The Pacific Rim offers numerous walking trails that pass through all of our ecosystems: beaches and headlands, coastal bog, rainforest, and high alpine. The trails range from easy walking paths near town, some of which are wheelchair-accessible, to scenic day-hikes, to challenging multi-day backpacking routes suitable only for the most experienced wilderness travellers.

Whether you are on a short walk in or near town, or hiking in remote wilderness, make sure you are aware of how to travel safely in wildlife habitat.

Short walks and day-hike

Around Tofino: Over 20 walking trails around Tofino and within Pacific Rim National Park Reserve are described in “A Hiking Guide to Pacific Rim Trails,” available through local tourism visitors centres or through the Rainforest Interpretive Centre in Tofino.
Some of the highlights include the short rainforest walk right from Tofino town out to Tonquin Beach, the many walking trails within the national park, and the Big Tree Trail on Meares Island. The Big Tree Trail is the highlight of many visitors’ west coast experience, and some of the world’s largest and oldest western redcedar trees can be found along it.

This article was written by Jacqueline Windh.