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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada

Kisitis Visitor Centre: New Name, New Stories, New Experiences

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K^wisitis Visitor Centre at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

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After receiving a new roof, a new ramp, new exhibits and a new name, the Kisitis Visitor Centre re-opened on March 17, 2012 for a new season.

Kisitis, or the "other end of the beach" in the Nuu-chah-nulth language, is a fitting name for this iconic west coast building perched at the south end of Wickaninnish Beach in beautiful Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

The outside deck is the perfect year-round spot to view whales, storms and surfers alike. Inside the centre, new exhibits about the land, sea, sky and people of the area await you:

See the giant murals of marine mammals and the rainforest.
Take a photo in front of the large whale tail.
Listen to stories of the First Nations of this coast.
Ride a giant slug.
Explore a replica of a First Nations longhouse and whale hunt.
Examine tracks of bears, wolves and cougars and other critters that use our beaches.
Learn about the fascinating history of the west coast.
Find out how salmon nurture the rainforest.
Visit the First Nations Gift Shop.
Leave us a note. Let us know what you think!

Click here for the Visitor Centre's hours of operation.

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