Pacific Rim National
Park
Just to the south Pacific
Rim National Park boasts 33km of Long Beach,
800 year-old rainforests, a diverse marine eco-system,
and lots of culture.
The Pacific Rim park is world
famous for its surfing. The area is renowned
for the beautiful, long sandy white beaches,
wilderness hiking, fishing, diving snorkeling,
bike riding.
Whale Watching in Tofino and Ucluelet
Tofino, located in the Clayoquot
Sound biosphere, is known as a wonderful destination
for whale watching. The magnificent gray whales
migrate past the shores in March and October.
The resident orcas (killer whales) also feed
in the numerous inlets and waterways of the
Sound.
Kayaking in Tofino
The protected inlets of Clayoquot
Sound and the surrounding area offer some of
the finest sea kayaking and diving in the world.
Native Culture
Visitors to the west coast won't want to miss
the truly unique immersion into ancient traditions,
art adn riturals of the numerous First Nations
People living in this area.
A visit to the hot springs on Meares island
guided tours by the Nuu-Chah-Nulth people of
Clayocquot sound is a special experience. Learn
about the divine relationship between man and
sea, the secretss of natural healing using indigenous
plants, culturally modifies trees and sacred
sites.
Other Activities
Leaving the wilderness
one can find a variety of places to eat from
fast food restaurants, pubs and take-outs to
gourmet and five-star exclusive restaurants.
Visitors to Tofino can also find dazzling nightlife,
art galleries and shopping. Summer in Tofino
offers guests numerous kids camps and activities
for children. For the golfer, Long
Beach Golf Course, located in the Clayoquot
Biosphere Reserve, is one of the most scenic
golf courses on British Columbia's west Coast.
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