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| Place | Kakawis |
| Type | Landing |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Clayoquot Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.183056 |
| Longitude | -125.917778 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V9J |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | JAFMN |
Kakawis is a landing in Clayoquot Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Kakawis is located at 49.1831°N, 125.9178°W.
Kakawis anchors itself firmly against the rugged, salt-sprayed edge of the Clayoquot Land District, where the Pacific coastline meets the brooding shadows of the nearby Catface Range. It lies 3.5 km north-north-west of Tofino, BC (from Tofino, BC: bearing 344°T), and is situated 14.7 km south-east of Marktosis. The air here carries a persistent, cooling dampness that clings to the cedar boughs, a heavy moisture that seems to hold the light of the setting sun long after the horizon has darkened. While the Cypre River flows through the wilder reaches about 10 km away and Mallard Lake hides in the interior hills some 11 km distant, Kakawis remains defined by the rhythmic pulse of the tides and the sheer, silent presence of the mountain slopes that rise from the water. Even the distant, frozen silence of Taylor Glacier, resting 39 km toward the interior, feels like a cold breath carried on the wind, reminding those who stand on the shore of the vast, ancient geography that frames this coastal outpost. The history of Kakawis is deeply rooted in the stewardship of the land and the endurance of those who have long looked to the sea for their livelihood. Beyond the immediate reach of the shore, the expansive protected wilderness of the Réserve de parc national du Canada Pacific Rim lies 29 km away, serving as a reminder of the quiet, untamed character that defines the region. Economic life in Kakawis moves with the seasonal requirements of a maritime existence, where the daily tasks of maintenance and resourcefulness take precedence over the frenetic pace of urban centers. Life here follows the turning of the tides, a steady, honest labor that respects the boundaries set by the unforgiving terrain and the vast, grey expanse of the Pacific. In the quiet moments between the morning fog and the evening mist, the people of Kakawis find a stillness that matches the profound, enduring gravity of the surrounding landscape.
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Explore Kakawis, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.183056, -125.917778. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Kakawis includes the postal code (V9J), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Kakawis is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |