Tofino Time Magazine June 2009

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TofinoTime Magazine
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June 2009 issue eightysix
Magazine in June 2009.
elcome to the
eightysixth issue
produced on tofino time
by baku and adam
we encourage submissions and
listings from the community
event listings are free
submission deadline
is the 15th of the month
of TofinoTıme
The intent of this publication is to serve as a forum in
which the town of Tofino, its
people and all the activities
that make life here special are
contact info:
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phone: 250-725-4468
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celebrated and promoted.
We hope to be supportive to
those in our community who
produce & organise all the
events that enhance our lives
and the time spent here by
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our visitors.
Table of Content
Edge to Edge in June
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To go or not to go
6
Tofino Tide Table
7
Concerts in June
8
Food & Wine festival
10
South Beach Trail
12
Musician Brydan Ashton
14
Artist Christine Houghton
16
Tofino artist Patrick Amos 17
Kayak: Towing 101
18
New First Nations Book
20
What’s in a name? Grant
22
Eelgrass: Candy of the Sea 24
Summer Festival preview
28
Gardening in June
32
June Horoscope
34
Community Calendar
36/37
Tofino Adventure Guide
38
Travel Info
42
Community Directory
44
Community Map
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Tofino
and its community
Edge to edge in June!
W
e on the Pacific
Rim have yet
another, exciting
reason to celebrate. Sunday,
June 14, 2009 marks the
10th Annual Edge to Edge
Marathon. Ten years ago on
Sunday, June11, 2000 the
Edge to Edge Marathon was
first introduced by the
Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce to our wild West
Coast.
It has become a tradition
for our communities of
Tofino, Ucluelet and the
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Pacific Rim National Park
Reserve to celebrate the Edge
to Edge. We all contribute in
our own way. Some of us
sponsor, host, donate, share,
care, train, run, cheer or volunteer. Every role is vital and
contributes to the success of
our exceptional community
event.
From the first year, the
Edge to Edge Marathon has
always been extraordinary.
Perhaps it is fate and an
astounding coincidence that
our towns of Tofino and
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Ucluelet are perfectly
marathon distance apart.
Elite athletes from our own
backyards, and around the
world, run from the “Force of
Nature” to “Life on the
Edge”.
Over the years, Edge to
Edge runners have grown to
love what we love most, our
sense of community. On top
of being able to experience a
race in one of the most beautiful destinations in the
world, participants experience us. They love the small
town feel and the authentic
support from our unique
communities.
world of runners to this
remarkable experience.
This June, celebrate 10
years of training, experiencing and believing in the Edge
to Edge Marathon. There are
still spaces available for you
and your friends in the Full
and Half Marathon.
Celebrate the 10th
Annual Edge to Edge
Marathon! For information
about the event please call
Kim Trudgeon, Race Coordinator at 250-726-4641 or
visit www.edgetoedgemarathon.com
The Team Relay is our
most popular category and
has been sold out since mid
April! This year, watch out
and cheer on our many local
friends and neighbors taking
part in the Edge to Edge. In
2006, the Half Marathon was
first introduced on the world
famous Wild Pacific Trail. It
has matured into an exceptional event and a destination
race for many.
For 10 years, the
Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce along with our communities of Tofino, Ucluelet
and the Pacific Rim National
Park Reserve have worked,
volunteered and supported
each other to welcome the
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To
to go or not to go
by Peter Devries
S
urfing involves so many
variables that every session
becomes truly unique.
That’s why we love it, but it’s
also why the ocean is such a
dangerous place. Pushing your
ability—and the limits of what
you feel comfortable in—can be
one of the most enjoyable things
about the sport, but you need to
make the right decisions to stay
safe and keep having fun.
The first key is to come
to the beach prepared. Have
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an idea of what the swell, the
wind and the tides are doing
through the day. You should
always have a look at the conditions before you go—even
if it’s a day at your local beach.
Remember that the conditions
are ever-changing, so the more
time you spend watching the
surf, the more successful you’ll
be once you get out there. Have
a look at the crowd factor as
well, and if you’re at a beachbreak pick your peak. Don’t
just paddle out where every-
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photo: asia dryden – surfer raph bruhwiler
to go or not to go…
long way from the closest
hospital you should be comfortable with the wave you’re
riding, and confident that you
If you’re paddling out at can make the wave on a cona new spot, take your time— sistent basis. This means having
especially if the conditions are a realistic grasp of your ability
testing for your ability. If you’re level for the conditions you’re
feeling uncomfortable and the surfing.
swell is on the rise, you might
There’s always a fine line
want to just sit back and watch.
Take a look at the lineup; reefs, between pushing your ability
beaches, points and slabs can and getting yourself in a danall be dangerous with certain gerous situation. Weigh the
conditions, so don’t think that options and be confident with
you’re safe just because you’re your decision. Everyone is different, so only you can make
surfing a beachbreak. Watch
where people are paddling out, the decision to go or not to go.
where they’re sitting in the lineup,
Pete Devries grew up in
and where they’re coming in.
Tofino and has been in surf
Try to spot someone in the
competitions since he was 14.
lineup with a similar ability
level to your own, and see how
Keys
they’re doing. Talk to some of
 Know your ability.
the locals on the beach if they
are willing to help. When you
make your decision and you’re  Know the forecast.
ready to go, be confident and
 Understand the risks.
focus on the ocean.
one else is sitting. You’ll get a
lot more waves and have a lot
more fun down the beach.
If you’re surfing heavier
waves in shallow water, think
about the risks versus the rewards. If falling means you’re
going to pay the price with a
trip to the hospital, you might
want to be selective. It’s also
good to have a plan if something happens—if you’re a
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 Be confident with your
decisions.
TOFINO TIDES IN JUNE 2009
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Tue 30 1:56 7:55 1:34 8:01
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TFINO TIDE
Twice a Dy — twice the plesure!
brought to you by storm surf
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Dr Israel
Leroy Stagger
Marty Dread
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Tofino Legion
Tix $15 • Doors 9:00pm
Tofino Legion
Tofino Legion
The boundary-crossing
works and collaborations of
The Legendary Dr. Israel
cry out like a call to revolution, embracing styles from
reggae to drum ‘n’ bass to
hard-core metal. Like Eddy
Grant on a counter-cultural
warpath, Dr. Israel’s politically charged lyrics and
diverse musical foundations
deliver a refreshing blast of
thought-provoking tracks
that will make music fans
from all walks stop and tune
in. Doc’s ability to reprocess
his influences into new
forms is astounding.
Leeroy Stagger And the Sinking Hearts hit town for an
evening of catchy 70’s inspired
roots rocknroll, think Estreet
bad meets crazy horse with a
slice of Ryan Adams and the
Cardinals. Stagger is joined on
stage by Ian Browne (matthew
good band) Kevin Kane (grapes
of wrath) and Tyson Maiko
(gob). This high octane foursome is sure to not disappoint.
Drawing on country, rock and
punk influences, Stagger hit
Canada’s independent music
scene like a hurricane. He’s not
just another badass wannabe
with a good haircut; his heart
rending portraits are masked
by beguiling melodies and pop
hooks. From full out broken
beer bottle rock to the aching
ballad of a broken hearted
dreamer, Stagger’s music is truly
unique and truly Canadian.
Marty Dread was born in the
Bronx New York and moved
the Hawaiian island of Maui
as a young child. His career as
a reggae artist started with his
1992 hit ‘Wicked Wahine’.
Marty’s style is rich in island
vibe and traditional reggae
roots but with a healthy dose
of hip hop and dance hall.
Constantly on the cutting
edge, whether live on stage, or
in the studio, Marty Dread is
known as ‘Hawaii’s reggae
ambassador.’ Drawing inspiration from his tropical home
of Maui, Hawaii, Dread rules
as the island’s hottest performer-recording artist, with
over two decades of constant
live performances, four Hoku
award nominations (Hawaii’s
version of the Grammy’s),
and a constant international
touring schedule.
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No Means No
Blue King Brown
Mat the Alien
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Tofino Legion
Tofino Legion
Tofino Legion
Tix $15 • Doors 9:00 pm
Possibly Canada’s preeminent
power trio, No Means No have
been abrading delicate ears with
their complex rhythm-heavy
funk-punk and promulgating
leftist social commentary across
North America since 1981. That
was the year a couple of nice
Canadian boys, brothers John
and Rob Wright, formally
began their strange sonic experiments that fused punk with
blues, jazz, funk, metal, and
pure noise. Rhythms and
declamatory lyrics dominated
their sound, a situation that
remains true today after two
decades of developing their
sound. Bluesy guitar parts have
always seemed to work at the
service of the band’s complicated rhythms. Deep chugging
bass is usually the biggest sound
in the mix and jarring, polyrhythmic drumming is a lot
more sophisticated than most
of the percussion you hear in
rock music.
Blue King Brown is a band
for your hips, heart and head.
The Australian collective
melds a deeply percussive
sense of rhythm with sweet
melodicism and politically
astute lyrics. You can hear the
afro-beat, reggae slink, world
and Latin influence but the
band has created a distinctly
original sound and they’ve hit
the sweetspot. A refreshing
modern take on roots music,
uniquely Australian with an
unquestionable international
feel. Blue King Brown are
known for their full force,
high energy, live show. In
their short time on the touring circuit, bkb have established themselves as a revered
name in the Australian music
scene and have amassed a
solid national following.
“Blue King Brown is my
favourite band right now.”
Carlos Santana
Mat has been dj’ing since
1998 and developed his style
while working in his family’s
record store in Bury, England.
Described by Knowledge
Magazine as, “Awe inspiring. Some next level shit.”
Mat has toured across the
globe, pioneering 4-turntable club nights in Whistler
and Vancouver, and with
crates as deep as a black hole
combined with mixing and
scratching skills he is considered among the best by
anyone who sees him. Mat
was chosen to rock the party
at the ‘06 Winter Olympics.
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Food & Wine
Festival 2009
June 5-7, 2009
T
he Tofino Food and Wine
Festival began in 2003. It
was an idea formed between
two foodies who worked in the
food and wine industry, at a
restaurant set amidst the beautiful Tofino Botanical Gardens.
The idea for a festival celebrating the marriage of food
and wine in the unique setting
of a temperate coastal rainforest
was, and still is, strongly supported by the community of
Tofino, as well as Vancouver
Island purveyors and British
Columbia wineries. This festival provides cultural and educational experiences for food
and wine lovers from all over,
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as well as an opportunity to
discover sustainable British
Columbia food sources. With
a showcase of local culinary
talent, the festival also provides
networking opportunities for
cuisine and tourism establishments to form new business
relationships and alliances.
The Tofino Food & Wine
Festival also hosts a Silent Auction Fundraiser at the main
event, specifically for the Tofino
Community Children’s Centre,
an invaluable service for local
families providing much needed
child care and healthy structure
for our children. The centre,
operated under the umbrella
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JUNE
Opening Winemaker’s
of Tofino Parks & Recreation
Dinner
provides an enriched program
Wickaninnish
Inn
for children attending the centre.
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The festival also promotes
education and professionalism
in the hospitality industry, promoting culinary and sommelier
programs as well as Slow Food,
a non-profit, eco-gastronomic
member-supported organization
dedicated to recognizing the
importance of pleasure connected to food in conjunction
with agricultural biodiversity.
JUNE
Salacious Secrets
Reception
Long Beach Lodge - Great Room
Friday, June 5
7-10pm
$68 per person
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Friday June 5
$135.00
6pm
Savour this multi-course dinner prepared by Executive
Chef John Waller and Pointe
Restaurant Chef Nicholas
Nutting, with pairings from
Road 13.
JUNE
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It’s all about the Dirt!
Schooner Restaurant
Saturday June 6
$10.00 at the door
6pm
The 2nd Annual West Coast
BBQ and Beer Tasting! Presented by the Schooner
Restaurant. Enjoy a big old
Come taste the local bounty
fashion BBQ featuring a
and gain culinary insights
plethora of locally caught
from Chef Joshua Anker and delights. Deejays and Prizes,
Bob Ferguson of Kettle Valley rain or shine!
Winery. Special guests from
JUNE
7th Annual Grazing
Outlandish Shellfish Guild
in the Gardens
and Comox Valley cheeseTofino
Botanical
Gardens
maker, Edgar Smith of Nat1-4pm
ural Pastures. Tasting stations Saturday June 6
$75.00
will be spread out in the
Spend a the afternoon wanGreat Room.
dering the Tofino Botanical
JUNE
Your Nose Knows
Gardens while tasting canapes
and wines, all local to beautiShelter Restaurant
ful British Columbia! Live
Friday June 5 5:30pm
music with Dinah D SwingEnjoy a 4 course dinner with club from Gabriola Island, DJ
a variety of varietals from dif- Kevin West, silent auction
ferent wineries paired with
fundraiser, artists in action
each course. Guests get to try and more. Outdoor event,
them all and decide which
rain or shine! Car free event.
wine pairs the best.
Shuttle Service provided by
Tofino Bus.
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South Beach Trail
by Sean McCarroll
S
outh Beach trail begins
just behind the Wickaninnish Interpretive
Centre and restaurant at
the southern end of Long
Beach. The trail, which
only takes about 15 minutes one-way, empties out
onto a small sandy beach
regarded by many as one
of the finest storm-watching beaches in Pacific Rim
National Park. At South
Beach large waves constantly tumble through
narrow rock walls and
pound the shore with a
rumbling that can be felt
underneath your feet further up the beach.
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The Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre, at the beginning
of the trail, is well worth stopping into before heading out to
the many secluded beaches
lining the trail only minutes
further south. Originally it was
the site of a hotel that operated
for several decades before the
advent of the Park. Today the
centre is home to a museum,
restaurant, and theatre. There
are several displays on aboriginal life, including a large canoe
carved by a 90-year-old elder.
There is also a whale display
with videos, bones, and sculptures; educational movies every
30 minutes, and wildlife displays
upstairs. Also upstairs is a great
nook that offers an impressive
view over the ocean and the
chance to catch a glimpse of
passing whales and sea lions
resting on the rocks.
The trail itself is quite easy.
It starts just behind the centre
on a paved path that leads to a
number of small beaches and
then winds through a shoreline
forest of weathered sitka spruce.
For the first several hundred
metres along the paved section of
the path there are a few ocean
viewing benches for people to
relax and take in the scenery.
Further along the trail,
which eventually turns into a
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wide dirt path, there are small
side trails that lead to the small
sand or cobble beaches. The
first one you will come across is
Lismer Beach where the Group
of Seven painter Arthur Lismer
spent hours enthralled with
the natural beauty of the area.
minutes and as you walk the
sounds of the pounding waves
will get louder and louder. The
beach is very steep and covered
in very fine pebbles that produce
a sound like chimes as waves
crash on the shore and then
retreat back into the ocean.
Continuing south there is
a small ramp ascent and you
continue on a wooden boardwalk. From here you should be
able to hear the sounds of waves
crashing in the distance. You
will come to a fork in the road.
The left branch is the beginning
of the Nuu-chah-nulth trail that
leads to Florencia Bay. It’s about
2.5 kilometres to the beach at
Florencia Bay and it is well worth
the trip. Staying to the right,
however, will take you to South
Beach; one of the best beaches
in the park for watching massive waves and winter storms.
