Tourism Tofino

05/01/2025

It's the last day to vote in the CBC's "Canadian Travel Bucket List" - is Tofino on your list?

The Current is building a Canadian travel bucket list. Help us pick from these 20 locations.

04/23/2025

When you arrive in Načiks (Tofino), there is an undeniable feeling that everything is woven together. From the land to the sea to the coastal rainforest, there is a palpable interconnection and inherent knowing that everything is one. 🌀

This Earth Day, we encourage you to take the ʔiisaak Pledge – the Tla-o-qui-aht teachings and laws that are guided by respect for the natural laws passed down through generations. 🌱

Read and take action on the 4 teachings of the pledge: https://tourismtofino.com/about-tofino/iisaak-pledge/

Some ideas include:

1. Support restoration projects financially or through social sharing, like the Tla o qui aht Tribal Parks Guardians and Redd Fish Restoration Society - both working to maintain and restore habitat in Clayoquot Sound and surrounding watersheds 🌲

2. Learn the Nuu-chah-nulth place names of the beaches to honour First Peoples 🗣️

3. Do your own 5-minute beach clean and recycle the marine debris at the Tofino Visitor Centre 🪣

4. Help us lessen the footprint we leave behind: take public transit, use active transportation along the multi-use path, leave no trace (including leaving seashells at the beach), and many other daily habits! 🚲

The good news? Every action helps maintain the interconnectivity of all living things for generations to come.

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

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Jeremy Koreski Gallery
Aj Roulstone
Kyler Vos

04/10/2025

Tofino time means slowing down and letting the day unfold. Meandering from beach to beach by bike is a fantastic way to take it all in this spring! 🌸🚲

T̓iick̓in, or Thunderbird E-Bikes, is an Indigenous-owned and operated electric bike rental company based at the Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort and the Junction (Hwy 4 turn off between Ucluelet and Tofino).

May through September, you can book a 4-hour Guided Cultural Tour (minimum 6, maximum 10 people) from Tin Wis to visit Yaaqsis (Long Beach). Employing local guides Hayden Seitcher (Tla-o-qui-aht) and Bryson George (Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ), T̓iick̓in’s eco-cultural adventure offers insight into this incredible place through an Indigenous lens.

For more info and to book, see: https://www.tbirdebikes.com/

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

📷: ZenSeekers

04/08/2025

When you get to the end of the road in Tofino, it’s really just the beginning…

Načiks (Tofino) is the gateway to adventures in Clayoquot Sound - a UNESCO Biosphere Region. See the sights from above or at sea level to immerse yourself in the West Coast experience, from migrating Grey whales to small islands dotting the coastline, to sea lions sunbathing.

See the whales from air or sea: https://tourismtofino.com/activity/whale-watching/

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

📷: Bryanna Bradley
🚁: Atleo River Air Service

04/05/2025

When you have the entire weekend stretched out in front of you 〰️

📍Kʷisitis | Wickaninnish Beach

Find space to breathe when you come to the West Coast

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

📷: Em Baxter Media

03/21/2025

🌈 Spring is rainbow season in Tofino, so what better time to announce that Tourism Tofino has recently become Rainbow Registered – an accreditation administered by Canada's 2slgbtqi+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), ensuring Tourism Tofino creates an inclusive space for all. This work was accomplished with support from Coastal Qu**rs 🌈

Here are some of the ways that Tourism Tofino fosters a safe space for all who stop by the Visitor Centre or interact with us digitally:

❤️ Use of gender-neutral language
🧡 Access to gender-neutral washrooms
💛 Non-gendered apparel labels and categories
💚 Promote Coastal Q***r Alliance events and partner on merchandise for the Visitor Centre and e-commerce store
🩵 Proper representation of q***r folks in imagery
💜 Support the “Shifting Frameworks” workshop put on by Coastal Q***r Alliance

🌈 Being Rainbow Registered is just another way for us to say, “you belong here.”

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

📷: OlamMedia

03/17/2025

You know how the saying goes about the end of the rainbow…

Find a treasure trove of adventure at the end of the road in Tofino 🌈🍀

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

📷: Aj Roulstone & Kyler Vos Photo Gallery & Print Shop

03/06/2025

We can’t let the beach get all the attention: Have you ever seen sunset on the Inlet?

