Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Travel Guide

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A coastal landscape with rocky shores, a sandy beach, dense forest, and distant mountains.
A waterfall cascading into a clear pool surrounded by rocky cliffs and lush greenery.
A clear mountain stream surrounded by dense forest and rocky terrain.
A campfire in a rocky landscape with a sunset in the background.
A beach with a person playing with a ball, a forest in the background, and calm water.

Popular cities in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

A harbor with several boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and trees.
Tofino
Known for Beaches, Sea and Hiking
Located on a bay on Vancouver Island’s west coast, this resort town offers forest hikes, surfing beaches and whale-watching tours.

Reasons to visit

  • Chesterman Beach
  • Cox Bay Beach
  • Mackenzie Beach
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A marina with boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
Ucluelet
Known for Hiking, Beaches and Sea
Take a waterfall shower and wander through thick rainforest before hiking down the rocky coastline near this charming town.

Reasons to visit

  • Wild Pacific Trail
  • Ucluelet Big Beach
  • Amphitrite Point Lighthouse
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A marina with various boats docked, a large industrial building, and mountains in the background.
Port Alberni
Known for Ports, Rivers and Historical
See steam-powered logging, ancient stone carvings and salmon leaping up waterfalls in the fertile forestlands around this port.

Reasons to visit

  • Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
  • MacMillan Provincial Park
  • Sproat Lake Petroglyphs
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A rocky island with a grassy hill and a surfer riding a wave.
Long Beach
Known for Natural parks, Beaches and Museums
The national reserve’s longest beach is home to marine wildlife, stunning views and crashing waves that lure surfers to these shores.

Reasons to visit

  • Wickaninnish Beach
  • Schooner Cove
  • Rainforest Trail
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A sunset over a rocky shoreline with silhouettes of trees and distant landforms.
Bamfield
Known for Friendly people, Fishing and Seafood
Come to Bamfield and enjoy its fishing, beaches and dining.

Reasons to visit

  • Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
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A sunset over a beach with silhouettes of trees and distant mountains.
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Chesterman Beach

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Unwind on soft white sands and ride the waves at a picturesque beach where many people learn how to surf.
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