4 Things to Expect Less of in Tofino this Fall & Winter
Jordyn Giesbrecht - Hideaway Creative
There is a different pace to fall in Tofino: it's the start of cozy season, there's a laid-back energy - and you get more of what matters.
When we say "expect less," we mean that you can expect:
- Fewer people
- Fewer lineups
- Less expensive rooms
- Less waiting
...and more of what truly matters while on vacation, like some R&R, or time to connect with each other or with yourself.
1. More Space
Wake up on a brisk morning, throw on some sneakers or rain boots, walk to the beach, and feel like it is virtually just you there.
Fall and winter in Tofino have a calm beauty, making for the ideal time to disconnect from your day-to-day and tap into the grounding presence of the Pacific Ocean and coastal rainforest.
You can experience the Big Tree Trail on Meares Island, Lone Cone Trail, and the Rainforest Loop in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve with more room to roam (on trail, of course) this season.
2. More Time
Find a parking spot right in front of Incinerator Rock at yaaqsis | Long Beach. Get a mouth-watering donut at Rhino Coffee House more quickly. Take a seat at the restaurant you've had saved in your Notes app for months. You just get more time, which is invaluable.
3. More Affordable
While affordability means something different to everyone, the cost of a stay in Tofino is lower in the shoulder seasons. Expect to pay less on your trip in the fall than you would in summer, making your dollar can stretch further - think dinner out, the dream trip to Hot Springs Cove, or that locally-made candle that you've been eyeing up.
4. More Choice
Expect more options! You will most likely have your pick of excursion times, whether for wildlife viewing, whale watching, kayaking or surf lessons. We still encourage booking in advance, but you have a better chance of getting a variety of options even if you are booking once you've arrived here. Want to see some of the last-minute options during your stay? Check the last-minute tours and lessons page, updated daily.
We'll see you in Tofino this Fall, with more of things that matter.
Related Reading
enRoute - The Getaway: Tofino
