Wickaninnish Trail, Tofino, BC
starts with The South Beach Trail at The Wickaninnish Centre

Location: On the Wickaninnish Beach Road
The Wickaninnish Trail begins on the same path as the South Beach Trail just south of The Wickaninnish Centre. After reaching the signpost turn left up the trail towards Florencia Bay. The Wickaninnish Trail takes you through bog-like terrain full of interesting flora and along the early corduroy road used in the early days of European settlement.

This trail is named after Chief Wickaninnish, a leader of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth people. We like to think of it also named after his wife who probably kept things running smoothly for him to go out and become such a big chief. The trail connects Long Beach to Florencia Bay. It links off from the South Beach Trail at the top of the first hill - turn left at the sign. Look for signs of old corduroy road while enjoying this lovely forest route that both the natives and the early settlers used. Pause for a moment and listen for their stories that are carried on the wind and gather on the tree branches. The trail ends at a parking area or you can continue down the Florencia Bay Trail. Consider hiking boots on a wet day - this trail can be muddy!

Turning left takes you along the Wickaninnish Trail. | View from along the Wickaninnish Trail to Florencia Bay.

The Wickaninnish Trail boardwalk. | The Wickaninnish Trail boardwalk stairs.

Small Skunk Cabbage still encased and grown past it's beautiful casing.

Traces of the old Corduroy Road that connected Ucluelet and Tofino.

Labradour Tea Plant | Small Pine Tree

The Wickaninnish Trail continues on and hooks up with the Florenica Bay Trail.

Wickaninnish Trail: Start from The Wickaninnish Centre
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