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Before you go
Your trip to Tofino.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Tofino – British Columbia Destination Tofino and Pacific Rim about 315 km from Victoria
How to get there
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Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) 17 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport is about 17 km from town. By car, about 200 km from Nanaimo via Highway 4, roughly a 3-hour drive.
How many days
Two days: one for the beaches and the park, another for a boat trip.
When to go
June to September for beaches and boat trips; November to February to watch the storms.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
It helps, for accessing the beaches along the road. The village is walkable, and there is a bike path to the park.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Tofino
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Morning
Long Beach
Walk along Long Beach in Pacific Rim National Park, and do a short trail in the forest.
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Afternoon
Chesterman Beach
Finish at Chesterman Beach, exploring the tide pools at low tide.
2 days in Tofino
Day 1
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All day
Pacific Rim beaches
Spend the day between Long Beach, the park trails and Chesterman Beach.
Day 2
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All day
Hot Springs Cove
Take the boat or seaplane trip to Hot Springs Cove, with a boardwalk trail to the hot springs.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Tofino?
Go to the beaches of Pacific Rim National Park, surf, take boat trips to see whales and visit Hot Springs Cove.
Is the sea water in Tofino cold?
Yes, year-round; surfers and swimmers wear wetsuits.
How far is Tofino from Ucluelet?
About 40 km via Highway 4, passing through the national park.
How to get to Tofino from Vancouver?
By regional flight to Tofino airport, or by ferry to Nanaimo and then about a 3-hour drive.