Tofino Time Magazine April 2010

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TofinoTime Magazine
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April 2010 issue ninetysix
Magazine in April 2010.
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
elcome to the
Table of Content
ninetysixth issue
Tofino in April
of Tofino-Tıme
The intent of this publication is to serve as a forum in
which the town of Tofino, its
phone: 250-725-4468
email: info@tofinotime.com
cover photo:
sander jain
www.sanderjain.com
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Tofino Tide Table
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Concerts in April
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Wildlife Management
10
Ucluelet Aquarium news
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La Magie des Champignons 14
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Food from the Hand
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Ashtanga Yoga
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celebrated and promoted.
Salmon need Food too!
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We hope to be supportive to
Tofino 2010 Salmon Fever
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those in our community who
Seeds of Good Health
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Gardening in April
32
April Horoscope
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produce & organise all the
events that enhance our lives
Community Calendar
and the time spent here by
photo below:
john forde
www.tofinowhalecentre.com
Tofino Surfing: Frontside Snap 6
Rain Gardens
people and all the activities
that make life here special are
contact info:
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box 731
tofino, bc
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our visitors.
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Tofino Adventure Guide
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Travel Info
42
Community Directory
44
Community Map
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and its community
Tofino in April
S
pring is here!!! The
whales are back
along the coastline,
the frogs are croaking in
the ponds and puddles
and migrant locals are
returning from their travels all tanned and broke.
There are plenty of events
and programs to enjoy
this month so be sure to
get involved and be part
of what makes Tofino so
special.
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Henry Nolla Retrospective
The Pacific Rim Arts
Society is planning a week
long retrospective art show on
local artist Henry Nolla in
mid September, 2010. This
show will be focusing on his
carvings, his tools, his influence on local architecture and
other artists. They are looking
for carvings or tools, which
people are willing to lend or
allow to be photographed, to
feature in the show. (The
exhibit will be in a secure
location.) Also, they are interested in any quotes or stories
about Henry that people want
to share. For, the architectural
influence component of the
show we are seeking any local
business owners or homeowners that have Henrys work in
their building and are willing
to have it photographed and
publicized. Finally, they
would like to make contact
with any local artist that feel
they have been influenced by
Henry and would like to be
featured in the show. Want
more information, have some
questions or want to be
involved? Contact Nuri Nolla
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photo: sander jain — www.sanderjain.com
Tofino
at henryscarvings@gmail.com. via email to kimberly@rainSubmissions deadline for
coasteducation.org
show elements is May 15th.
April is poetry month
More than just Mud
National Poetry Month was
music fest
established in Canada in April
Tuesday April 20
8:30 pm 1999 by the League of CanaCoho Room, Weigh West Resort dian Poets to celebrate poetry
$5 entry
and its vital place in Canada's
culture. Communities and
Have the Tofino Mudflats made businesses participate through
your heart sing? Get out your readings, festivals, book disguitar, dust off those piano
plays, Young Poets’ Week and
keys, and warm up those vocal other events. Tofino has been
chords – combine your love of known to hold fun events like
music with your love of the
open-mike readings and ranmudflats! The Raincoast Edu- dom acts of street-poetry. This
cation Society’s 2010 “More
year’s theme is Climate
Than Just Mud” contest is all Changes! How do changing
about music. They’d like to hear climates affect you personally,
your original music – or music your Tofino, the larger comvideo – and share it with the
munities of Canada... and the
rest of the West Coast. You’ll world? Do Climate Changes
have a chance to win great
inspire you to write, to express
prizes. There is a teeny bit of
your passion and compassion?
paper work that goes with this Watch for local events.
event that all artists will need
to fill out before they begin
their musical journey. Please
visit tofinomudflats.blogspot.com
to download these forms and
also to read more about the
competition. If you are a minor
(under 19) then you will need
your parent’s consent which
another form that you can find
on our blog. Get your forms
signed and then get on the
Mudflats and starting singing
some sweet tunes or making a
music video. Deadline for
submissions is Friday, April 16
at 5pm. Drop off at Mermaid
Tales Bookstore in Tofino or
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
fibres throughout creates
a sense of peace and intimacy that is perfect for
the tranquil retreat you
are looking for. A gourmet
breakfast awaits you in
the morning!
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surfer: pete devries
photo:www.jeremykoreski.com
The FrontSide
Frontside Snap
by Peter Devries
T
he frontside snap is
not a cutback. It’s a
quick directional
change that can be useful
to surfers of all skill levels.
It’s a great move when
you’re first learning to
turn because you don’t
have to set your rail perfectly; but it’s also a perfect set-up move for an
experienced surfer who’s
flowing into a big combo
or hitting an air section.
There has tobe a bit of wall so
you can keep your speed and
not dig in your rail. If it’s flat
you probably want to do a cutback instead of a snap. You want
tobottom turn at a 30 to 50
degree angle up the face. This
will help youcontinue your
momentum down the line
after the snap is complete. If
you try to go too vertical you’ll
get caught in the lip and loose
all your speed unless your timing is perfect. Keep your eyes
focused on the section you’re
about to slash while bending
your knees and driving through
the bottom turn.
You want to initiate the
snap right when you get to the
top half of the wave. To do this,
turn your shoulders into the
snap. Your front leg should be
almost completely straight,
(make sure your knee is not
locked because that can lead to
injury), and driving through
the turn like you’re going to
do a cutback. This will only be
Catch a frontside wave
of any size or shape. Cruise
down the line and look for
a fairly steep section with
a bit of wall off the pocket.
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for the start of the turn because
as soon as you start cutting back
you want to push hard on your
back leg. This will cause your
back leg to straighten out, your
front leg to bend and buckets
of spray to fly out the back. Push
hard through the snap until
your back leg is fully extended.
