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Three Days on the Wild West Coast: Camping, Long Beach, and Starry Nights on the Tofino Run
A three-day small-group camping trip from Vancouver to Tofino that combines transport by mini-coach and ferries, two nights at Green Point in Pacific Rim National Park, and flexible optional activities along Long Beach.
Three Days on the Wild West Coast: Camping, Long Beach, and Starry Nights on the Tofino Run.
We Should Be Friends — operated by Way Out West Tours Ltd. — runs an intimate, three-day camping journey from Vancouver to Tofino that pairs return mini-coach and ferry transport with two nights under the coastal rainforest canopy at Green Point in Pacific Rim National Park, a short stroll from Long Beach.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Camp at Green Point in Pacific Rim National Park
Two nights are spent at the group campsite at Green Point, set in a temperate rainforest close to Long Beach; the site combines sheltered tent pads with communal amenities and evening campfires under the trees.
Long Beach: Wind-swept coastline a short walk away
Explore the iconic Long Beach shoreline with easy access from the campsite — beaches and coastal scenery are a constant focus of the trip and of the optional onshore activities.
Small-group camping with shared facilities and optional gear rental
The tour operates a discrete group campsite with individual tent pads, communal stone benches and a central fire pit; participants can rent tents or bring their own, and there are shared washroom and shower facilities nearby.
What the day feels like
What the three-day trip feels like
You meet at Canada Place and depart by mini-coach and ferry for Vancouver Island, arriving at Green Point to set camp for two nights. Days are flexible — walk Long Beach a few minutes from camp, choose from optional activities (some free, some paid), and return each evening to a group fire and the sheltered canopy of the campsite before the trip concludes with the return coach and ferry.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and how bookings are organized.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a three-day trip with two nights camping at Green Point; confirm departure details at Canada Place when booking.
Guests can bring their own camping gear or rent tents from the operator; ticket options specify whether you want a private tent pad or to share a tent. Pack for coastal weather and for evenings around a campfire.
The group campsite has a nearby parking lot, food locker, and a washroom building with warm showers, toilets and powered sinks; phone reception at the campsite is limited, with better reception on the beach.
Each guest must book a ticket; options include private tent pads, shared tent arrangements, and group bookings for two to four people — indicate tent partner names if booking separately.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How does the campsite look?
The group campsite is isolated from the general camp, with eight tent pads spaced so each guest can occupy one tent pad. The site is sheltered by a tall tree canopy and includes stone benches and tables around a central fire pit. Adjacent are the parking lot, additional benches and tables, a food locker, and a washroom building with warm showers, toilets and sinks with power outlets. The campground also has a theater where documentaries are sometimes shown, often by a park ranger.
How far is Long Beach from camp?
Long Beach is about a five-minute walk from the group campsite, reached down a staircase from the camp area.
What ticket options are available and how do they work?
Each guest must book one ticket. Options include: Adult (Private Tent Pad) for a private tent pad; Adult (Shared) to share a large tent with a divider; Group of 2 (specify partner name) to share a two-person tent or half of a larger tent; and Group of 3 or 4 with tent partners arranged on adjacent pads or shared large tents. Equipment rental is available and rental tent assignments depend on group size.
Is there phone reception at the campsite?
Phone reception at the campsite is limited; there is better reception on Long Beach.
Are showers and toilets available?
Yes. The washroom building next to the parking lot includes warm showers, toilets and sinks with power outlets.
What communal facilities are at the group site?
The group campsite includes stone benches and tables in the center, a fire pit, and access to nearby parking, a food locker, and a washroom building; there is also a campground theater used for documentary presentations.