Hotels in Pacific Rim National Park
Uclelet
Ucluelet has a number of newish condo developments with cookie-cutter accommodations, but for something more unique, reserve at one of the resorts listed.
Tofino
There are easily 100 or more places to stay in Tofino; mid-March through October, the Long Beach Visitor Information Centre, about 1.5km (1 mile) from the Hwy. 4 junction to Tofino (tel. 250/725-3414; www.tourismtofino.com), keeps a helpful list of vacancies. Stop here before driving into town if you don't have reservations.
Camping
The whole point of the Pacific Rim area is getting back to nature, and there’s no better way to do that than by setting up camp somewhere scenic. Just beware that this is a rainforest, so chances are you’ll get drenched at some point during your stay.
You can even camp in the park itself. Back in the day, the flower children would camp right on the beach at Florencia Bay or Schooner Cove. Today, sadly, there is no more beach camping. But the 94 campsites at Green Point offer something even better: toilets, pumped well water, and fire pits. There are still no showers or hookups, but the magnificent ocean view from the bluff makes up for it. Reservations are essential in high season, and the campground will be full every day in July and August. To make a reservation, call tel. 877/737-3783 or visit www.pccamping.ca. The cost is C$24 per night, with an additional charge of C$7 for firewood. The campground is closed mid-October to May 1.
More camping is available at Bella Pacifica Campground (tel. 250/725-3400; www.bellapacifica.com) near Tofino, but in this case with washrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. A beachfront site will run you C$52 in peak season, while a non-view site is C$42. Reservations are highly recommended. Closed November through February.
There is also Surf Junction Campground just outside Ucluelet (tel. 877/922-6722 or 250/726-7214; www.surfjunction.com). The campground has space for RVs and tents, and has hot showers, flush toilets, a sauna, hot tub, and covered cooking and eating area. It’s popular with the surf set, and offers surf lessons and rentals, as well as a place to wash out your wet suit. Rates range from C$25 to C$55. Reservations recommended. Closed October through March.
The Bella Pacifica Resort & Campground, 3.5km (2 miles) south of Tofino on the Pacific Rim Highway (P.O. Box 413), Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 (tel. 250/725-3400; www.bellapacifica.com), is privately owned and has 165 campsites from which you can walk to Mackenzie Beach or take the resort's private nature trails to Templar Beach. Flush toilets, hot showers, water, laundry, ice, fire pits, firewood, and full and partial hookups are available.
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Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
Finally, Ucluelet has luxe accommodation to rival almost anything Tofino has to offer. The setting of this 5-year-old property is simply spectacular—perched on a rocky cliff with waves crashing right below and the recently completed Wild Pacific Trail nearby—and its contemporary…$$$Around Town
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Long Beach Lodge Resort
Step through the sliding glass doors of the beachside suites and you’ll find yourself on Tofino’s most popular surfing beach, Cox Bay. There is something shiveringly magical about watching the black-clad surfers emerge from the early morning mist—luckily, unlike them, you can sneak…$$$Around Town - Hotel
Middle Beach Lodge
Like a middle child, Middle Beach Lodge is sometimes slightly overlooked, but that is a mistake—it is one of the most appealing resorts along the coast, and one of the best bargains to boot. It’s all about unpretentious comfort here. The resort combines rustic, shabby chic with…$$$Around Town - Hotel
Pacific Sands Beach Resort
Few resorts along this coast are more family friendly—or better loved. Pacific Sands is located beachfront on beautiful Cox Bay, the most popular of Tofino’s surfing beaches. It is all suites with full kitchens, including a number of three-story beach houses that can sleep up to…$$$Around Town - Hotel
The Inn at Tough City
Most of Tofino’s accommodations are outside of the town itself, and what there is in town tends to be of the motel or B&B variety. The exception is this quirky little inn. “Tough” or “Tuff” City is, of course, Tofino’s nickname (and the name of the excellent craft brewery, too),…$$Around Town - Hotel
Ucluelet Oceanfront Hostel
If you’re looking for a steal of a deal in budget accommodation, the Ucluelet Oceanfront Hostel might be just the ticket. It’s part of the C&N Backpackers Hotels group (they also have properties in Vancouver, Tofino, and Port Hardy), and while the accommodation is pretty…$Around Town - Hotel
Wickaninnish Inn
For the ultimate in West Coast luxury, “the Wick” has it all. This Relais & Châteaux property was the first true luxury inn along this coast, and since the day owner Charles McDiarmid opened it in 1996, he has not stopped improving the decor, the service, or the amenities. Most…$$$Around Town
