Nimpkish Water Aerodrome

The closure was due to economic and operational reasons, directly linked to the primary user of the aerodrome. Its existence was tied to the forestry industry in the Nimpkish Valley. The most probable reasons for its closure include:
1. **Changes in Logging Operations:** The specific logging camp or operation that the seaplane base served may have shut down or relocated.
2. **Shift in Transportation:** The local industry may have shifted to more cost-effective or efficient transportation methods, such as increased reliance on logging roads or the use of helicopters for accessing remote sites.
3. **Cessation of Operator:** The company or individual responsible for maintaining the aerodrome's official registration may have ceased operations or decided it was no longer necessary to maintain the official status with Transport Canada, given that pilots can still legally land on the lake without a registered base.

The registered aerodrome 'CA-0541' is permanently closed and no longer exists as an official entity. The physical location at coordinates 50.33, -126.93 is an unmarked section of water on the southern end of Nimpkish Lake, near the community of Woss and the Woss log sort operation. There are no longer any dedicated public or private facilities (docks, ramps, or signage) associated with the former aerodrome at this specific site. However, the lake itself remains a functional, albeit unofficial, landing area. Floatplanes continue to operate on Nimpkish Lake on an ad-hoc basis for recreational (accessing cabins or fishing spots) and potential industrial purposes, using various private or industrial docks along the shoreline.

Nimpkish Water Aerodrome was a registered seaplane base located on Nimpkish Lake, the largest freshwater lake on Vancouver Island. Its historical significance is rooted in its role supporting the region's dominant logging industry. When active, it served as a vital transportation link for the extensive forestry operations in the Nimpkish Valley. Operations primarily involved float-equipped aircraft, such as the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver and DHC-3 Otter, which are iconic workhorses in the British Columbia backcountry. These aircraft would have transported personnel, mail, groceries, and critical machine parts to and from remote logging camps scattered around the lake and in the surrounding mountains, areas that were often inaccessible by road. The aerodrome was a small but important piece of the industrial infrastructure that enabled the resource extraction economy of northern Vancouver Island throughout the mid-to-late 20th century.

There are no known plans or prospects to officially reopen or re-register Nimpkish Water Aerodrome (CA-0541). For a new aerodrome to be registered, a proponent would need to demonstrate a specific need, develop a safety and operations plan, and complete the formal registration process with Transport Canada. Given that seaplane pilots can already use the lake for landings and takeoffs in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations, there is little incentive for any party to undertake the expense and administrative effort to formally re-establish a registered water aerodrome at this location.