N̓an̓akʷuuʔa / North Chesterman Beach
Resources
On this page, find information, data, training and marketing resources for the tourism industry, as well as available event / project grants from Tourism Tofino and the District of Tofino.
Resources
Research initiated by Tourism Tofino:
- 2024 Economic Impact of Tourism in Tofino - published in April 2025
- 2024 Tofino Resident Sentiment Survey - published in February 2025
- 2022 - 2024 Tofino Resort Occupancy (by month) - published in January 2025
- 2024 Tofino Brand Awarennes and Perception Study - published in June 2024
- 2018 Economic Impact of Tourism in Tofino - published in March 2019
- 2018 Tourism Sentiment Index for Tofino
- 2018 Visitor Survey – Summer
- 2016 Visitor Survey – Spring
- 2016 Visitor Survey – Fall
Market research from industry partners & government:
These regional tourism and tourism-related organizations offer valuable research and insights beyond the lens of Tofino:
- Tourism Vancouver Island
- Tourism Industry Association of BC
- Destination BC
- Tourism Industry Association of Canada
- Destination Canada
- Indigenous Tourism BC
- Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
- SuperHost Customer Service Training
- Go2HR: tourism and hospitality recruiting, training, job postings, workplace health and safety
Grants & funding
You’re in the right place to learn about grants and funding from Tourism Tofino, and other sources.
Tourism Tofino Marketing Support Program (TTEMS)
Tourism Tofino offers marketing support to events and festivals that increase non-peak season visitation, length of stay, visitor yield, and return trips, while enriching community life and aligning with the guiding principles in the District of Tofino's Event Strategy. Up to a maximum of $5000 is available to eligible applicants.
District of Tofino grants
The District of Tofino also supports events and festivals with the Event Support Grant, Arts, Culture & Heritage Grant, and Council Grant.
Other funding programs
Thinking big for your event or project? Look into provincial grants: