Long Beach, B.C.
The west side of Vancouver Island offers some of the most spectacular beaches in Canada -- virtually untouched. You'll also find wilderness trails (some are wheelchair accessible), rainforests with 600-year-old trees and a natural hot spring to soak in. The fishing is great, and Long Beach is considered one of two hotspots for windsurfing year round.
During summer months there are surfing schools, with one catering to women. They supply instruction, long and short boards, and wet suits. Two small towns bound Long Beach, Ucluelet and Tofino, which offer accommodations as do a range of other facilities between the two areas. The seafood is wonderful, ranging from crunchy slabs of cod served with chips, take-out style, to grilled salmon delivered on cedar slabs in many of the fine dining areas. Upscale facilities such as the Wickaninnish Inn offer a spa plus a massage hut nudged onto the ocean so clients can enjoy the sights and sounds of ocean breakers while being kneaded to bliss.
This area is home to the Pacific Rim National Park and you can participate in a grey whale observation tour led by park officials.
Recommendations: Rent a car and enjoy each day, being as free as the wilderness around you.
For more on Long Beach:
http://www.vancouverisland.com (search "Long Beach")
