A common question from visitors is "What is there to do in Tofino?" The most popular outdoor activities are surfing, sport fishing, kayaking, wildlife watching and hiking. Tofino's sandy beaches offer ample opportunities for tide-pool exploration and long, invigorating walks. The near-by Pacific Rim National Park and Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve are unparalleled natural phenomena.Food lovers will be pleased with the array of Tofino eateries that endeavor to satisfy every palette, and no trip to Tofino is complete without a visit to the acclaimed SOBO restaurant. Tofino, and the nearby village of Ucluelet, also boast a number of galleries, bookstores and gift shops that showcase the works of local artists and the First Nations community.
STORM WATCHING
Storm Watching is a big attraction on Vancouver Island's West Coast, where winter conditions are often just right for spectacular wind and rain storms. Our oceanfront B&B is the best vantage point for these incredible natural spectacles. Click here for more about Storm Watching season.
SURFING - TOFINO's PREMIER SPORT!
Tofino is known as the "Surfing Capital of Canada" and
surfing is a way of life for many of the town's year-round
residents and many visitors. Beginners can master the art of surfing with a lesson or two from one of the area's
excellent surf schools. Catch a wave right in front of your suite and warm up in our hot, outdoor shower afterwards!
We recommend:
Surf Equipment Rentals and good information:
Long Beach Surf Shop
250-725-3800
Surf Lessons:
- Surf Sister
250-725-4456
WORLD-CLASS SPORT FISHING
The waters around Tofino offer year-round saltwater fishing adventures. The pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound provide world-class salmon, steelhead and trout fishing from April through September. The summer months are also best for offshore halibut fishing. Shellfish and crab are also abundant in the area. There are many excellent fishing charter operators in Tofino.
We recommend:
Tofino 1st Class Fishing
Phone 250-725-2047
KAYAKING
One of the best ways to explore Tofino's waters is by kayak. Many sea kayak tour operators offer lessons and guided trips.
We recommend:
| Tofino Sea Kayaking Company Tofino BC Canada V0R 2Z0 Phone toll free 1-800-TOFINO-4 (1-800-863-4664) Phone local 250-725-4222 |
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BOATING AND BEAR WATCHING
Boat cruising is a great way to experience the waters around Tofino and Clayoquot Sound. The entire West Coast of Vancouver Island is home to many Black Bear that are best viewed from the comfort of a boat tour through the inlets of Clayoquot Sound. Seeing Black Bear in their natural habitat is a wonderful experience.
For an unforgettable wildlife watching cruise we recommend:
Browning Pass Charters
250-725-3435
WHALE WATCHING
From February through May each year, approximately twenty thousand Gray whales pass through the nutrient-rich waters surrounding Tofino during their annual northern migration. Resident Gray whales can also be seen from January until October. Traveling Orcas (Killer whales), Minke whales and Humpback whales are also spotted during this time.
We recommend:
Remote Passages
1-800-666-9833
The Whale Center
888-474-2288
HIKING
With the ability to hike through ancient temperate rain forests to the sea, Tofino offers a unique and memorable experience for those who explore the area on foot. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve has numerous interpretive trails with boardwalks for easy access. And the seven-phase Wild Pacific Trail that skirts rugged cliffs and shoreline is not to be missed. Long stretches of sandy beach are ideal for strollers and joggers alike.
BIRD WATCHING
World-class birding opportunities abound in Tofino and the protected habitat of Clayoquot Sound. Tofino birdwatching guides offer a variety of birding tours, from land based trips to boat and canoe tours.
