Panorama taken at low tide in the spring showing Wickaninnish Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. The image was shot at low tide, with the still-wet sand ridges reflecting the cloud formation in the sky.

Wickaninnish Beach - Pacific Rim visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Wickaninnish Beach' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Vancouver Island.

Wickaninnish Beach lies between Florencia Bay and Long Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island. The sands of Wickaninnish Beach are continuous with Combers Beach and Long Beach. Thousands of people visit the Pacific Rim National Park every year, and Wickaninnish Beach is very popular. The rollers breaking on the shoreline are popular with surfers and body boarders, while there are numerous hikes and walks that allow tourists to explore the local area. Photographers and other artists also flock to the region, inspired by the dramatic landscape and ever-changing weather conditions.

The Wickaninnish Interpretive Center on Wickaninnish Beach provides information and maps about the Pacific Rim National Park, as well as having exhibits on the history of the First Nations people and the wildlife. There is also a restaurant with panoramic views over the coast. It is a safe and comfortable place for storm watching in the winter months. Trails lead south from Wickaninnish Beach to South Beach (1km). The 2.5km Nuu-chah-nulth Trail ends up at Florencia Bay passing through a bog. Also nearby is the Shorepine Bog broadwalk.

The beach is very popular in the summer, with visitors enjoying the coastal walks or the water sports, particularly body boarding and surfing.

Wickaninnish Beach is in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, about 30km from Tofino and 15km from Ucluelet.