Welcome to the Wild Pacific Trail

Inspiring through Nature

Nature's voice is strong in this place if we listen. Whether you walk here every day or for the first time, observe the cascade of ecosystems as the trail showcases coastal forests, bogs, mudflats and the creatures that thrive here if we give them space. Give yourself time to learn from interpretive signs, observe the flora and fauna, smell the salt spray and breath the clean air.

This 8 kilometre trail can be walked in two main sections:

• Lighthouse Loop ( 2.6 km loop) plus Terrace Beach Interpretive Trail (.5 km one way)
• Big Beach to Rocky Bluffs (5 km one way) plus Ancient Cedars Trail (1 km loop)

Interpretive Trails explore fascinating natural and cultural history in specific focus ares:

• FIRST NATIONS teachings inform all signage. Visit He-Tin-Kis Park to learn more.
• BOG Interpretive Loop (in the Lighthouse Loop)
• Spring Cove MUDFLAT Trail
• CHILDREN's Interpretive Park at Big Beach

We also offer interpretive walks and a Discovery Tent overlooking Amphitrite Lighthouse on the lighthouse Loop Trail section from March through October. Our next events are during the famous WHALE FESTIVAL week March 17 to 25th.

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Award winning video: "Force of Nature" will sweep you off your feet.

Explore the unique WEATHER that comes with living on the coast, how species not only manage to survive, but THRIVE!

Fun fact: Can you name an amphibian that has no lungs?

We are proud to acknowledge the talents of our past naturalist Tanya Nestoruk for her work with videographer Arya Touserkani www.waterlogue.ca in achieving an award of excellence from Interpretation Canada for this video. Special thanks to Vi Mundy of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation and Dr. Barb Beasley with the Association of Wetland Stewards for Clayoquot and Barkley Sound for their expert advice on content. Project funding from Clayoquot Biosphere Trust is also appreciated. Play full screen to enjoy fully.