Step into the intertidal zone a world shaped by the rhythm of the tides where every rock pool reveals a hidden story. Join for a guided shoreline exploration and discover colourful seaweeds, crabs, and other fascinating life along the shore. This hands-on, family-friendly program encourages curiosity, careful observation, and respect for the creatures we encounter. Join Wild Pacific Trail for this relaxed, one-hour Naturalist guided walk along the ever changing shoreline at Big Beach. Please wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for uneven, rocky terrain. Perfect for locals and visitors alike.

Please supervise children carefully, wear sturdy shoes,. No pets please. Respect the power of the open ocean, stay with your guide. Meet at the Big Beach Picnic Shelter or find us on the beach if you arrive late. 

Visit Parks Canada booth on the Wild Pacific Trail to learn about rotating topics each week!

Parks Canada Coastal Stewards will greet you at the Amphitrite Lighthouse Discovery Tent. Learn about staying safe on and near the water. The ocean is unpredictable. Always stay on the trail. Never venture down into the surge channels along the Wild Pacific Trail or out onto the rocks near the ocean. Learn fun facts about the power of the ocean!

Find the tent at the Amphitrite Lighthouse Discovery Tent on the Wild Pacific Trail.

For more information, check out their website here!

Photo Credit: Parks Canada

Experience the sights, sounds, and scents of an old growth rainforest with a Parks Canada Naturalist.

This event is free with purchase of a National Park entry pass, and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets. Meet in the Kwisitis Visitor Centre Parking Lot.

Every Sunday, Wednesday & Friday this July!

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice.

Photo Credits: Parks Canada

Come take part in a unique, all-ages event where you’ll help assemble a life-sized whale skeleton and learn about the amazing marine life off our coast.

Build-A-Whale (BAW) is a hands-on educational program featuring the skeleton of a real offshore orca, O120 or ‘Palm’.

The program allows participants to assist in constructing her skeleton while learning about the biology, ecology, anatomy, evolution and conservation of killer whales. Join Wild Pacific Trail for a hands-on, family-friendly activity!

Sharks and bats are often misunderstood, and many are rare species that need our help.  Learn more about these fascinating animals, and why they are so important with Parks Canada!

This event is free with purchase of a National Park entry pass, and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets. Recording devices are not permitted. Arrive early as parking may be limited.

Every Friday this July!

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice.

Photo Credit: Parks Canada

Search for signs of the exciting animals that call the rainforest, ocean, and beaches their home.  Between towering whale spouts and crawling banana slugs, what will we find today?

Every Monday & Friday this July!

This event is free with the purchase of a National Parks entry pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Arrive early as parking may be limited.

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice.

Photo Credit: Parks Canada

This week: Guest Speaker Series presents:

Kelp Ecosystems: Monitoring and Restoration with Redd Fish 

Join Sophie Vanderbanck and Emily Fulton of Redd Fish Restoration Society to learn about kelp ecosystems and the work needed to monitor and restore this vital ecosystem for our oceans.

Our Summer Guest Speaker Series features free presentations by knowledgeable local speakers on Friday evenings this summer at 

Parks Canada will host guest speakers to speak on various topics related to Pacific Rim National Park and the surrounding areas. 

Every Friday this July!

Doors open at 7:45.For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice

Immortality? Hidden underground networks? It might sound like we are talking about the next greatest superhero movie but we’re talking about the heroes of our forests - trees! Join our naturalists for this one hour guided walk to uncover their secret to longevity and the underground web they rely on. You will never look at a tree the same way again.

On World Drowning Prevention day this July 25th, Parks Canada invites you to join the Coastal Steward Team at Long Beach Access 2 for a full day of coastal safety learning and hands‑on activities.

Drop in anytime between 10:00 am - 3:00 pm to brush up on safe ocean practices, understand local hazards, and learn how to stay prepared on the dynamic shores of the Pacific Rim. This is a great opportunity for families, new west coast explorers, and seasoned beachgoers alike.

Expect interactive demos, games, shoreline safety tips, and guidance from the people who know this coastline best.

Photo Credit: Parks Canada

Walk the slopes and crests of windblown sand. Discover a world that is not beach or forest, but a strange and disappearing blend of both.

Every Tuesday and Saturday this August!

This event is free with purchase of a National Park entry pass, and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets. Recording devices are not permitted. Arrive early as parking may be limited.

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice

Photo Credits: Parks Canada/K. Kwasnecha

Learn about the carnivores that live in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and the trail cameras that Parks Canada staff use to study them.

Ask all your questions and interact with the props provided by Parks Canada. 

Every Saturday this July!

The event is free with the purchase of a National Park entry pass and is open to all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Arrive early as parking is limited.

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice.

Photo credit: Parks Canada Trail Camera

A guided tour of the fascinating world that exists where the land meets the sea.

Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday this July!

This event is free with the purchase of a National Park entry pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets.

Meet at the Kwisitis Visitor Centre Parking Lot.

Photo by Parks Canada

All summer, Parks Canada will be showing films covering a range of topics about Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and the surrounding area. 

Every Wednesday & Saturday this July!

Ask a Parks Canada staff what film will be shown this week! 

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice

Photo credits: Parks Canada

Come search for the tracks of Bears, Wolves and Cougars, on the beach and in the dunes!

This event is free with purchase of a National Park entry pass, and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets. Recording devices are not permitted. Arrive early as parking may be limited.

Every Sunday & Tuesday in July!

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice.

Photo Credits: Parks Canada/Ian Cruickshank

Join us to visit a variety of gardens, literally from sea to sky. We'll be diving deep with mini workshops on building your soil, using space efficiently, companion planting, and more.

More info coming soon on their website!

Ticketed event: 

$20 - Adults

$5 - Children

To purchase tickets follow the link below

https://www.tofinocommunityfoodinitiative.com/event-details/edible-garden-tour-tofino-2

Join Parks Canada to discover how salmon are the unsung hero, the ultra-elite athlete, whose lives are inextricably tied to all other living things on the west coast.

This is a free all ages event with the purchase of a National Park entry pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Every Sunday this July.

Arrive early as parking is limited. 

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice

Photo credit: Parks Canada

Experience the sights, sounds, and scents of an old growth rainforest with a Parks Canada Naturalist.

This event is free with purchase of a National Park entry pass, and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets. Meet in the Kwisitis Visitor Centre Parking Lot.

Every Sunday, Wednesday & Friday this July!

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice.

Photo Credits: Parks Canada

Take a deep dive into the wondrous world of octopuses! Which one of their unique behaviours will surprise you the most?

Every Sunday this July!

Doors Open at 7:30pm at the Greenpoint Theatre!

Photo credit: Peter, iNaturalist

Search for signs of the exciting animals that call the rainforest, ocean, and beaches their home.  Between towering whale spouts and crawling banana slugs, what will we find today?

Every Monday & Friday this July!

This event is free with the purchase of a National Parks entry pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Arrive early as parking may be limited.

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice.

Photo Credit: Parks Canada

Learn about the fascinating lives of slugs with a Parks Canada naturalist in the Kwisitis Visitor Centre!

This event is free with purchase of a National Park entry pass, and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets. Recording devices are not permitted. Arrive early as parking may be limited.

Every Monday this July!