Even on days when the swell
is relatively mild on other beaches,
the waves here are funneled
between narrow rock walls and
are rarely less than 5 or 10 feet
high. Storm watchers need to be
wary of the headlands on both
sides, and keep a safe distance
away from the rocks as rogue
waves are not uncommon. In
1998, three visitors drowned
near South Beach after they
were washed from the rocks.
If the waves are large during
your visit be extremely careful
and respectful of the power of
the ocean. Storm waves can reach
high up on the beach without
any warning and catch many
visitors unaware. On the rocky
outcroppings to the right the
waves pass through a double
sea-arch and through surge
channels known as “the edge
of the silver thunder.”
The trail is lined with thick,
fragrant walls of salal and salmonberry. In past years the trail
has been periodically closed
when bears come to feed in the
area. The bears aren’t causing a
problem, they are merely there
to eat the berries and move on.
The trail can remain closed
until a bear has finished feedDespite the dangers it is still
ing and moved on; this can
possible to watch the waves and
take anywhere from a couple get some great photos safely. Stay
hours to a couple weeks.
a smart distance back and never
turn your back on the ocean.
Just after the fork in the
trail you will begin to descend
Sean McCarroll is a travel
to the beach. It takes about five writer from Nova Scotia.
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What’s in a name?
Name?
Tofino Musician
Bryden Ashton
by Ron Weeks
I
n the last year and a half or
so I have had the pleasure
of spending a fair amount
of time with Bryden Ashton.
He’s the guy that you’ll see on
sunny days bombing around
town on his collector motorcycle, decked out in an oldschool helmet and black
goggles. He’s the guy that got
Lisa Jewel to tailor his army
green button up shirt to look
as though a wolverine had
slashed through it to the flesh
on his back. He’s the guy that
when playing bass at a gig
back home dressed up like
batman, and then was yelled
at by the barkeeper of the
establishment when a live bat
mysteriously ended up flying
throughout the crowd. He’s
the guy that lays down funky
soulful licks on his washburn
guitar that he nicknamed
powderblue. He’s Bryden and
he’s probably one of the most
uniquely creative individuals
that I have met.
Ontario near Rondeau Park.
Grandma Ashton was a music
teacher in the local community so their house was always
filled with different instruments. Bryden learned how
to play the piano when he
was five and after that could
always be found humming
and drumming melodies,
much to the annoyance of his
mom and brother. At twelve
he picked up the guitar and
when I asked him he said that
a lot of his inspiration came
from his father and grandmother, music is the legacy.
“Music is such an important part of my life because it
expresses all of my emotions,
gets them out whether I am
happy or sad, down or
excited. Sitting down with a
guitar is like meditating, it
helps process everything, like
a healing dojo for the soul. It’s
like conversating your innermost thoughts with your subconscious speaking back to
Music was a big part of
you in polyphonic vibrations.
family life on the farm that he My guitar is my diary and my
grew up on in southwestern
most trusted confidant”
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At a young age Bryden
couldn’t stand his older siblings obsessions with Bel Biv
Devoe, Toni Tony Tony and
C+C Music factory so he
resorted to snooping through
the attic where he found a
secret goldmine of his aunts
classic records. He found Neil
Young Harvest Moon and
saw a picture of a chicken on
the insert that reminded him
of the chickens they raised so
he thought he should listen,
and it turned out to be one of
his favorite alltime albums.
He also came across Led Zeppelin II and the golden blimp
tore his young ears apart. As
he grew older the soul filled
radio stations of nearby
Detroit and Cleveland also
had an impact on his musical
development, and that influence still moves through his
chord movements and
melodies. “That type of
music seemed so real to me,
soul, old blues, real people
singing songs about real
things.” Some of the west
coast music community have
recently given Bryden the
nickname “white mowtown”.
woman. Romantic but tragic
the move to Tofino turned
out to be more for himself
and a larger hidden meaning,
music. “Who knows, life is
what you make it, so make it
good.” Since the move here
he has performed a number
of times solo at the cafe in the
Botanical Gardens, he’s participated in the live at the
Weigh West recording both
times, teamed with Jessica
Benini at Shelter, and played
guitar and sang with Shazam
on a number of different
occasions. He is currently
working on a masterpiece
album that might be close to
finished around the time of
his passing or when he’s 35. In
his mind Bryden just wants to
write about real life, how
experience is a blessing and
that finding the balance for
patience and productivity is a
work in progress in it’s own
right. For a last word Bryden
has this “I’m sorry I missed
the era of Tommy Guns mafia
and rum runnin’, Frank Sinatra ‘you the man’. The boss
you’re still the boss, but i’m
the boss in training.”
When he was in high
school Bryden had his first
band experience playing bass
in a skater band called
Booger. After that he played
with a number of musicians
in a number of different projects and ended up playing
with a touring band that travelled between Detroit and
Toronto. They recorded a cd,
did some breakfast TV, unfortunately due to creative differences he was let go from the
band but was happy for the
experience and lifelong
friends he made along the
way.
Ron Weeks has been strumming, singing and surfing around
Tofino for quite some time now.
He’s tired of being mocked by
Amherstburgers and secretly
plots his sweet revenge…
In 2006 Bryden moved
to the west coast, against the
advice of his family, for a
Nestled in the forest,
mere steps away from the
expanse of Chesterman
Beach sits the African
Beach Cabin. The spirit of
the west coast is embodied in this cozy cabin —
from its natural timber
framing to the cedar
boardwalk that winds its
way through the coastal
conifers. The generous
use of wood and natural
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Christine Houghton
C
hristine Houghton’s
artistic journey
began as a Stained
Glass artist in the 70s.
She loved the challenge of
working with glass and fell
in love with colour and the
design process. This led to
painting on silk with French
dyes, and it was the vibrant
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bright colours that fascinated
her. After a move to Texas,
teaching art and painting with
watercolours, she ended up on
Vancouver Island in 2003, where
she painted a coastal series.
the seasons from sunrise to sunset. She looks at herself as a
colourist and loves the process
of painting. Her journey continues…
Visit Christine Houghton’s
art at the Shorewind Art Gallery
Influenced by living on
the Straight of Georgia, Chris- in Tofino.
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I
n 1957 Patrick Amos was born
on Nootka Island located off of
the west coast of Vancouver
Island into the Mowachaht Band,
one of the fourteen member tribes
of the Nuu Chah Nulth Nation.
Since 1976 Patrick has been
designing limited edition prints.
In 1979 he began carving wood,
apprenticing with Tony Hunt Sr.
in Victoria, B.C. Later he apprenticed with Tim Paul at the Royal
B.C. Museum carving shed in
Victoria, where he assisted with a
few totem pole projects. In
1989/90 he assisted Tim Paul to
carve a 36-foot Hesquiat totem
pole for the Mauri people of New
Zealand. The Royal B.C. Museum
has several paintings and prints of
Patrick’s in their permanent collection. Increasingly Patrick Amos is
being commissioned for larger
works and he now takes on
apprentices of his own to assist
with these projects. Patrick is
active in his community, giving
carving demonstrations at various
schools throughout the West
Coast inspiring artists of the next
generation.
Visit the House of Himwitsa
Gallery in Tofino to view Patrick’s
carvings.
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To Roll or Not to Roll
T
by Dan Lewis
owing is the art of
hitching up to
another kayak and
pulling it along. I’ve heard
the argument that we need
to remove the stigma from
being towed, to think of it
as creating a ‘temporary
double’ to help along a
slow paddler.
But for me, sea kayaking
is all about empowerment, the
feeling of being in control of
your own boat at your own pace.
It’s not a race. In fact, slowing
down is probably one of the
healthiest things our society
could learn to do. If someone
is consistently travelling at a
slower pace than the rest of the
group, then the group needs to
slow down, or the slower person should be switched into a
double kayak with a stronger
paddler in order to keep up.
And perhaps the slower one
should find another, more compatible group of people to paddle with in future.
However, on very rare
occasions I have used towing
for two reasons: to get an injured person back to town, or
to help someone get through
a short stretch of wind against
which they could not paddle unaided, for the greater good of
the group. My partner Bonny
has also used it on a few guided
day trips, where beginners in
bulky doubles could not steer
their kayaks in high winds.
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In terms of equipment, you
have a number of choices. First,
do you want a manufactured,
ready-to-use system, or do you
want to create a diy rig? Second,
do you want to tow from your
boat, or from your body?
Obviously, ready-to-use
systems have some advantages.
Someone else has done all the
thinking and has tested the
design to make sure it works.
This leaves you more time for
paddling. On the other hand,
many people enjoy the diy
aspect – engineers, rock
climbers, people like that.
Attaching a tow rope to
your kayak is kindest on your
back, although the line can get
tangled in your rudder and any
safety gear on your rear deck.
Towing from your body requires
a belt-type system, worn around
your waist. This can cause some
stress to your spine and I avoid it
these days, although I do have
a short tow line attached to my
lifejacket for getting people out
of really bad situations quickly
(which I have never used).
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TOFINO KAYAK TIPS:
Towing 101
My own preference is a
manufactured, boat-mounted
system. This comes in the form
of a little bag which I simply
clip onto the back deck of my
kayak, ready should I need it,
but otherwise out of sight and
out of mind. Some people
choose to deploy a tow rope
whenever they go kayaking.
Because mine is so easy to
deploy, I tend not to, unless
I’m anticipating a problem.
All I have to do is open the
convenient toggle at the top of
the bag, pull out the loop at the
end of the rope, pull it over my
torso and set it around the rim
of my cockpit. I then paddle
over to the boat to be towed,
attach the brass clip on the outside of the bag to their bow, and
paddle away, letting the rope
play out to its full length. There
is a built-in bungie cord in the
rope, which takes out a lot of
the jerks. The most important
part of any tow system is the
quick release, in case you need
to get out of the system fast—
say a great white shark is chowing down on the stern of the
boat you’re towing! Test yours
before every trip.
As soon as you begin mixing ropes, bodies and waves, you
need to consider adding another
piece of equipment to your
pfd—a rescue knife. These
began appearing in the mid-80s
on river paddlers’ lifejackets. It
seemed macho at the time, but
you’ll now find one on my ocean
paddling pfd, although I’ve
never used it.
In terms of technique,
again you have a number of
options. How you act will
depend upon whether your
team member is able to paddle, or is incapacitated.
Whenever possible, have the
person being towed help out
by paddling. This will make
your job easier, as well as keeping the person more stable and
warm. Make sure someone
paddles beside, to troubleshoot
and provide moral support
(“So, the farmer says to the
salesman...”).
If a paddler is really incapacitated, you will need to have
someone rafted up, holding on
tight the whole time, just like
during a rescue. This can be
difficult, especially in big waves.
You also need to consider what
could happen if the person you’re
assisting were to capsize. Could
the person wet exit and then
climb back in? If not, you
would need outside assistance
from a bigger vessel. In other
words, don’t try towing your
buddy with a broken femur!
One thing you can be sure
of—the person being towed
will cool off considerably. Be
sure to anticipate this—give
snacks and layer up with warm
hats and extra sweaters, or you
will be dealing with hypothermia as well as whatever problem started you towing in the
first place.
My advice regarding towing would be to try out some
different rigs and set yourself
up with your favorite. Then get
out there and practice with your
paddling mates, before you need
it (see my Time Well Wasted
column, April/May 2004).
Remember, towing is not a
technique for dragging your
friends around—use good
judgement to avoid conditions
beyond the group’s abilities.
Dan Lewis & Bonny
Glambeck operate Rainforest
Kayak Adventures. Visit their
website at rainforestkayak.com
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New First
Nations
Book
by Jacqueline Windh
T
his month, I am really
pleased to launch a book
that I contributed to.
First Nations of the Pacific Northwest: Change and Tradition was
published in Germany in 2005
(the entire text is in both
German and English) but,
until now, it has never been
available in Canada.
Tla-o-qui-aht carver Joe
Martin, well known by most
here in Tofino, is also very well
known internationally! The
museum’s director, Dr. Alfred
Hendricks, had heard of Joe,
and commissioned him to
carve both a fullsize dugout
canoe and a totem pole for the
museum. When Dr. Henricks
asked me to provide photoThis book was published graphs of the carving, as well
by the Westfalian Museum of as of other traditional activiNatural History in Münster,
ties and food sources, I was
Germany, to accompany their most willing to be a part of
exhibition on native cultures this project.
of the Pacific Northwest.
However, having made
some very close friendships
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also built a longhouse that
people could walk right into,
with great house posts carved
by Joe and Lyne, and a central
fireplace and drying fish hanging from the ceiling (plastic,
fortunately). We were honoured
guests at the official opening,
and then the museum generously
treated us to a week-long visit
to Münster and Berlin!
decisions, when they
don’t even have the information?
So, that’s why I have
taken it upon myself to
import this book. And
I’m really pleased with
the response so far, with
nearly every book store
that I have approached
choosing to stock it. I will
be setting out on a multimedia publicity tour this
month, with a slide show
and film clips – in Tofino
at the Tin Wis Best Western Resort on Tuesday
June 16th at 8pm, and then
Ucluelet on Wednesday
June 17th at Wild Heather
Books at 7:30pm. (For my
dates in Vancouver, Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo
and Port Alberni, please
check out my site jacquelinewindh.com). I hope
to see you there.
I was extremely pleased
to see what a quality book Dr.
Hendricks had produced for
the exhibit. I had been expecting an “exhibition catalogue”
in a magazine-type format.
But here was a well researched,
and beautifully designed and
printed hard cover book, with
an incredible range of archival
photographs mixed in with my
colour photos. (It’s always a
When the museum exhibit pleasure for a photographer
was set to open, in the fall of when publishers do a good job
2005, Dr. Hendricks invited
with printing!)
Joe and me, along with carver
Lyne Desrosiers (who had
I have always been disapJacqueline Windh is a
worked with Joe and Henry
pointed that this book has
Nolla on the totem pole), as
never been available in Canada: local writer and photograwell as Joe’s sister Mary, a cedar- especially the section on resi- pher. Visit her website at
bark weaver, and his daughter dential school. The 16 people jacquelinewindh.com
Tsimka, to attend the opening. that I interviewed spoke so
openly about events that are so
In Münster, we got to see painful for them – all for the
the final stages of the museum purpose of helping all Canaexhibit being put together; in dians to know what really
addition to the canoe and pole, happened there, and to proworks by other local Nuu-chah- mote healing. And that’s why
nulth artists including Mark
I undertook this project too –
Mickey, Billy George Keitlah, how can we expect people to
Liz George, and Carl Martin understand these things, and
were featured. The museum
be able to make the right
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with Nuu-chah-nulth people
over the years, I also felt that
rather than focusing on the
traditions and of how Nuuchah-nulth people were, we
should also talk about how they
are, today. Clearly, one of the
biggest issues that affects native
people right across our country
today is the Indian Residential
School system: the legacy of
abuse, degradation and neglect
that occurred at many of the
residential school plagues communities and families today in
the form of numerous social
issues. I was most pleased when
Dr. Hendricks accepted my
suggestion of also including a
part, both in the museum
exhibit and in the book, about
the Residential School system,
and its long-lasting effects.
