Canso Bomber Crash Site
Fee required
Parking available
The wreckage of a Royal Canadian Air Force Canso 11007 bomber, which crash-landed in 1945 with all 12 crew members surviving, remains at its original site in Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino.

šŸ“œ Historical site of a Royal Canadian Air Force Canso 11007 bomber crash from 1945.
šŸ” Wreckage remains in Pacific Rim National Park, accessible via a 5km hike.

Why Go

āœˆļø Explore a well-preserved WWII plane wreck.
šŸŒ² Hike through lush coastal rainforest and muddy bogs.
šŸ“ø Unique photo opportunities of nature reclaiming the site.
šŸš¶ Discover an abandoned building and a bomb crater pond.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Trail is extremely muddy, especially in spring; expect knee-high mud.
šŸš§ Uneven ground, sharp metal edges at crash site; not suitable for toddlers/very young children.

Tips

šŸ„¾ Bring heavy-duty rain boots, rain or shine.
šŸ—ŗļø Follow pink flags and markers; trail is well-marked.
ā° Allow 1.5-2 hours for the 5km round trip hike.

Cost

šŸ’° Park pass required for parking.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, accessible during daylight hours.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Designated parking at Radar Hill lower lot.
No parking along the highway.
Porta-potty available in the parking lot.

Last updated 7 days ago

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