Načiks / Tofino
About Tofino
Everything in Tofino is connected: from the kelp in the Pacific Ocean to the black bears in the rainforest, to the people who call this place home. There is an energy here, something you can’t quite shake once you’ve experienced it.
This pocket of the Pacific Northwest is situated within the territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and in the heart of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region. Sandy beaches and quiet coves are backed by a rugged, rainforest-blanketed shoreline of hidden boardwalks, beckoning for you to wander these trails. This coastal village on the western edge of Vancouver Island is a truly unique corner of the world.
Cultures coincide
Tofino (Načiks) is situated within the Hahuulthi (territory) of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation who have called this place home since time immemorial. More recently, Tofino transitioned from being a fishing and logging town to one focused on ecotourism. We work together to honour the past, celebrate the present and steward a bright future.
Past & present
A laid-back lifestyle
Tofino is a place of contrasts. An entrepreneurial go-getter spirit blends with a slower pace of life. This rural hub with a hint of urbanity attracts surfers and skaters alongside artists and creators. The town’s character is a melding of deep Nuu-chah-nulth history, a culture of interconnectedness, and a community of people dedicated to the activist roots that originally helped protect and steward the landscape around them.
West Coast culture
Jeremy Koreski
Jeremy Koreski
Kyler Vos
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An iconic National Park Reserve
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is home to Long Beach, an impressive stretch of sand spanning 16 km with Florencia Bay, Wickaninnish Beach, Combers and Schooner Cove along its expanse. Visitors come here to wander the boardwalk trails, storm watch, surf, and camp in one of Canada’s most stunning protected areas.
Pacific Rim National Park ReserveGuests are welcomed with open arms in Načiks (Tofino), but they are expected to respect the land, animals, people, and community while travelling within the Hahuulthi (territory) of the ƛaɁuukwiatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) Ḥaw̓iiḥ (Hereditary Chiefs). Take the ʔiisaak Pledge to ensure that you travel here thoughtfully.
An abundance of life
The sea, land, and sky surrounding Tofino are teeming with life. Tidepools hide sea stars and colourful anemones while Grey and Humpback whales roam the depths of the Pacific Ocean. The spongy forest floor is home to slugs and bright green ferns while Douglas fir and old-growth cedar trees stretch to the sky. Elusive creatures like wolves and bears comb the shore. Everywhere you look there is life.
Flora & fauna
Many moods of Tofino
The seasons here flow into one another bringing moody contrasts, new life, and fresh perspectives. The power of turbulent winter storms is witnessed from inside cozy cabins while spring brings budding blossoms and migrating animals. Summer is a time of activity and movement while finding comfort in a slower pace of life is welcomed in fall.
Seasons
Thriving together
Tofitians are passionate about the place we call home. Living every day as responsible recreationists, spiriting community pride, and being activists for issues that matter are part of the community's DNA. There is a long history of logging protests to protect this land and Tofitians continue to stay united in stewardship of the awe-inspiring natural and cultural environments that surround us today.
Community & stewardship