Your weight should be over your
front foot, but your back leg
needs to be powerful and solid.
Stay low and solid over top of
your board. Your eyes should
be focused on the shape of the
wave, and the nose and toe-side
rail of your board. You want to
be sure to keep your nose up if
the wave is steep so you don’t
stick it in on your next bottom
turn.
If you are flowing into a
combo you still need to be conscience of digging your nose,
but you need to know what’s
going on down the line so you
either have to see your section
before you start your bottom
turn or right after you complete
the snap. Once you’ve pushed
the snap as far as it’s going to
go, and your fins have caught
back into the wave (during
some snaps your fins can release
for a brief second so feel for drive
out of your tail again) your
board will start moving down
the wave again. Keep your
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momentum going by flying
straight into another snap or by
pumping down the line towards
the on-coming air section.
The frontside snap is a
perfect set-up move that can be
used on any wave in all types of
conditions. Points, reefs, beaches,
anywhere, It’s one of the best
moves to have in your bag of
tricks. Check out any video
section of TajBurrow. He does
these all the time.
Pete Devries grew up in
Tofino and has been in surf
competitions since he was 14.
Here are some tips…
 Ride boards that have
momentum
 Start with speed and a
section with some wall.
 Bottom turn at 30-50
degrees and turn your shoulders
into the turn to get it going.
 Push your back leg out.
Snap it hard and powerful to
throw buckets out the back.
 Watch the nose and rails
coming back down.
 Catch the fins and speed
down the line into your next
move.
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TFINO TIDE
Twice a Dy — twice the plesure!
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Kamila Martel
Passion for Tango
Flash in the Pan
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Maquinna Pub
Tickets $12 • Doors 8:00 pm
Clayoquot Community Theatre
Tickets $20 • Doors 7pm
Maquinna Pub
Kamila Martel, songwriter,
lead vocalist and front
woman for the Ne’er Do
Wells, grew up on roots
music in Big River, Saskatchewan, as a third generation Metis musician.
Now living in Saskatoon,
which she calls the ‘Paris
of the Prairies,’ Kamila has
spent the past ten years
developing as a singer/
songwriter on a solo level,
as the front woman of the
Saskatoon-based band, the
Cracker Cats and now as
the leader of The Ne’erDoWells.
Linda Lee Thomas has been principal pianist of the Vancouver
Symphony Orchestra and the
Vancouver Radio Orchestra
since 1972. As ‘Chamber Musician Supreme’, she was Artistic
Director of Masterpiece Music,
the Vancouver East Cultural Centre’s hugely successful chamber
music series for 17 years. In 2000,
she was inducted into the B.C.
Entertainment Hall of Fame for
her outstanding contributions
to the industry. Jonathan Goldman studied at Toronto’s Royal
Conservatory of Music, he
studied with the Romanian
accordionist Marin Nasturica
between 1997 and 2000. He
began to take a serious interest
in tango in the late 1990s. From
2003 to 2007, he performed,
composed and arranged the
music of the Montreal-based
group Sweatshop Tango
Ensemble.
Flash In The Pan continues
the quest to keep their name
ironic. The band has been able
to refine their sound during
regular appearances around
Victoria and Vancouver Island
since Autumn of 2008. Audiences should gear up for
another year of Flash in the
Pan’s foot stompin’ dance tunes
and sweet four-part harmonies.
Featuring new original songs
and old favourites, their performances exude youthful
energy and a love of bluegrass,
old-time, country and gospel.
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Sorcerers
Grady
White Lung
Friday, April 30, 2010
Maquinna Pub
Tofino Legion
Tickets $15 • Doors 9:00pm
Maquinna Pub
Hailing from the kingdom of
East Van it was only natural
that Sorcerers formed out of
the tight knit music/art/skateboarding scene that Vancouver
is legendary for. Each member
connects on a diverse level of
styles making Sorcerers favorites
amongst bands, dj’s, promoters
and music heads alike. The formula is comprised of dub reggae in a traditional style fused
with hardcore energy incorporating Cloud’s feverish toasts,
Calamalka’s live drum effects,
Yarn Tornado’s guitar wizardry
and The Baron’s sub-atomic bass
tones that get the crowd moving.
With an early recording session
that contained ample raw emotion and chemistry in the vault,
Calamalka locked himself down
in the studio, and with Sorcerers
minds combined, mixed and
rinsed the classic Sorcerers self
titled album.
Southern swamp blues-rock
mayhem with paint-peeling
slide guitar like you’ve never
heard: Grady from Austin, tx is
a razor-sharp power trio fronted
by guitar master Gordie Johnson who counts gold/platinum
records on his wall from his stint
with Big Sugar. With picks on
all his fingers, he rips the strings,
loud as hell, through a Garnet
pre-amp with a whole lotta
power. Grady has a fiercer, more
direct sound than his previous
music–a perfect fit for Alternative Tentacles. Grady’s live show
is a spontaneous subsonic combustion that swerves between
punk rock agro and field holler
hypnosis. As Jello Biafra once
enthused “These guys are the
missing link between Junior
Brown and Black Flag”. Grady
is a thundering Texas locomotive flying down the tracks with
a sound that will convince you
Motörhead has joined forces
with John Lee Hooker.
White Lung are a four
piece punk band from
Vancouver. They have
released three critically
acclaimed seven inches on
Deranged Records and
Hockey Dad Records.
They have an LP coming
out in the spring.
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Wildlife Management
by Christina Brack & Chrystal McMillan
W
here exactly does
wildlife management
in your community
begin? The answer might be
surprising. It begins before an
animal, bear or otherwise, has
even placed a paw within the
community. Many may believe
a call to the local conservation
officer is the first step to managing urban wildlife conflict,
when in fact earlier preventative management practices are
the key.
