Pacific Rim National Park Trails

#1 Willowbrae Trail to Florencia Bay

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Florencia Beach floods on high tides. Plan your walk to allow time to reach an exit, climbing the bluffs is not possible.

#2 Half Moon Bay Trail

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Tropical water colours can be captured here on sunny days. Polarizing filter can cut the glare.

# 3 South Beach Trail

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The steep slope on the beach brings large waves very close to shore for dramatic photos when the surf is high but beware the salt spray. Waves can also be suddenly larger, watch out!

# 4 Nuu-chah-nulth Trail

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Trees artistically frame scenic coves near the start of the trail. There is also a totem that is very photogenic.

# 5 Bog Trail

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Bonzai style trees growing on islands of moss offer photographers a delightful setting. Be sure to get on your knees to look closely at the tiny artistic community of plant and flowers.

# 6 Rainforest Trail

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Visit the forest on cloudy, misty days OR near sunset for the best photos. Sunlight is too high a contrast for good results.

# 7 Combers Beach Trail

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Shimmering light on pools, textures in the fine sand constantly moving at the confluence of a creek and the ocean, and hundreds of seagulls all offer a photographer a great day at the beach. Don't forget your lens cloth, salt spray is a fact of life on the pacific rim!

# 8 Schooner Beach & Trail

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Dramatic snow peaks in the distance in winter make this beach particularily photogenic. Islands and scenic coves to the north are also artistic.

UCLUELET: Wild Pacific Trail

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Every turn in this trail offers a new award-winning photo framed by wind twisted trees. Storm waves are famous here, and safely viewed in the lee of buildings at the lighthouse. Visit the trail website >

TOFINO: Meares Island Big Trees Trail

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Rustic hand split bordwalk and large trees are photogenic. Deep shade under large trees can be a challenge, cloudy days are easier to achieve good lighting.