Sayward Futures Society (SFS) is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to work in harmony with the greater community towards a sound and robust economic environment though sustainable tourism as well as the creation of positive, vibrant, and social opportunities for the citizens of the Sayward region. SFS operates the Kelsey Bay Wharf, the Oceanview Gallery & Cafe as well as the Sayward Visitors Centre located in Al’s Room. We also host Sayward’s Canada Day celebrations, the Christmas Light-Up, and are responsible for the oversight of the Kusam Klimb, the H’Kusam Trail, and four recreation sites.
Kelsey Bay Wharf is proudly owned and operated by Sayward Futures Society. You’ll find the Oceanview Gallery & Cafe and the Sayward Visitor Centre. The Port of Kelsey Bay is located in the Johnstone Strait, along the inside passage of the beautiful Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Home to a host of marine life easily viewed from the wharf — orcas, grey whales, humpbacks, sea lions, otters, and dolphins! Fishing from the dock you can catch salmon and halibu! No rod? No Problem! You can rent one from us!
Sayward Futures Society own the Kelsey Bay Wharf and operate the Oceanview Gallery & Cafe as our Social Enterprise to raise funds for maintenance of Kelsey Bay Wharf, Sayward Visitors Centre and community events such as Canada Day. We offer Salts Spring Island coffee, a variety of tea, cold beverages, muffins, snacks, and ice cream, and fishing rods to rent! You will also find jewellery, art, photography, candles, t-shirts, hats and more — all created by Vancouver Island artisans!
The Sayward Visitors Centre is located in Al’s Room — built in memory of Al Wright by his family — located on the farside of the Oceanview Gallery & Cafe on the Kelsey Bay Wharf. Al was a Sayward citizen who loved nature, was a conservationist and a Sayward Futures Society board member. It’s ALWAYS open, with FREE WIFI, water, colouring for kids, puzzles for all ages, games, brochures, Canadiana books to read, and absolutely spectacular views!!
“Bill’s Trail — The Kusam Klimb Story” is a 15 Minute mini-documentary celebrating Bill West-Sells’s perseverance and dedication to his community!
The Kusam Klimb has an amazing history with humble beginnings, and through the passion and dedication of the community, it has grown year over year to what it is today. This locally grown event now has 800 participants and is the 2nd largest endurance race in British Columbia. A race of this scope and location requires a lot of planning as well as a variety of permissions, permits and insurances to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment. The focus needs to continue on trail maintenance, structures and other key infrastructure that are also of critical importance and must be compliant with provincial standards.
Sayward Futures Society, a nonprofit society operating from the Kelsey Bay Wharf has maintained a contract with Recreation Sites and Trails BC for many years and this event falls within the jurisdiction of that contract. This event brings many people to our community and while there are dollars donated back to the community, as well as money towards trail maintenance, there are also immense benefits to local business and the opportunity to grow. We are very excited to see where this event can go from here and proud of this community we call home!
You’ll find this shady creekside site about 500 yards north of the Sayward Junction. An open forest for easy exploration with a trail on the south side of the access road. Visit nearby Sayward Village, Kelsey Bay Wharf ’s Oceanview Gallery & Cafe and the Sayward Visitor Centre, and the Salmon River Estuary.
About 37 km south of Sayward, are four sites nestled in an old growth forest at lakes’ edge, a fifth site is perched on a hill across the road and a trail circles the lake through the trees. A very popular spot for fishing, restricted to electric motors, an has a steep cartop boat launch within the site.
A short journey of approximately 20 km north of the Sayward Junction, this beautiful site is nestled amongst a small old growth cedar grove on beautiful Tlowils Lake. This site has a cartop boat launch with five smaller sites more appropriate for tenting or a truck and camper.
Located just 7 km from the Sayward Junction, this gorgeous little day getaway is wonderful for picnicking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking or just lounging. As a Day Site, there is no overnight camping.
Sayward Futures Society
16 Sayward Road
Box #143
Sayward, BC VOP 1RO
1.250.282.0018
info@saywardfutures.ca
