Visit Tofino

Tofino is a fishing village famous for whale watching. Located in the centre of Clayoquot Sound, Tofino travel takes advantage of cruise and kayaking options as vantage points for the 25,000 migrating gray whales. You only need to travel five kilometres from the shore to view their migration from Mexico along the west coast from March to May. Humpback whales and salmon can also be seen, as well as shorebirds seeking out the mudflats on the west coast.

The rainforest ecosystem of Pacific Rim National Park combines viewing points for whale watching on Long Beach with hikes -Schooner Beach Trail is one of the most popular - in the forest. Long Beach is also ideal for surfers, who are attracted by its rolling waves. And a trip to Radar Hill is recommended for its views over Clayoquot Sound particularly notable at sunset or sunrise.

Your Tofino travel itinerary should also include trips to Meares Island for The Big Tree Trail, as well as Hot Springs Cove where you can combine whale watching, a cedar forest walk, and a dip into the heated natural spring rock pools.

On a trip south to The Broken Group Islands near Ucluelet, you can discover the archipelago while kayaking or SCUBA diving.

Grizzlies, Orcas & Black Bears of Vancouver Island

10-day tailor-made self-drive from £3,455 pp incl. flights

Leave the urbane charms of Vancouver behind to take in the unique wildlife, coastlines and forests of Vancouver Island with ultra-scenic drives, expert-led excursions and stays in remote lodges.

Canada's Pacific Coast self-drive

14-day tailor-made self-drive from £3,380 pp incl. flights

This tailor-made fly-drive pairs Vancouver and Victoria's city highlights with the natural wonders and wildlife of Whistler, the Sunshine Coast and Pacific Rim National Park.

Tofino at The Wickaninnish Inn

8-day tailor-made holiday from £2,890 pp incl. flights

This tailor-made journey will see you explore Vancouver’s eclectic gems, before a stay in a cosy, beach-view suite in the iconic Wickaninnish Inn spending days bear and whale watching and coming back to gourmet meals.

Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort & Vancouver Break

8-day tailor-made holiday from £7,165 pp incl. flights

Stay in luxury, safari-style tents among British Columbia's spectacular landscapes. Hike and horse ride among verdant forests, culminating days with hot tub and sauna soaks and included meals and drinks throughout, bookended with Vancouver's historic charm.

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