Things to Do in Tofino
Plan your days in Tofino, your way
Tofino gives you a bit of everything, all of it good.
One long walk on Long Beach covers the postcard moment and the leg stretch at once.
The Rainforest Trail takes forty minutes and feels like stepping into another century.
Grab lunch at a harbor-side spot where the fish was swimming that morning.
Spend an afternoon wandering the village — galleries, a bookshop, coffee with an ocean view.
If the mood strikes, try a surf lesson; if not, watch from the sand with something warm.
The sunset from Chesterman Beach is the kind of view that needs no effort at all.
Dinner can be as fancy or as sandy-footed as you like, and both are excellent.
Maybe kayak the calm inlet one morning, maybe sleep in — both count as the right choice.
You'll leave feeling like you saw the place properly, without ever having rushed.
Top attractions and places to eat in Tofino
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
A protected coastal wilderness on Vancouver Island encompassing beaches, temperate rainforest, and rugged shoreline. Travelers visit to hike, surf, and experience the wild Pacific coast.
park · 4.9 rating · C$10.50
Rainforest Trail
A pair of boardwalk loops through old-growth temperate rainforest in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Travelers walk among towering cedars and lush moss-covered terrain.
attraction · 4.8 rating
Chesterman Beach
A long sandy beach near Tofino famous for surfing, tide pools, and dramatic Pacific scenery. Travelers come for surfing, beach walks, and sunset views.
attraction · 4.7 rating
Hot Springs Cove
Natural hot springs about 1.5 hours north of Tofino in Clayoquot Sound.
4.6 rating
Schooner Cove
Boardwalk hike through rainforest leading to a beach via an easy staircase.
beach · 4.7 rating
Cox Bay Beach
A wide sandy beach near Tofino known for big surf, dramatic waves, and expansive ocean views. A top destination for surfing and beach walks.
attraction · 4.8 rating
Tonquin Park
A coastal park near Tofino featuring forest trails, beach access, and viewpoints over the Pacific. A place for a nature walk and shoreline exploration.
park · 4.6 rating
Roy Henry Vickers Gallery
An art gallery housed in a longhouse-style building showcasing the First Nations-influenced prints and paintings of artist Roy Henry Vickers. Travelers come for the distinctive Indigenous-inspired West Coast art.
gallery · 4.6 rating
Tofino Brewing Co.
A craft brewery and taproom producing beers inspired by the West Coast, where visitors can sample and buy locally made ales and lagers. A popular stop for tasting Tofino's signature brews.
bar · 4.5 rating
Big Tree Trail
A boardwalk trail on Meares Island through old-growth rainforest featuring enormous ancient cedars. Travelers go to walk among towering old-growth trees accessible by boat.
attraction · 4.5 rating
Walk the Wild Side Trail
11km hike historically used by the Ahousaht people, featuring forest boardwalk and scenic beaches.
trail · 4.8 rating
SandBar Bistro @ Long Beach Lodge Resort
A bistro at Long Beach Lodge Resort overlooking Cox Bay, serving West Coast cuisine with ocean views. Travelers come for dining paired with dramatic beach and surf scenery.
restaurant · 3.8 rating
Tonquin Trailhead
The starting point of the Tonquin Trail, a forested path leading to Tonquin Beach and coastal viewpoints. A convenient access point for walkers heading to the shoreline.
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Florencia Bay
A wide, secluded sandy bay in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve prized for its wild scenery, beachcombing, and long shoreline walks.
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Tinwis (MacKenzie) Beach
A sheltered sandy beach near Tofino known for calm waters, tide pools, and sunset views, popular with families and beginner paddlers. A gentle, scenic stretch of coast.
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