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In between Port Alberni and Ucluelet/Tofino lies another mountain hike providing amazing views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Unlike the mountain across the valley, Triple Peak, you do not require climbing gear to reach the summit past the lake. Here is a guide to the 5040 hike on Vancouver Island. At a glance: Length: 4km…
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Escape the fog that lingers in Ucluelet and Tofino over the summer, and head towards the sunshine and freshwater lakes. Here are the best swimming holes near Ucluelet and Tofino when you’re done with the ocean and ready to peel off your wetsuit. (In order from closest to Ucluelet/Tofino Junction to furthest). 1. Swim Beach…
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Along the drive towards Tofino you will enter the beautiful and wild Pacific Rim National Park. The road includes plenty of great surf beaches and walks through temperate rainforest. From typical tourist ones to those more unknown, here are some of the best hikes in the Pacific Rim National Park (in order starting from closest…
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Hidden away along Highway 4 between Port Alberni and Tofino/Ucluelet is a breathtaking hike leading you to a stunning alpine lake beneath jagged mountain peaks. While getting to the top of the peak itself requires climbing gear, getting to the lake is just a steep hike through the forest and up rock bluffs. Here is…