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the grant’s stores in tofino — photo courtesy of bruce grant
What’s in a name?
Grant
M
by Adrienne Mason
y grandfather
arrived in Tofino,
broke,with a tent,
three kids, and his wife,”
explains Bruce Grant,
Duncan Grant’s grandson.
It was the early 1900s and
Duncan and Maude Grant,
with their three children
Borden (Bordie), Lily and
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Wallace, had been living in Silverton, a mining town on the
shore of Slocan Lake. The Grants
owned the Silverton Hotel, but
after it burned down — and
with no insurance to rebuild —
the family moved on. “Duncan
was into prospecting,”says Bruce,
“so he’d probably heard about
this area.” At the time the west
coast of Vancouver Island was
abuzz with prospectors, staking
claims, hoping to strike it rich.
the land for their home and
business. Two more children
— Ruth and Isabel — were
born after the family moved
to the west coast. Ruth was
born in Tofino in 1921, while
Maude travelled to Victoria
to deliver Isabel in 1922.
Duncan first built a house
on the shoreline using timber
from Darville’s Mill up the inlet.
Apparently 2x4s weren’t available so he used cedar saplings
The family pitched their for some of the framing. “It
tent on Tofino’s shore sometime made things a bit crooked,”
around 1916. They eventually explains Bruce. The family then
purchased the property below set about building a store near
where the House of Himwitsa where Tofino Airlines is now.
sits today and set about clearing The original store was small
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duncan grant — photo courtesy of bruce grant
ger jostled his gun and it went
off, shooting out the windshield
in front of Bordie. Luckily,
Bordie was tipped off his crate
at precisely the right moment
and was unhurt.
and built on pilings. When a
new store was built next door
years later, the original store
was used for a warehouse.
For a while, the family
owned Tofino’s first truck. Duncan purchased an old Model-T
truck from a minister who had
first brought it to town. It was
used as the delivery truck for the
store. While Duncan ran the
store for a time, his health was
poor and he eventually leased
the business to Sid Elkington.
Duncan died in December 1933,
but his family continued to own
the business and lease it out.
Elkington ran the store for many
years, followed by the Kyuquot
Trollers Co-op. Eventually the
co-op moved to the location of
today’s Co-op hardware store.
The original store was burned
in the 1960s as a training exercise
for the local fire department.
As with most settlers, the
Grants had a variety of ways to
make ends meet. There was the
store of course, but they also
bought a boat to transport miners up to the Bear (Bedwell)
River and deliver freight, mail,
and passengers throughout the
sound as far as Estevan Point
In the years before a decent
and up to the Kennedy River. road was punched through
between Tofino and Ucluelet,
Duncan apparently didn’t people would travel most of the
care much for the water so Bor- way to Long Beach on Bordie
die did a lot of the boat trips, Grant’s launch. He would take
even when he was quite young. passengers up the inlet to Mud
(For a while he had to stand on Bay, at a point near the end of
a pop crate in order to see over today’s Airport Road. There,
the boat’s cabin.) One time,
they would disembark and walk
Bordie was running a group up overland to Long Beach where
the inlet, many of whom were they’d carry on by foot.
carrying loaded guns in case an
opportunity to hunt waterfowl
Other than Bordie, most
came up en route. One passen- of the Grant children moved
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away from Tofino. After
Duncan died in the 1933,
the eldest boy, Wallace,
went to work. He was a fisherman and also served in the
navy during World War II. His
wife, Mildred, was a teacher
and the family eventually settled in Parksville.
moved crews and equipment
throughout the area, to the
many logging camps, canneries,
reduction plants and the like in
the region. Bordie died in 1981,
succumbing to als just after
his 70th birthday. Both DunLily married Archie God- can and Lily also died of als.
son, a fisherman, and they had
two daughters: Monica and
Isabel married Roy Olsen
Sharon. The family lived in
who worked for a time with
various spots on the coast,
Bordie on the Yellow Cedar.
including Tofino, Kyuquot,
Ruth married John Raustad,
Bamfield and eventually Van- a commercial fisherman, and
couver. Bordie married Ethel the couple had one son, Ron.
Ericksen and they first lived in Today, Ruth lives in Vancouthe house next to the Wilson
ver and Isabel in Parksville,
Building on Campbell Street. although the sisters spend
Son Bruce was born in the
much of their time together.
house and later joined by a
brother, Dennis.
Adrienne Mason is a writer
and editor living in Tofino. She
Bordie fished for several writes about local history and
years, including a decade
natural history for adults and
working on seine boats out
children. She can be reached at
of Vancouver. He eventually ak_mason@telus.net.
earned his coastal master’s
ticket and became master of
the Yellow Cedar, a BC Ministry of Forest’s boat, which
he ran out of Tofino. He
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Zostera Marina
as a sweet spring treat
L
by Katie Beach, Uu-a-thluk Central Region Biologist
ong before the
Co-op opened its
doors in Tofino,
Nuu-chah-nulth people
relied almost entirely on
the ocean for their food.
They harvested an exciting diversity of seafood
from local waters, adding
a variety of tastes to staples such as salmon and
herring. After a long winter of eating mostly dried
foods, Nuu-chah-nulth
undoubtedly welcomed
the warm spring sun.
Besides the return of
fresh salmon and herring
roe, the spring signaled
the harvest of the first
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sweet treat of the season–eelgrass rhizomes.
People can eat eelgrass?
Yes, it’s true: you can eat
eelgrass. Tla-o-qui-aht member
Gisele Martin explained to me
that historically, Nuu-chah-nulth
harvested eelgrass rhizomes in
the spring, gathering carbohydrates that were not easily accessible in the local traditional diets.
Today however, hardly anyone
harvests this important seafood.
But Martin does not want to see
the tradition lost.
canoe. On the ride over, she told
me how Severn Cullis-Suzuki, a
graduate student from the University of Victoria, had reminded
her that eelgrass was good to eat.
Armed with knowledge from
Kwakwaka’wakw elders interviewed by Cullis-Suzuki, the two
women had gone searching for
a clean source of edible eelgrass.
They found some close by, in
Martin’s home territory. Since
that time, Martin has returned
with friends to enjoy this sweet
treat of the sea meadows.
How is eelgrass harvested?
An eelgrass harvester today
On May 14 at low tide, Martinand I paddled to a nearby eel- has to be picky about finding
grass bed in her newest traditional good places to gather eelgrass.
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Eelgrass:Candy of the Sea
The Kwakwaka’wakw elders
interviewed by Cullis-Suzuki
noted that few locations today
yield eelgrass fit to eat due to
excessive bacterial growth. However, they were impressed with
samples brought to them from
the Tofino area.
Although eelgrass can be
harvested using a harvesting pole
(usually made out of a hemlock
sapling), Martin and I decided
to do it by hand. Once on the
beach, we looked for clean eelgrass blades of about 1-1½ feet
long. (Do not harvest from eelgrass that appears dark with a
brown slime covering the blades).
Martin then demonstrated how
to dig out the eelgrass rhizomes
(the stem of a plant that is often
found underground), clean off
the top leaves and shoots, and
eat the newest growth—usually
the first four rhizomes.
Because eelgrass dries up
and loses flavour when stored, it
has to be eaten almost immediately. My first sample reminded
me of celery, only sweeter. Apparently this sweetness will vary
depending on harvest location
and time: eelgrass is most edible
during April, May and early June.
The sweetness, paired with the
salt of the ocean, is a unique treat.
for many years). Z. marina is
usually found in shallow, clear
waters (usually less than 15 meters
deep) within a very wide range
of temperatures. Eelgrass habitats are among the most productive and biologically diverse
ecosystems on the planet. For
small and young fish they provide food and protection from
waves and predators. Eighty percent of commercially important
fish and invertebrates, such as
herring, salmon, lingcod, rockfish, and Dungeness crab, are
dependent on eelgrass for part
of their lives.
Besides their role as fish
nurseries, eelgrass beds also help
stabilize the shoreline. They slow
water flow, resulting in clearer
water and abundant animal populations. Seagrasses like eelgrass
also produce an estimated 34%
of the world’s oxygen—an important factor in these days of
climate change.
Despite their importance,
eelgrass beds are in decline. At
least 15% of the world’s seagrasses
are already lost, and this trend is
worsening as coastal populations
continue to grow. Local threats
include damage from boat propellers and anchors and pollution from raw sewage.
Is it a grass or a seaweed?
To help preserve this imNeither a grass nor a sea- portant resource, organizations
weed, eelgrass (Zostera marina) throughout North America are
is a perennial angiosperm (a
flowering plant that survives
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eelgrass...
…continued from previous page
As pointed out by the
Kwakwaka’wakw elders, eelgrass beds are a great source of
food, but they are in trouble.
As residents of the coast, we
need to be careful not to damage beds and to reduce pollution where they grow. We also
need to do more than prevention. Cullis-Suzuki’s thesis
Get Reacquainted with points out that sustainable harEelgrass
vest of an eelgrass bed in the
Aside from Martin’s spring can actually enhance the
family and friends, harsize and quality of the populavesting eelgrass for food
tion. With this in mind, we
doesn’t appear to be prac- need to harvest eelgrass, and
ticed anymore. Carl Martin, do it responsibly. This includes
Gisele’s uncle, remembers seeking a guide and being mindhis grandmother and
ful of the fragile environment.
other women harvesting
when he was a child, but
For more information, talk
the practice seems to have to Gisele, Carl, or Joe Martin.
died out. Although the
(You can reach Gisele through
reasons for this decline
Tlaook Cultural Adventures,
are many, one thing is
250-725-2656.) To read Culliscertain: First Nations
Suzuki’s thesis on the subject,
hold the key to getting
entitled “Tending to the meadreacquainted with eelows of the sea: Traditional
grass.
Kwakwaka’wakw harvesting of
currently mapping eelgrass beds. The Strawberry
Isle Research Society in
Tofino and the Ucluelet
Harbour Project both
mapped local beds a number of years ago, but updates
to these databases would
be valuable research.
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Ts’ats’ayem,” visit the University of Victoria library web
page at http://library.uvic.ca/.
Katie Beach is a biologist
with Uu-a-thluk, the ntc Fisheries.
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Get ready for the
Summer Festival!
T
he Pacific Rim Summer
Festival opens this year
Wed. July 1st, Canada
Day with Ed Peekeekoot
performing in both Ucluelet
and Tofino Village Greens.
A singer-songwriter and
multi-instrumantalist, Ed
plays not just guitar but also
fiddle,banjo and Native flute
and drums. his songs "touch
our souls with their blend of
traditional folk and aboriginal
chants." His brilliant instrumentals come from folk
country and jazz but Ed also
creates "sound paintings",
melodies heard in our dreams
that take us on spirit jouneys.
The following two weeks
will feature a variety of music
and dance performances in
both Ucluelet and Tofino.
Some acts to watch for are :
Ache Brasil - Experience the culture and rhythms
of Brasil as the members of
Ache Brasil combine acrobatics,martial arts, Afro-Brazillian dance and hypontic
rhythms to create a sizzling
performance. An Explosion of
color, energy and music!
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Zapato Negro - Featuring musicians from Cuba,
Venezuela, and Canada, Zapato Negro has rapidly been
building a reputation in Vancouver for it's own blend of
Afro- Caribbean rhythms and
Jazz. Zapato Negro is resplendent with rhythmic melodies,
energetic beats, and sultry
lines.
Swarm - Swarm presents
musical and theatrical shows
of invented instruments, experimental world music and
intense physical choreography. The performers jump
and spin about the stage
twirling large-scale industial
drum sculptures. They evoke
primal rhythms from the
drums and ethereal soundscapes from a wide range of
musical sculptures. The mesmerizing contemporary collage of music, movement and
mass, thrills audiences of all
ages.
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Gardening in June
by Trina Mattson
Y
ep okay, spring is definitely 2 weeks late, night
time temperatures are
still rather cool and many plants
have just come out of dormancy, and are trying to play catch
up, all except the horsetail of
course. Knock on wood, we
haven’t had a lot of rain, so
watch those planters and pots,
even though it’s cool out they
are still going to need watering.
I know many people lost a lot
of plants over the winter or so
it seems, Phormiums and such
can be cleaned up, but don’t
pull them out yet, give them
until the end of June to show
some growth. I just pruned
mine back and lo and behold,
there is some new growth coming up. Watch for those slugs
in your vegetable bed and for
crawly insects. And if you are
so inclined to put your houseplants out for the summer, it
should be okay now. (careful
that night temps don’t drop
below 6 degrees). Keep sowing
those fast growing vegetable
seeds for continual harvest
throughout the summer, like
lettuces, radishes etc.
blooming perennials can be
cut back as well to promote a
second flush of blossoms. Any
bulbs that have finished blooming can be dead headed. Winter blooming heathers can be
sheared back as well to promote thicker growth for next
year’s blossoms.
It’s time to prune group a
clematis, those are the Montana
varieties, alpine, armandii, and
macropetala after they bloom,
just a snipit, don’t mow them
to the ground. This group only
blooms on previous seasons
growth, so all you want to do
is encourage thicker growth
after they boom so next year
will have more stems on which
to bloom from. Also mock
oranges may be pruned after
they have bloomed as well.
Fertilizing everything
again at this time is a definite
plus, many plants have either
just finished blooming and
need a boost or are starting to
bloom or budding up. The
numbers on the box are really
there for your benefit, so
learning how to use those
As perennials start putting numbers to the best advantage
on vertical growth, remember is useful . n-p-k, nitrogen,
to get out those stakes and
phosphorus and potassium.
supports to help keep them
The first number is used to
from falling over. And any early promote those leafy greens, so
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things like your lettuce, chards,
collards, etc need more nitrogen, thus a higher number, it
doesn’t have to be over the top,
just higher than your second
and third number. Now the
p-k that’s for promoting root
and flowering, anything flowering, like vegetables that need
to flower to produce your food,
say tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, strawberries, and annual
bedding plants and perennials
grown for flowers as well. In
the beginning of the season, or
when you start your planting
a middle number (p) is beneficial sort of a one shot deal,
for example bone meal 2-14-0,
then as you want your plant
to grow it’s okay to give your
plants a higher dose of nitrogen, like fish fertilizer 5-1-1 or
4-2-3, but as the season progresses and you want your
plants to flower, switch fertilizers to a higher p-k, like 2-3-4.
These are low numbers, mostly
associated with organic fertilizers. You can get much higher
n-p-k numbers 15-30-15 or
10-52-10 but they are never
organic when they are this high.
And although I am a big fan
of growing organically as possible especially food, I have to
admit that I do use the pretty
blue high numbers on my
baskets and planters of annual
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bedding plants around the
yard to get the highest colour
possible for the summer.
Keep feeding those hummingbirds, although they are
thinning out for breeding season, there are still a few around
and the others will be back.
Please keep their feeders clean
of molds etc. and do not use
brown sugar or honey.
Aphids are again on the
rise, and to combat them, a
solid spray of water will get
them off your plants, but they
will be back, you can use ladybugs, remember to keep the
greenhouse doors closed as they
will migrate out, or there are
sprays. Depends on your comfort level, and what you are
growing as to what you use.
