Adopted 6 Novemeber 1934 as appears on British Admiralty Chart 327 (title/date not cited) and likely on Chart 3627 (title/date not cited). In lieu of original paperwork this was reconfirmed in 1953 Gazetteer as appears on Reference Map 2A "Vancouver Island, Southerly" (1938).

Source: BC place name cards & correspondence, and/or research by BC Chief Geographer & Geographical Names Office staff.

"Macoah (also Mahcoah, Ma-co-ha), located on the passage, was the principle winter village of the Toquaht First Nation, whose members today belong to the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. Indeed, this feature appeared on official charts as Village Passage until 1934. Macoah is a very ancient occupation site and plays a significant role in Toquaht mythology and oral traditions. The name means “house of the point,” according to archeologist Alan McMillan... "

Source: Scott, Andrew; "The Encyclopedia of Raincoast Place Names"; Harbour Publishing, Madeira Park, 2009, page 352.

Macoah recorded as being named after a deserted Indigenous reserve west of Toquart Bay. See Macoah (Former First Nations Village) for more information on name origin.

Source: BC place name cards & correspondence, and/or research by BC Chief Geographer & Geographical Names Office staff.