West Coast Trail - Pachena Bay Trailhead — Attraction in Area A (Bamfield)

I did the entire trail from Bamfield to Pt Renfrew way way back in 1977 when I was 18. We only met one other group on the trail back then. Most amazing hike I ever did. Back then there were no ladders or boardwalks. Lots of mud though. The mussels at low tide were amazing, over 6 inches long and tasty. It is one of the highlights of my...

We had a great hike but this would be a miserable trail in the rain. Trail is definitely not for those with ankle or knee issues. Make sure you have waterproof boots and take advantage of walking on the shelf instead of on the beach where the sand is soft. Hourly tide tables are handy if you are tight on tide limits, especially at...

If you are looking for a short day hike e.g. with small kids, you can do the under 2 km hike along the beach and ladders. It is a short loop and my family loved it. Go to the Parks Canada office to pay...