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Pacific Rim National Park

Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
250-726-7721
Ranked #2 of 22 attractions in Tofino
5.0 of 5 stars 99 Reviews
Type: National Parks, Hiking Trails
Activities: Camping, Kayaking, Viewing wildlife, Hiking, Running, Scuba diving, Swimming, Birdwatching, Horseback riding
Traveler Description: Pacific Rim National Park/Long Beach unit is located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Canada at the end of Highway 4, sandwiched between 2... more »
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Whistler, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

This park is really quite large - and spectacular. Think eagles soaring overhead. .. Sea lions cavorting on the rocks out in the bay... whales breaching 50 m off shore... Absolutely soul-satisfying! More

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Steinbach, Canada
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Our trip was short and we wanted to see the highlights so we visited Long Beach, Radar Hill and did the Rainforest trail. Although these attractions were recommended at the park entrance information booth, I would not say these are the highlights. Long Beach is famous for surfing but it’s not the prettiest beach. We preferred Chesterman’s because of the... More

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vancouver
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Endless beaches with few people off season. You can walk for miles. Beautiful trails through rainforest. More

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Halifax
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
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Wonderful park to get the true feeling of rain forest and sea. Best experienced from dawn to a lovely sunset. More

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Janetville, Ont
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Loved the trails, trees, birds! One of our great natural treasures! More

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France
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

you need a day pass, but if it helps maintain the beauty of the park - its totally worth it! We loved watching all the surfers. More

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Manitoba Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

The park was great....the trails were very well maintained. The only downside for us was seeing all the garbage around the first nations settlements. More

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New York, NY
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

We went to Radar Hill, Schooner's Cove, The Bog, and The Rainforest Trail (B). Everyone of them was clean, easy to navigate, and incredible! More

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St Albans, UK
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

A spectacular oceanfront from which to watch breakers and surfers. A must see if traveling to the west coast of Vancouver Island More

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Saltspring Is.
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Too bad one has to pay to experience it all. As other beaches outside the park are just as enjoyable to experience we usually end up visiting outside the park area. More

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