The first step begins with
you. Every resident in the community is a “wildlife manager”
and responsible for managing
wildlife attractants on their
property. Have a look at your
backyard; is there anything that
may invite a bear onto your
property and into your neighbourhood? Are there fruit trees
that need harvesting? Does your
garbage need to be in a secure
building until the morning of
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pick up? Is the pet food outside? Do you only use your
birdfeeder during the winter
months? Do your neighbours
need professional help managing their attractants? These
proactive measures will help
prevent bears from ever becoming interested in your
neighbourhood.
Historically, the problem
of human-bear conflict in
urban centres has been mainly
reactive, usually ending in the
destruction of the bear (Davis
et al, 2002). Bears are resilient
food generalists and easily
adapt to human environments,
significantly increasing the
risk to public safety. Rapidly
increasing populations of
food-conditioned bears due
to human mismanagement of
bear attractants predominantly
contribute to the ineffective
solution of lethal bear management. Community residents
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are the primary “wildlife man- call the Conservation Officer
ager’s of urban bears and, when Service at 1.877.952.rapp (7277)
educated, have the ability to
For more information on
proactively mange this problem
the Ministry of Environment
upon inception.
Bear Smart Community ProIn addition to the individ- gram or the Bear Smart BC
Society please call: Crystal
ual effort, residents can find
wildlife management support McMillan at 250.266.bear
from various sources in their (2327)
community. Local Bear Smart
Christina Brack is a Bear
programs are largely focused
on providing public education Smart BC Society Volunteer
through community presenta- and Crystal McMillan is the
tions and individual communi- Executive Director of the Bear
cations. In addition, Bear Smart Smart BC Society
committee members work in
partnership with municipal
governments and other stakeholders to develop ‘Bear Smart’
Community regulations, consistent educational programs
and attractant management
projects such as fruit harvesting.
Your actions do make a
difference. It may be a cliché,
but an ounce of prevention is
worth a pound of cure.
To report any wildlifehuman interactions where
public safety may be at risk,
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A True Champion
by Laura Griffith-Cochrane
T
he Ucluelet Aquarium is once again
open for the season.
Two weeks of collecting
trips took place prior to our
March 6th opening, reviving our empty tanks with
a variety of local species.
With local divers Marcel,
Sporty & Darryl, we gained
seastars, sea cucumbers,
sculpins & rockfish; with
local staff & volunteers:
pipefish, tubeworms, sanddabs & moonsnails, and
many, many more.
To prepare our tanks
for their seasonal visitors
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Mosshead Warbonnet at the Ucluelet Aquarium
we must first create a habitat.
The initial collecting trips of
this season went as far as Little
and Big Beaches to collect sand,
shell and gravel; the same places
we’d returned our substrate to
last October. Rocks were collected from the intertidal zone
in front of the aquarium, and
the deeper waters just outside
the bay. In some cases, these
rocks are returning to the aquarium for another season, but
while they are the same stones,
the life encrusted on their exterior has changed. Tubeworms,
corals, sponge colonies, scale
worms and crabs hitchhike their
way into the aquarium every
year, and it is always a surprise
to see what creatures have clandestinely arrived. Most exciting
was the appearance of a tiny
octopus, which had made its
den inside the old shell of a
giant acorn barnacle.
The two most common
species of octopus found here
on the west coast are the Giant
Pacific Octopus, and the Red
Octopus. While they are more
easily distinguishable as adults
(the red octopus reaches an average length of 20 inches and
weighs around 1 lb, the Giant
Pacific has been known to exceed 160 lbs at lengths of 24 ft),
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photo: mark cunnington — ucluelet aquarium society
SalmonNew
& Freshwater
What’s
Habitat
at
At the Aquarium?
as juveniles, the way to discern
between these two similar species appears in the form of three
ridges below the eyes of the red
octopus. Our little one is still
too small to identify – as well as
being shy and spending most of
her time in her barnacle home,
but we have a second more
easily-visible octopus which
we have identified as a female
Giant Pacific.
or happen to be a sea urchin
which is their favourite food.
Full grown adult wolf eels
(which are not true eels since
they are in possession of pectoral fins), reach 8 ft in length.
The females are a darker grey
than the males and have rounder
skulls. As juveniles they are
brightly coloured; orange and
yellow with brown spots and
stripes, all of which become variNearby the Giant Pacific ations of slate grey as they age.
octopus is the rarely-found and While we at the aquarium find
very beautiful Mosshead War- Smokey beautiful, we underbonnet living in a multicoloured stand if others are turned off
bundle of feather duster tube- by his prominent snaggle tooth,
worms. The warbonnet can be beady eyes and loose skin.
hard to see; like other warbonnets, pricklebacks and their close
Other new species this year
relatives, the gunnels, the war- include umbrella crabs, threadbonnet prefers small crevasses fin sculpins, a white spotted
and sheltered places to hide.
greenling and northern clingBut if you look closely, you’ll fish.
find this elongated fish wrapped
around the white worm casings
We are open from 11-5
or inspecting the algae covered every day and invite you to
rocks below.
please come visit.
The final touch to this
Laura Griffith-Cochrane is
year’s collection came from the the Assistant Curator at the
crew of the Ocean Rebel on
Ucluelet Aquarium
the day before we opened. At
around 4 ½ feet in length and
coloured a beautiful mottled
grey, Smokey the male Wolf Eel
resides in our largest tank, which
he shares with rockfish, greenlings, sea cucumbers, anemones
and giant pink stars. While they
may look menacing, Wolf Eels
are docile creatures – provided
you are not invading their dens,
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La Magie des Champignons
by Morgan Callison
O
h, sweet magical
mushrooms… no,
no, no… not that
kind of magical mushrooms, I’m talking about
the kinds that have super
awesome, positive, healing
qualities. Mushrooms can
be immune boosters, energy
givers and vibrancy lifters!
