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Trip Planner :  Canada  /  British Columbia  /  Vancouver Island  /  Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District  /  Clayoquot Sound  /  Tofino

Tofino

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Dolphin & Whale Watching · Beaches · Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing
A tiny settlement on Vancouver Island's wild western coastline, surfers' favorite Tofino occupies a scenic location at the edge of Clayoquot Sound, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Rolling waves make for outstanding surfing, but a holiday in Tofino also allows visitors to observe some of North America's biggest sea mammals. One of Canada's top eco-tourism destinations, Tofino provides an ideal base for nature lovers interested in wandering through the nearby old-growth forests, discovering tidal pools, and spotting eagles, bears, and river otters in their natural habitat. The town boasts a big selection of shops and eateries, providing alterative activities for visitors disinclined to spend their entire Tofino vacation outdoors. Put Tofino at the heart of your travel plans by using our Canada online visit planner.
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    Pacific Rim National Park ©
    National Park
    Pacific Rim National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Chesterman Beach ©
    Beach
    Chesterman Beach
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Long Beach ©
    Beach
    Long Beach
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Tofino

    Wild Pacific Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Wild Pacific Trail
    Ucluelet
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    Ucluelet
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Kayaking / Canoeing
    Kayaking & Canoeing
    Ucluelet
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Amphitrite Point Lighthouse ©
    Lighthouse
    Amphitrite Point Lighthouse
    Ucluelet
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Tofino

    Clayoquot Sound ©
    Water Body
    Clayoquot Sound
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Cox Bay Beach ©
    Beach
    Cox Bay Beach
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Hot Springs Cove ©
    Hot Spring
    Hot Springs Cove
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Tonquin Park ©
    Park
    Tonquin Park
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Trails in Tofino

    Rainforest Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Rainforest Trail
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Walk the Wild Side Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Walk the Wild Side Trail
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Big Tree Trail
    Hiking Trail
    The Big Tree Trail
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Lone Cone Hike ©
    Hiking Trail
    Lone Cone Hike
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Tofino

    Roy Henry Vickers Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Roy Henry Vickers Gallery
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Henry's Carving Shed ©
    Art Gallery
    Henry's Carving Shed
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Reflecting Spirit Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Reflecting Spirit Gallery
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum ©
    History Museum
    Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Tofino

    Virgin Falls
    Waterfall
    Virgin Falls
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Tofino Air Tours ©
    Air Tour
    Tofino Air Tours
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
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    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Kayaking / Canoeing
    Kayaking & Canoeing
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    West Coast Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    West Coast Trail
    Victoria Capital Regional District
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours

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    Where to stay in Tofino

    Chesterman Beach ©
    Many options cluster around the township itself, in the island's north, with those near the beach or the town's marina usually proving the most popular. If the town feels too touristy, look farther south--you can find plenty of small hotels, guesthouses, and private holiday rentals along the coast, just off the Pacific Rim Highway. Make sure you reserve your accommodations in advance if planning to visit between June and September, the height of the season.
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