In 1897 and again in 1910, hardy Danish pioneers arrived at Hansen Lagoon to settle, raise corps and to fish. After several years of hardship, they were forced by the elements of nature and conditions beyond their control to give up their struggles and leave. The unrelenting forces of nature have exacted their retribution, but the memory of the pioneers' ordeals lingers still. Cape Scott Provincial Park is wilderness. It preserves truly magnificent areas of coastal British Columbia.
Visitors can expect to find little development except trails.
Anyone contemplating a visit should be prepared for adverse weather conditions which are the rule all year rather than the exception. There is no best time to visit the park, although mid-summer is generally preferred. The Nahwitti-Shushartie coastal corridor has recently been added to the park. This 6,750 hectare strip is undeveloped. Some historic heritage trails exist within this new park area but these are not well defined.