PACIFIC RIM NATIONAL PARK RESERVE
The most accessible part of Pacific Rim National Park is Long Beach,a 16-kilometre coastline between the towns of Ucluelet and Tofino. The narrow coastal strip is sandwiched between Wickaninnish Bay and rainforest. Idyllic are the sandy beaches, where waders run along the flood line. Spectacular are the places where the waves of the Pacific Ocean break on jagged rocks. Here you may see sea lions and seals, and with a bit of luck you can even spot a whale! You can choose from several short walks, some of which also lead through the rainforest.
BROKEN GROUP ISLANDS
The archipelago is only accessible by water. By kayak you paddle through a labyrinth of passageways between the more than a hundred small islands. Discover the most beautiful lagoons, caves, sands and rock arches at a rippling pace. It won't take any effort to find a nice place for lunch or camping.
THE WEST COAST TRAIL
The 75-kilometre West Coast Trail was built in 1907 for the benefit of rescue crews, in 1907, in the face of a ship that had once again been stranded off the wild coast. The route is spicy, but truly magnificent. For a small week you will walk alternately through rainforest, over rocks and cliffs, and along the beach. You will also pass several reserves of the indigenous Indian population. It is a special combination of landscapes: one minute you are searching for otters or whales, less than half an hour later you are walking in the middle of the realm of black bears, wolves and cougars. After walking for miles it is wonderful to take a fresh shower under a waterfall.
