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Sayward business & tourism map, Vancouver Island
Sayward heritage trail, Vancouver Island
Sayward business & tourism map, Vancouver Island
Sayward welcome board, Vancouver Island
Sayward visitors center, Vancouver Island
Sayward nature view, Vancouver Island
Sayward nature view, Vancouver Island
Sayward heritage trail, Vancouver Island
Sayward restaurant &  cofee - road side, Vancouver Island
Sayward restaurant &  cofee - road side, Vancouver Island

Sayward, a Gateway to Northern Vancouver Island Recreation Opportunities

Sayward is a village located in northern Vancouver Island. It is a gateway to this region's recreation opportunities. First verified as Port Kusum in the 1890s, at the mouth of the Salmon River overlooking the Johnstone Strait. The settlement was named after William Parsons Sayward, a lumber and carpenter merchant who moved from California to Victoria and became a successful lumberman. He never visited the Sayward, but the government of the day decided that he deserved an honour, so he named the community after him.
The residents of the small coastal settlement of Sayward on Kelsey Bay live in a magnificent natural environment. Although logging is the primary industry in Sayward and Kelsey Bay, tourism is starting to grow. Protected harbour in Kelsey Bay provides service for tourism and marine recreation, particularly whale watching and fishing. Natural surroundings and access to the Johnstone Strait and nearby islands, the Salmon River, protected estuary and Mount H'Kusam, allowing other opportunities like bird watching, kayaking, canoeing, caving, hiking, camping, horseback riding, hunting, wildlife viewing, and photography.

Average Weather in Sayward

On average, the highest weather temperature that you can experience in Sayward is 17°C (62.6°F), and the lowest is around 2°C (35.6°F).

The Best Time to Visit Sayward

June to September considers as the best time to visit Sayward when the weather is mild.

How to Get to Sayward?

Sayward Airport Transfers

Campbell River Airport is the closest airport to Sayward. From there you can take a bus, taxi, or drive to Sayward.


Seaplane to Sayward

Kenmore Air offers seaplane services from Vancouver to Campell River city, the nearest community to Sayward. To reach Sayward take a bus, taxi or drive from Campbell River.


Ferry to Sayward

If you start your trip from Vancouver, take a ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay in Nanaimo. Then continue your way by taking a bus or drive to Sayward.

Top Attractions in Sayward

  • Rock Bay Marine Provincial Park
  • Rainbow's End Golf Course
  • White River Provincial Park
  • Sayward Futures Society
  • Salmon River Estuary Trail
  • Salmon River
  • Yorke Island
  • Hkusam Mountain
  • Hənʎəmdᶻi Məkola/Yorke Island Conservancy
  • Newcastle Ridge
Visiting Sayward

Discovering Beauty and Entertainment in Sayward

Mount H'Kusam, the Salmon River and Kelsey Bay are the hit in Sayward, what you shouldn't miss. Dedicate more time to a 23 km (14.2 miles) loop circuit of the Kusam Klimb Trail. Also, shooting during this trail race would be another choice, held annually on the summer solstice. Watch and enjoy the birds, bears and other wildlife at Salmon River Wildlife Reserve. You can check out artist Hetty Frederickson's "Valley of a Thousand Faces" (a unique outdoor portrait gallery), then dine in a fantastic café that is wrapped in 26 tons of steel logging cable.


gardens Sayward

Gardens, Parks, and Natural Green Attractions in Sayward

  • Salmon River Estuary Trail
  • Salmon River Estuary - Kelly's Trail
  • Salmon River Wildlife Reserve
  • Elk Creek Recreation Site
  • Sayward Fisherboy RV Park Motel and Resort
  • Hənʎəmdᶻi Məkola/Yorke Island Conservancy
  • Halifax Range

Beaches, Lakes, Rivers, and Water-based Activities in

  • Haihte Lake
  • Rooney Lake
  • Keta Lake
  • Santa Maria Lake
  • Tlowils Lake
  • White River
  • Salmon River (Vancouver Island)
  • Elk Creek
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Whale watching

Museums and Art Galleries in Sayward

  • Karen Martin Sampson
  • Greensides Art

Festivals and Events in Sayward

  • Kusam Klimb
  • Oscar Daze
  • Car Show
Entertainment in Sayward

Nightlife and Entertainment in Sayward

  • Crossroads Restaurant & Pub

Free Attractions in Sayward

  • Walking near shoreline
  • Kayaking
  • Visit the Salmon River
  • Fishing
  • Wildlife watching around the Salmon River

Services in Sayward

Public Transportation in Sayward

Sayward is a small village, and there isn't any public transportation there. But public boat launch is available in the protected harbour.


Where to Stay in Sayward

Sayward offers some excellent places to rest and stay.

Sayward Fisherboy RV Park Motel and Resort
Salmon River Inn
Sayward on Sea
Salmon River Guesthouse
Mt H'Kusam View Lodge (2-star hotel)


Shopping in Sayward

  •  Andi Thirty One Consultant
  • Mid Island Liquor (Sayward)

Food and Beverage Services in Sayward

Restaurant and Café in Sayward

  • Crossroads Restaurant & Pub
  • Cable Cookhouse
Restaurants and Cafes Sayward

Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries, Pubs, and Bars in Sayward

  • Crossroads Restaurant & Pub
  • Mid Island Liquor (Sayward)

Health and Wellness in Sayward

Sport and Wellness Centers and Spas Sayward

Sport and Wellness Centers, Spas, and Recreational Therapy in Sayward

  • Sayward Community Health Society
  • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 147

What you Can Expect to Do Near Sayward

Hiking on the Mount Menzies Access Road

Hiking on the Mount Menzies Access Road

Mount Cain Snowmobiling

Mount Cain Snowmobiling

Mount Cain Snowboarding

Mount Cain Snowboarding

Mount Cain Snowshoeing

Mount Cain Snowshoeing

Mount Cain Skiing

Mount Cain Skiing

What you Can Expect to See Near Sayward

Sayward

Sayward

Sutton Range

Sutton Range

Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve

Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve

Prince of Wales Range

Prince of Wales Range

Halifax Range

Halifax Range

Franklin Range

Franklin Range

Bonanza Range

Bonanza Range

Brewster Lake

Brewster Lake

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