Spring, spring, spring!!!
Trina Mattson runs the
Ordinary Corner Nursery in
Tofino.
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All Signs
The Sun reaches its zenith in the
sky on the 20th of this month;
Solstice celebrations are enhanced
with sprigs of yellow flowers,
pine and chamomile, along with
Sun therapies and meditations “We are stardust, we are golden”
(Joni Mitchell); the iron in our
blood and the calcium in our
bones were all forged in ancient
suns, and all our words, politics,
wars, love and music are borne
from solar fire...“Every second,
the Sun transforms 4 million tons
of itself into light, giving itself
over to become energy that we,
with every meal, partake of we are the energy of the Sun.”
(Brian Swimme, Mathematical
Cosmologist).
Other notable events this month
include Father’s Day and National
Aboriginal Day, both on June 21
- read Libra for some native
grandfather wisdom!
Aries
쿐
March 20 — April 19
Alluring Venus joins
red-hot Mars in the
luscious pastures of
Taurus on Saturday the 6th; get
set for a dose of Spring fever!
Take up the slack if there’s a
dearth of celebratory events, and
enrich romance with feasts and
flames, moon-gazing and fruitof-the-vine. Hold onto your horses
on the 16th and 17th when the
Moon in your sign could trigger
over-reactions to temporary
disturbances, and again on the
22nd when the New Moon calls
forth transitional crises. Remember “you are precisely as big as
what you love and precisely as
small as what you allow to annoy
you.” (Robert A. Wilson)
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YOUR HROSCOPE
by Karedwyn Bird
Taurus
쿏
April 20 — May 19 Cancer
Gemini
May 20 — June 20
Just as your birthday celebrations begin to wane,
voluptuous Venus joins
lusty Mars in your sign on the 6th,
and the deluge of indulgences continue… you can get serious (and
skinny) later! For now, summer is
climaxing to full bloom and relationships benefit from an invigorating
sense of cooperation and sensual celebration. Counting your blessings adds
up to an open-sesame way of living;
your attitude sets your altitude!
쿎
Spring madness gets into
full swing from the 13th
onwards as Mercury moves
into your multiple-flavour-realities
sign til July 3rd. Stay tuned for magical timing and synchronistic events
around the Full Moon on the 7th,
which may herald life-changing paradigm shifts - all you need do is surrender cherished opinions to create
fertile ground for the seeds of curiosity
and amazement… once you realize
that “we don’t know one-millionth of
1% about anything” (Thomas A. Edison), you stand a good chance of
learning something!
쿒
June 21 — July 21
Great dates for social
outings and networking are
the 2nd, 6th, 12th, 18th,
and 19th. Summer officially begins
late on Saturday evening the 20th,
when the Sun enters your fertile sign
at 10:45 pm PDT. New Moon 2 days
later marks the optimal dates listed
in the Farmer’s Almanac for planting
root crops and starting projects of
all sorts - “Whatever you can do or
dream you can, begin it. Boldness
has genius, power, and magic in it.”
(Johann W. von Goethe)
Leo
쿑
July 22 — August 22
Do not underestimate the
Earth’s innate intelligence.
The 14 billion years of creative history that has given rise to
your existence is good reason to “Place
your trust not only in the whole but
in our own species’ capacity to serve
as the vessel through which the evolutionary impulse is most active at
this time.”(Michael Dowd, Thank God
for Evolution) The Sun in smarten-up
Gemini until the 20th of this month
offers a perfect time to participate in
your evolution with some inspirational
readings and wondrous revelations.
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Virgo
쿍
Aug. 23 — Sept. 21 Sagittarius
Libra
Sept. 22 — Oct. 22
Taskmaster Saturn is halfway through a three-yearaudit of your sign now, and
the challenges this brings may be wellmet simply by using the easily accessed
wisdom of Don Miguel Ruiz’s 4 Agreements - in short, always keep your
word; don’t take anything personally;
don’t make assumptions; and always do
your best. Saturn’s ground-clearing makes
room for new foundational structures now’s the time to begin creating the
grandest version of your greatest vision!
쿖
A Cherokee legend in
honour of Father’s Day and
National Aboriginal Day on
June 21: Two Wolves - An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life.
“A fight is going on inside me,” he said
to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it
is between two wolves. One is evil - he
is anger, envy, self-pity, superiority…
The other is good - he is joy, peace, love,
hope… The same fight is going on inside
you - and every other person too.”
The grandson thought about this and
then asked, “Which wolf will win?” The
old Cherokee simply replied, “The one
you feed.”
Scorpio
쿔
Oct. 23 — Nov. 21
Resistance is futile. In
accordance with the concept
that energy flows where
attention goes, resistance actually
energizes things. To operate at maximum potential, therefore, celebrate the
recession! - Focus on positive thinking
to boost your immune system and don’t
worry about pandemics or economics.
Capitalize on your investigative skills
to go beyond fabricated façades and
don’t stop until you have found constructive and inspiring solutions. Check
out Aquarius and Capricorn for tips.
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쿗
Nov. 22 — Dec. 21
Capricorn
쿌
Dec. 22 — Jan. 19
Aquarius
Jan. 20 — Feb. 17
Full Honey Moon in your
honour on June 7th...
rising in your philosophic
sign, this lunation challenges us to
improve strategic skills by seeking a
higher perspective. On the 15th, the
apparent backward or retrograde
movement of your signature planet
Jupiter begins a 4 month period in
which inward explorations and growth
are favoured over outer ones… issues
of personal integrity become key at
this time - check out Virgo for recommended reading.
Pisces
쿓
Feb. 18 — March 19
Celebrate the full bloom
of high summer with all
your might - cultivate
colourful beauty in your garden, fill
your bowls with summer fruits, scent
your home with aromatic herbs, and
take time each day to pay your
respects to the Sun. The “Honey”
Moon of June on Sunday the 7th is
ripe with romantic possibilities and
the New / No Moon two weeks later
is in your sister water sign of fertile
Cancer - emotions run full like the
ocean tides and new ideas and
dreams take root easily.
Tough going these days
with Saturn, the god of
time, and Pluto, the god
of death, on earth sign turf. Pluto in
your sign is testing durability and
regenerative resources, whilst Saturn
is limiting, and demanding accountability. Remember that “what the
caterpillar calls the end of the world,
the master calls a butterfly.” (Richard
Bach) An understanding of cycles can
help you through these transformative times - read Virgo for more info.
쿕
Ziji is a Tibetan Buddhist
word for a confidence in
life that stands utterly on
its own - resourceful, dignified and
free of reliance on retirement funds or
paycheques. Ziji offers a new response
to the current economic crisis we are
facing, vastly different from the
reaction our parents’ generation had
to the last market crash. Let ziji lead
you out of scarcity consciousness to
abundance conscientiousness!
After all, “You can’t have everything
- where would you put it?”
(Steven Wright)
Astrologer and metaphysician Karedwyn Bird was born
on Vancouver Island half a century ago and has lived in and
loved the wilds of Clayoquot
Sound for many years. Email her
at kjbird911@hotmail.com.
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CMMUNITY CALNDr
JUNE
Community
m-th Computer Lab
Clayoquot Theatre
Mon-Thu
6-9pm
$4/hr
JUNE
Tofino Stickmon fighting Club
School Music Room
Mon & Wed 6:30-8:30 pm
$50/ month, Adults only
Community Computer lab is open to
the public in the
Wickaninnish Community School.
Learn the art of fighting
through the filipino art
of escrima. This class
focuses on the stick and
knife to teach body and
environmental awareJUNE
After School Club ness, confidence, and
mon
powerful self-defense
Wickaninnish School
skills. also studied are
Mon & Wed 2:30-5:30pm joint locks and manipuGrades 2-4
$40/month lations, striking, and
Open to all students in yeung chuan. No expegrades 2, 3 and 4. Sturience necessary, for
dents will participate in more info call Nicholas
a wide range of activities 250.725.3930
including sports, games, JUNE
Judo
cooking, crafts and more.
mon
Register in advance!
Legion Basement
Mon & Wed
7-8:30pm
Tofino Thai
12 years – Adult
mon Boxing
Tofino Community Hall
$5 drop in
$20/month
Mondays
6-7:30pm Beginner to advanced
Wednesdays
6-7:30pm Judo practice. No expeFridays
7:30-8:30pm rience necessary. Please
$60/10 classes, $10.50 drop in wear loose fitting clothing
12 years + (guys and gals) such as jersey top and
JUNE
The ultimate cardio and
strength work out! Trim
down and tone up with
this total body blitz.
Join us for our kickboxing and self defense class
that will push your personal bests and unleash
your body’s power! We’ll
bring the pads and
gloves, you bring the
weeties and don’t forget
your towel and water
bottle. warning: This is
seriously addictive!
Instructors: Adam
Houlahan 250.726 5256
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bottoms. For more info
phone 250.725.3163, or
email Don Travers at
tofino@remotepassages.com
JUNE
Level 2
mon Vinyasa Flow
Clayoquot Field Station.
Mon & Wed
6:30-8pm
$12.00 drop in
Mats available
JUNE
The Fish & Loaves
tue
Tue & Thu
11am-1pm
Open to provide lunch
for anyone who needs a
good meal. Please contact
Jenn for more info at
thetis492@gmail.com
or call 250.725-3701.
JUNE
Gentle Yoga
JUNE
JUNE
Senior Floor
wed Hockey
Wickaninnish School
Wed & Fri 5-6:45pm
11-14 years
$30
Thursdays 7-8:30pm
$10 drop in
Play hockey with your
friends, build your hockey
skills and learn game
strategies and plays.
Coach: Kevin Young.
Increase your joint health
and flexibility with this
quiet practice which
targets the connective
tissues of the body.
JUNE
Yin Yoga
thu
JUNE
Mon & Tue 11am - 12:30pm
$12.00 drop in
Mats available
Level 2
wed Vinyasa Flow
Mon & Wed
6:30-8pm
$12.00 drop in
Mats available
Mixed Level
Vinyasa Flow
Fri
6:30-8pm
$12.00 drop in
Mats available
Please call 250.725-8363
for more info.
Please call 250.725-8363
for more info.
725-8363 for more info.
tue
fri
JUNE
Storytime
fri
Tofino Thai
Drop-in
Tofino Library
wed Boxing
thu Badminton
Wickaninnish School Gym Fridays
11:30am-noon
Mondays
6-7:30pm Thu
5-7pm All preschoolers are
Wednesdays
6-7:30pm $2 drop-in
invited for readings.
Fridays
7:30-8:30pm Equipment supplied
JUNE
$60/10 classes, $10.50 drop in
Junior
JUNE
12 years + (guys and gals)
fri Floor Hockey
Duplicate
Wickaninnish School
Join us for our kickbox- thu Bridge
Tofino
Botanical
Gardens
Friday
4-5pm
ing and self defense class
7-10pm 8-10 years
$20
that will push your per- Thursdays
JUNE
JUNE
sonal bests and unleash All bridge players are
your body’s power! With welcome.
Adam Houlahan and
JUNE
The Fish & Loaves
Brittany Lauriston. Call
thu
250.726 5256
JUNE
wed
Capoeira Classes
Tue & Thu
11am-1pm
Open to provide lunch
for anyone who needs a
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm good meal. Please contact
Fridays
6:30-9pm Jenn for more info at
$10/session, $5 for 12 & under thetis492@gmail.com
Please call 250.725-8363 Capoeria is Brazilian
or call 250.725.3701.
for more info.
Martial Art with African JUNE
Bingo
influences of music and
JUNE
thu
Aquafit
dance, that has now
tue
evolved into breakdanc- Tofino Legion Basement
MacKenzie Beach Pool
Thursdays
7:30pm
ing. Adults and chilTue & Fri
8:00-8:45am dren of all ages and
Ladies auxiliary bingo,
Cost: 6/$35,
$6 drop in abilities welcome.
cash prizes
Leah Austin instructs
this low impact, cardio
exercise.
Learn the basics of
hockey with Coach
Kevin Young. Emphasis
will be placed on basic
skills, rules of the game,
sportsmanship and fun!
JUNE
Aquafit
fri
MacKenzie Beach Pool
Tue & Fri
8:00-8:45am
Cost: 6/$35,
$6 drop in
Leah Austin instructs
this low impact, cardio
exercise.
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CMMUNITY CALNDr
JUNE
Preschool
fri Playgroup
Fridays
10:30am-noon
Free
Here is a great opportunity for Parents and Tots
to get out and socialise
with other parents & tots
to burn off some energy.
Children must have an
adult to accompany them.
Volunteers needed, contact April @ 250.725-3229.
JUNE
Roman Catholic
Mass
St. Francis of Assisi
Saturdays
11am
sat
Roman Catholic Mass
at 400 Block Main St.
JUNE
Tofino Bible
Fellowship
Coho Room
at Weigh West
Sundays
10:30am
sun
Non-Denominational at
Coho room at Weigh
West Marine Resort
JUNE
Anglican Service
sun
Saint Columba Church
Sundays
11am
Anglican/United Service
at 110 Second Street
JUNE
Mixed Level
Vinyasa Flow
Fri & Sun
11am-12:30pm
$12.00 drop in
Mats available
sun
725-8363 for more info.
JUNE
Learn Poi with the
Tofino Fire
Sundays
7-9pm
sun
Poi is a dynamic workout, a beautiful dance
and a creative element
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endless in expression.
For more information
contact Christine Allman 250.266.0955.
JUNE
Foot Care Clinic
water. The award-winning documentary
Tofino Legion Basement
investigates this crisis at
Thu June 4
10am the global and human
Clinic run by a foot
scale like never before,
JUNE
Potter Wheel
care nurse and certified begging the question:
sun
Podologist. Call 250
Can anyone really own
1071 Pacific Rim Highway 720 0397 for more
water?
Sundays
noon-5pm information.
JUNE
Potter Wheel
The studio is open for
JUNE
St Columba
personal use to anyone
Garage Sale
1071 Pacific Rim Highway
with prior clay experiTofino
Fire
Hall
Tuesdays June 16 6-9pm
ence. Instruction not
Sat June 6
11am Starting June 16th. This
included. $6 / hr plus
A great annual event.
6 week course is
material fees. Contact
designed for those interDaniela for info and reg- Bake table, hot dog
ested in building skills
istration 250 725 2297 or stand, bargains galore
and practice needed to
dpetosa@yahoo.com
JUNE
Movie Night
construct simple potJUNE
Movie Night
tery forms using the
Clayoquot Theatre
potter’s wheel. Students
Clayoquot Theatre
Mon June 8
8pm will learn basic characMon June 1
8pm The Reader, In postteristics and working
Amal,, Auto rickshaw
WWII Germany, a
properties of clay. Cendriver AMAL is content teenager becomes ill
tering, trimming, decowith the small but vital and is helped home by rative and glazing
role he serves - driving
Hanna, a stranger twice techniques will be
customers around New his age. Michael recov- explored, paying particDelhi as quickly and
ers from scarlet fever
ular attention to finishsafely as possible. But
and seeks out Hanna to ing details. All levels
his sense of duty is
thank her. The two are welcome. $210 includes
tested when he chaufquickly drawn into a
glazes and kiln firings,
feurs an eccentric, aging passionate but secretive clay cost $20 / 22 lbs.
billionaire, who, disaffair. But one day,
bag
guised as a vagabond, is Hanna mysteriously
JUNE
Screenprinting
searching the streets for disappears and Michael
Course
the last morsel of decent is left heartbroken.
