Why go
- District municipality in British Columbia, Canada.
- Known for surfing, hippies.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Tofino-Long Beach Airport (YAZ).
History
Tofino is a town of approximately 2,516 residents on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The District of Tofino is located at the western terminus of Highway 4 on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula at the southern edge of Clayoquot Sound. It is situated in the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations, who have occupied Clayoquot Sound for thousands of years. European and American vessels began trading along this coast in the late eighteenth century, and permanent non-Indigenous settlement began in the 1890s; the community took the name Tofino, after nearby Tofino Inlet, in the early 1900s, and its post office opened in 1909. Tofino was incorporated as a municipality in 1932 and as a district in 1982.
Where to stay
Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tofino-Long Beach Airport (YAZ). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Tofino Water Taxi, 1 km); routes include Opitsat Water Taxi, Lone Cone - Meares Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.