The three particular mushrooms that I speak of are
Maitake, Reishi and Shiitake. All three of these
mushrooms originate in
Asia and have been used
for their medicinal properties for many, many years
in that part of the world.
Their popularity has been
growing in North America
as has their ability to be
grown here, a little closer
to home. Maitake actually
grows wild in some parts of
eastern North America and
Red Reishi has been spotted in the wilds around
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Tofino (Never ever cultivate or
harvest your own mushrooms
until you are properly informed
and highly educated in the art
of mushroom identification!).
These mushrooms can be found
in many different forms including fresh, dried, in tea form, in
extract form and in powdered
or capsule form.
The cool thing about these
mushrooms is that along with
all their medicinal qualities they
can be eaten in a culinary manner as well, while still always
having a beneficial effect on the
person. All three varieties are
considered to be adaptogens.
Adaptogens are substances that
can figure out all by themselves
what it is your body needs help
with. If you are stressed out, the
substance will target your nervous system and help your body
relax. If you are infected with a
virus, the mushrooms will directly give your immune system
what it needs for a speedy recovery. Adaptogens read your body
as fast as your body reads them
resulting in optimal organ function and a natural symbiosis
between the substance (mushrooms in this case) and the host
(your body!).
Grifola frondosa, more
commonly known as Maitake
has a beautiful, frilly blossom
appearance, it’s spongy yet
dense and delicate, yet hardy.
So, not only will it enhance
your immune system, it will
also enhance the look and flavour
of whatever you are whipping
up in the kitchen. Maitake, when
translated into English means
“dancing mushroom” which
explains why it is a favourite
of mine. It grows in a cluster
at the base of trees, mostly oak
trees and is sometimes referred
to as “hen of the woods” (not to
be confused with “chicken of
the woods” which is an entirely
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different fungus). Maitake’s
medicinal qualities can be
linked to the high content of
potassium, calcium and magnesium, as well as to the presence
of beta-glucans which are what
helps stimulate and modulate
immune activity. A $22/lb market value makes a little bit more
sense now eh?!
and rice/grain dishes. Add them,
sautéed in garlic & onions to
a grilled cheese sandwich or a
mixed veggie wrap. I could go
on forever about how they can
be used in cooking but I will
let you use your imagination.
Go wild, as wild as the mushrooms themselves. What better
way to celebrate the earth than
to eat foods directly from it.
There are many different Les champignons d’amour,
species of Reishi. The one that aiment la terre!
is most commonly used in a
therapeutic manner is called
Morgan Callison runs
Lingzhi which means “herb of Green Soul Organics at the corspiritual potency”. This fungus ner of Fourth and Main Street
grows on trees and is usually
in Tofino. She is an aspiring
kidney shaped with a shiny red nutritionist and has a love affair
cap while the underside is corky with organic food.
and soft. Reishi isn’t used so
much for culinary purposes as it
often has a bitter taste (although,
I say, Embrace the Bitter!!!) and
a woody sponge-like texture. It
can though, be used for making
soup broth or tea (combined
with ginger is nice), especially
if you are feeling a little out of
wack or need a bit of a boost.
Reishi is thought to increase
vitality and longevity and has
been used in this manner for
thousands of years in the Far
East.
Shiitake is known as the
fragrant mushroom. It is a
medium sized mushroom with
a light brown color and a slightly
fuzzy cap.When cooked they are
juicy and have a smooth buttery
texture. Shiitake mushrooms are
often grown on old logs but can
also be grown on a block made
from sawdust and molasses.
Here on the wet, west coast of
Vancouver Island, growing conditions for Shiitakes are quite
prime. If you ask around you
can probably get your hands
on a pre-started Shiitake block
that you can grow in your very
own home or shed... freshly cut
Shiitake mushrooms are highly
nutritious and fantastically delicious in stir-fries, omelets, soups,
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Keeping streams clean
with rain gardens
by Lisa Fletcher
H
ave you ever thought
about where all that
rain goes after it hits
your roof, pours out your
gutters and flows over the
driveway onto the streets?
Think about it for a minute.
The 3 plus meters of annual
rainfall we get has to go
somewhere.
When rain falls on a
natural landscape, such as
the forest or a garden, most
of the water is filtered down
through the soil or evaporated back into the atmosphere. But, when rain hits
an impervious surface such
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asphalt on the road, there is
nothing to absorb it and it just
keeps moving. This water is
called stormwater. Stormwater
forms a ‘superhighway’ towards
the nearest stormwater drain.
These drains collect all the excess
water and pipe it untreated to
the nearest stream, eventually
leading to the ocean. Unfortunately, stormwater also picks up
and carries along with it anything in its path. This includes
the fertilizers and pesticides from
the garden, car oils, heavy metals,
salts from the streets, pet and
wildlife wastes, garbage, sediment
from gutters, and whatever else
happens to be on the highway.
Besides carrying all those
pollutants to the nearest stream,
stormwater can also be extremely fast flowing (especially during our rainfalls). Fast moving
water pouring into a stream
can scour away stream banks
and the riparian area (the trees
and shrubs alongside the
stream – crucial for a healthy
watershed), cause the stream
channel to widen and deepen,
and cause sediment to fill in
the stream or ‘jam’ it up. So
why do we care? Well, we all
know streams and creeks are
habitat for salmon, trout, amphibians, birds, insects, plants,
etc. If the stream banks are
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photo: tofino streamkeeper society
with rain gardens
keepers have been working together to build a
rain garden near Centennial Park that will help
absorb and filter the stormwater runoff before it
makes it way to the stream
nearby. We have been
working on this stream
for the past few years in
hopes of creating a healthy
watershed system that
will support salmon and
other wildlife.
eroded, habitat is lost for birds
and other wildlife. Salmon
need a healthy riparian area to
help shade and cool the stream.
