Join us in December for some amazing and extreme photography of winter storm surge, coastal scenery, beaches, mountains, and harbors on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia!
During the winter, storms out to sea produce waves on average of 10 - 15 feet high. However, strong low pressure cells and storms over the northern Pacific Ocean drive large swells toward the coast of the northwest. There is no land between the west coast of Vancouver Island and the east coast of Japan, so there is plenty of running room.
When these rollers hit shallow water they can reach upwards of 30 feet high. The sight, sound, and feeling of these huge waves exploding into the rocky shore, narrow cracks, and blowholes is an experience you won't soon forget.
Inland and bordering the coastline, 5 temperate rainforest communities and a wooded bog community are easily visited, composed of western red cedar, sitka spruce, grand fir and western hemlock, and a variety of understory plants. The forests are an emerald green world of giant, moss-covered trees, small, delicate ground mosses, flowers, patterns and textures. Enough to drive a macro photographer crazy.
Beachcombing reveals hidden places and subjects to photograph up close. Lighthouses, Tofino harbor, surfers, mountains, waterfalls, and winter scenery provide a variety of photography opportunities. This is also the off-season, so we almost have the entire coastline to ourselves.
We will work out of two locations. The first is just south of Tofino, which is at the north end of Chesterman Beach, a long, packed sand expanse that attracts surfers from all over. Rocky stacks off shore make for fine elements in a sunrise or sunset. This is also the north end of the Long Beach Unit of the Pacific Rim National Park, the only National Park on Vancouver Island. The 13,715 hectare Long Beach Unit provides important protection for significant rainforests and amazing marine environments. The second is in Ucluelet, 26 miles south of Tofino, with access to the southern end of the Pacific Rim National Park, the Wild Pacific Trail, and inland locations.
General Itinerary
It is highly recommended that you arrive in Vancouver, British Columbia at least one day before we depart on 12/5 for Tofino.
Day 1: We will depart from Vancouver, British Columbia at approximately 11:15am on December 5 and check into the Wickaninnish Inn that afternoon
Day 2-4: Exploring Tofino Harbor, Chsterman and Long Beach, Florencia Bay, rainforest walk, storm watching
Day 5-7: Move to Ucluelet and explore the souther end of Pacific Rim National Park and inland areas
Day 8: Depart Tofino at 12:45pm for Vancouver.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
There is a limit of 6 for this trip due to space availability on the plane and in the van. There is a 30 lb (13.5 kg) weight limit on baggage because we will be taking a 9-passenger plane from Vancouver to Vancouver Island. Baggage over 30 lbs is assessed a $1/pound overage. Additional information on baggage restrictions will be provided as the trip fills up.
Travel documentation requirements are changing and it is recommended that you have a passport for travel to Canada to reduce any possible issues on this trip.
Trip fee includes:
Round trip airfare from gateway city (Vancouver, British Columbia) to Tofino
Lodging
Not Included:
Optional excursion fees
Meals
Tips, gratuities
Additional baggage fees, if applicable Transportation from home city to gateway city (Vancouver, British Columbia)
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Canada
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