Tofino - At Incinerator Rock

After eight years, Sabrina was back for a visit. Since Hanne and I hadn't been back to Pacific Rim National Park in over a year, this visit seemed like a good time to reacquaint ourselves with the Long Beach area. Our last stop in the area, before heading home, was the beach at Incinerator Rock. Here we reminisced about Marco's "brief" swim in the Pacific.

Incinerator Rock (2017-06-28)

Ucluelet - Wickaninnish Beach

It must be said, tourist businesses in the Tofino-Ucluelet-Long Beach area work hard to attract visitors when the weather is inclement. Their "Storm Watching" campaign seems very successful and, indeed, storm watching is fun and the accommodation inexpensive. Take note, however, packing weather-,  specifically rain-resistant gear is highly recommended. Having warned the reader of possible wet and windy days in the winter, this postcard finds us at Wickaninnish Beach in brilliant sunshine! Nary a drop of rain and only the slightest of breezes.

• Location: 49.016, -125.674 
• Date: 2015-02-17

Ucluelet - Wickaninnish Beach

Tofino - Incinerator Beach (Long Beach)

When is a good time to visit the Tofino-Ucluelet/Long Beach area? As far as we're concerned, ANYTIME! This postcard was taken on one of our "storm watching" visits. Specifically, Valentine's Day.

The thing about visits to Long Beach is, you can't let the weather deter you. Prepare for all sorts of weather, especially rain, and you'll be fine.

Incinerator Beach (Long Beach), south of Tofino 2014-1-02-14

Tofino: Cox Bay

It really doesn't matter what time of year you visit Long Beach on Vancouver Island's west coast. Our favourite accommodation in Ucluelet (the Cabins at Terrace Beach) had a "Storm Watching" special on and we took advantage, inviting Barb and Sean to join us.

No matter the season, the beaches here - in this case Cox Bay - are always fun to stroll along. This postcard, taken in early February, features low tide and a rocky outcrop near the northern end of the Cox Bay beach.

Cox Bay beach details at low tide 2014-02-02

Tofino: Incinerator Beach

One of the best ways to see Incinerator Beach (the northern section of Long Beach, near Tofino) is by climbing up the hill located near the parking lot. In the distance, in the water, Lovekin Rock. 

Incinerator Beach (2013-07-12)