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Fusing past days of commercial fishing and forestry with the culture of surfing, eco-tourism, and Nuu-chah-nulth traditions, Tofino is an eclectic place of contrasts and inspires creativity.

 Embrace your inner Tofitian and peruse the independent shops and galleries along Campbell Street and along the water’s edge. Or visit storefronts on your way to and from the beaches for gifts, surf shop branded apparel, weekly market treasures, and rain gear to keep you dry. 

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West Coast aesthetic

Apparel made for the weather is the go-to style in Tofino. All-season toques for temperatures that can change on a dime, fleece sweaters to keep you cozy after a day of surfing or storm watching, and footwear to go from sand to trail to town. Here, you can shop for looks that blend rugged with utilitarian and bohemian with laid-back surfer.

Choncho /chon-cho/:

This surf-specific article of clothing is both a towel and a poncho and that allows you to change out of your wetsuit in the middle of a busy parking lot.

Rack of surf boards in a surf shop

Surf and skate

Surf, beach, skate, repeat. Surfing culture is alive here with several shops specializing in just that. Browse boards, gear, and apparel. These shops are a great place to get some local intel, rent a board and wetsuit, or book a session to learn to ride the waves.

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Made in Tofino

In this pocket of the world there are numerous uniquely Tofitian creations. Indulge in hand-made candles, organic soaps and apothecary products made with ingredients sustainably harvested from the ocean and surrounding forests. Sip on local kombucha or tea, shop for custom jewelry made with sea glass collected from local beaches, see the work of local photographers hanging in galleries, and be inspired by sea-salvaged fibre art made from marine debris that has washed up on the shores of Vancouver Island.

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Local giftware and clothing displayed in a store

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Gifts and books

Home to creations made in Tofino and beyond, gift shops offer hand-made jewelry, knitted goods, candles and soaps that smell like the coast. Pop into the local bookstore for literature tailored to the region and learn about the sea, Indigenous culture, and bygone seafarers and homesteaders who lived off the land.

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Granola bowl from the Tofino market

Tofino market

Shop for ceramics, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, local artwork, upcycled finds, and more. Adjacent to the local playground for kid-friendly fun, the market is a great place to mingle, shop, and feel the beat of everyday life in Tofino. 

Shop the market every Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm May until early October at the Village Green.

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Bring your own bag

Don’t forget a reusable bag to carry your finds! Tofino banned plastic bags, straws and takeout containers in 2020 and became the first municipality in BC to ban single-use plastic cutlery in 2022.

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Coastal apparel, surf gear, market treasures, and keepsakes made by locals.

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