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Community Information

Located in the mountains on the rugged west coast of north central Vancouver Island is the small town of Tahsis. Steeped in history, Tahsis is only 19 sea miles from Friendly Cove, the place where Captain James Cook landed in 1778 and made contact with the Mowachaht people. Tahsis is known for a relaxed and friendly lifestyle oriented around community and outdoor activities. Although primarily a forestry community, the Tahsis area has spawned a growing tourism industry in recent years with its evergreen forests, snow-capped mountains, lush valleys, and unspoiled beaches and coves. Wildlife viewing, canoeing, kayaking, caving, fishing and hiking are all very popular in this region which supports one of the largest bald eagle populations in North America.

INDUSTRY:
Forestry, tourism and outdoor recreation
- Population
  Village Population: 248 (2016 Census)
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Ages of Population:
0-17: 19.2%
18-24: 9.5%
25-64: 56%
65+: 15.3% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures)
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- Health Administrative Information
  
  Health Authority: Island Health
  
  Health Service Delivery Area: North Vancouver Island
  
  Regional District: Strathcona
  
  Rural Designation: RSA community
  
  RRP Designation: A
  
  RRP Points: 24.15
- Practitioners
  
  There are no general practitioners yet in this community.
- Health Centre Info
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Tahsis Health Centre
Box 399, 1085 Maquinna Drive
Tahsis, BC, V0P 1X0
P: 250 934-6322 | F: 250 286-6679
Hrs: Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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- Emergency Room
  
  This community has a limited service Emergency Room that stabilizes and transfers CTAS I and II cases. There is no X-Ray service at this facility.
  
  The Emergency Room is available from Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, 12:30 pm – 4:42 pm
  
  Number of Visits per Year: 2,956 (2009/2010 Statistics: VIHA)
  
  Travel Distance to Nearest Hospital: 302 km to Nanaimo
- Health Centre CAEP and CTAS
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CTAS Level
CTAS Level III (Urgent)
CTAS Level IV (Less Urgent)
CTAS Level V (Non Urgent)
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- Blood Bank
  
  There is a blood bank in this community.
- BC Ambulance
  
  BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance services.
- Mental Health and Addictions
  Full Mental Health Services available in Campbell River, BC.
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Tahsis Health Centre
Box 399, 1085 Maquinna Drive
Tahsis, BC, V0P 1X0
P: 250 934-6322 | F: 250 286-6679
Hrs: Alternating Tues
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Adult Community Support Services-Campbell River
Tahsis Health Centre
Vancouver Island Health Authority
1085 Maquinna Drive
Tahsis, BC, V0P 1X0
P: 250 934-6322

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