the main economic activities in the ahousaht community are tourism, finfish aquaculture, forestry and fishing (including shellfish). the latter two have declined in recent years. members are employed seasonally in silviculture, water taxi transport, construction, tourism, forestry and aquaculture. there are five enterprises operated by ahousaht administration, including natural resources, tourism, grocery and transport ventures, as well as a minimum of 13 to 15 ahousaht member-owned businesses in the region. these include restaurants, a gallery, tour companies, water taxis, contractors and professional services.