📍Olsen Rd, Tofino

And speaking of sunsets, longer days start this Sunday, March 9, with daylight saving time.

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

📷: Jeremy Koreski Gallery

03/04/2025

Meet the neighbours - from the planktonic to the gigantic and everything in between!

The Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region surrounding Načiks (Tofino) holds a large amount of biodiversity: from animals, to plants and fungi. You never know what you might stumble across by stopping to examine a bed of moss alongside a trail or beachcombing the shoreline. 🐌🪼🍄‍🟫

You might say that every day here is World Wildlife Day!

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

📷:
Andrew McCurdy
Jamie's Whaling Station & Adventure Centres
Jess Findlay

02/27/2025

Signs of spring are all around - on the coast though, they look a little different 👀

While yes, there are flower buds starting to crop up, spring shows itself in a big way on the West Coast - and we mean really big, like Grey whale big! 🐋

Take in the changes of the seasons by looking out for whale spouts on your beach walks or hopping on a whale watching trip to hear Grey whales and Humpbacks exhale as they migrate along the coast 😮‍💨

If you’re lucky, you may even get to see the frenzy of the herring spawn and other coastal residents, like the sea otter🦦

Join in the celebration of the great whale migration at the Pacific Rim Whale Festival March 15 - 22, 2025 🎉

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

*Operators must be a minimum of 100 meters away from whales or shut motors off if a whale approaches a vessel.

📷: Hideaway Creative

02/26/2025

Bringing you some good news today: Sunsets will be after 6 PM from today well into the fall, and that's worth celebrating!

What will you do with the extra hours of daylight in Tofino?

📍Yuʔatu | South Chesterman

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

📷: Duncan Speight

02/19/2025

Storm season isn’t over just yet! 🌬️

We are expecting wind gusts of up to 100 km/h overnight and potentially more wind and high swell over the weekend for ideal storm watching conditions. 🌊

See the raw energy of the ocean from a safe vantage point:

• By a cozy wood fire at The Headlands Middle Beach Lodge for Happy Hour or dinner

• The Pointe Restaurant with 240-degree views overlooking the ocean and N̓an̓akʷuuʔa (North Chesterman) beach for brunch or dinner

• Walking N̓an̓akʷuuʔa (North Chesterman) beach at low tide (check the tides before you go and obey all beach signage)

• Brunch or dinner at the Great Room at Long Beach Lodge Resort overlooking Čahayis (Cox Bay)

• Parking at Incinerator Rock and enjoying a warm beverage and a podcast as the rain falls, watching the waves crash along Yaaqsis (Long Beach) - don’t forget your National Park Reserve pass!

• See the breaks from above at the viewing deck at the Kʷisitis Visitor Centre in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Parks Canada and learn about the cultural and natural history of the area while staying warm inside

• Get a Bird’s-eye view of the swell rolling into
Qaanimč’a (Florencia Bay) from the viewing platform above the cliffside

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

📷: Marcus Paladino

02/14/2025

Be mine, Valentine? 💌

Tell your nearest and dearests you love them…Tofino-style 😏

Send one to a friend to spread the good vibes 📬

Or better yet, give us your best coastal pick up lines in the comments ⬇️ (please keep it clean, like Long Beach’s breaks on a summer day) 🤙🏼

Happy Valentine’s Day!

*And yes, those are prawns and not shrimp, but you get the gist 🦐*

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

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02/12/2025

In one month, this is what Tofino could look like from above ☁️🩵

The herring spawn marks the start of the spring season. These small forage fish migrate into shallower waters between late February and mid-March to lay eggs on kelp fronds and blades of eelgrass, inviting a whole host of residents to a feast of roe (fish eggs). While the feeding frenzy from sea lions to sea birds is impressive, perhaps the most stunning part of this event is the tropical-looking turquoise blue water caused by the milt released by the male herring to fertilize the eggs.🐟

Visit our website to find out more about all the things to do in Tofino this spring, including scenic flights to admire this natural phenomenon from the sky! ✈️

Tofino (Načiks) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

📷: Ryan Ell