Tofino receives a good deal of precipitation as proven by the Rain Forest Trail in the Pacific Rim National Park just a few kilometers down the road. The average in March is 13 inches and 22 days with precipitation. So it is not surprising after two sunny days to wake up to rain on Tuesday.
We watch the rain out the window as it alternates between mist and a full downpour. After a relaxing morning we bundle up, grab umbrellas and make a bolt for the car during a downpour. By the time we arrive at Long Beach and Incinerator Rock it is back to misting. The waves are crashing in as people climb over the rock and walk on the beach.
Our target destination this afternoon is Amphitrite Lighthouse in Ucluelet. The rain picks up again as we drive. We snake through the small town then make our way to the parking lot at the end of Coast Guard Road. It's okay walking along the short trail from the parking lot until we join the Pacific Rim Trail which runs along the open sea. It's very windy and the rain is now coming at us sideways! We make it to the lighthouse, check out the surrounding rocks, then quickly retrace our steps back to the car. A stop in town for a coffee is in order to dry off and warm up.
Our target destination this afternoon is Amphitrite Lighthouse in Ucluelet. The rain picks up again as we drive. We snake through the small town then make our way to the parking lot at the end of Coast Guard Road. It's okay walking along the short trail from the parking lot until we join the Pacific Rim Trail which runs along the open sea. It's very windy and the rain is now coming at us sideways! We make it to the lighthouse, check out the surrounding rocks, then quickly retrace our steps back to the car. A stop in town for a coffee is in order to dry off and warm up.
Our late lunch is at the Schooner Restaurant in Tofino. William orders the fish and chips. It's a nice variation - snapper is breaded in Parmesan cheese and pan fried, rather than deep fired. It comes with a small Caesar salad (and chips of course). I have the locally sourced clams and mussels appetizer as my meal. They are tender and delicious. When you are this close to the seafood source, take advantage!
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