Lake Louise in Winter morning exposed to the open Pacific

exposed to the open Pacific Ocean

Looking East

and hiking and backpacking trails cut through the park's rain-forests and along its Pacific coastline

Between November and May the area becomes a vast playground for winter activities

Long Beach is the largest and longest beach in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on the west coast of Vancouver Island

Lake Louise in Winter morning exposed to the open PacificDuring the winter months Lake Louise is a magical wonderland. Many days consist of bright blue skies that contrast against the landscape of glittering deep white snow. At such a high elevation winter arrives early and stays long. Between November and May the area becomes a vast playground for winter activities.