General Information

Tofino & Ucluelet are best described as stunning! Home to about 1,400 locals, Tofino BC is the most popular destination on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Visitors come to experience whale watching, kayaking, wilderness hiking, deep sea fishing and winter storm watching. This area of Vancouver Island also boasts excellent beachcombing. Upon departure, you will find yourself relaxed and rejuvenated.

Attractions

Clayoquot Sound, Hot Springs Cove, Long Beach, Meares Island, Pacific Rim National Park, Wickannish nature Centre, The Botanical Gardens, March - Pacific Rim Whale Festival, July - Pacific Rim Summer Festival

Tourist Information

Activities

Popular activities in Tofino BC include kayaking, surfing, beach combing, whale watching, fishing and scuba diving. Eco-tours are growing in popularity and offer visitors a chance to explore the spectacular scenery at Tofino's doorstep. Watch eagles swoop overhead, and if you're lucky, spot a black bear hunting for food on the shore. You may even cross paths with transient gray whales that live in the area. Tofino is known for its long beautiful beaches and towering rainforests. In the winter months, Pacific storms roll into the beaches creating ideal surfing conditions for the more adventurous. Storm watching in itself is a magnificent sight! Sea kayakers will be delighted with the sights and sounds of the waters along Clayoquot Sound and Pacific Rim National Park. Pull your kayak up to the sandy beaches and discover incredible tide communities of sea stars, sea urchins, and many other fascinating saltwater creatures. Pacific Rim National Park and the West Coast Trail are popular desinations for hikers. Reservations are required to maintain the trail.

Restaurants

The dining is excellent here, with dozens of intimate restaurants offering everything from sushi to fresh seafood to pizza. Browse a list of Tofino restaurants provided by the Tofino Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.