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Tofino is a small fishing village located on a narrow finger of land called the Esowista Peninsula that lies within the Clayoquot Sound – pristine intact ancient rainforests, sweeping wind-swept beaches, deep clear ocean waters. A year-round population of approximately 1,500 swells to 22,000 people in the popular summer months. Visitors come to experience whale watching, kayaking, wilderness hiking, surfing, deep sea fishing and winter storm watching. This area of Vancouver Island is also known for excellent beachcombing and is fast becoming a popular destination for NW surfers.
Pacific Rim National Park is composed of three main sections, Long Beach, the Broken Group Islands, and the West Coast Trail. The Park spans 130 km (82 mi) of shoreline, each unit accessed via a different route. The park offers plenty of outdoor opportunities: hiking, camping, whale watching, wilderness viewing, beachcombing, swimming, nature & adventure tours, and learn about the cultural history of the area's settlement, exploration and development at the park's impressive visitor center. Long Beach is the most accessible and visited of the three regions. It lies between the coastal villages of Tofino and Ucluelet on the Esowista Peninsula.
Vancouver Island's second largest city is situated beside the only natural harbor on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island with the mildest, sunniest climate in Canada. Nanaimo is the third oldest city in BC and offers ferry service from the mainland via Horseshoe Bay just outside of Vancouver. This city offers great outdoor activities and offers moorage for over 500 boats. Nestled in Nanaimo's Old City Quarters, Pioneer Plaza and Commercial Street, all located in the heart of downtown, are dozens of locally owned stores and galleries.
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Clayoquot Sound, Tofino | | |
Pacific Rim Nat'l Park, Long Beach | | |
Downtown Nanaimo | | |
Pacific Rim Nat'l Park | | |
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