1071
Pacific
Rim Highway
humanity - and someJUNE
Thursdays
6-9pm
Movie Night
one h can leave his forStarting June 18th
tune to - and Amal’s life
Clayoquot Theatre
This 6 week course
is changed forever.
Mon June 15
8pm introduces students to
JUNE
Veterinary Clinic
Flow, The world water the basic process of
crisis has rapidly
screen printing and its
Tofino Legion Basement
become one of the most application to
Wed June 3 8:30-11:30am topical issues of our day ceramics. Images will
The Alberni Veterinary as our global resources
be transferred to screens
Clinic will be taking
dwindle. Tensions con- through use of photo
appointments for vacci- tinue to mount between emulsion and light
nations. Call 250 723
politics, the environexposure. Screens can
7341 for more informa- ment and human rights later be used for future
tion.
in the battle for the
clay, fabric, canvas and
future of our planet’s
paper projects. All levsupply of drinking
els welcome. $240
4
6
1
16
8
18
15
3
includes 12 x 18 inch
screen and all materials
(emulsions, clay, glazes)
JUNE
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Movie Night
Clayoquot Theatre
Mon June 22
8pm
Bienvenue Chez Les Ch’tis,
Although living a comfortable life in Salon-deProvence, a charming
town in the South of
France, Julie has been
feeling depressed for a
while. To please her, her
husband Philippe, a
post office administrator, tries to obtain a
transfer to the French
Riviera. The trouble is
that he is caught redhanded while trying to
scam an inspector
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Movie Night
Clayoquot Theatre
Mon June 29
8pm
Doubt, It's 1964, St.
Nicholas in the Bronx
school. Sister Aloysius
Beauvier, the rigid and
fear-inspiring Principal,
suffers an extreme dislike for the progressive
and popular parish
priest, Father Flynn.
Looking for wrongdoing in every corner, Sister Aloysius believes she
has uncovered the ultimate sin when she hears
Father Flynn has taken
a special interest in a
troubled black boy.
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the beach
food & drink
The heart of any Tofino vacation has
got to be hangin’ at the beach. A good
book, some sun screen, a Frisbee and
some refreshments is all you need for
hours of relaxation and good times on
the white sand. In fact there are so
many beaches to choose from you
could be busy for weeks just discovering each and every one. Within the
Tofino district there is Tonquin,
MacKenzie, Middle, Chesterman Beach
and Cox Bay. All of these beaches
can be accessed for free. With the
purchase of a park pass all the beaches
of the Pacific Rim National Park
become available for exploring.
A day out on the water or hiking
through the forest can build a
strong appetite. Tofino has the full
range of food services to satisfy all
your needs. You would challenged to
find another town of 2000 that
offers as many choices for dining.
Many of the Tofino restaurants have
established themselves as award
winning places for fine dining. It’s
recommended to get reservations for
any of the Tofino restaurants as they
can get quite busy. Many cafés in
town provide packed lunches or
quick meals that can be very convenient for a day of adventure.
spa & wellness
artists & galleries
Tofino has quickly become the west
coast centre for bodywork, spa and
yoga activities. Choose from one of
the many wellness studios that
endeavour to create an serene atmosphere and a menu of body treatments
that will leave you feeling radiant
and renewed. Reduce pain and dissolve stress by receiving a therapeutic
body treatment such as acupuncture,
massage therapy, hydrotherapy, energy
work or aromatherapy. For those looking to maintain their yoga practice
while away from home, drop into one
of the ongoing yoga classes in town.
For the curious there are Yoga
instructors that give classes both in a
private and group environment.
Artistic expression runs strong within
the people of Tofino and Clayoquot
Sound. The Nuu-chah-nulth people,
the first nation of this area, are very
active as artists. Carving and weaving
has always been a part of their lives.
Art was integral to ceremonial displays, whaling canoes, clothing and
nearly every aspect of their days. In
recent history, the 60s, a new style of
artist expression entered the area with
the arrival of the hippies. A free and
expressive flair came out of those times
that can still be seenwithin the works
of local artists today. Within the fishing
and industrial community folk art forms
on their own developed using nautical
themes and rustic west coast looks.
There are many fine galleries and
boutiques in Tofino, showcasing a
broad range of the areas wares.
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children’s activities
festivals & events
Tofino has activities to keep your
youth and teens active and involved.
There many sporting activities like
surfing, kayaking or a few turns in the
skatepark. For the younger children
there are many interpretive programs
run through the park, Rainforest
Interpretive Center or Tofino’s Rec
Commission. Check with the individual operators or organizations
for their youth programs.
Tofino events and festivals
are legendary for their intimate
settings and vibrant energy.
diving
The legendary dive pioneer and marine
explorer Jacques Cousteau once referred
to the waters around Vancouver Island
as the ‘Emerald Sea’ and rated it as the
world’s best cold water scuba diving.
Clayoquot Sound has an incredible
diversity of life, teaming with colour
and variety. The shipwreck of the SS
Hera in 1899, now a national heritage
site, is just a stones throw away and
holds an intriguing glimpse into the
past. With reefs, walls and rock formations full of wolf eels, octopus and
countless fish and invertebrates, the
waters of Clayoquot Sound are a new
adventure with every dive and can
accommodate every level of skill and
experience. Whether you have never
dived before or are an experienced
aquanaut, the vibrant waters of
Clayoquot Sound welcome you.
cultural
The First Nations people in the Tofino
area are the original locals. The Tla-oqui-aht, Ahousaht and Hesquiaht are
only a few of the tribes who have
called Clayoquot Sound home for
thousands of years. There are three
main First Nations communities in
the area: Esowista is located on Long
Beach, Opitsaht is on Meares Island,
just across the water from downtown
Tofino, and Ahousaht is roughly 10
miles by water from Tofino, on Flores
Island. There are a growing number of
native culture activities offered by the
local First Nations people in Tofino.
Dugout canoe trips area recent addition, and there is a beautiful trail
hosted by the Ahousaht people called
the “Walk-the-Wildside Trail”.
Check our festival pages at
www.tofinotime.com/festivals
for more info.
Whale Festival
March 14-22, 2009
www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com
Shorebird Festival
May 1-3, 2009
Food & Wine Festival
June 3-5, 2009
tofinofoodandwinefestival.com
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cruises & eco-tours
Being out on the water, observing
the natural diversity and wildlife of
Clayoquot Sound is essential to truly
understanding this area. Bears, wolves,
cougars, sea lions, birds of many
species and an abundance of marine
life can be encountered. Trips of this
nature are a great alternative for people who do not wish to venture out
into the open seas, for many of them
travel the calm inlets and protected
waters. A favourite of many is venture
out in the warm evenings of summer
to catch the sunset from a floating
perspective. Many of the charter
operators allow for custom private
tours that can be designed by you
with their guidance.
Edge to Edge Marathon
June 14, 2009
www.edgetoedgemarathon.com
Aboriginal Days
June 21, 2009
Tofino Lantern Festival
August 30, 2009
Art in the Gardens
September 8-9, 2009
Tofino Beer Fest
End-of-September-ish 2009
Maritime Festival
September 25-28, 2009
www.tonquinfoundation.org
Tofino Film Festival
TBA
www.tofinofilmfestival.com
Oyster Festival
November 20-22, 2009
www.oystergala.com
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Hot Tubs
Log Cabins
250-725-4213 www.crystalcove.cc
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surfing
kayaking
fishing
Whether your a seasoned pro
looking for the big waves or a
weekend warrior trying to
learn the ropes you can't go
wrong getting in the water.
There are a number of surf
shops offering rental equipment or schools offering lesson
packages. The coastline is
made up of beaches and coves
separated by rocky headlands
that point in all directions, so
not every spot will show the
same conditions on the same
day. Finding surf is all about
being in the right place at the
right time, so this requires an
open mind and understanding
of the local conditions. Watch
out for rip currents and understand the etiquette of surfing
before you enter the water.
Imagine: being the skipper of your own
craft, close to the water, travelling in
silence. Kayaks give us the unique
ability to glide slowly and silently over
shallow reefs and tuck in close to the
shoreline allowing an intimate experience with nature. Surrounded by an
intricate maze of islands, inlets and
outer beaches, Tofino sits as the perfect
launching point for any paddling
adventure. Whether your time on the
water is to be measured in hours,
days or weeks there is plenty to be
observed and discover. There are a
number of local operators that offer
guided tours, instructional courses,
and equipment rental.
With 84,000 hectares of inland
waters and nearly 50 nautical miles
of outer coastline, Tofino's location
in Clayoquot Sound offers a sport
fishing play ground that is second
to none. These pristine waters run
rich with feisty Chinook and Coho
Salmon, enormous deep dwelling
Halibut and a array of colourful bottom fish. The area attracts sport
fisherman from around the world,
many coming for its renowned saltwater fly fishing. Nothing quite like
the thrill of a strike from a fish, full
of vigour, ready to fight you for all
its worth not to make it in the boat.
whales
bird watching
Whales can be seen around the year
in Tofino. Migrating Humpbacks join
resident Grays from March to September and roaming Orcas year round.
Between March and May up to 25,000
Gray Whales travel through Clayoquot
Sound on their migration from Baja in
Mexico to Alaska. Many of these whales
take advantage of the ample foodsources in the pristine waters around
Tofino. They can be seen in feeding,
breaching and sometimes just taking
it easy. Nothing quite like a whiff of
whale breath for an invigorating day
on the water. A number of experienced
operators offer tours on a variety of
vessels, from comfortable ships with
all amenities to fast zodiacs for the
more rugged whale watcher. Scenic
flights offer a unique perspective of
whales in the water.
Tofino is blessed with world class
birding in the protected habitat of
Clayoquot Sound. The richness and
diversity of this area creates a
prime-feeding environment for birds
of many species. During the spring
and fall the beaches and mud flats
become host to countless numbers
of migratory birds as they travel the
Pacific Flyway between their summer
and winter grounds. For an adventurous approach trips out into the
inlet waters can be taken to observe
the fertile mud flats and they array
of wildlife they host. The enjoyment
of viewing such beauty is available
for all who visit, all that is required
is to open your eyes and take it in.
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hot springs
storm watching
Twenty seven nautical miles north west
of Tofino you find the picturesque Hot
Springs Cove, home of the Hesquiat
people and the Maquinna Provincial
Park. The natural hot spring bubbles
up from a crack in the earth near the
mouth of the bay. The simmering sulphur water flows as a gentle brook
and then cascades as a waterfall into
5 interconnected natural pools that
descend into the sea. At higher tides
the waves of the pacific lap into the
hot springs pools creating the incredible meeting of the cold ocean waters
and the magma heated spring. Getting
there is half the fun. A number of different operators in Tofino offer transportation via water or air.
The beach is no longer just seen as a
place to go enjoy the warm sunny
days of summer but as an exciting
and vibrant place to witness the
amazing power of a North Pacific winter storm. The storm season generally
starts in November and carries
through till the late stages of spring,
but the most intense period lasts
from December through February.
These powerful storm fronts hit the
coast armed with hurricane force
winds, torrential rain and massive
ocean swells that can swallow up
small offshore islands in a single
surge. The ways in which to enjoy a
big winter storm are as varied as the
people who desire to experience
them. Getting all bundled up for a
windy wet walk on the beach is
always a good place to start. The sensation of leaning into the howling
wind and horizontal rain as you
watch the ocean being stirred up into
a frenzy of white froth and spinning
driftwood is one not soon to be forgotten. Or for the more indulgent and
comfortable of approaches, get yourself a ringside seat at one of the
restaurants located along the coastline or a cosy front row room for the
night. Whatever the approach, the
experience is found to be exhilarating, inspiring and relaxing, all the
emotions that one feels when seeing
the forces of nature that are so much
bigger and more powerful than us.
the park
With miles of white sand beaches, cosy
coves and groves of old growth forest
the park is full of potential adventures
and discoveries. There are numerous
interpretive trails, rich with history
and ecology that are maintained by
the park. Be sure to check out our
map on the back to see all that there
is. The Wickaninnish Centre is a must
see. This interpretive centre has many
resources and displays plus a restaurant overlooking the surf. Passes are
required to visit the park. They can
be purchased at the info centres or
from kiosks in the park.
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Ferry Schedule
june 1 to june 30
Nanaimo (Departure Bay) and
Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)
Leaves Nanaimo
12:30pm 7:00pm
6:30am
3:00pm
9:00pm
8:30am
10:30am 5:00pm
Leaves Vancouver
12:30pm 7:00pm
6:30am
3:00pm
9:00pm
8:30am
10:30am 5:00pm
Nanaimo (Duke Point) and
Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Leaves Nanaimo
10:15am
8:15pm
5:15am4
12:45pm 10:45pm
7:45am4
3:15pm
Leaves Vancouver
10:15am
8:15pm
5:15am4
12:45pm 10:45pm
7:45am4
3:15pm
4
Daily except Sun
Victoria (Swartz Bay) and
Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Leaves Victoria
1:00pm
5:00pm
7:00am
2:00pm5 6:00pm5
9:00am
7:00pm
11:00am 3:00pm
12:00pm 4:00pm5 9:00pm
Leaves Vancouver
1:00pm
5:00pm
7:00am
2:00pm
6:00pm
9:00am
7:00pm
11:00am 3:00pm
12:00pm5 4:00pm5 9:00pm
5 Thu,
Fri & Sun only
Please check bcferries.com
for additional sailings
during June.
Reservations 1-888-724-5223
www.bcferries.com
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bed & breakfast
Clayoquot Retreat B&B
African Beach Cabin
120 Arnet Road
250.725-3305
1250 Lynn Road
250.725-4465
www.africanbeach.com
African-themed cabin in the
forest across the road from
Chesterman Beach. Gourmet
breakfast served. Pet friendly.
Beach Break Lodge B&B
1337 Chesterman Beach Rd.
250.725-3883
877.727-3883
lbarton@seaviewcable.net
www.clayoquotretreat.com
Oceanfront view rooms with
private full baths, TV, small
fridges in room,
seaside hot-tub,
delicious homebaked full
breakfast in
the privacy of
your room.
www.beachbreaklodge.com
Spectacular, oceanfront
executive suites on Chesterman Beach. Bedroom, living
room, kitchen nook and huge
ensuite. King size beds, fireplaces, private hot tubs, patios
and heated slate floors.
Chelsea’s B&B
615 Pfeiffer Crescent
250.725-2895
bbtofino@island.net
www.island.net/~bbtofino
Centrally located with stunning
views of Clayoquot Sound.
King & queen rooms, ensuite
bathrooms, comfortable guest
lounge,TV/VCR. Warm & friendly
hospitality, lovely full breakfast served.
