain

Day lodge at 3900'. Peak: 5400' elevation. On North Vancouver Island, a 25-minute drive north of Sayward Junction along Hwy. 19, you'll find the Mt. Cain turnoff. From there, it's a 16 km. drive on a gravel road. Chains are mandatory on the last 10 km. Skiing and snowboarding in winter.

Mt H'Kusam Trails

At the corner of Sabre Road, this trail rises to an altitude of 5481 ft and has many spectacular viewpoints for photographs or just catching your breath. Allow 6 hours for this trip, and it is a mountain trail, so wear and bring mountain hiking gear. A newly completed route allows for a circle hike of the mountain, 12-14 hours. The years Kusam Klimb Mountain Endurance Event takes place on June 21, 2008.

Dalrymple Trail

Weyerhaeuser invites you to enjoy our self-guided forest interpretation trail. Enjoy the walk in our forest. Trailhead is 8 km south of Sayward Junction on Highway 19.

Magnificent Trees

See the largest cypress ("yellow cedar") trees in the world, located in valleys south of Sayward.  Active logging roads, so suitable vehicles and driving precautions are necessary. Maps for self-directed tour are available at Visitor Centre and at local businesses. 

Heritage Park

About four kilometres from the Highway junction, you will find a bit of Sayward history. The original hall, built in 1922, has been replaced by a modern hall. But the grounds preserve important events, such as the Coronation Oak (commemorating 1936 coronation of King George VI) and the Centennial Plaque (1967) Picnic tables sit in a lovely grove of trees. Many community events are held in the hall and the grounds. Day use only, no camping

H'Kusam Park

In the Village centre, the playgrounds and playing fields of H'Kusam Park make a great place for children and adults to use up energy. These fields are often the site for community events. Nearby, the Kelsey Recreation Centre has a gym and meeting rooms. 

Farmgate Sales and Farmer's Market

Watch for signs for honey, eggs, roses, and garden nurseries. Sayward has a long history of agriculture. The Sayward Summer Market opens June 21st, 2008 and is held every Saturday at the Heritage Hall. Look for local produce and crafts.  

Garden Tours

The next Summer Garden Tour will be held by the Sayward Garden Club in 2009. Exact date to be announced, please check back. You can also tour the formal gardens and walk the nature trails amongst the living rock walls cascading with ferns at Victorian Garden Gate Manor B&B and Gardens. For more info see member directory.