Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Highlights
- Come to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve for dramatic coastal rainforests and plenty of hiking, beachcombing, kayaking, surfing, and whale-watching. Home to the world-renowned West Coast Trail, Long Beach, and the Broken Group Islands, the park has plenty to do—no wonder some 750,000 people visit each year.
- Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a five-hour drive from Victoria on Canada's western coast. The final 65-mile stretch of Highway 4 west from Port Alberni is a steep, twisting road that's busy in summer. Drive with care.
- The temperate rainforest here is lush for good reason; bring waterproof gear and good boots and dress in layers, as the temperature can fluctuate greatly between areas of the park.
- To get the most out of your visit, take advantage of the interpretive programs in Long Beach. Park interpreters offer daily programs throughout summer, including rainforest and tide-pool walks, arts and crafts, and theater presentations good for kids.
- Green Point Campground—the park's only campground—is open from mid-March to mid-October and fills up every night in high season, making reservations practically required. There are no showers or RV hookups at the campground.
- Birders can head to McLean Point, near the north tip of Long Beach, to see some of the nearly 260 bird species that have been recorded in the park. Bring binoculars to view offshore islands that support a variety of breeding populations. A bird checklist is available free at the Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre.
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