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Florencia Bay Beach Trail, Tofino, BC
Trail
to Florencia Bay Beach
The trail to Florencia Bay is short, beginning with a wide, level path to the
view point and information plaques. The path then contines to a set of steps down
to the beach. The beach is wide, sandy and quiet with lots of driftwood. Enjoy
a picnic, a refreshing walk or a relaxing daydream. Pets are allowed provided
they have their owners on a leash. Wheelchair accessible to lookout and informational
plaques.  |

Beginning of path to Florencia Bay Beach.
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Pets are welcome. |

Beginning of stairs to beach. |

Stairs to Florencia Bay |

Sea birds basking in the sun. |

Driftwood brought up by the waves. |

Pebbles sparkle on the beach. |

Natural treasures abound. |
Florencia Bay and Beach at sunset.
The Wreck
of The Florencia
'In January 1861, the brigantine Florencia, homeward bound to Peru with lumber
from Victoria, became unmanageable and drifted helplessly to the Nootka area where
HMS Forward finally took her in tow. But Forward developed engine trouble and
the luckless Florencia, cut adrift, shattered on the islet in the bay. Until 1930,
Florencia Bay was known as Wreck Bay, a name still in common usage.'
From the plaque at the beginning of the
Florencia Bay Trail. |
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Kaacumin
'Thunderbird and Skate decided to play a game on the beach where they tried to
spear one another. Thunderbird had the first throw of the spear. When Thunderbird
threw, Sakte turned sideways and the spear missed him. Skate took his turn and
threw the harpoon. Thunderbird created lightning and hail so Skate wouldn't be
able to see him. Neither Skate nor Thunderbird were hit, but it is said the hail
remained on the beach and turned into pebbles. Future generations are warned never
to remove pebbles from this beach because it is said Tunderbird will create fierce
hail and lightning.'
From the plaque at the beginning of the
Florencia Bay Trail. |
Florencia Bay Beach Trail
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