Wildlife Watching in Tofino, Vancouver Island Written by Travel for Wildlife Home News + Blogs Wildlife Watching in Tofino, Vancouver Island Tofino may be tiny and remote, but it is world famous for three reasons: storm watching, surfing, and incredible wildlife. This charming little town sits at the end of the Trans Canada Highway on Vancouver Island where the mountainous coastal rainforest meets the pounding waves of the Pacific. Bears, wolves and cougars mingle side by side with grey whales, sea lions, killer whales, and sea otters, making Tofino one of Canada’s top wildlife watching destinations. SaveSave Twitter Facebook Email Back to Top Bulletin × Travel Advisories & Updates Info