Tofino BC British Columbia Attractions

Attractions

Cougar Annie's Garden

Surrounded by the tall trees of the West Coast rainforest, Cougar Annie's garden is a place of strange and compelling beauty. From this remote location, Ada Annie Rae-Arthur ran a nursery garden and shipped countless varieties of plants across Canada. For decades she advertised her wares (and occasionally for husbands) in the Western Producer and in the Winnipeg Free Press. The garden consists of a five-acre clearing, criss-crossed with over two kilometres of meandering pathways and dotted with outbuildings that once housed goats and chickens. Resurrected from a tangle of salal, Scotch broom, and salmonberry, this garden has endured for nearly one hundred years.

Tofino Botanical Gardens

Tofino Botanical Gardens is dedicated to the creation of a living classroom where future generations will learn about the natural and cultural history of Clayoquot Sound and the remaining coastal temperate rainforests of the world.

Hot Spring Cove

Several boat tour companies leave from Tofino and deliver you to the hot springs. On your way to the springs, you are likely to see whales, black bears, seals, sealions, bald eagles, seaotters and over 20 miles of gorgeous coastline and beaches. Once disembarking at the hot springs, follow the cedar boardwalk (1.5 km) through an enchanting cedar rainforest. At the end of this incredible walk, you will find a number of natural geothermal hotspring pools, a cascading waterfall and a stunning view of the mighty Pacific Ocean - a perfect daytrip for all ages!

Roy Henry Vickers Gallery

Canadian artist Roy Henry Vickers is best known around the world for his limited edition prints. He is also an accomplished carver, design advisor of prestigious public spaces, a sought-after keynote speaker, and publisher and author of several successful books.

The Whale Centre and Museum

The Whale Centre museum is filled with artifacts collected by Tofino locals over the last few decades. View a complete 40’ gray whale skeleton, First Nations jewellery and traditional whaling equipment. Open seven days a week. Adventure tours are also available.

Tofino Beaches

Of all of the many places in the world where you can find beautiful beaches, Tofino BC Beaches are definitely second to none. Where else in the world can you sit on a white sand beach, basking in beautiful sunlight with a rainforest at your back and nothing to disturb your peace and tranquility. Only Tofino BC and the west coast of Vancouver Island can provide you with the highest quality beaches that you can enjoy all to yourself with no crowds, clean, safe, pristine beaches and spectacular views.

Chesterman's Beach

Chesterman's Beach can be found on the way out of the Village of Tofino. It is a beautiful white sand beach with amazing surf and a beautiful tide that reveals pools filled with ocean creatures with every inch. Chesterman's Beach is best known for three main attributes, surf, sand and beachfront houses. Visit Chesterman's, you will not be disappointed.

Cox Bay Beach

The beach at Cox Bay, though smaller then some of the other beaches listed here, is considered world class for it's fine soft white sand, sheltered windless beach and the quality of the surf.

Long Beach

Another spectacular west coast beach. Where else can you walk for 3 km along white sands or return to your campsite and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the surroundings. Surf, sand and sun are synonymous with Long Beach in Tofino.

Tonquin Beach

Just minutes by foot from the center of Tofino, Tonquin beach is the perfect place for a stroll, for a picnic or to just experience the ocean for a few minutes while you eat your lunch.

Tofino Events

Early March

Pacific Rim Whale Festival

Held in early spring, this festival honours the remarkable Pacific gray whales during their migration along the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Free public viewing stations are set up to watch approximately 22,000 gray whales as they journey 16,000 km round-trip from their mating and calving lagoons in Baja Mexico to their summer feeding grounds in the Bering and Chukchi Seas near the Arctic. Both Ucluelet and Tofino take part in the festival, which features over 70 events.

Early May

The Shorebird Festival

Held in May of each year, the Shorebird Festival celebrates such bird life as plovers, sandpipers, and whimbrels as they journey north for the summer. Viewing the thousands of birds that rest in the area can be done at Chesterman Beach and the mudflats of Browning Pass Inlet. Contact the Raincoast Interpretive Centre in regards to programs and events during the festival.