Chesterman Beach B&B
1345 Chesterman Beach Rd
250.725-3726
www.chestermanbeach.net
surfsand@island.net
Tofino’s first B&B since 1984,
beachfront with extraordinary
views of the rolling surf and
rocky headlands, 3 unique
private suites, some with
jetted tubs or fireplaces
Seafarers B&B
camping
Tofino Water Taxi
1212 Lynn Road
250.725-1267
Bella Pacifica
250.726-5485
877.726-5485 Toll Free
www.seafarersbb.com
400 MacKenzie Beach Road
250.725-3400
www.tofinowatertaxi.com
Luxurious rooms, imaginatively decorated, featuring
king size beds, TV, VCR and
down comforters. First class
breakfast in dining room.
Private oceanfront and wilderness setting, 3 washrooms, pay
showers, laundry facilities, public pay phones and both ice and
firewood, picnic tables and
firepit, dogs are welcome.
Solwood B&B
1298 Lynn Road
250.725-2112
1-866.725-2112
Crystal Cove Beach Resort
www.solwood.ca
solwood@island.net
1165 Cedarwood Place
250.725-4213
Located in the forest gardens
of Chesterman Beach, Solwood
provides both inexpensive and
luxury accommodation. Perfect for a romantic get-away,
family or group holiday.
Tofino Ospray Lodge
The Tides Inn
info@tofinolodge.com
www.tofinolodge.com
160 Arnet Road
250.725-3765
Convenient in town location
with 3 comfortable rooms—
king, queen or twin with
private bathrooms,private
entrance, guest lounge and
full breakfast.Outdoor smoking. No pets. Affordable
fishing packages available.
www.tidesinntofino.com
Explore the shoreline and
tidal pools, take a stroll to
Tonquin Beach or the village
of Tofino. View of Duffin
Cove from your spacious
room or seaside deck. Full
home-made breakfasts.
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campground@bellapacifica.com
www.crystalcove.cc
450 Neill Street
250.725-2669
Family-oriented resort providing serviced RV sites.
Free hot showers, firewood
and morning coffee! Pet
friendly beachfront log cabins, with fireplaces, hot tubs
and kids playground.
Long Beach Campground
at Long Beach Golf course
250.725-3314
Wilderness camping just
minutes away from Long
Beach. We have 70 spacious,
secluded camp sites in our
family campground. Security.
Pay showers.
Remote wilderness camping
on the white sand beaches of
Vargas Island. The camping is
free, and the boat shuttle
starts at $30/person return.
hostels
Clayoquot Field Station
at Tofino Botanical Gardens
250.725-1220
tofinobotanicalgardens.com
info@tofinobotanicalgardens.com
Dormitory-style accommodation
for students, researchers, naturalists and artists. Educational
programs, kitchen, dining, wifi,
laundry. $32/bunk includes
admission to 12 acres of waterfront gardens. Linens & duvets
provided.
Weigh West
634 Campbell Street
250.725-3277
www.weighwest.com
Newly renovated, 15 beds. Walking distance from Tofino bus
depot. Kitchen, living room,
laundry & wireless available.
$25/night. On-site pub, restaurant,
& marine adventure center.
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hotels/lodges
1431 Cox Bay
Crystal Cove Beach Resort
1431 Pacific Rim Hwy.
250.725-2600
1165 Cedarwood Place
250.725-4213
info@fourteenthirtyone.com
www.crystalcove.cc
Modern beachfront log cabins
with kitchens & BBQ’s on the
deck, some with fireplaces &
hot tubs — a luxurious family
getaway or private retreat.
RV sites and children’s playground. Pet friendly
A modern boutique beachfront resort nestled next to
within Clayoquot Sound.
Beautifully appointed one
and two-bedroom self-contained suites are available.
House of Himwitsa Lodge
300 Main Street
250.725-2017
250.725-2361 Fax
800.899-1947 Toll Free
www.himwitsa.com
Featuring First Nations artwork, masks, totems, basketry, original jewellry,
gold & silver. Owned by
First Nations people.
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Long Beach Lodge
The Inn at Tough City
250.725-2442
1.877.844.7873
350 Main Street
250.725-2021
1.877.725.2021
www.longbeachlodgeresort.com
www.toughcity.com
Luxurious beachfront resort
for the discerning traveller,
at Cox Bay. The cedar shingled lodge offers 5 star
amenities and casual service
in a rustic setting.
Beautiful stained glass & brick
building located on the harbourfront, with 8 gorgeous
view rooms. Private baths,
balconies, down duvets, deep
soaker tubs & fireplaces.
Middle Beach Lodge
Tin Wis Beach Resort
400 MacKenzie Beach Rd.
250.725-2900
250.725-4445
1.800.661.9995
www.middlebeach.com
Two rustic post and beam
lodges, complemented inside
by massive stone fireplaces
and antique nautical furnishings.
Located on headlands it offers
spectacular views from the
guest suites and cabins.
www.tinwis.com
info@tinwis.com
The Tin Wis Best Western Resort
& Calm Water’s dining room
overlook Mackenzie Beach.
Experience the natural beauty
of the “Calm Waters” at the
Tin Wis—Year round.
Pacific Sands
Cox Bay
250.725-3322
250.725-3155 Fax
800.565-2322 Toll free
www.pacificsands.com
info@pacificsands.com
Fully equipped Villas &
Suites located beachfront
on Cox Bay. All units w.
kitchen & fireplaces. Your
hosts The Pettingers.
Tofino Guide
Box 83, Tofino, BC
250.726-5096
www.tofino-bc.com
Tofino’s oldest online accommodation and activity guide provides easy-to-access listings of
hotels, resorts, small accommodation providers, restaurants
and ecotourism activities.
Tofino Inlet Cottages
350 Olsen Road
250.725-3441
www.tofinoninletcottages.com
info@tofinoninletcottages.com
ful privacy. Located close to
village attractions, yet right
on the water.
Tofino Swell Lodge
341 Olson Road
250.725-3274
theswell@island.net
With its seven tastefully
appointed rooms, this waterfront lodge is a great place
for group hospitality. Complete
with common areas, gourmet
kitchen, patio BBQ, large hot
tub and private dock. Views
of Meares Island!
Weigh West Resort
634 Campbell Street
250.725-3277
www.weighwest.com
Centrally located within the
Tofino harbour, with its own
private moorage, the Weigh
West Resort offers the perfect
setting for fishermen, boaters
and adventurers alike.
The Wickaninnish Inn
Osprey Lane
250.725-3100
250.725-3110 Fax
800.333-4604 Reservations
info@wickinn.com
www.wickinn.com
Tofino’s award winning oceanfront inn, located on a rocky
promontory at Chesterman
Beach. World renowned for its
cuisine, service & location, the
inn features the Ancient Cedars
Spa and the Pointe Restaurant.
Set in a waterfront garden of
rhododendrons and azaleas, our
A-frame cabins offer peace-
Dolphin Motel
250.725-3377
www.dolphinmotel.ca
Only five minutes to Chesterman Beach. The Dolphin’s one
and two bedroom units all have
private bathrooms. Some units
with kitchenettes and access to
the BBQ area.
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vacation rentals
Cabins at Terrace Beach
Cobble Wood Guesthouse Suites
Abalone Inn
Box 315, Ucluelet, BC
866.438-4373 Toll free
250.726-2101
1115 Fellowship Drive
Box 668, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
250.725-2742
250.725-2704 fax
250.726-6656
www.tofinoinn.com
info@tofinoinn.com
3 minute walk to Chesterman
Beach, this new, completely
private, fully equipped 3 bedroom cabin with hot tub is
perfect for 6-8 guests.
www.thecabins.ca
info@thecabins.ca
Stand at the shores of the
Wild Pacific Ocean on the
edge in Ucluelet, B.C. One &
two bedroom beach front or
forest cabins and suites.
Cannery Retreat
Affinity Guesthouse Tofino
250.725-2600
Fresh-baked cookies, a candlelit hot tub and genuine hospitality. You belong here!
On the harbour’s edge, Cannery
Retreat is a beautiful, fully
equipped one-bedroom loft
condominium. Close to restaurants, galleries, kayaking and
adventure. No smoking or pets.
info@fourteenthirtyone.com
Beautiful waterfront locations
include popular Chesterman
Beach and Tofino’s picturesque
waterfront. We offer an exclusive selection of privately
owned homes, condos and
suites.
Blue Heron House
925 Sandpiper Place
877.906-2326
250.725-2866
www.blueheronhouse.ca
Situated on Jensen’s Bay bird
sanctuary. Post & beam interior,
wood plank fir floors, large
soaker tub. Ideal group size for
this 3 bdrm suite is 6-8 guests.
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Very private waterfront
cottages and homes. Fully
equipped, fireplaces, cozy
west coast casual. Sleeps 2-6
250.725-4282
victoriabc.com/accom/cannery.html
canneryretreat@bridgescanada.com
dustbunnies@seaviewcable.net
Box 932 - 901 Sandpiper Plc.
Tofino, BC VOR 2Z0
250.725-3882
Cobble Wood Guesthouse offers
self-contained suites with
kitchenettes, private entrances,
ensuites, optional romantic fireplace/jacuzzi, cedar deck/patio,
walk to beaches, botanical
gardens and bird sanctuary.
www.affinityguesthouse.ca
michetofino@yahoo.ca
Casa Vedova
250.725-3373
250.725-3114 fax
Ocean Dream
230 Main Street
250.725-4234
888.492-6662 Toll Free
250.726-5272
Rainforest Retreat
www.tofinovacation.com
cobblewd@alberni.net
230 Fourth Street
250.725.2072
Bluewater Beach Homes
Judi’s Seaside Cottages
1431 Cox Bay
Where the wild & rugged
wilderness meets the revitalizing Ocean. Chic lodging
boasting beautifully furnished units with class &
comfort; the ultimate experience for your getaway.
www.oceandream.ca
Sandpiper Beachhouse
On the Beach
3 bedroom oceanfront home
on Chesterman Beach. Hot
tub. Outside shower. Private,
romantic, beautifully furnished, stunning ocean
views. Sleeps 6
351 Tonquin Park Road
250.704-0207
www.tofino-onthebeach.com
Large, spectacular, private guest
suite suitable for families on
beachfront property overlooking
Tonquin Beach. 3 bed, 2 bath,
kitchen, fireplace, sunny deck,
1 km from Tofino.
Pacific Soul Vacation Home
Frog’s Hollow
Big Beach, Ucluelet
604.732.3108
www.casavedova.com
casavedova@msn.com
902 Tree Frog Lane
604.288-0548
Perfectly Westcoast with Mediterranean flair. Minutes to village and ocean beaches, the
cottage sleeps 2-4. Full bath/
shower, kitchenette. Beautiful
warm clearing in the middle
of old growth forest.
www.frogshollowtofino.com
frogshollow@frogshollow
tofino.com
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info@vancouveryoga.com
Clayoquot Cedar House
250.725-2421
www.clayoquotassociates.com
Custom-built vacation home,
located next to Tofino’s best
surf and sand, experience
spacious west coast living in
the dramatic coastal forest.
Sleeps six.
Gold Coast Retreat
1338 Chesterman Beach Rd.
250.725-3789
www.goldcoasttofino.com
info@goldcoasttofino.com
Two cottages, each with its
own private yard, comfortably
furnished, fully equipped
kitchen, fireplace, BBQ, picnic table. Southern exposure
with beach access. Tofino’s
first beach vacation rental.
Relax on your own private
deck in Clayoquot’s old growth
forest, two minute walk from
Chesterman Beach. One bedroom private suite with full
kitchen.
Inlet oceanfront cottage
on peaceful, private beach.
Self contained. Large deck
and BBQ.
250.725-1215
Minutes from Chesterman
Beach – relax in this spectacular 3-bedroom forested
property. Hot tub, outdoor
shower, complimentary surfboards, gourmet kitchen.
Beautifully finished. Pet
friendly. Family Oriented.
Denise Kimoto
denisekimoto@hotmail.com
Oceanviews, two bed, two bath,
gorgeous furniture, clean, modern and new. Luxurious amenities. Come relax in style and let
the Pacific nourish your soul.
250.725-3417
www.sandpiperbeachhouse.ca
hali007@telus.net
Seashack Beach Cottage
1273 Lynn Road
250.725-3451
www.tofinoseashack.com
Beautiful, private cottage for
two on Chesterman beach with
spectacular views. A very
romantic retreat with all
amenities. Well-behaved
dogs welcome.
Sea Star Beach Retreat
1294 Lynn Road
250.725-2041
1.866.443.STAR (7827)
Platinum Vacation Group
www.seastar-tofino.com
sea@seastar-tofino.com
1560 Fort Street,
Victoria, BC V8S 5J2
1-866-595-8989
Fully private suites available for families, couples or
singles. Relax in comfort in
your “home away from home”.
Outdoor hot-tub. Across from
Chesterman Beach.
platinumvacationgroup.com
info@pvg.ca
Platinum has an outstanding
selection of waterfront and
oceanview vacation homes
throughout Tofino. We provide short term rentals to fit
all budgets.
www.tofinotime.com
Tigh-Na-Clayoquot
Tofino Beach Homes
1040 Campbell Street
250.725-4490
250.725-2570
www.tofino-holidays.com
info@tofino-holidays.com
Fully equipped three bedroom
cottage; patio, BBQ, uniquely
Tofino custom beds. Private
boardwalk to secluded inlet
beach, minutes to ocean
beaches and shops.
jackie@tofinobeach.com
www.tofinobeach.com
Fabulous, privately-owned,
oceanfront vacation homes.
Exclusive to Chesterman Beach.
Ranging from 1-3 bedrooms
and most ‘pet friendly.’
Tofino Bird & Breakfast
250.725-2520
www.tofinobirdandbreakfast.com
info@justbirding.com
Quiet location near Cox Bay,
adjacent to the Mudflat Conservation Area. 2 rooms with
private bath first floor, Complete 2 bedroom suite second floor.
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Tofino Seascape
1289 Lynn Road
604.926-2828
www.tofinoseascape.com
maretlyle@shaw.ca
Oceanfront executive home
with spectacular views, fully
equipped country kitchen, two
fireplaces, large deck, pets with
responsible owners welcome.
Tofino Trek Inn
231 Main Street
250.725.2791
www.tofinotrekinn.com
stay@tofinotrekinn.com
Rates starting at $200/night.
3 bedroom house located right
in the village of Tofino with
ocean views, a big beautiful
kitchen, BBQ on the deck, a
library, internet, and discounts
for most major tours.
Tofino Vacation Rentals
430 Campbell Street
250.725.2779
877-799-2779 Toll free
www.tofinovr.com
info@tofinovr.com
Tofino’s premier vacation rental
properties! From beachfront
homes and cabins on spectacular Chesterman Beach
to stunning oceanfront
homes, cottages and condos in
the Tofino area. We have something for everyone!
Viewwest Rentals
949 Sandpiper Place
250.726.5209
1-888-448-4141 Toll free
www.viewwest.com
info@viewwest.com
New luxury cedar homes, minutes from Chesterman Beach.
Private premier locations. Hot
tubs, sauna, pool table, barbecue, fully equipped kitchens,
laundry facilities. Great for
families.