If the water is polluted, fish
have no chance of surviving
in it. Fast flowing water will
flush fish to the open for easy
predation, and too much sediment will suffocate fish and
their spawning beds.
But, there is something we
can do to ease the stormwater
runoff problem. We can plant
a rain garden. Rain gardens act
as natural landscape to re-create the natural water cycle and
reduce water quality problems.
They are created much like
gardens in your own yard; a
shallow, landscaped basin that
pools stormwater runoff on its
surface, allowing it to slowly
infiltrate into the soil. Rain
gardens provide similar functions to the riparian area of a
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Our rain garden is
located off First Street and
stream: reducing the volume is soon to be dug and
of water that enters the stream, planted with native plant
thus limiting erosion and sedi- species. Come on by and
mentation. Vegetated areas
have a look, we may even
store large quantities of water give you a shovel and a
and rain falling on leaves and pair of gloves to help in
branches can evaporate or drip the digging!
slowly into the soil. Rainwater
eventually seeps into the ground,
For more information
releasing slowly into our streams. about our rain garden
Rain gardens also filter pollu- project, how to start your
tants from stormwater runoff. own, or Tofino StreamAs the stormwater runoff moves keepers upcoming trainthrough the soil and plants in ing course in April please
the rain garden, pollutants are contact Tofino Streamtrapped in the soil particles and keepers at streamkeepers@
absorbed by the plants. The
gmail.com or call
rain garden thus acts like a big 250.266.1052. www.tofifilter, cleaning the stormwater nostreamkeepers.ca
before discharging it slowly.
Lisa Fletcher is the
There is a rain garden
project coordinator for the
project in the works in our
Tofino Streamkeepers Socicommunity right now. The
ety.
District of Tofino, the classes
of Wickaninnish Elementary
School, and Tofino Stream-
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Food from the Hand
TofinoTime Magazine
mail:
box 731, tofino, bc, V0R 2Z0
phone: 250.725.4468
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T
by Bobby Lax
he food I enjoy most,
I eat with my hands.
There is something
about the passing of food
from hand to mouth that
allows me to better savour
my meal. I cannot really
explain it, but I know it.
Some of my earliest food
memories are utensiless
and I would propose that
these are the recollections
that sit deepest within me.
Many generations before
ours, people indulged in a
day’s harvest without the
assistance of a fork, knife,
spoon or even the long
lived chop sticks. We are
the only species to design
apparatuses for more civilized eating. As a result we
have taken some fun out
of the eating experience,
specifically denying ourselves the chance to proclaim that a meal is
“finger lickin good”.
I once had a Kiwi roommate who when she was a child
was refused attendance at the
dining room table until she
learned to eat her food “properly”. Her grandmother made
it incumbent upon her to know
which piece of cutlery was to be
eaten with each course. Choose
the dinner fork to eat with her
salad and she was banished to the
kitchen to “eat with the dogs”.
While I would admit that this
friend does have excellent table
manners, I would also argue that
her grandmother sucked a lot
of the comfort and informality
that were reticent at my family
meals. As long as I had washed
my hands, my choice of utensil
(or lack thereof) went unpunished.
when crab crackers and forks are
used. Bread is better broken
rather than sliced for sharing
and dipping purposes. Ice cream
is not as exciting (read sexual)
when a bowl and spoon replace
the more texturally stimulating
waffle cone. Other supreme
‘hand foods’ include but are
not limited to sandwiches, ribs,
olives, fries, sausages, chips (corn
tortilla preferably) and all kinds
of fruit but especially watermelons and peaches, whose juices
so wonderfully roll down one’s
chin. Although my indulgence
in these foods might be messier
than other meals, I cannot help
but smile when I think of times
when these foods are present.
I knew whether they were hot,
cold, soft, crunchy, crispy or
chewy before they even reached
The food experiences I asso- my mouth.
ciate most with simplicity and
comfort are rarely interrupted
My appreciation for hand
by cutlery. Corn kernels seem food is derived from both the
lonely when not eaten together early food memories I have
off of the cob. Crab is too clean already touched upon as well
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as the reality of working as a
cook in a busy restaurant. Most
days cooks do not have time for
a proper lunch break, which
leaves us standing up for most
meals. I have therefore relied
upon foods that can be eaten
quickly. Grabbing cutlery from
the front waiter station never
seemed like an efficient use of
my time. I was lucky as an employee to have so many fast
options for lunch. We had
tacos, rotis, burritos, thin crust
pizzas, inari pockets, fresh
spring rolls and an assortment
of oysters to choose from for
those quick bites.
I never really knew why
we had so many options that
ignored cutlery until one day
while Lisa Ahier and I were
discussing new menu options,
she suggested a new tuna wrap.
Since we already had a Smoked
tuna breakfast biscuit, I did not
see an advantage in having two
tuna “sandwich-like” items on
the menu. After hearing my
hesitation, she then exclaimed
uncontrollably “I love wrapped
food”. This gave me an insight
as to why people felt so comfortable and exhilarated to eat her
food. When given the opportunity even normally reserved
people like to eat with their
hands.
I am not trying to say
that we should all start sticking our cupped hands into
some hot bowl of soup, but
given the appropriate food
and company I like my food
from as direct a source as possible. From farmer to table to
hand to mouth. No need to
stab it with a fork or slice it
with a knife or even scoop it
with a spoon. I will take my
food gently handled and
assuming it’s tasty, I will happily indulge in a good old
fashioned ‘finger lickin’ afterwards.