Early June

Tofino Food and Wine Festival

The decadent food and irresistible wines at this three-day festival will treat the taste buds. Workshops, event dinners and live entertainment are held at various venues in the Tofino area.

Mid June

Edge to Edge Marathon

The highlight of this marathon run is the spectacular Pacific West Coast scenery. Starting in Ucluelet, the course ribbons through Pacific Rim National Park, finishing in Tofino. Edge to Edge is held annually in June.

Pacific Rim Summer Festival

This celebration of chamber music showcases Canadian and international performers. Musical concerts and multicultural programs are held at various venues in Pacific Rim Park, Tofino and Ucluelet.

Clayoquot Oyster Festival

Feast on fabulous oysters, enjoy fine literature, partake in exceptional wine or treat the eyes and ears to live entertainment at this annual festival. Held in November, the festival includes many local businesses.

Fishing in Tofino

Adventures Pacific Charters

ADVENTURES PACIFIC is located in historic Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island. B.C. We offer whale and bird watching tours and excursions to the Hot Springs Cove in Clayoquot Sound, from March to November.

Bruce’s Smiley Seas Charters

High quality and affordable ocean fishing charters for Salmon, Halibut and more!

Castaway Adventure Fishing Tours

Enjoy the best fishing the west coast has to offer.

Hot Springs Adventures

Island West Fishing Resort

For over 20 years our focus has been to provide each guest with the highest quality fishing excursion.

Long Beach Fishing Charters

Simply great fishing in an amazing setting. Ucluelet is a “must-do” for those seeking the finest saltwater fishing getaway.

Ocean Outfitters #5

Ospray Charters

Ospray charters has delivered quality guided sportfishing adventures out of the Tofino / Clayoquot Sound area on the West Coast of Vancouver Island since 1987. We offer unparalleled angling experiences and breathtaking scenery that you can drive to. Besides the great fishing for chinook (king) and coho (silver) salmon we also target on halibut and bottomfish plus river fishing for steelhead.

Remote Passages

Whether watching whales, dipping into Hot Springs Cove or kayaking to a rainforest trail, people of all ages have enjoyed our excursions since 1986.

Roanne Sea Adventures

Spend an exhilarating day aboard the "Kennedy Lake" a 40 ft. wood hulled west coast troller. Experience fishing or combination fishing/sightseeing trips at its best. High quality gear, tackle and bait are supplied, plus exposure suits if required. We suggest you dress warmly (you can always peel) and bring along rain gear (just in case). Ocean air is sure to make you hungry, so pack your lunch and some snacks. There's no greater way to spend a day than on the water fishing, sightseeing, whale watching, or sighting eagles and off shore birds with your guide Roger Gudbranson, who was raised in Ucluelet and has over 40 years of west coast fishing experience.

Sea Trek Tours

Whale watching, hot springs cove, Meares island big tree trail, bear watching and sunset cruises.

Subtidal Adventures

Leading adventure tours since 1978.

West Coast Fish Expeditions

Experience some of the best fishing on the entire west coast. The key to our success rate is Ucluelet's location, experienced guides and the use of quality boats and equipment.

The Whale Centre

Whale watching, hot springs tour & soak, bird and bear watching.

Hiking around Tofino BC

Green Wave Adventures

Bill Perry is a local forester, hiker and explorer who has spent over 20 years working in these forests. His hikes and scrambles have taken him along the entire coast-line from Tofino to Amphritite Point (beyond) Ucluelet), and to the summits of many of the mountains visible from the coast.

Pristine Adventures

Let Pristine Adventures take you on the personalized guided trip of a lifetime - where safety and adventure meet hand in hand. Our personal guides will make you feel comfortable and welcome. Whether beginner or advanced, you will receive helpful instruction in our friendly down to earth style. In the "Pristine" wilderness of the Clayoquot and Barkley Sounds, you will experience - in unfathomable magnitude - a respect for man and his relationship with the environment, in some of the most breathtaking country in the world. Pristine Adventures is committed to providing outstanding service to a few adventurous guests at a time. We offer guided wildlife viewing expeditions, by canoe and on foot. Pristine Adventures specializes in Black Bear watching. Plan your own personal adventure with the trip calendar.

