Tofino BC - Travel Guide

Long Beach

Location: On the west coast of Vancouver Island between the towns of Ucluelet and Tofino. There is only one road to Pacific Rim National Park, scenic Highway No. 4.

Of all the places where the Pacific Ocean washes the shores of British Columbia, Long Beach and Pacific Rim National Park are arguably the most beautiful. Huge rolling waves carry in a wealth of fascinating sealife and spread it on a broad expanse of fine golden sand. The waves whip up a fine mist that mixes with the vapour rising from warming beaches and touches the whole scene with a rugged magic. The receding tide often leaves a wealth of small sealife temporarily stranded in tidal pools. This is a destination for thousands of visitors every year. Wickaninnish Centre is located right next to Long Beach and provides informative displays on the Pacific Ocean (wall murals, Native whaling displays) and guided nature tours of the beach.