One of the great coastal walks of the world is Long Beach on Vancouver Island. I try to get out there at least once every year.
It’s the gorgeous section of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve between Tofino and Ucluelet.
What do you think?
larger original – flickr
more amazing photos of this wonderland by Bravewest
My friend, journalist Kate Zimmerman was out last year for the first time en route to the Tofino Food and Wine Festival. Here’s what she wrote:
… It’s the beach, though, that cries out to you. One glimpse of its broad, silken sands, bracketed by rocky outcrops topped with bravely coping conifers, and staying indoors seems ludicrous. We dashed out to glory in the crashing waves and enjoy the driftwood seating so thoughtfully provided by nature. The boys danced in the surf while we shivered just watching them and we all tossed sticks, seaweed and even mussels for leash-free mutts who thought they were in paradise. Another day, at low tide, the small pools at one end of the beach were jeweled with anemones and starfish while crabs scuttled to safety as the dogs splashed about. …
Go West, Young Men, Dogs and Gourmands – Kate of Late
Leave a comment if you have your own fond memories of Long Beach.
There are many great hikes nearby, most famously the West Coast Trail.
besthike.com 
What a coincidence Rick!
One of my very favorite areas…
Leaving a car at each end gives one almost a twenty km day hike.
Have you visited Florencia Bay or hiked north from Schooner’s trail at low tide?
Lone Cone mountain, north of Tofino can also be scrambled up, once permission is given to cross the reserve there.
A very special wild place…
DSD
Florencia Bay or hiked north from Schooner’s trail at low tide?
Lone Cone mountain?
No, neither. Thanks for the tip.
One day I will “walk” from Bamfield to Tofino, just for fun.