The town of Tofino has many sandy beaches that are home to resorts, hostels and beach houses. Tofino lies within the United Nations Clayoquot Sound World Biosphere Reserve, renowned for its dramatic scenery, temperate rainforests and abundant wildlife (whales, sea lions, bears, seabirds, sea otters and more). The surfing capital of western Canada, Tofino captures the hearts of all who travel here.
The town of Ucluelet is your gateway to Barkley Sound. The world famous Wild Pacific Trail traces the rocky outer coastline of the peninsula, from Amphitrite Point lighthouse toward Pacific Rim National Park. See migrating whales, massive winter surf, ocean vistas, stunning sunsets and tidepools galore. Just 40 km southeast of Tofino, Ucluelet provides easy access to Bamfield, the Broken Group Islands and the West Coast Trail.
Port Alberni is the heart of West Coast region, rich with history and culture. Ride a steam train, hike Mount Arrowsmith, or catch a museum or waterfront festival. With inlet access to Barkley Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the historical ship M.V. Lady Rose connects Port Alberni to Bamfield and Ucluelet most of the year.
Hikes: Wild Pacific Trail - the pride of the Pacific Rim, three trail heads offer cliff-top views of the coastline. Choose from section 1 (2.7 km 'lighthouse' loop), or section 2 and 3 (a 4 km one-way trail between Big Beach and the bike path at the edge of Ucluelet). All sections have stunning ocean views, private beach discoveries and forest trails.
Amphitrite Lighthouse - take the Beach Bus right to the Amphitrite Lighthouse, ocean views and awesome storm surf watching. Visit this active lighthouse - a must see! - the easiest of all the hikes; you can just sit and watch the ocean from the ocean view beaches. This is a favorite spot to watch the sunset over the ocean, or in the spring, an excellent view point to spot whales.
Pacific Rim National Park:
Willowbrae Trail - the secret trail to the back end of Florencia Bay, one of the warmer beaches, lay in the sun at either Halfmoon or Florencia Bay.
Bog Trail - an easy fascinating trail through a stunted shore pine bog. Wheel chair accessible boardwalk.
Nuu-chah-nulth Trail - links Florencia Bay and the Wickaninnish Centre. Signs explore the history and culture of the First Nations people who settled this coast thousands of years ago.
South Beach Trail - 1.5 km round trip leaving from the Wickaninnish Centre.
Wickaninnish Centre - the interpretive trail for the Pacific Rim National Park and the trail head for many hikes.
Rainforest Interpretive Trail - Old-Growth forest with two 1 km interpretive boardwalk trails.
Combers Beach to Wick Centre - an amazing beach walk that is often uncrowded.
Long Beach - the name speaks for itself. The largest attraction in the area.
Schooner Trail to Long Beach - a forest/beach combo that is the most popular trail in the park.
Tofino Beaches :
Cox Bay, MacKenzie & Chesterman Beach - amazing sandy beaches, home to Long Beach Lodge and the Wickaninnish Inn.
Tonquin Beach - this popular suntan beach is often hidden from the wind.
Surfing Tofino is the surf capital of Canada. With amazing surf beaches such as Long Beach and Cox Bay, the west coast is our Canadian surfers paradise.
The Beach Bus works with the surf schools and surf rental stores in both Tofino and Ucluelet to get you and your gear to the best location.
Tofino and Ucluelet offer endless opportunities for nature cruises in both Barkley and Clayoquot Sound. A day on the ocean is a must-do to fully enjoy this marine environment.
Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet offer excellent charters for both saltwater and freshwater angling. Salmon are the most famous fish on the coast, but halibut and bottom fish are also plentiful.
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