Bobby Lax has been working at SoBo Restaurant on and
off for the last four years. This
Spring he can be found teaching
cooking classes at the new Ukee
community center, working
with the newly formed culinary
guild and cooking for friends
whenever the opportunity arises.
At the restaurant I have
watched people awkwardly
begin to work through a hard
taco with a fork and knife. It
was never long before common sense triumphed and
they would surrender their
weapons, and return to their
hands. I felt refreshed every
time I bore witness to such an
event. People eating the way
nature intended.
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Ashtanga Yoga
by Abbie Weinberg
Ashtanga Yoga in
as described by Patanjali in his
the tradition of Sri K. Yoga Sutras. Vinyasa is the conPattabhi Jois (1915-2009) nection of breath to movement
and the linking together of postures through breath-synchroshtanga Vinyasa
nized transitions. Yoga can be
Yoga is a flowing
translated as union, or yoke, or,
Hatha practice of as Pattabhi Jois describes in
a set sequence of postures his book Yoga Mala, yoga can
that aims to cleanse the
be translated as path. Ashtanga
body and clear the mind. Vinyasa Yoga, then, is the eightSri K. Pattabhi Jois, the
limbed path to knowing the
man responsible for teach- self, grounded in the conscious
ing this method to students connection of breath and
worldwide, spoke about
movement.
there being three bodies:
the external body, the interA couple of key texts come
nal body and the spiritual together in the synthesis of the
body. The practice of yoga Ashtanga system.
works to purify all the bodies and bring about selfThe Yoga Sutras, in which
knowledge. According to Patanjali outlines the eight limbs
Jois, if yoga is approached of yoga: ethical disciplines(yama),
purely as a physical exercise, self-observation (niyama), posthe spiritual body will not ture (asana), breath control
be known. That said, Ash- (pranayama), sense withdrawl
tanga is one of the more
(pratyahara), concentration
physically vigorous prac- (dharana), meditation (dhyana)
tices, offering stamina,
and complete absorption (sastrength and flexibility as madhi); and the Yoga Korunta,
happy by-products of the an ancient and elusive work on
path to a free mind.
Ashtanga Yoga, attributed to
the sage Vamana and taught to
So what is it, really?
K.P. Jois by his teacher Sri T.
Literally, ashtanga means Krishnamacharya. As well as
eight (ashtau) limbs (anga) explaining vinyasa, the Yoga
and refers to the philoso- Korunta, which literally transphy and practice of yoga lates to “yoga groups,” is also
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said to have described sequences
of asanas, or postures. These
sequences have come to be
known as the primary, intermediate and advanced series
of Ashtanga Yoga.
The Ashtanga system
involves three main areas of
attention: posture, breathing
system and gazing point. Even
and controlled inhales and exhales combined with the activation of muscular “locks” called
bandhas: Mula – the muscles
of the pelvic floor and Uddiyana – the muscles of the low
abdomen, make up the breathing system, which is performed
while moving through postures,
creating heat in the body and
manifesting an internal cleansing process. The point of gazing is called dristhi. There are
nine dristhis and each posture
or movement in the series has
a corresponding one. The idea
here is that if the eyes are focused
on a single point, so too will
be the mind.
Practice according to Jois,
begins with asana, the 3rd limb
of Ashtanga yoga, but through
mindful and continuous practice the other limbs will grow.
Postures are taught one by one
with proper vinyasa (breath
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teacher, is know as parampara
or lineage and is an important
part of the Ashtanga tradition.
Ashtanga Yoga in the style
of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, is an
ideal practice for anyone interested in cleansing the body and
calming the mind, whether they
are experienced students of yoga
or complete beginners. Guruji,
as he was affectionately known
by his students, was fond of
saying that yoga is “99% practice, 1% theory.” The only way
to understand this method is
to practice it and see what
develops.
Traditionally, Ashtanga is a
self-practice, where the student
learns the correct vinyasa count,
as well as the correct sequencing
of the postures. Each individual
student is thus able to learn at
his or her own pace, growing the
practice slowly. As the sequence
is memorized and the techniques
become understood by the body
Abbie Weinberg lives in
as well as the mind, the practice Tofino with her husband and
becomes a moving meditation. son and is grateful to have had
multiple opportunities to study
The self-practice is called with Guruji, Sharath and
Mysore-style, referring back to Saraswathi in Mysore. She
the source of the tradition, the teaches a weekly led Ashtanga
city of Mysore in South India class and will be teaching
where Pattabhi Jois established Mysore-style classes at Coastal
his home studio, known as the Bliss Yoga starting in June 2010.
Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute. Mysore-style classes are
supervised by a qualified teacher
who has studied the method
extensively with Jois directly
during his lifetime or with his
grandson Sri R. Sharath and
daughter Saraswathi, who taught
by his side and now carry on
the tradition at the renamed
K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Institute. This idea of direct transmission of a body of knowledge,
undiluted, from teacher to disciple, who in turn becomes
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count.) This is not to be confused with the number of breaths
one takes in a posture, but is
rather the number of breaths
and corresponding movements
it takes to get into and out of
postures. If practiced correctly,
the vinyasa count will always
be the same.
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with rain gardens
Salmon need food too!
by Katie Beach
this is the fourth
article in a series
exploring the decline
of Clayoquot salmon.
O
n January 26, 2010, the
Clayoquot Biosphere
Trust’s Marine and
Aquatic Committee hosted its
first speaker series event. The
topic: the lack of food for juvenile and adult salmon and how
that may be partly to blame for
the poor local returns. In my
opinion, this is a fascinating
topic, and one that doesn’t get
much press time. In this article
I will discuss some of the juvenile
salmon diet findings presented
by speaker Ron Tanasichuk, a
biologist for dfo in Nanaimo.
