Caddy of Cadboro Bay

Cadborosaurus, nicknamed “Caddy” is a legendary sea serpent said to inhabit the Pacific Northwest coast, particularly Cadboro Bay in British Columbia, Canada. First reported in the 1930s, it is described as a 40–70 foot long creature with a horse-like head, long neck, vertical coils, and flippers.

• Physical Description: Caddy is described as a reptile-like, long-necked, and snake-like creature with flippers, often with a mane or hair on its neck.
• Origin of Name: The name is derived from Cadboro Bay in Greater Victoria, where it was first sighted in 1933 by Archie Wills, a journalist who coined the nickname.
• Sightings & Folklore: There are over 300 reported sightings over the last 200 years. Indigenous First Nations people on the Pacific coast also have legends that likely refer to the same creature.
• Scientific Theories: While some suggest Caddy could be an unknown, primitive whale or marine reptile, most scientists believe sightings are likely misidentifications of known animals like oarfish, basking sharks, or sea lions.
• Cultural Impact: A concrete, climbable sculpture of Caddy is located at Gyro Beach Park in Cadboro Bay, serving as a tribute to the local legend. 

While sometimes called “Victoria’s version of the Loch Ness Monster” the creature remains a, largely, unproven mystery of cryptozoology.