Bamfield Live Cam

Bamfield is a small community located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It has a rich history that dates back centuries and has been shaped by the Indigenous peoples, European explorers, and the development of industries such as fishing and logging.

Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the area around Bamfield was inhabited by the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, specifically the Huu-ay-aht people. They lived off the rich resources of the ocean and the surrounding forests, relying on fishing, hunting, and gathering for their sustenance.

In the late 18th century, European explorers began to chart the coastline of Vancouver Island. In 1791, Spanish explorer Francisco de Eliza sailed along the area and named it "Punta de Bajos Encinos," meaning "Point of Low Oaks." The name "Bamfield" was later given to the area in honor of Captain Richard Bamfield, a British naval officer who surveyed the region in the mid-19th century.