Hidden in an ancient landscape on the west coast of Vancouver Island is the village of Tofino.
Situated on the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, the area surrounded by the vast, breathtaking expanse of the UNESCO Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region—a region cherished for its profound biodiversity and environmental culture. Here, you’ll treasure the quiet inlets, the old-growth rainforest and the rolling waves that embody the vibrancy of this place. Celebrate the wildlife, the acclaimed food scene and our rich arts and culture. Tread softly and have respect for everything and everyone who calls Tofino home. Because here, everything is connected. Come find out what it’s like to be here.
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Things to do in Tofino
- Some 22,000 grey whales migrate through local waters between February and October, and small groups of them spend the full season in Clayoquot Sound. On a whale-watching tour from Tofino, you may also encounter lunge-feeding humpback whales, rafts of sea otters, enormous Steller sea lions and a good variety of colorful seabirds, including tufted puffins.
- Welcome to “Surf City, Canada.” Surf shops and schools offer gear and instruction, and there’s plenty of room on Long Beach, Chesterman Beach and Cox Bay for all comers. Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) has become the thing to do off MacKenzie Beach and in the calm waters of Tofino Inlet. The Rip Curl Pro Tofino/Canadian Surf Championships is held annually in early June and the Queen of the Peak Women’s Surf Championships follows in October.
- Tofino is home to a number of acclaimed restaurants and artisan culinary purveyors . The fish taco has become a signature Tofino dish, served from roadside food trucks and on the menus of many of the town’s full-service establishments.
- For a taste of Tofino while nestled in a lodge or campground, check out the new tasting room and grab a growler-to-go at the Tofino Brewery. Or pick up some homemade gelato, fresh charcuterie and locally roasted coffee.
- The new Kwisitis Visitor Centre is the area’s best one-stop for learning about First Nations history, marine mammals and the coastal rainforest. In downtown Tofino, check out the Whale Centre’s gray whale skeleton.
- Kayaking the serene waters of Clayoquot Sound – a life-list experience for paddlers the world over – is suitable for all skill levels. Rentals, lessons, moonlight paddles and extended tours are available.
- Hike and cycle on area trails that wind through the forests and lead to beaches, bays, and inlets. Daredevils tackle the Tuff City Bike Skills Park.
- Short water taxi and boat trips take daytrippers to off-shore neighbourhood must-visits. Meares Island is home to a 2,000-year-old cedar tree, the oldest in the world, as well as the Lone Cone trail, a steep ascent to panoramic Clayoquot Sound viewpoints. On Flores Island , First Nations guides lead hikes through forests, along beaches and past heritage sites on the Ahousaht Wildside Heritage Trail.
- Literally soak up the West Coast vibes on a daytrip to magical Hot Springs Cove , a 20-minute floatplane ride or 75-minute boat ride each way from Tofino. An easy, breathtakingly beautiful boardwalk hike through Maquinna Provincial Park leads to a series of progressively hotter geothermal pools and a waterfall. True recreational therapy for the soul.
- Fishing adventures galore are available, including salmon and halibut charters, saltwater and freshwater fly fishing, and steelhead and trout fishing in lakes and rivers.
- Wander the unique Tofino Botanical Gardens , 12 acres of gardens, forest and shoreline filled with quirky attractions and whimsical detours. The gardens are home base for the Raincoast Education Society (with its public talks, summer camps and “young naturalist” program) and host site for the Tofino Wine and Food Festival (June) and the Lantern Festival (August).
- Other popular local annual festivals include the Pacific Rim Whale Festival (March), the Shorebird Festival (May), Feast Tofino (a month-long celebration of boat-to-table cuisine in May), the Tofino Food and Wine Festival (June), the Carving on the Edge Festival (September), the Tofino Film Festival (October) and the Clayoquot Oyster Festival (November).
- Browse shops and galleries for first-rate retail therapy . Drop into home studios (some open year-round) to meet local artists and artisans. The flourishing public market on the Tofino Village Green is held every Saturday from the Victoria Day weekend through September.
- The armchair sport of winter storm watching originated in Tofino. Charles McDiarmid, managing director of the Wickaninnish Inn coined the term – and launched the season – in the late 1990s.
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Tourism Tofino
1426 Pacific Rim Hwy
Tofino , BC V0R 2Z0
Top Things to Do in Tofino, Canada - Tofino Attractions
Things to do in tofino.
Tours in and around Tofino
Tours & Sightseeing
Top attractions in tofino.
1. Pacific Rim National Park
2. Long Beach
3. Chesterman Beach
4. Rainforest Trail
5. Tofino Brewing Company
6. Hot Springs Cove
7. Clayoquot Sound
8. Cox Bay Beach
9. Roy Henry Vickers Gallery
10. Tonquin Park
11. Schooner Cove
12. Walk the Wild Side Trail
What travellers are saying
- Pacific Rim National Park
- Chesterman Beach
- Rainforest Trail
- Tofino Brewing Company
- Cox Bay Beach
- Surf Club Adventure Centre
- Tofino Surf School
- Surf Sister Surf School
- Pacific Surf School
- Tofino Paddle Surf
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Shopping in tofino.
