Founded in early September 2014, the Long Beach chapter included approximately 7,600 residents of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region live between five nuučaan̓uł (Nuu-chah-nulth) First Nations communities hiškʷiiʔatḥ (Hesquiaht First Nation), ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ (Ahousaht) ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations) Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ (Ucluelet First Nation), and tukʷaaʔatḥ (Toquaht Nation) and two municipalities (Tofino and Ucluelet). The local doctors, who work out of clinics in Tofino, Ucluelet, Ahousaht, Ty-histanis, Hitacu and Macoah while also serving the Emergency Room at Tofino General Hospital, have all become members. View RCCbc's interactive rural community map to learn more about the communities of Long Beach and their locations.

The area also attracts a large tourist population during the warmer half of the year, and throughout storm- and whale-watching seasons. Life on the rugged west coast is remote and primarily water-based: surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking and fishing are a way of life for many residents, as well as many of the visitors. Forest and trails keep people busy when the surf is too small or the waves too wild.

Long Beach Chapter is actively working along side the Nuu-Chah-Nulth led Primary Care initiative and in the early stages of launching a Primary Care Network, which will bring some crucial primary care positions to the region.  The chapter is particularly looking forward to collaborative partnerships with other health agencies as we develop a truly integrated primary care model.  

Contact us to learn more about the Long Beach Chapter.

Our Team
Carrie Marshall, Physician Lead >
Brooke Wood, Chapter Coordinator