Whether you are young or old, experienced or not, surfing the West Coast is something everyone must try. Whether it's a blue-sky day for a beginner on Long Beach taking their first lesson, or an early rainy morning off some hidden beach near Jordan River that offers a getaway for those living close to the city, surfing on Vancouver Island provides a look into the West Coast way of life from a different perspective. As a beginner who has followed the trendy experience in Tofino and also the small groups of friends who meet at trailheads and hike to the beaches during early mornings, it is a sport accessible to everyone and provides a wonderful cultural experience that fits well with the B.C. way of life. (collapse)