Tonquin Beach Trail is a short boardwalk pathway leading to a sandy beach tucked away in a private cove located on the northern side of the Tofino Village. Tonquin Beach is a secret little bay backed by towering craved rock cliffs, storm bent dwarfed trees and rock monuments. The beach is small in size compared to many beaches in the area but does not disappoint in scenic beauty and privacy.

The high tides during the winter season bring high winds and flying logs crashing into the sheer rock cliffs. The low tides create a beach paradise with a large tidal pool on the left hand side of the cove behind a large rock out-cropping.

The trail leading to Tonquin Beach is all boardwalk and should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. The raised boardwalk is built along the rock cliffs through the trees eventually leading down some stairs to the cove. Many beach goers arrive at Tonquin Beach to get away from the crowds at the larger beaches. Many come to relax, read a book, picnic or wildlife watch with a good set of binoculars.

How to get to Tonquin Beach: Follow campbell Street all the way through Tofino to the last stop sign. Take a left onto First Street. Continue until Arnet Street and take a right. Take a left on Tonquin Park Rd and park. Parking can be limited.