Long Beach, Beach in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada.
Long Beach stretches along Vancouver Island's west coast and offers wide sandy shores with rock formations in the tidal zone. The coastline is marked by several rocky islands that break up the landscape and add structure to the expansive shoreline.
The area was home to the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations for thousands of years before European arrival. This long settlement shaped the coast for centuries before it later developed into a destination for tourism and sport.
The beach serves as a gathering place for the region's surfing community and shapes how people experience the coast. Visitors can see the daily rhythm of board riders using the waves, making it a living center for this water sport.
Access is available through parking areas at Green Point Campground with clear signs showing tide conditions and safety rules. Plan your visit around tide tables and arrive prepared, since conditions change significantly.
At high tide, several rocky islands become completely surrounded by water and create a constantly changing coastal landscape. This daily shift makes each visit different depending on when you arrive and how the water surrounds the islands.
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