- Gift & Specialty Shops
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- Good for Kids
- Good for Big Groups
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1. Roy Henry Vickers Gallery
2. Henry's Carving Shed
3. Mark Hobson Galley
4. Jeremy Koreski Gallery
5. La Pérouse Bank
6. The fortyonehundred Art Gallery
7. Experiential Art Gallery
8. House of Himwitsa
9. Dockside Smoked Fish Store
10. The Factory
11. Mermaid Tales Bookshop
12. Habit Clothing
14. Storm The Tofino Surf Shop
15. Two Trees
16. Tofino Life Clothing
17. LoveCraft Gallery
19. Amazing Tans Giftshop
20. tofino brand ahop, 21. village gallery.
What travelers are saying
- Roy Henry Vickers Gallery
- Henry's Carving Shed
- Jeremy Koreski Gallery
- House of Himwitsa
- Dockside Smoked Fish Store
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Tofino
Things to do in tofino.
Tours in and around Tofino
Tours & Sightseeing
Top attractions in tofino.
1. Pacific Rim National Park
2. Long Beach
3. Chesterman Beach
4. Rainforest Trail
5. Tofino Brewing Company
6. Hot Springs Cove
7. Clayoquot Sound
8. Cox Bay Beach
9. Roy Henry Vickers Gallery
10. Tonquin Park
11. Schooner Cove
12. Walk the Wild Side Trail
What travellers are saying
- Pacific Rim National Park
- Chesterman Beach
- Rainforest Trail
- Tofino Brewing Company
- Cox Bay Beach
- Surf Club Adventure Centre
- Tofino Surf School
- Surf Sister Surf School
- Pacific Surf School
- Tofino Paddle Surf
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The Tourism Tofino Visitor Centre is located off Pacific Rim Highway at the entrance to Tofino and is recognizeable by its large blue sign. Find info about our amenities and seasonal opening hours on this page. ... Tofino Visitor Centre Hours: September - June: 9:30am - 5:00pm July- August: 8:30am - 6:00pm. Seasonal Visitor Services.
Quiet inlets ripple with life. Situated within the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, we're surrounded by the breathtaking expanse of the UNESCO Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region—cherished for its profound biodiversity. We savour our acclaimed food scene and delight in the creativity of the coastal arts community, while ...
Tourism Tofino is an excellent source of information for visitors to the area. The Visitor Information Centre is located on Pacific Rim Highway. Phone. (Toll-Free) 1.888.720.3414. (Local) 1.250.725.3414. Visitor Information Centre. 1426 Pacific Rim Highway. Tofino, B.C. Hours.
Home Things to Do + see. Being here means cherishing and protecting our unique natural surroundings. Embark on a rainforest hike, spend your morning seeking out wildlife, or take in coastal art—there are endless ways to make the most of this vibrant, treasured place.
About. Tofino. Tofino is situated within the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, at the heart of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region. Tofino is a small coastal village at the western edge of Vancouver Island. Our community is diverse, but united in our determination to protect the awe-inspiring natural and cultural ...
Tofino Visitor Centre. 1426 Pacific Rim Highway. Tofino, BC V0R2Z0 Canada Get Directions. 2508007380.
Hidden in an ancient landscape on the west coast of Vancouver Island is the village of Tofino. Situated on the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, the area surrounded by the vast, breathtaking expanse of the UNESCO Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region—a region cherished for its profound biodiversity and environmental culture. Here, you'll treasure the … Continued
Tourism Tofino Visitor Centre 1426 Pacific Rim Highway Box 1140, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 Tollfree Phone: 1.888.720.3414. Questions for our visitor centre?
Tourism Tofino is the official tourism agency supporting the Tofino area. Tourism Tofino is an excellent source of information for visitors to the area. The Visitor Information Centre is located on Pacific Rim Highway. Phone (Toll-Free) 1.888.720.3414 (Local) 1.250.725.3414 Visitor Information Centre 1426 Pacific Rim Highway Tofino, B.C. Hours ….
About Us. The Tofino Destination Management Association, also known as Tourism Tofino, is Tofino's official not-for-profit destination marketing and management organization. It works in partnership with over 250 businesses and the local government. Tourism Tofino is governed by its members through an elected volunteer Board of Directors.
Tourism Tofino. Phone: (250) 725-3414 Toll Free: (888) 720-3414. Visit Website Send Email. Offering idyllic beauty and unaffected hospitality, Tofino is a feat of art, adventure, culture and cuisine--an experience that can never be outlived.
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Restaurants near Tofino Visitor Information Centre: (0.16 mi) The SandBar Bistro (0.30 mi) The Great Room (0.35 mi) Surfside Grill (0.40 mi) Off-Grid Camper Cafe (1.99 mi) Chocolate Tofino; View all restaurants near Tofino Visitor Information Centre on Tripadvisor
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Surf Paradise. Beautiful Long Beach is a provincial park and surfer's dream. It is very accessible from Port Alberni or highway #4 from Nanaimo. It's before the former Christie residential school (moved from Meares to Tinwis/Naciks') now Best Western hotel, just outside Tofino. Long Beach is the opposite side of Templar Channel /Clayoquot ...
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0. Surf Paradise. Beautiful Long Beach is a provincial park and surfer's dream. It is very accessible from Port Alberni or highway #4 from Nanaimo. It's before the former Christie residential school (moved from Meares to Tinwis/Naciks') now Best Western hotel, just outside Tofino. Long Beach is the opposite side of Templar Channel ...