Tofino

Tofino was amazing and a breath of fresh air. Went with 2 friends, stayed at the Whaler’s HI hostel (was affordable, clean, and good location) and explored the beaches each day. Just know that a car is handy to have to explore the beaches. We didn’t have one and just walked to the closest beach (Mackenzie) and it took us 25min. Next time I go, I’ll rent a car, which will allow for more freedom.

Also, we went whale watching and saw 7 humpbacks, 1 grey whale, 5 bald eagles, california sea lions, harbour seals, river otters, and 3 black bears! We went with Aquatic Safaris and they had the best boat and friendliest crew.

Surfing is definitely a must and the water was not cold at all with the wetsuit and booties. We took lessons through Pacific Surf School and no complaints – was able to stand up and ride waves the whole lesson thanks to the instructors.

Definitely spend 5-7 days in Tofino so you can experience the town in a relaxed fashion without having to cram all the good stuff into 2-3 days. Enjoy and happy surfing!

Gorgeous. Title says it all.:)

Go in the Shoulder Season, early spring or late fall. The rates are better, and there are less people. Whether you stay in a B&B or Whaler’s Inn Hostel, interesting people you’re bound to meet.

I was born in Tofino, I never lived there though. It was only because Ucluelet was too small to have a hospital of its own!

My family and I went here when I was a kid but the only thing I remember was Long Beach. I plan on going again, I want to make sure to see the hot springs. This is definitely the place to go surfing in Canada. From what I hear, anyway.

We are getting married here. Can anyone help us any ideas? The wedding is for 35 people small buget.

Don’t eat out. Its extremely expensive which is unfortunate. But there is this really good Chinese food place. Good prices and nice people! And go surfing. Best experience of my life. Try and be friends with some people who have surfboards so you don’t have to rent one. That’s what I did and I go to surf for 3 hours. Wear lots of sun screen. Make sure if you go to Ocean Vilage, you don’t get the back room. It’s like an old scouting room and it smelt really bad. Any who. In my case Tofino is the best place on earth and I think everyone should go there at least once in their life.

Yes I realize I can’t spell.

It seemed that I just materialized out of thin air and was standing on a beach in Tofino. The beach was mine alone for at least a km so the fact that I didn’t have anything to swim in wasn’t a problem. The surf was amazing and the water was surprisingly a lot warmer that the mountain stream I had jumped into earlier. (Tip – snow on mountain + crystal clear streams = freaken cold!)

It’s the kind of place that makes you say, “that’s it… I’m not leaving.” The drive there from Victoria is beautiful – snow capped mountains, indigo blue/green streams, etc. I think it’s one of the most amazing places in Canada.

very small town: two-three streets (not long of course) divided by two-three streets. that’s the whole town. so far from the other popular locations on the island.

tofino is famous with its surfers in summer. if you’re not a surfer, it will be a dissappointment for you arriving there and seeing what this place is.

In the process of formulating a trip plan to British Columbia.
I’ve been starring and starring at the seductive images from Wickaninnish Inn for the past 2 days and I just can’t take my eyes off it!

I just WISH I had someone to go with and experience this place in its entirety, sea kayaking through the sound and all. Who knows? Maybe I should leave this for the future. Sigh