The nature here is predictably unpredictable, that’s what makes it wild! Discover sun-dappled trails winding through the rainforest, identify flowers and berries along the Shorepine Bog, feel the expansive reach of Long Beach stretching towards a fiery sunset. As you watch sea lions playing in the crashing waves of storm season, you may find an innate sense of play bubble up. The spirit of exploration is alive and well on the West Coast.
Nature of Clayoquot Sound
Get into the Wild
A suggestion of activities from our nature lover Caitlin
7:00am
Wake up with the birds! Start your day with a morning run (or walk) along Chesterman Beach.
9:00am
Go on an immersive wildlife tour to find black bears; watch as they scour the rocky intertidal zone for a crustacean breakfast while learning how they can thrive here.
1:15pm
Have a beach picnic and discover the story behind the rocks at Florencia Bay during low tide.
2:45pm
Visit the Ucluelet Aquarium—a catch-and-release facility promoting knowledge about the biodiversity of Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds.
5:30pm
Count the species of trees you find along the Rainforest Trail in Pacific Rim National Park.
7:30pm
Have dinner outside before cozying in by the fire and letting the sounds of waves lull you to sleep.
