T’ashii Paddle School

T’ashii is a Tla-o-qui-aht word meeing “path on land or water,” at T’ashii paddle school our vision is to create a path to learning and connection with the natural environment through paddling. 

Join us for a paddling adventure and experience a unique side of Tofino.

We offer FIRST NATIONS CANOE TOURS and STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING. In various locations around Tofino (one of the villages in Tla-o-qui-aht territory). 

First Nations Canoe Tours

An authentic Nuu-chah-nulth guided tour: Join a Nuu-chah nulth guide and paddle a real hand craft dugout canoe. Learn about Nuu-chah-nulth culture while exploring Meares Island and Clayoquot Sound.

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Beginner to Advanced tours and lessons: Explore new areas of Tofino on a stand-up paddleboard. From beginner friendly instructional tours to advanced lessons in the surf and tidal currents, paddling with us is all about relaxing, exploring, and having fun!

Prices include all gear, which we provide.

How to book: Give us a call! or book online www.tofinopaddle.com

T’ashii Paddle School is a First Nation owned company and a proud supporter of Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks. 1% of revenue is donated to the Tribal Parks to help support this grassroots initiative for First Nation led sustainability in Tla-o-qui-aht Ha’Houlthee.

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Additional Information

First Nations Canoe Tours

Paddle in the canoe to the BIG TREE TRAIL on Meares Island and see 1000 year old red cedars on the 4 hour Meares Island Canoe Tour ($89/person)

Or explore the waters and islands around Tla-o-qui-aht territory in the 2 hour Canoe Tour ($65/person)

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Explore the Inlet on the 2 hour Inlet Paddleboard Tour ($65/person)

Advance your touring skills on the 3 hour Islands Paddleboard Tour ($98/person)

Learn to catch waves on a paddleboard on the 3 hour Paddleboard Surfing Lesson ($89/person)

Courses Offered

• 40 hour Wilderness First Aid:  April 27 – May 1 ($449 plus GST)
• Lemmens Inlet Birder Tour: Saturday, May 5, Part of the Tofino Shorebird Festival ($89 plus GST)
• SUP Instructor Advanced Flatwater: May 5 – 6 ($299 plus GST & gear costs if req.)
• SUP Surfing & Touring: May 18 – May 21 ($449 plus GST & gear costs if req.)
• SUP Surf Beginner Level 1 and Advanced Level 2: June 9 – 10 ($299 plus GST & gear costs if req.)
• Sup Touring: Coastal Navigation: July 14 – 15  ($299 plus GST & gear costs if req.)
• Sup Symposium: Sept. 29 – 30  ($79 online, $89 at the door, plus GST & gear costs if req.)

*Tribal Park Fee included in the price.

**Prices do not include GST.

TRIP TIMES BASED AROUND THE TIDE AND CHANGE DAILY

CALL FOR TRIP TIMES AND TO BOOK or BOOK ONLINE

250.266.3787 or 1.855.883.3787

WWW.TOFINOPADDLE.COM