February 25, 2015
10 Tofitian ways to skip into Spring
- Witness giants of the marine mammal kind. A whale watching tour in Tofino often yields a mosaic of wildlife sightings, including Grey and Humpback whales (with the thrill of transient orcas at times), sea lions, seals, sea otters and more.
- Be moved. Paddle the calm waters of Clayoquot Sound on a stand-up paddle board (SUP) or a sea kayak and take in the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht people.
- Light your fire. Beach fire, that is, in a raised fire pit that you can bring to Chesterman or MacKenzie Beach. Locals will tell you that time is always well spent by a crackling flame and the sound of waves.
- Go fish. Sweet, delicate spot prawns can be fished year-round in our inshore waters.
- Take a hike. Whether you amble along the Tonquin Trail or follow one of the many paths in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, you have winning choices.
- Get stoked! Get amped! In other words, get excited to pull on a wetsuit and learn to surf with fun and knowledgeable instructors.
- Hit it. The 9-hole Long Beach Golf Course is a local favourite. Its location can’t be beaten, adjacent to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and minutes from… Long Beach.
- Dine out, literally. Enjoy outdoor dining, from Shelter Restaurant’s waterfront patio to Lil Ronnie’s Beachside BBQ‘s covered and heated tent seating, the rustic setting at Wildside Grill and the Driftwood Café‘s beachside patio at the Wickaninnish Inn.
- Put your feet up. It’s always spa time on our coast. Complement your beach or water time with a variety of soothing treatments.
- Picture yourself here. Capture your West Coast moments in photos, writing, maybe drawing or painting. Join our thriving arts community and keep your eyes peeled for original works throughout our coast, found in our eateries, accommodations, galleries and more. It’s the art of West Coast living.
