Rosemarie Armstrong

Rock Stacks at Mackenzie Beach

Early evening painting at Mackenzie Beach near Tofino. Spectacular rock stacks create a sheltered gateway to the Pacific Ocean. This region south of Tofino is within Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island B.C., and while the rugged coastline is beautiful it is also wild, hazardous, and famous for its magnificent storm watching. Marine, intertidal species and mammals are abundant. Each year, at least 8 million tonnes of plastics leak into the ocean. The District of Tofino, Surfrider Pacific Rim and Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks partnership fosters beach stewardship; collect litter, marine debris, use water refill stations, single-use items are banned.