Zoe’s at North Beach
1216 Lynn Road
250.725-2500
www.zoesatnorthbeach.com
info@zoesatnorthbeach.com
Enjoy the casual atmosphere
of Zoe’s at beautiful Chesterman Beach. Down duvets, hot
tub, wrap around deck, fireplace and bbq. Perfect getaway for friends and families
real estate
Re⁄Max: Linda Pettinger
311 Neill Street
250.725-3969
250.725-2039 Fax
800.316-0130 Toll Free
www.tofinorealty.com
linda@tofinorealty.com
Real estate agent for
Re/Max in Tofino. Realtor
Linda Pettinger delivers
results with the largest portfolio of Tofino properties.
Re⁄Max: Jim Schwartz
311 Neill Street
250.725.3419
250.725.2183 Fax
877.999-4888 Toll Free
www.tofinohomes.com
jim@tofinohomes.com
Jim Schwartz has been a resident of Tofino for 30 years.
Services offered in residential,
commercial and remote properties as well as a development consultant.
Sotheby’s International
102-919 Fort Street
Victoria, BC
250.380.3933 Ext. 313
250.380.3939 Fax
866.599-3933 Toll Free
www.luxurybchomes.com
spiercy@sothebysrealty.ca
Scott Pierce and James
Leblanc - agents with
Sotheby’s International Realty
Canada. Artfully uniting
extraordinary properties with
extraordinary lives.
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restaurants
Gary’s Kitchen
Back Nine Bar & Grill
308 Neil Street
250.725-3921
Chinese & Western food, quick
and fresh daily specials, family
menu, with burgers, fish &
chips and sea food.
Open 7 days a week,
located next to
the liquor store.
at Long Beach Golf course
250.725-3332
Out of this world good food
at down to Earth prices!
Great burgers, wraps and
daily specials. Open 9am9pm in July & August.
Blue Heron Restaurant
634 Campbell Street
at the Weigh West
250.725-3277
www.weighwest.com
Built on stilts, extended
over the inlet, this dining
room offers a unique ambience. Enjoy the extensive
menu with a view of the
harbour.
Dockside Pub
Shelter Restaurant
Wickaninnish Restaurant
Breaker’s Fresh Food Café
634 Campbell Street
at the Weigh West
250.725-3277 Ext 289
601 Campbell Street
250.725-3353
Wick Road at Long Beach
250.726-7706
430 Campbell Street
250.725 2558
www.shelterrestaurant.com
www.wickaninnish.ca
www.weighwest.com
Tofino’s stylish and bustling
restaurant overlooking Clayoquot Sound. Fresh seafood
and local foods creatively
served. Outside patio, open
kitchen, and cheerful service.
Enjoy superb dining and a
million-dollar view right on
Long Beach. Savour fresh
local seafood, exquisite
pasta and desserts, complemented by a sweeping view
of the Wild West coast.
www.breakersdeli.com
The best place to refuel!
Awesome burritos, wholewheat pizza, gourmet sandwiches, salads and salsas.
All day breakfast, smoothies
and organic coffee! Open
early to late!
Join us at the Dockside pub
and enjoy our food & beverage specials. Great menu,
friendly service, and affordable
prices create a memorable
experience in the Harbour.
It’s where the locals go!
SoBo
The Pointe Restaurant
311 Neill Street
250.725-2341
internet cafés
Calm Waters at Tin Wis
Osprey Lane
250.725-3106
Tofitian
250.725-4445
eat@sobo.ca
www.sobo.ca
pointe@wickinn.com
www.wickinn.com
www.tinwis.com
info@tinwis.com
Exquisite food, remarkable
wines and an elegantly rustic
ambiance. Superb breakfast,
lunch and dinner with panoramic views of Chesterman
Beach and the open ocean.
Don’t miss the salmon barbecue brunch in the summer!
SoBo, one of BC’s most talked
about restaurants has a new
convenient, all weather
location continuing to focus
on fresh Lunches, Handmade
dinners and now SoBo to Go
for rental or home.
Come visit us in the Tin Wis
Dining Room and feast
under Spectacular sunsets
and Romantic moonlight.
Common Loaf Bake Shop
180 First Street
250.725-3915
Tofino’s famous wholefoods
bake shop. Breads, muffins,
cinnies and cakes. Organic dark
roast coffees. Pizza by
the slice, soups, sandwiches,
enchiladas, curries, salads.
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Schooner Restaurant
331 Campbell Street
250.725-3444
schooner@seaviewcable.net
A cozy, romantic restaurant,
showcasing Vancouver Island’s
seafood, organic poultry
and perfectly aged meat.
Award winning wine list.
Sea Shanty Restaurant
300 Main Street
250.725-2017
250.725-2361 Fax
800.899-1947 Toll Free
Specialising in seafood with
an aboriginal flair! Waterfront
dining. Situated above the
First Street Dock with a breathtaking view of Clayoquot Sound.
Licensed. Outdoor seating.
250.725-2631
www.tofitian.com
Unique internet café offering
Italian espresso, gourmet teas,
high speed internet access, free
wireless and a taste of Tofino’s
‘end of the road culture’.
Tough City Sushi
350 Main Street
250.725-2021
www.toughcity.com
Authentic Japanese sushi
bar and west coast cuisine.
At the Inn at Tough City, with
harbour views, waterfront
patio. Uniquely decorated
with collectibles.
www.tofinotime.com
body & soul
Arbutus Acupuncture
Anahata Yoga
1180 Pacific Rim Hwy
250.725-2212
250.725-8363
arbutusacupuncture@gmail.com
www.anahatayoga.info
natalie.anahata@gmail.com
Acupuncture treats: Circulatory
issues (hypertension), psychoemotional disorders (depression,
anxiety), neuromusculoskeletal
disorders (arthritis, insomnia),
gastroinstestinal illness, gynecological issues (menopause),
sports/work injuries (tennis
elbow, lower backpain).
Drop-in classes at a variety of
Tofino locations with Natalie
Rousseau ERYT. Private classes
for the group or individual
available upon request.
Vinyasa, Hatha, Pre-Natal.
Ancient Cedars Spa
Osprey Lane
250.725-3113
250.725-3110 Fax
spa@wickinn.com
www.wickinn.com
Extremely beautiful in its
setting between wild Pacific
Ocean and old-growth forest.
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Ancient Cedars Spa enhances
the magical guest experience
of this resort haven, known as
a retreat for ‘nature’s dramas’
and epicurean excellence.
Dawn Batenchuk
250.266-0086
Providing a unique form of
bodywork designed to treat
each individual specifically.
Hawaiian lomilomi, Thai
massage, Accupressure,
Reiki, Hot stones and Aromatherapy. Mobile services
provided.
Pacific Rim Chiropractic
and Naturopathic Clinic
250.522-0033
drjeanniedoig@gmail.com
Naturopathic doctor: Nutrition
(weight loss, food sensitivities,
digestive disorders), Acupuncture (migraines, arthritis),
Homeopathy (anxiety, depression, addictions), Botanical
Medicine (hormonal imbalances), Bowen Therapy
(injuries, pain, stress) and
Lifestyle Counseling.
Reflections Retreat
Shiatsu Tofino
656 Shore Pine Cresent
250.725-4448
250.725.8188
reflectionsholisticretreat.com
reflectionsretreat@yahoo.ca
Shiatsu relieves the effects of
stress on the body in a comfortable safe environment.
We combined pressure techniques, stretches and joint
rotations to improve overall
health.
Quality therapeutic treatments
for your whole being. Massage,
Acupressure, Reiki, Hot
LaStones, Lomi Lomi, Thai
Massage, yoga, scrubs & wraps,
holistic facials, infrared sauna.
tofinoshiatsu@gmail.com
Story Counselling
Sacred Presence
680 Ocean Park Avenue
250.725-2820
Activate your body’s own
healing energies. Certified Eden
Energy Medicine practitioner.
Also offering relaxing Hawaiian lomi-lomi massage and
Hawaiian hot stone massage.
1230 Lynn Road
250.725-2272
Registered private practitioner
Elaine Story, MSW brings 25
years clinical experience to her
practice. Confidential individual,
couple & family counselling;
clinical supervision; critical
incidence debriefing (CISD)
and program consultation.
Sacred Stone Spa
421 Main Street
250.725-3341
www.sacredstone.ca
info@sacredstone.ca
Expert massage - international
styles - four treatment rooms
- infrared sauna. Tofino's premier boutique spa offers a
peaceful, welcoming and
nurturing environment to
guests, workers and friends.
Book an appointment.
Studio One
Unit E - 1180 Pac Rim Hwy
in the old Live to Surf building
250.725-3450
Tofino’s only Aveda Concept
Salon! High quality hair, make
up, nails and waxing services
in a relaxed professional enviroment. We also specialize in
wedding day services.
Thérèse Bouchard
250.725-4278
20 years professional expertise:
Swedish Massage, Trager®, Hot
Stones, Cranio-Sacral, Accupressure, Reiki, & Therapeutic
Touch in a spectacular garden
studio setting. Certified clinical
hypno-therapist. Highest ratings with TofinoTime readers.
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food stores
Trilogy Fish Company Ltd.
Beaches Grocery
630 Campbell Street
250.725-2233
250.725-2234 Fax
250.725-2270
Convenience store with a
selection of specialty foods.
Local produce and freshly
baked bread.
Common Loaf Bake Shop
180 First Street
250.725-3915
Tofino’s famous wholefoods
bake shop. Breads, muffins,
cinnies and cakes. Organic
dark roast coffees. Pizza by
the slice, soups, sandwiches,
enchiladas, curries, salads.
Licensed!
L.A. Grocery
131 First Street
250.725-4251
Large convenience store in
the heart of town — everything you might need in a
pinch. Selection of videos
for rent. Open till eleven!
Tofino Co-op
140 First Street
250.725-3226
250.725-3178 Fax
The Co-op features the
freshest of produce, hot and
cold deli selections, a full
service meat department, as
well as a full line of groceries.
www.trilogyfish.net
More than just a fish store!
On the waterfront.
Sandwiches
and chowder
made with
our fresh
local seafood.
boutiques & gifts
Mermaid Tales Bookshop
Tofino Gift Company
Boutique Upstairs
455 Campbell Street
250.725-2125
411 Campbell Street
250.725.2136
www.mermaidbooks.ca
mermaidbooks@gmail.com
421 Main Street
at Ocean Outfitters
250.725-2866
jensteven@mac.com
Charming boutique offering
trendy fashion & lingerie to
young women. We also carry
a great selection of jewelry,
handbags, greeting cards,
books and gifts!
Broad selection of quality new
paperbacks, from international
fiction, sci-fi and fantasy to
history and spirituality. Also
childrens books, games, toys,
frisbees, single line kites and
high performance sport kites.
A stylish little gallery featuring
hand made jewellery, cozy
alpaca sweaters and toques,
unique local woodturnings,
rock tealights, walking sticks,
art, books and a great little
kids section!
Bella Boutique & Gallery
Ocean Kids
Wildside Booksellers
beside Tofitian at Live to Surf
250.725.3421
564 Campbell Street
250.725-2771
Clothing Toys Accessories.
Tofino’s only specialty kids
shop! Trendy clothes sizes 016. Beach stroller and backpack rentals.
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
Waterfront book store covering a variety of topics from
guide books to local history
and novels. Get your caffeine fix at the espresso bar
bellatofino@gmail.com
Featuring Canadian fashion
designers and artists. A selection of clothing, accessories,
jewellery and art. Bella studio
also offers their own unique
locally made in Tofino designs.
Castaways
455 Campbell Street
behind Mermaid Tales
250.725.2004
Tofino’s only second hand
store sells a large selection of
gently used clothing, books
and other hidden treasures.
The Gelato Oasis serves Mario
Gelato in home made waffle
cones.
Habit Clothing & Apparel
381 Main Street
250.725-2906
Fidelity Jeans, American
Apparel, Parasuco Jeans,
Dickies Girl, Silver Jeans,
Guess Jeans, Soundgirl ,
It Jeans, Kersh, Anoname
Jeans
www.oceanoutfitters.bc.ca
Plush
451 Main St
250.725-2730
A favourite Boutique of Tofino
for guys & girls! Featuring
Kensie, Dish, Dex, Sweetsoul,
Ninewest, Mavi, Groggy, 1921
& Industry. Also great shoes,
belts and fab accessories.
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Driftwood
House of Himwitsa
131 First Street
250.725-3905
The biggest selection of giftware, souvenirs and clothing.
A variety of beachwear for men,
women and children. Home
decor, garden accessories and
sterling silver jewelry.
300 Main Street
250.725-2017
250.725-2361 Fax
800.899-1947 Toll Free
Eagle Aerie Gallery
350 Campbell Street
250.725-3235
800.663-0669 Toll Free
www.royhenryvickers.com
Traditional Northwest Coast
longhouse featuring the
works of Tsimshian Artist
Roy Henry Vickers. Selection
of original prints, books,
posters, totems & art cards.
www.himwitsa.com
Featuring First Nations artwork, masks, totems, basketry, original jewellry,
gold & silver. Owned by
First Nations people.
Shorewind Gallery
4th & Campbell Street
250.725-1222
www.shorewindgallery.com
Featuring west coast fine art,
a wide collection of paintings,
sculptures, pottery and jewellery. Largest collection of
Mark Hobson’s artwork
weddings/events
Smashing Glasses
West Coast Weddings & Events
Beach Petals Flower Design
250.266-0978
1040 Campbell Street
250-725-4490 Phone
888-725-4490 Toll Free
info@smashinglassesevents.com
www.smashingglasses.ca
250.725-2213
250.266-2094 cell
info@beachpetals.com
www.beachpetals.com
Just for your special occasion.
Tailored floral designs. Nature’s
beauty, delicate blooms, lush
foliage. West Coast to contemporary. Weddings, complimentary toss bouquet, parties,
functions. Accommodation.
Crabapple Floral Designs
Corner of 4th & Main Street
250.725-2911
250.725-2911 Fax
www.crabapplefloral.com
Creative floral designs with a
west coast flair. Garden style
arrangements with natural
greenery. Imaginative accessories & flowers for weddings
and special occasions.
High quality event rentals,
tables, chairs, glassware, flatware, beautiful tents and more.
Everything you need to make
your special day that much
easier.
info@westcoastweddingsandevents.com
WCWE services include event
consultations and referrals for
all wedding and event requirements such as hairdressers,
florist, musicians, photographers, private caterers, local
activities and excursions.
Tofitian Productions
Box 362,Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
250.726-5363
bicycles
tofitian@mac.com
www.tofitian.com
TOF Cycles Co.
Multimedia event production,
from weddings and parties to
concerts. Live sound and
visual projection, complete
corporate services.
Weigh West
634 Campbell Street
250.725-3277 Ext 255
660 Sharp Road
250.725-BIKE (2453)
vez@island.net
Serving West Coast residents,
resorts and visitors on all
aspects of cycling since 2002.
Canadian Cycling Association
certified (1985).
www.weighwest.com
transportation
Back-drop of the snow-capped
mountains nestled amongst
the forested Harbour make
the Harbour Lounge ideal for
your event. Newly renovated,
seating for 120, fireplace, bar.
