Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and the neighbouring towns of Tofino and Ucluelet sit at the end of Highway 4 on Vancouver Island’s west coast. Old-growth rainforest runs right to long, surf-pounded beaches. Getting there takes a BC Ferries sailing to the island and a winding mountain highway, so it rewards slow, planned travel.
🧭 Things to See & Do
🏖️ Long Beach
A sweeping stretch of sand inside the national park reserve, popular for walking, surfing and watching the swell.
🌲 Rainforest trails
Short boardwalk loops take you under giant cedars and Sitka spruce.
🥾 Wild Pacific Trail
A coastal trail near Ucluelet with lighthouse and sea views.
🌲 Cathedral Grove
Giant old-growth Douglas-firs beside Highway 4 at MacMillan Provincial Park, on the way in.
🚐 RV Campgrounds & Resources
🏕️ Green Point Campground
Parks CanadaThe national park reserve’s drive-in campground, close to Long Beach. Reserve through Parks Canada.
🏕️ Bella Pacifica Campground
PrivateA private campground near Tofino’s Mackenzie Beach — book well ahead for summer.
🏕️ Private parks in Tofino & Ucluelet
PrivateSeveral private RV parks serve the area; demand far outstrips supply in July and August.
📘 Good to Know
Plan the drive
- Highway 4 between Port Alberni and the coast is steep and winding — check your brakes and towing capacity first.
- BC Ferries vehicle fares and space depend on length and height — reserve ahead for summer.
- Best season to visit: June–September for beach weather; November–February for storm-watching, with rain.
🔗 Official Links
Parks Canada – Pacific Rim
Official information and reservations.
BC Ferries
Official information and reservations.