Kayaking in Tofino and Ucluelet

Coastal Knights Kayaking

Specializing in guided kayaking tours since 1999.

Majestic Ocean Kayaking

Our trips are fun, and educational, with a conscious regard for safety and a respect for man's environmental impact on the land and the water, learn about ecotourism while enjoying the beauty of the area.

Paddle West Kayaking

Enjoy a spirited paddle around the scenic islands of southern Clayoquot Sound, just off the local shores of Tofino.

Remote Passages Sea Kayaking

Whether watching whales, dipping into Hot Springs Cove or kayaking to a rainforest trail, people of all ages have enjoyed our excursions since 1986.

Tofino Sea Kayaking

Since 1987, we have introduced lovers of the outdoors to the pleasures of sea kayaking in one of the world's most diverse and spectacular paddling areas.

Sufing in Tofino and Ucluelet

Inner Rhythm Surf Camp

This seven-day surfing experience is the only one of its kind in Canada. Each day is spent learning the fundamentals and techniques of surfing and all about our ocean environment.

Live to Surf

Tofino’s first surf shop, established in 1984 with Canada’s largest rental selection.

Pacific Surf School

Learn to surf and catch the experience in Tofino! Hang out with our coastal crew and learn to surf on Vancouver Island's rugged West Coast. Pacific Surf School's beginner surf lessons and surf camps will introduce all ages to the unique sport of surfing in a safe and fun learning environment.

Storm Surf

Storm Surf was launched in 1998 to provide detailed surf forecasts and reports to expert level surfers in British Columbia and around the globe.

Surf Sister

Learn to surf at Canada’s all women’s surf school.

Spas in Tofino and Ucluelet

Ancient Ceadars Spa

Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts and Spa

Our new Healing Grounds Spa rests on shore near the floating resort at Quait Bay. Nestled among lush fern gardens and ancient cedars sits a Compus of treatment rooms and intimate spaces. An outdoor lakewater shower, waterfall-fed pool, steamy hot tubs and sundecks reflect the energy of the ages. Inside, a one-of-a-kind rainforest sauna, tandem massage room, yoga room, Vichy and Swiss showers, steam showers, and indulgent amenities. Locker rooms offer plush robes, spa slippers and aromatherapeutic amenities.

Sacred Stone Wellness Studio

Offering a blissful array of body therapies and wellness-based aesthetic services. Restoring the balance between Body, Mind & Spirit.

The Spa at Tauca Lea Resort

Discover a refuge of tranquility, harmony and rejuvenation where the natural healing powers of the elements promote balance and renewal.

Whale Watching in Tofino and Ucluelet

Adventures Pacific Charters

ADVENTURES PACIFIC is located in historic Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island. B.C. We offer whale and bird watching tours and excursions to the Hot Springs Cove in Clayoquot Sound, from March to November.

Aquamarine Adventures

Get up close and personal with nature on our 2 to 2 ½ hour Spirit of Nature tour!

Hot Springs Adventures

Jamie’s Whaling Station

Whale watch, bear watch and hot springs adventure company operating since 1982 in Tofino and Ucluelet since 2000.

Ocean Outfitters #5

Remote Passages

Whether watching whales, dipping into Hot Springs Cove or kayaking to a rainforest trail, people of all ages have enjoyed our excursions since 1986.

Sea Trek Tours

Whale watching, hot springs cove, Meares island big tree trail, bear watching and sunset cruises.

Seaside Adventures

The Whale Centre

Whale watching, hot springs tour & soak, bird and bear watching.

Wldlife Viewing in Tofino and Ucluelet

Pristine Adventures

We offer guided wildlife viewing expeditions, by canoe and on foot. Pristine Adventures specializes in Black Bear watching.

Just Birding

Offers expert birding tours on land or sea.