Community InformationLocated 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 recreationPopulation
Town Population: 366 (BC Stats, 2006 Census)
Ages of Population: 0-17: 19.2% 18-24: 9.5% 25-64: 56% 65+: 15.3% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures)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.
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Health Centre Info
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 pmEmergency 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
CTAS Level CTAS Level III (Urgent) CTAS Level IV (Less Urgent) CTAS Level V (Non Urgent)
Blood Bank
There is a blood bank in this community.
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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.
Tahsis Health Centre Box 399, 1085 Maquinna Drive Tahsis, BC, V0P 1X0 P: 250 934-6322 | F: 250 286-6679 Hrs: Alternating Tues
Adult Community Support Services-Campbell River Tahsis Health Centre Vancouver Island Health Authority 1085 Maquinna Drive Tahsis, BC, V0P 1X0 P: 250 934-6322
