Set aside in 1970 to protect a nationally significant coastal environment, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada presents outstanding examples of coastal rainforest, surf-swept beaches, coastal marine life, and the cultural history of the area’s settlement, exploration, and development. Composed of three units, Long Beach, the Broken Group Islands, and the West Coast Trail, the park spans 130
kilometers of shoreline. Each unit is accessed via a different route and provides visitors with different activities and services. A variety of opportunities are available to visitors, including marine wildlife viewing, wilderness photography, hiking, camping, and heritage learning
programs.
Long Beach is located between the villages of Tofino and Ucluelet and is the most accessible and developed component of the park. Named for its 20-kilometre
stretch of surf-swept sand, Long Beach offers outstanding beach hiking, as well as theatre
programs, guided hikes, and group tours during the summer. In addition to 20
kilometers of beach, there are nine hiking trails to explore; some portions are boardwalk surfaced. Walk-in and drive-in campsites are available at Green Point Campground. Day-use areas offer hiking trails, picnic areas, and barrier-free access for the disabled. At the Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre on the south end of Long Beach, you can check out the interesting displays and find out what events and activities are taking place during your stay.
More than 100 rocky islands and islets make up the archipelago of the Broken Group Islands in Barkley Sound. Eagles, sea lions, and marine life abound. Tide pools and dozens of sandy pocket beaches beckon the nature enthusiast, photographer, kayaker, diver, and boating sightseer. These pristine islands can only be reached by boat. Boats and guides can be booked in Port Alberni, Bamfield, Tofino, and Ucluelet for tours. During the summer months, freighter boat transportation is available to carry visitors and their kayaks between Port Alberni and Sechart. Check our boating section for more information.
The West Coast Trail unit of Pacific Rom National Park Reserve is one of Vancouver Island’s most famous hiking trails. |
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