Pacific Rim National Park
Pacific Rim National Park is a national park located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The park was established in 1970 to protect the unique and diverse natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the area.
The park is made up of three distinct areas: the Long Beach Unit, the Broken Group Islands Unit, and the West Coast Trail Unit. Each of these areas offers a different type of experience and activities for visitors.
The Long Beach Unit is known for its long, sandy beach and is a popular destination for surfing, beachcombing, and picnicking. The Broken Group Islands Unit is made up of a group of more than 100 small islands and is a popular destination for kayaking, boating, and wildlife viewing. The West Coast Trail Unit is a challenging backpacking trail that runs along the rugged coast of Vancouver Island and is known for its beautiful, wild landscapes and diverse plant and animal life.
In addition to its natural resources, the park is also home to several historic and cultural sites, including the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations village of Yuquot, which has been occupied by the First Nations people for thousands of years.
VISIT Pacific Rim National Park:
Park Details
Pacific Rim National Park was established in .
| Address | |
|---|---|
| Phone | 250-726-4212 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year |
| Entrance Fee | Free-$11 per day, depending on age |
When to Visit: Weather vs. Peak Visitation
We crunched 30 years of historical weather and/or park service data to find the best months to visit Pacific Rim National Park. We looked for the optimal temperatures, the least amount of snow and rain, and stayed away from peak visitation months if we could help it. All this data then helped us paint a picture as to what the absolute best time to visit Pacific Rim National Park is.
Our data shows the best months to visit Pacific Rim National Park are May, June, September & July.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Park Visits | data unavailable | |||||||||||
| Precipitation | 560 | 353 | 402 | 253 | 152 | 107 | 57 | 83 | 117 | 365 | 559 | 490 |
| Avg Temp | 47 | 50 | 52 | 57 | 64 | 68 | 74 | 74 | 71 | 60 | 50 | 46 |
| Max Temp | 56 | 61 | 66 | 73 | 81 | 84 | 88 | 88 | 85 | 74 | 60 | 54 |
| Avg Temp | 38 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 55 | 56 | 54 | 48 | 41 | 37 |
| Min Temp | 25 | 25 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 50 | 46 | 37 | 29 | 24 |
Pacific Rim National Park Road Trips
Many family vacations consist of stringing one or more national parks together during a week-long trip. Creating these types of trips is our specialty! Here are the road trips we've created where Pacific Rim National Park is visited.
| Trip Name | Trip Miles | Trip Days |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Island & Pacific Rim | 510 | 9 |
Other Nearby National Park Sites
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