Surrounded by high mountains with forest full of bear, deer, cougar and elk, the Zeballos area has some of the best salmon fishing on the British Columbia coast as well as good bottom fishing. Trout and steelhead are plentiful in local lakes and rivers. Kayakers and hikers love the area for its wilderness and beauty.
Photographs have an extra sparkle because of the clean, clear air and waters of Nootka Sound.
Zeballos is a natural jumping off point for the north end of Nootka Sound as well as Kyuquot Sound and the Bunsby Islands to the north. Cavers will have read about the Artlish River caves nearby, part of the large karst formations in the area which include the Little Hustan caves. Charter boats and guides with a wealth of local knowledge are available in town. These same services will take sightseers and divers as well. Zeballos was first populated in 1935-36 when gold was discovered in the surrounding hills and the ensuing rush built an instant town that reached 5,000 at its peak.