Halfmoon Bay

Halfmoon Bay (49˚30'00" 123˚56'00" SW side of Sechelt Peninsula, NW of Vancouver). The original form of this name, Half-Moon Bay, appeared on a 1912 Admiralty chart, the result of a 1910 survey. It was descriptive of the shape of the bay. Another variation, Half Moon Bay, was also in common use in the early 20th century. The current spelling became established after the post office name of the small rural community at Priestland Cove (located on the bay) was changed from Welcome Pass to...

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