With a year-round population of 1,170 (according to the 1996 census) that swells, according to RCMP figures to 22,000 people on some days during the summer months of July and August, Tofino comprises a mere 11.05 square miles of land on what is called the Esowista Peninsula. Bordered on the South by its boundary with Pacific National Park Reserve and on its other three sides by the Pacific Ocean, Tofino is as far west as you can drive by car or bus and is still the only paved road to the open Pacific Ocean in Canada. This end of the road distinction has earned Tofino the official terminus of the Trans-Canada Highway.
Accommodation Listing:
The Tofino Insider's Guide has listings for over 100 "places to stay" including cottages on the beach, Resorts, Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfasts and campgrounds. This is the most complete list of Tofino accommodations available. Included with each listing is a brief description, phone number, street address, box #, and where possible, the toll free number and web site address. 
2001 Tofino Tide Tables:
Don't get caught wandering on the beach without knowing when the high tide is coming in ! Tide table knowledge is a must if you are planning any hiking or beachcombing, or if you want to time the tide pools (low tide) or watch for the biggest waves (high tides) during storm season. Whale Watching:
The waters surrounding Tofino are home to many species of aquatic life. On any whale watching trip you will be almost guaranteed to see a whale, be it the Gray, Orca, or more recently the humpback. Also included on the trip will be sightings of eagles, porpoise, seals, and seal lions. For a complete list of Charter Outfits, toll free phone numbers, and boat descriptions:
Charter Flights Servicing the entire Vancouver Island:
Flights to and from Victoria, Nanaimo, downtown Vancouver and Seattle. We can take you just about anywhere. Backcountry Adventures Visit many rivers and lakes only accessible by floatplane. Enjoy fishing in both fresh and salt-water locations. Hiking, backpacking and canoeing all available. Create your own adventure or let us recommend one for you. Mountain and Glacier Tours, breath-taking scenery of rugged mountains and glaciers. Enjoy a 20-minute scenic flight over Clayoquot Sound for 3 people. All just minutes away.
To reach Clayoquot Sound, take Highway 4 to Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Launch from the public wharf and be on your way to an outstanding sea kayaking trip.
The most popular spot along this coast line is Hot Springs Cove. It is definitely worth a visit, just to soak in the warm and soothing springs.
On the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada lies the Pacific rim and Long Beach. The best way to enjoy Long Beach is to hike the beaches, headlands and woodland trails. A semi-serviced and primitive campground is available. Beach resorts can also be found near the town of Tofino. Much of the area is included in the Pacific Rim National Park. The times I have visited there have always been a wondeful experience. I always hated to leave and return to the hustle, bustle of city life. Long Beach, an 11 - kilometer stretch of white sand, is famous around the world. Long Beach is between Ucluelet and Tofino. I found it to be the ultimate relaxation place, the air is so fresh you feel incredibly healthy and at peace.

Tofino Trivia: Tofino's year round population has grown 75% in 50 years, over 6% is the past 8 years · The average age of our citizenry is 32.3 years · The sexes are evenly divided at 580 males to 585 females · 49.5% have some post-secondary education, trade or university certificates/diplomas · English is the prominent language with .03% bilingual in French · Tofino receives an average of 3 metres of precipitation per year (that isn't a typo) · The average mean temperature in January is 5 C and in July it is 15 C · Tofino enjoys an average of 220 frost-free days per year · There are 1,315 beds available for nightly rental within the District of Tofino: 557 motel/hotel/lodge rooms within the Disrict of Tofino representing 1,114 beds and 67 Bed and Breakfast operations of private suite/home rentals representing another 201 beds. · 239 hotel/motel rooms have been added in the past 5 years (42.9% increase) and 30 more hotel rooms are slated in the Wickaninnish Inn expansion. · Approximately 35 B&B's or half of Tofino's total, have begun operation in the past 5 years (50% increase) · Total beds for nightly rental have increased by 583 beds or 44.3% since 1993 · There are 816 sanctioned campsites within the District of Tofino · An acre of land (without a waterfront component) costs approximately $100,000 Cdn. · Residential property taxes are calculated at 9.0304% rate · Commercial property taxes are calculated at 21.7163% rate · A license to operate a business within the District of Tofino is $100 per year · Basic membership fees to belong to the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce are $90 per year.

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