Welcome to Tofino
in Tla-o-qui-aht territory
![View of Frank Island looking toward North Chesterman Beach and Clayoquot Sound visible in the background.](/site/assets/files/3497/keenan_bush_-_sunset_over_frank_island_-_tourism_tofino.2400x1352.jpg)
Ćixʷatsac / Frank Island and N̓an̓akʷuuʔa / North Chesterman Beach
Set amongst the beaches, rainforest and islands off the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, you’ll find Načiks, also known as Tofino, on Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast.
Just far enough from the nearest city, the everyday looks different in Tofino. Sunrise beach walks, a bike ride around town, seafood harvested steps away, and a surf check with a coffee in hand. Simple pleasures come easily here.
The energy is palpable, whether it instills adventure, relaxation, or a deeper sense of reflection. Feel the connection to the land and sea in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region, with the sand beneath your feet and the wind in your hair.
Iconic sandy beaches
The beaches around Tofino are where locals and visitors gather to surf, lounge, play, and wander.
Find your beach![Blonde girl and boy run on a driftwood log on the beach](/site/assets/files/3859/jk_5090.600x786.jpg)
Catch a wave
Whether you're an experienced surfer or trying it for the first time, throw on a wetsuit and pop up on your board.
Suit up![Person holding their surfboard on their head watching the sunset](/site/assets/files/6312/20160715-img_9943_1.600x786.webp)
A food-lovers destination
Explore restaurants with diverse flavours and menus of fresh seafood in this acclaimed culinary town.
Sip and savour![Assortment of food on a table](/site/assets/files/6309/wine-and-dine-spread_sunseta-media.600x786.webp)
A thriving Indigenous culture
See art and carvings by the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation who have called this place home since time immemorial.
Be inspired![First Nations mask hanging in a workshop](/site/assets/files/3862/carved-mask_kyler-vos.600x786.webp)
Cruise the seas
Spot Grey and Humpback whales, sea lions, otters, and more on a whale watching adventure through Clayoquot Sound and beyond.
Hop aboard![Orca exhaling in still water with forest in the background](/site/assets/files/3865/billboard-local-wildlife-inset.600x786.webp)
Oceanside thermal pools
Boat or fly to a remote location, and wander a wooden boardwalk through the rainforest before soaking in oceanside hot springs.
Visit healing waters![Group walking along a boardwalk over steaming water at Hot Springs Cove](/site/assets/files/6315/hot-springs-cove_bridge-steam_kyler-vos.600x786.jpg)
Forest & beach sanctuaries
There is nothing quite like curling up beside a fire with a good book surrounded by rainforest, or gazing out the window at a raging storm. Find your perfect cabin – in the woods or beside the sea.
Find your retreat![Interior of a wooden A-frame cabin](/site/assets/files/6140/plan-your-stay.1000x0.webp 1000w,/site/assets/files/6140/plan-your-stay.800x0.webp 800w,/site/assets/files/6140/plan-your-stay.666x0.webp 666w)
![Highway winding through the forest to the beach and towards town](/site/assets/files/6141/highway-4_pacific-rim-national-park-reserve_jeremy-koreski.2000x0.jpg 2000w,/site/assets/files/6141/highway-4_pacific-rim-national-park-reserve_jeremy-koreski.1333x0.jpg 1333w,/site/assets/files/6141/highway-4_pacific-rim-national-park-reserve_jeremy-koreski.1000x0.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/6141/highway-4_pacific-rim-national-park-reserve_jeremy-koreski.800x0.jpg 800w,/site/assets/files/6141/highway-4_pacific-rim-national-park-reserve_jeremy-koreski.666x0.jpg 666w)
![Harbour with boats moored at the docks](/site/assets/files/6142/tofino-harbour_jeremy-koreski.2000x0.webp 2000w,/site/assets/files/6142/tofino-harbour_jeremy-koreski.1333x0.webp 1333w,/site/assets/files/6142/tofino-harbour_jeremy-koreski.1000x0.webp 1000w,/site/assets/files/6142/tofino-harbour_jeremy-koreski.800x0.webp 800w,/site/assets/files/6142/tofino-harbour_jeremy-koreski.666x0.webp 666w)