Tofino, BC parks, beaches, trails
Pacific Rim, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Tonquin Park. A short boardwalk pathway leading to a sandy beach tucked away in a private cove located on the northern side of the Tofino Village. Hiking the boardwalk path takes 10 minutes to reach the sandy beach. [ more information ]

MacKenzie Beach. A beautiful sandy beach popular because it is close to the village of Tofino BC and many community amenities. The long beach is protected from the winds by rock outcroppings and dwarfed trees. It is a great destination for beachcombing and sightseeing. [ more information ]

Kennedy Lake. The lake park is over 379 hectares and enjoys two day picnic sites on the south end of the lake, a recreational campsite on the southern tip of Clayoquot Arm and the lake provides boating and kayaking access to the Clayoquot Arm Provincial Park. [ more information ]

Chesterman Beach. A long fine sandy beach close to Tofino Village. In the summer the beach is an ideal destination for beachcombing, frisbee, surfing and picnicking. Sandy beach is ideal for storm watching in the winter. [ more information ]

Cox Bay. a smaller sandy beach that is accessed only from a short walking trail or by a kayak. Cox Bay tends to receive bigger waves than the other beaches in the region as it is not protected by islands. [ more information ]

Pacific Rim National Park. Pacific Rim National Park consists of three sections... Long Beach, Broken Islands and the West Coast Trail. The whole Pacific Rim area encompasses over 13,000 hectares. The park is a popular destination because of the sandy beaches and islands. Activities include hiking, surfing, beachcombing, scuba diving, backpacking, sailing, boating and kayaking. [ more information ]