Because this topic is so important, I will follow up with an
article about adult salmon food
limitations based on another
presentation by Ramona de
Graff of the BC Shoreline
Spawners Association.
What’s on the Menus for
Young Salmon?
Ron Tanasichuk’s 25 years of
research in Barkley Sound, and
offshore along the West Coast
of Vancouver Island, is dedicated
to learning how the ocean affects
herring and salmon. He believes
if we can understand why fish
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populations go up and down,
then we can see if/how we can
improve the stocks and also
manage them more effectively.
To learn how food for fish
varies, Ron first began a plankton monitoring program in 1991.
He then began his salmon work
by looking at the distribution,
migration timing, diet, and
hatchery/wild fish interactions
of juvenile salmon in Barkley
Sound. He put this information
together with information on
salmon counts and the abundance of Pacific hake, the dominant fish-eating fish along the
West Coast of Vancouver Island.
He wanted to see if salmon
spawner and smolt abundances,
prey abundance, and hake predation affected coho, sockeye,
chum and chinook salmon
returns.
What he found was intriguing. He noted that wild coho
returns in Carnation Creek were
influenced by three different
factors in order of importance:
the number of spawners, the
stream flows, and the availabil-
ity of food (krill), specifically
Thysanoessa spinifera, in August
of the year that the coho go
out to sea.
could be competing with chinook for food, or forcing them
away from where chinook like
to be near shore.
also lowers the amount of
calcium carbonate available
to aquatic animals (such as
krill, marine plankton, shellfish, and corals) that use the
Basically, Ron’s research
mineral to build shells or skeleshowed the importance of the tons. Ron showed that the
timely availability of food for euphausiid populations on the
juvenile salmon. And the most West Coast of Vancouver Island
important food source was krill. have been depressed for most
Ron believes that “krill makes of the last 17 years and thinks
the world go around.” But
that ocean acidification might
what is krill?
be the reason.
The sockeye returns in his
study from Great Central and
Sproat lakes were influenced
entirely by the availability of
krill (Thysanoessa spinifera), but
this time the krill in question
were smaller, and most benefited
sockeye when the juveniles are
migrating out through Barkley
Sound to the open ocean in May. Food for the World’s
Oceans
The research also showed Krill are known scientifically as
that returns did not seem to be euphausiids, tiny shrimp-like
influenced by the number of
crustaceans that are low on the
spawners or freshwater habitat. food chain. They feed everyWhat sockeye need most is food thing including salmon, herring,
as juveniles when they move
whales, birds, and hake. But
into the sea.
these tiny crustaceans have been
in trouble. Their populations
Since he didn’t capture
are dropping, and this is affectmany wild chum, his study
ing everything in the ocean. No
focused instead on hatchery
one knows for sure why their
chum, who were mostly influ- populations are dropping, but
enced by the presence of their two main factors have been idenmain predator, hake. If there
tified. One: Krill are being fished
are a lot of hake around when to supply the health supplement
the chum move into the sea,
market (such as Omega 3 supthe returns of 4-5 year old
plements) and for aquaculture
chum are low.
feed. But the fishing impact is
thought to be relatively small,
Hatchery chinook (again, and there are no krill fisheries
there were not enough wild
along the West Coast of Vancouchinook studied), were influ- ver Island. Two: A larger impact,
enced heavily by the presence and the leading hypothesis
of herring as a main competitor, behind krill declines, is that
but this happened only when climate change, and the resulting
the hatchery released chinook acidification of the ocean, is
in a few bunches of many fish, having a huge effect.
not when fish were released in
more bunches of fewer fish. Ron
As carbon dioxide is abfound that juvenile chinook and sorbed, it reacts with the ocean
young herring occur together water to form carbonic acid.
in Barkley Sound. He thinks
Feely et al (2008) explain that
that chinook might stay in the the historical pH of seawater
bunches they are released in.
is about 8.16. So far, the pH of
More schools of fewer fish could our oceans has fallen to 8.05
mean the chinook are more
since the beginning of the Indusspread out and would interact trial Revolution, a change greater
with herring less. Since there is in magnitude than any time in
at least 100 times as many her- the 650,000 years before the
ring as there are chinook, it
Industrial Revolution. As ocean
made sense to Ron that herring water becomes more acidic, it
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How Can We Help?
To help change this trend, we
need to consider our actions.
Firstly, we can reduce our carbon dioxide emissions by driving
less, flying less, and planting
trees. Another helpful action is
to get more fish in the ocean.
Fish feces regulates pH (calcium
carbonate is created in fish
intestines), so having more
fish in the ocean will actually
help keep their favoured food
sources alive. Help get/keep
fish in the ocean by helping
out your local Streamkeepers,
following sustainable recreational fishing practices, or by
donating money to organizations that help the ocean and
its species. Most of all, be
aware of your carbon footprint. To calculate your personal footprint, visit:
www.myfootprint.org.
Katie Beach is a biologist
with the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal
Council. Opinions expressed are
the author’s. She lives in Tofino.
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Salmon2010
& Freshwater
Tofino
Habitat
B.C. Salmon Fever
by Jay Mohl
W
ith many b.c.
residents still
buzzing from
the Olympic hype that
enthralled our country, our
province and especially the
city of Vancouver, there
seems to be a more powerful sense of patriotism and
pride for our home turf.
In Tofino’s case, there happens to be more water and
surf, but the pride and fever
is still very obvious. The
highly played Hello BC
tourism advertising that
has aired on many television networks, showcasing
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regions, activities and breathtaking sights was dynamic to
say the least , but there seemed
to be a key element missing that
many of us treasure dearly. If
you guessed Salmon, and how
they are synonymous with the
spirit of a coastal b.c. lifestyle,
you get it.
