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Walk the Wild Side Trail

Ahousaht, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
250-913-0022
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Ranked #8 of 18 attractions in Tofino
Type: Hiking Trails
Owner description: Walk the Wild Side is a 11km hike historically used by the Ahousaht people. Visitors now have the opportunity to experience the culture of the trail... more » Owner description: Walk the Wild Side is a 11km hike historically used by the Ahousaht people. Visitors now have the opportunity to experience the culture of the trail while hiking along forest boardwalk and 8 gorgeous beaches. Used by the Ahousaht people for thousands of years, Walk the Wild Side Trail is an 11km escape into the remote wilderness of Clayoquot Sound. First restored in the early 1990’s, Walk the Wild Side Trail has developed into must-see ecotourism destination for those visiting Tofino and Ucluelet. Take a tour through the Maaqtusiis reserve and then head out on to the trail with your Ahousaht Heritage Trail guidebook for the ultimate cultural experience! « less
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Courtenay, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

not a hike...but a nice walk. Always beautiful there though! Great for people of varying physical shape.

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Okotoks
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Proximity to the ocean, waves crashing, big trees, all combine for a very wild experience - and views to die for!

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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

The Wild Pacific Trail has spectacular views of the rugged coast around Ucluelet. The new Artist Loops provide amazing vistas and multitudes of park benches to sit and meditate. They even have platforms and small standing decks to take advantage of the views along the lengh of the trail. Take your camera and a lunch...you won't regret it!

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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

Remember to take your camera as the entire trial is gorgeous from the rainforest to the wild Pacific coast. It gives real meaning to the "graveyard of the Pacific" to see the rugged coastline with huge swells and waves crashing on the rocks.

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Port Alberni, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

We have done both. The Wild Pacific Trail is a shore bound short walk in Ucluelet, beautiful ocean views and benches for a quiet medatative moment with nature. The other trail, an eleven km hike befins in Ahoushat and winds through Flores Islqnd to Cow Bay and Flores Mountain. Two distictly different experiences? There is no fee for the Ucluelet... More

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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

Watch whales in season as they pass by from this amazing and very well kept trail in Ucluelet. Watch out for wildlife of the cougar kind too as they are know to frequent this area from time to time - look for posted warnings. Great viewing spots, plenty of sitting places and easy access. Not difficult hiking and as long... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

Although we're usually into more remote hikes, we really enjoyed this walk. After getting onto the trail we immediately spotted humpback whales - wow! From there, the vistas and flora are just lovely. What a wonderful walk!!

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Enschede, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

A beautiful trail. We even got to see a whale. We can't stop talking about it. The views are spectacular.

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Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

the scenery and being in amoungst unspoiled nature is wonderful

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

We walk the wild side trail on every visit to Tofino. The views are breath taking and we even 'bumped' into an otter one day. There are seats at most view points to take a rest or just soak up the view,

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