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Tofino is located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island on the narrow Esowista Peninsula. Tofino is surrounded by the rolling surf of the Pacific Ocean and the flourishing rain-forested Pacific Rim National Park.

Tofino is widely known for it's outdoor activities including: surfing and body boarding, beach combing, fishing and sea kayaking. Take a fishing charter for salmon and halibut, a whale watching tour, rain forest tour or a seaplane cruise.  Explore the hidden coves and coastal region of Tofino.  Discover sea life in the inter tidal pools like: hermit crabs, barnacles, sea stars, mussels, sponges and small fish.  At the end of the day take in one of Tofino's famous sunsets or a quite walk on miles of beautiful sandy beaches.

Paddling out

Breathtaking sunset in Tofino

Enjoy a hike through the lush rain forest of the Pacific Rim National Park where you’ll find huge red cedar trees and wildlife. Watch for red squirrels, raccoons, deer, black bear, amazing bird life including woodpeckers and bald eagles.

The village of Tofino knows how to cater to the tourist with restaurants, shopping, craft shops, museums, art galleries, surf shops and specialty stores.

Lush evergreen forest Tofino

Splash on the beach

Tofino distances to nearby cities:

Port Alberni
Distance: 125 Km’s
Travel Time:
1 hour and 40 minutes

Victoria
Distance: 316 Km’s
Travel Time:
4 hours and 45 minutes

Parksville
Distance: 170 Km’s
Travel Time:
2 hours and 15 Minutes

Nanaimo
Distance: 205 Km’s
Travel Time:
2 Hours and 40 Minutes
 

Things to do and see in Tofino

Tofino Botanical Gardens

Jay's Clayoquot Ventures
Guided salt and freshwater fishing charters. Half day to multi-day excursions. Tofino's only complete Fly & Tackle shop. Tofino most recommended guide team.
Located: 564 Campbell St., Tofino, BC
Phone: 1-250-725-2700
Toll Free 1-888-534-7422

Beautiful offshore day

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