Tofino Ride Share
www.tofinorideshare.com
A free community based
message board, connecting
drivers and rides online. Use
at own risk and pleasure.
Tofino Water Taxi
250.726-5485
877.726-5485 Toll Free
Boat shuttle services, including
the Big Trees Trail on Meares
Island, site of some of the
world’s largest western red
cedar trees. Reasonable rates.
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bear watching
Browning Pass Charters
890 Main Street
250.725-3435
www.browningpass.com
info@browningpass.com
Scenic cruises and bear
watching on the charter yacht
‘The Browning Passage’. Vessel has upper viewing deck,
washroom and heated cabin.
The Whale Centre & Museum
411 Campbell Street
250.725-2132
1-888-474-2288 Toll Free
Just Birding
whale watching
250.725-2520
A Seaside Adventure
www.justbirding.com
info@justbirding.com
Guided birding walks with
George Bradd. Over 45 years
of guiding experience. Canoe,
boat, walking, hiking, Pelagic
tours. Beginners or keen
birders.
West Coast Aquatic Safaris
101 Fourth Street
250.725-9227
1.877.594-2537 Toll free
www.tofinowhalecentre.com
www.whalesafaris.com
info@whalesafaris.com
Providing fun, safe, bear,
whale, and hot spring tours
for over 25 years! We are
Tofino’s Family Company!
Bear watching only $60!
Fun way to see the many
species of birds here in
Tofino and the Clayoquot.
Bathroom on board. See the
inside cover for our ad.
101 Fourth Street
250.725-9227
1.877.594-2537 Toll free
Indoor/outdoor seating &
full walk around deck. Great
front deck for getting up
close with the bears. See
inside cover for our ad.
hot springs
The Whale Centre
411 Campbell Street
250.725-2132
1-888-474-2288 Toll Free
316 Main Street
250.725-2292
888.332-4252 Toll free
www.seaside-adventures.com
seaside@island.net
First Nation guided and
owned, whale & bear tours
by zodiak, closed and open
family vessels, hot springs
day- and overnight tours, sea
to sky seaplane tours.
Jamies Whaling Station
606 Campbell Street
250.725-3919
www.jamies.com
Est. 1982, Tofino & Ucluelet,
Whale or bear watching,
Guaranteed Sightings! Hot
Springs Cove, kayaking, hiking,
sunset tours, scenic flights,
gift shops, free parking.
Ocean Outfitters
421 Main Street
250.725-2866
www.oceanoutfitters.bc.ca
Tofino’s Favourite Adventure
Company! Whale, bear & nature
cruising. Coastal hotsprings
excursions, sea to sky tours and
Meares Island Hikes. X-Large
zodiac and luxury cabin cruisers with washrooms. Voted #1
bird watching
Adrian Dorst
Remote Passages Marine
Excursions
Box 503, Tofino BC, V0R 2Z0
250.725-1243
101 Fourth Street
250.725-9227
1.877.594-2537 Toll free
@ Wharf Street
in the big red boathouse
1-800.666-9833 Toll free
www.remotepassages.com
Renowned nature photographer Adrian Dorst offers
guided bird walks and guided
nature hikes in the Meares
Island rainforest. Call him at
(250) 725-1243 or email
adorst@telus.net.
A fun and relaxing day at the
hot springs. Indoor/outdoor
seating and walk around
deck. Bathroom on board.
See inside cover for our ad.
sport fishing
411 Campbell Street
250.725-2132
1-888-474-2288 Toll Free
Braedy Mack Charters
Boat to all natural Hot Springs
Cove, rain forest walk, and
whale watching included.
Offering over 25 years experience. We are Tofino’s Family
Company! Only $99
www.adriandorst.com
adorst@island.net
The Whale Centre & Museum
Offering specialised adventure tours & whale watching
since 1986. Exciting zodiac
& covered vessel tours by
informative guides. Educational programs for all ages.
Providing fun, safe, bear,
whale, and hot spring tours
for over 25 years! We are
Tofino’s Family Company!
Whale watching only $69!
Weigh West
634 Campbell Street
250.725-3238
www.weighwest.com
Exceptional skippers, safe
and comfortable vessels; Hot
springs, Whale/Bear Watching,
Calm-water excursions, kayaking; unsurpassed wildlife
adventures create a remarkable experience; We have
something for everyone!
Box 574, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
250.726-8499
www.braedymack.com
jeff@braedymack.com
Comfortable, safe and enjoyable fishing charters for Salmon & Halibut. Morning and
full day trips available at
competitive rates for groups
up to four passengers.
Clayoquot Ventures
564 Campbell Street
250.725-2700
www.tofinofishing.com
Salmon and halibut fishing in
the pristine waters of Clayoquot
Sound. Fully insured vessels
featuring today’s premiere electronics and fishing equipment.
Hymax Charters
101 Fourth Street
250.725-9227
1.877.594-2537 Toll free
Moored at Trilogy Fish dock
Office at 700 Industrial Way
250.266-0147
www.hymaxcharters.com
Cruise in style aboard WASCO
- three outstanding decks for
your viewing pleasure. Dry
heated indoor seating and a
bathroom. See inside cover
for our ad.
40' Sportfisher for private
charter. The Hymax is a very
solid, fully equiped, high-end
fishing & cruising machine.
Fishing, Whales, Bears, Hot
Springs. 10 person.
Jack’s Saltwater Fly Charters
scenic cruises
250.266-0135
250.725-4402
Tofino Water Taxi
www.jackscharters.com
info@jackscharters.com
250.726-5485
877.726-5485 Toll Free
Cruise the inlets near Tofino
aboard the latest addition to
our fleet: Silent 1, Tofino's first
and only zero emission charter
boat. Custom private charters.
Affordable, fun and productive
saltwater fly, bucktailing and
light tackle salmon fishing
charters on the calm scenic
waters of Clayoquot Sound.
Lance’s Sportfishing Adventures
120 Fourth Street
inside Shorewind Gallery
250.725-2569
www.fishtofino.com
fishtofino@seaviewcable.net
Join Guide Lance Desilets for
personalized fishing charters!
Offshore, Inshore and hotsprings/fishing combos! 24ft
offshore vessels, first class
service and great fishing!
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Ospray Charters
scuba diving
450 Neill Street
250.725-2133
Ocean Planet Adventures
www.ospray.com
shawn@ospray.com
200 Grice Road on the pier
250.725-2221
Remote Passages Kayaking
Live to Surf
Tofino Surf School
Very productive and fun fishing
adventures since 1987 for
Salmon and Halibut aboard
fully equipped deluxe 28ft
covered cruisers for groups
up to 6 persons.
oceanplanetadventures.com
divetofino@gmail.com
@ Wharf Street
in the big red boathouse
1-800.666-9833
250.725-4464
566 Campbell Street
250.725-2711
www.livetosurf.com
www.remotepassages.com
Live To Surf is the Original
Tofino Surf shop that provides Surf, Skate and Skim,
Sales, Rentals, and Lessons
for all ages. Visit the shop
with experience.
www.tofinosurfschool.ca
surfer@tofinosurfschool.ca
From novice to PADI professional. Lessons, charters, fun
& adventure. Discover scuba
diving today and see the best
side of Clayoquot sound.
Pat’s Charters
Moored at 4th Street Dock
250.725-8308
250.725-2650
patboulton@hotmail.com
Fish with Pat Boulton, local
guide with 15 years charter
experience in Clayoquot
Sound. Using fully insured
24’ Boston Whaler and the
best equipment available.
Tofinotyee
250.725-1239
250.522-0060
www.tofinotyee.com
scottie@tofinotyee.com
Tofinotyee offers a world
class fishing adventure.
Experience amazing Salmon,
Halibut and Ling Cod fishing
of the west coast of beautiful Vancouver Island!
Weigh West
634 Campbell Street
250.725-3238
www.weighwest.com
Skilled & knowledgeable local
guides practising sustainable
fishing techniques make this
a great sport; safe & reliable
vessels and supreme fishing
locations will create a superb
fishing excursion.
sea kayaking
Majestic Ocean Kayaking
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Their seakayaking daytrips
will quickly take you from
the bustle of Tofino to where
rainforest, beaches and tidal
flats surround you. No experience required as lessons
are included.
Share the stoke with Tofino’s
newest surf school! Small
classes for all ages, 100% fun
for everyone with our experienced instructors.
Long Beach Surf Shop
Westside Surf School
250.725-2404
1167 Helen Rd., Ucluelet BC
250.726-2868
1-800-889-7644 Toll Free
Tofino Seakayaking
630 Campbell Street
250.725-3800
sla@cedar.alberni.net
www.westsidesurfschool.com
www.oceankayaking.com
majestic@oceankayaking.com
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
www.tofino-kayaking.com
Tofino’s smallest surf shop.
Has a huge selection of
rental and retail surf gear.
Also carrying Tofino’s largest
selection of CD's and vinyl.
Lowest rental rates.
Tofino’s finest surfschool using
the most advanced techniques
acquired over a decade of
teaching by director Sepp Bruhwiler, Canada’s internationally
known pro.
Explore Clayoquot Sound,
Barkley Sound, Broken Group
Islands & Pacific Rim National
Park. Half day, full day & multi
day trips. Certified guides, quality equipment, gourmet food.
Celebrating one of the world’s
most diverse and spectacular
paddling areas since 1987,
Day trips, overnight and
custom tours. The bookstore
offers food for thought and
cappuccinos.
Paddle West Kayaking
surfing
Pacific Surf School
Tofino Tech
www.pacificsurfschool.com
250.725.8118
606 Campbell Street, Tofino
168 Fraser Street, Ucluelet
250.725-3232
Bruhwiler Surf School
www.paddlewest.com
311 Olsen Road
250.726-5481
Catch the experience, hang
out with our coastal crew
and learn to surf on the
island’s rugged west coast.
www.bruhwilersurf.com
bruhwilersurf@msn.com
Storm Surf
Experience the spectacular
scenery and wildlife of Clayoquot & Barkley Sound up
close with one of our knowledgeable, certified guides.
No experience necessary.
Rentals available.
Rainforest Kayak
Box 511, Tofino BC
1.877.422-WILD
www.rainforestkayak.com
Coastal kayaking veterans Dan
Lewis and Bonny Glambeck
offer sea kayak guide certification courses and advanced
skills training.
Learn to surf with Canada’s
best known pros and local
surfers. Expert and comprehensive instruction for beginners to advanced levels.
services
430 Campbell Street
250.725-2155
440 Campbell Street
250.725-3344
www.stormcanada.ca
High performance surf gear.
Sales and rentals. Streetwear
and skateboards. Friendly and
experienced staff of surfers
will answer your questions.
www.tofinotech.com
info@tofinotech.com
Computer repair, virus
removal, data backup/recovery, software training, wireless hotspots, networking,
satellite hookup, phone systems, database development,
retail point of sale, website
and application programming.
Surf Sister Surf School
625 Campbell Street
250.725-4456
1.877.724-SURF
www.surfsister.com
Learn to surf with Canada’s
only women’s surf school.
Daily lessons (guys welcome),
weekend clinics, teen camps,
yoga surf retreats, and
mother/daughter camps.
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Tofino General Hospital
261 Neil St.
250 725 3212
Tonquin Medical Clinic
220 First St
250 725 3282
RCMP Tofino Branch
400 Campbell St.
250 725 3242
Emer. 911
Fire Department
Emrg. 911
Ambulance
Emrg. 911
Tofino Municipal Office
121 Third St.
250 725 3229 ph
250 725 3775 fx
www.tofino.ca
office@tofino.ca
Canada Post Tofino
161 First St.
250 725 3734
Wickaninnish Community
School
431 Gibson St.
250 725 3254 Elementary
250 725 2555 Community
Ucluelet Secondary School
1450 Peninsula Rd.
Ucluelet
250 726 7796
Tofino Public Library
331 Main St.
Legion Basement
250 725 3713
Wed-Thu, 3pm-7pm
Saturday 10am-12 & 1-5pm
Tourist Information Center
Tofino Taxi
250 725 3414
250 725 3333
Fisheries & Oceans
Wet Coast Towing
161 First St.
250 725 3500
Raincoast Interpretive
Center
Clayoquot Field Station
at Tofino Botanical Gardens
250 725 2560
250 726 7721
Clayoquot Sound Central
Regional Board
250 725 2009
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Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 65 Clayoquot
331 Main St.
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Schooner Cove Trail
From the parking lot it’s about a 2km
return trip over fairly easy terrain to
the northernmost end of Long Beach.
Turn right when you hit the beach
and go around the corner. A good
place to go to get out of the afternoon westerly winds in the summer.
Spruce Fringe
Perched on the edge of the salty
Pacific Ocean the forest here is an
example of survival of the fittest.
The trail is well marked with interpretive plaques that offer botanical
information and descriptions. The
1.5km trail is moderate in difficulty
with only one set of stairs to climb.
Rain Forest
2km trail that crisscrosses the highway takes a half hour to walk. The
boardwalk takes you through a classic temperate coastal rainforest,
offering interpretive plaques and
many opportunities for investigation. Salmon spawning streams and
giant old growth cedars are only a
couple of the wonders to be seen.
Shoreline Bog
Growing like a bonsai garden, the
forest in this bog is stunning. Winding through it is a wide and comfortable boardwalk, making it accessible
to young and old. The area owes its
peculiar appearance to the acidic
soil that stunts and deforms all that
grows there. Trees hundreds of years
Radar
Hill
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Schooner
Cove
Long
Beach
old, may be only just overhead. The
800m loop takes approximately 20
to 30 minutes to walk and is wheelchair compatible.
Nuu-Chah-Nulth Trail
A historic trail that has its roots as
both an aboriginal path and an early
pioneer roadway. Connecting the
south end of Long Beach and Florencia Bay this 5km loop passes through
many different forest structures.
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Kennedy Lake
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Combers
Beach
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Wickaninnish Rd.
Wickaninnish
Beach
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Florencia
Bay
South Beach
Starting behind the Wickaninnish
Centre this 1.5km round trip takes
you to one of the best beaches on
the west coast for storm watching.
Thanks to the funnelling action of
the rocky headlands, South Beach
tends to get bigger waves than the
surrounding area. Beware of wave
surges that can quickly catch you off
guard. The pebble beach offers great
picnicking in the summer.
Gold Mine
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Willowbrae Trail
This 3km return trip takes you down
one of the original “corduroy” roads
that was used to travel between
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half the pce— twice the plesure!
Tofino and Ucluelet. All around you
there is evidence of the pioneers
that once tried to tame the area. You
can still see the notches made by
axes of early loggers as they cleared
some of the early homesteads.

Willowbrae Road
Half Moon Bay
Branching off from the end of the
Willowbrae trail this path offers
some of the most spectacular vistas
in the park. Up top you wander past
massive ancient cedars and then
descend down to Half Moon Bay
under giant twisted spruce trees that
have been turned like cork screws by
the coastal storms. The boardwalk
down to the beach is very steep and
not recommended for everyone.
Ucluelet

Tofino Time Magazine June 2009

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