Tofino, Ucluelet & Port Alberni Webcams — Live Beach & Highway Cameras
Highway 4 is one of the most scenic drives in Canada — crossing the island from Parksville through the Alberni Valley, over the summit, and down to the wild surf beaches of Tofino and Ucluelet on the Pacific Rim. These live cameras let you check conditions at every stage of the journey, from the Port Alberni harbour to the legendary breaks at Long Beach and Cox Bay. Whether you’re a surfer checking the swell, a traveller planning the drive, or someone who simply loves watching the Pacific roll in, these feeds are for you.
Live Webcam Feeds — Tofino, Ucluelet & Port Alberni
Tofino — Long Beach Live — View Live Feed →
Live camera at Long Beach in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve — one of the most iconic beaches in Canada. Watch the surf, the fog, the wildlife, and the endless Pacific horizon in real time. A must-see for anyone planning a visit to Tofino.
Tofino — Cox Bay (Pacific Sands Resort) — View Live Feed →
Live webcam from Pacific Sands Beach Resort at Cox Bay, Tofino — one of the west coast’s most celebrated surf breaks. Check swell conditions, fog, and weather before making the drive across the island.
Port Alberni — Harbour View — View Live Feed →
Live scenic view of the Port of Alberni at the head of the Alberni Inlet — one of the longest natural fjords in North America. Watch boat traffic, log booms, and the stunning mountain backdrop that frames this working harbour community.
Highway 4 — Taylor River East — View Live Feed →
DriveBC camera on Highway 4 at the Taylor River, on the western approach toward Tofino and Ucluelet. Essential for checking road conditions through this winding mountain section, particularly after heavy rain or winter weather.
Highway 4 — Kennedy Lake — View Live Feed →
DriveBC camera at Kennedy Lake on Highway 4 — the largest lake on Vancouver Island, located just east of Ucluelet. Check conditions here before the final descent to the Pacific Rim communities.
Highway 9 — Port Alberni Summit — View Live Feed →
DriveBC camera at the Port Alberni Summit on Highway 9 — the mountain pass between Parksville and Port Alberni. This camera is particularly important in winter when snow and ice can affect driving conditions on this steep, winding section.
About Tofino & the Pacific Rim
Tofino and Ucluelet anchor the Pacific Rim region on the west coast of Vancouver Island, accessible via the scenic Highway 4 corridor from Parksville. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, encompassing Long Beach, the Broken Group Islands, and the West Coast Trail, draws visitors from around the world. Tofino is internationally recognized as a world-class surf destination and a premier spot for storm watching in winter.
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