Tofino, BC Things to Do
Spin the wheel to discover the best of Tofino — from surfing Pacific swells to watching ancient rainforest mist on Vancouver Island's wild west coast.
Quests on this wheel
- Surf Long Beach — Take a surf lesson or rent a board at one of the most famous surf spots in Canada — Pacific swells roll in year-round.
- Sea Kayak Clayoquot Sound — Paddle through a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve past ancient rainforest, sea otters, and First Nations communities.
- Whale Watching Tour — Spot grey whales, orcas, and humpbacks on a guided boat tour from the Tofino docks — best from March to October.
- Walk the Rainforest Trail — Stroll under massive old-growth western red cedars and hemlocks on this easy boardwalk trail in Pacific Rim National Park.
- Visit Hot Springs Cove — Take a water taxi to soak in natural geothermal hot springs on the edge of the Pacific — accessible only by boat or seaplane.
- Storm Watching in Winter — Watch spectacular Pacific storms from your hotel window or a clifftop vantage point — a beloved Tofino winter tradition.
- Explore Meares Island Big Tree Trail — Hike to ancient trees including a western red cedar over 1,000 years old — accessible by water taxi from town.
- Try Fresh-Caught Halibut and Chips — Eat the freshest Pacific seafood at local dockside shacks and restaurants — halibut is the local speciality.
- Sand Dune Exploration at Wick Beach — Walk the dramatic dune systems at this wild and windswept beach — a less-visited gem in Pacific Rim National Park.
- Birdwatching at Grice Bay — Watch great blue herons, bald eagles, and shorebirds in this estuarine tidal flat at the edge of Clayoquot Sound.
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