Salmon fishing has grown
immensely over the years for
resident and not resident anglers
who place a higher than ever
value on the experience as much
or more so than the actual catch.
Stronger Chinook and
Coho Salmon returns of late
have not been awarded the same
press coverage as some larger
Salmon could easily be
considered a life-blood of the stocks in recent decline, but the
West coast for many indigenous positives to ecology, economy,
and settling communities from food, social and sport have been
highlight worthy. The Tofino
years past. With a current 1.3
Billion dollar recreational fish- area fishery over the past two
seasons has been nothing short
ing industry in the province,
of world class, with offshore
the life-blood still exists, and
Chinook and Halibut action,
the passion for the sport of
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Weather conditions continue to improve, with many
signs of spring are noticeable
along Vancouver Island’s west
coast. Herring have returned
to the Clayoquot Sound inlets
to spawn, with the eco-chain of
common predators that follow;
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Chinook Salmon and Halibut
have followed the Herring in
from the offshore waters, along
with Sea Lions that feed on both
Herring and Salmon. The top
predator in Tofino’s local marine
food chain has also showed up
to the party this month, with
a healthy pod of transient and
opportunistic Orca Whales
lured by a smorgasbord of
their favoured protein. With
the abundance of Sea Lions
along the Pacific Northwest,
becoming a meal for ‘Killer’
Whales, this spectacle of nature
is amazing. This writer has full
confidence that these natural
events will not have any negative impact on the great ecotourism options related to
Marine Mammal viewing in
regards to the number of Sea
Lions along West Coast Vancouver Island. Chinook salmon
and Halibut fishing has been
getting more consistent by the
week, with offshore opportuntities best for both species, as
well as the protected inlet waters
providing good numbers of
Chinook salmon in the 12-20 lb
range. As Tofino shakes off the
last remnants of another west
coast winter weather, spring
fever is obvious especially when
you are talking about Salmon.
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as well as inshore Coho Salmon
opportunities consistent and
strong. As the 2010 season escalates into prime time, we are
fortunate to have as good or
better forecast than the recent
memorable seasons. The increased forecast for spring run
Chinook salmon of nearly
500 thousand destined to the
Columbia River will throw a
positive twist into traditional
run timing for Tofino area fisheries, with the March fishery
proving strong and April, May
and June expected to be the
peak. June will provide a transition point for these same
strong mixed stocks, as the summer run heading to the same
large southern watershed is expected to be nearly 700 thousand, peaking in late July along
Tofino’s offshore banks. When
you combine the 1.2 million
Chinook with the strong numbers of Coho and Chinook anticipated again to the many
salmon bearing watersheds
along the Pacific Northwest,
the 2010 post Olympic fever
will continue, but Tofino anglers
will be in search of Silver, not
Gold as the main reward for
their efforts.
Jay Mohl operates Clayoquot Ventures, a Tofino fishing
charter company. Visit his website at www.tofinofishing.com or
call him at 1.888.534.7422.
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Plant the Seeds
of Good Health
by Kellsie Forbes, Natalie Rousseau, Robert Kowatsch,
Robyn Sorge and Shawna Bohlender
S
pring is nature’s season
of birth and new growth.
It’s the time of year to
wake up, clear out the cobwebs
of winter dreaming and ignite
your body for the warmer
months to come. What follows
is a simple guide to ensure that
your health is best supported
during this transitional season.
depression, pms, insomnia,
fatigue, dizziness and muscle
spasms. Stress and excess emotions are the most common
cause of an imbalanced liver.
Overeating and exposure to
toxins, drugs or alcohol are also
major contributors. There are
many things that you can do
to ensure that your liver is
supported during this natural
Love Your Liver
time of cleansing. Find an activThe ancient Chinese lived
ity to help you relive your stress.
according to the laws of the
Receive regular acupuncture
natural universe and applied treatments to aid in unblocking
these principles to the human stagnant energy and support
body. The dynamic relationship the body. Eat a diet of primarily
between the elements was ob- organic whole foods, minimize
served and intuitively used as a your use of caffeine and sugar,
foundation for understanding and drink plenty of water.
the body and its inherent cycles. Your liver will love you for it!
Of the five elements, the Wood
element is associated with the Practice Yoga
springtime – a time of new be- Initiating a movement practice
ginnings, forward movement, like yoga is a great way to align
clear vision, growth & renewal. yourself with the dynamic nature of spring. The deep breathThe organ associated with ing and rhythmic motions of
the wood element – and there- the practice allow for increased
fore springtime – is the liver.
circulation throughout the body
The liver is our master cleanser. which will encourage your
When your liver is healthy your body’s natural detoxification
qi, or vital energy, can flow un- process. Stiffness in the muscles
obstructed through your body and aches in the joints are a
ensuring that you have balanced common complaint when the
hormones, good digestion,
wood element is dominant and
strong muscles and high vitality. these can be alleviated through
You will feel happy, creative,
regular practice of yoga allowing
and have lots of energy. If your the body to become stronger
liver is unhealthy your qi will and lighter. The depression and
become stagnant and you may anxiety, stress and chronic worry
easily become frustrated, over- that often accompany the winwhelmed, irritated or angry.
ter and early spring seasons can
Possible signs of an unhealthy be alleviated through the pracliver system include headaches, tices of yoga due to the combie 26
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nation of physical movement,
conscious relaxation, focused
breath work, and meditative
awareness. Yoga is a powerful
practice that has a wonderful
ability to harmonize and create balance in both body and
mind making it ideal for anyone wanting to navigate times
of change with greater clarity
and grace.
so it is best to research them
or talk to a natural health specialist to find one that is right
for you.
Here are some simple
herbal additions to help support your body in the spring:
Dandelion – First class liver
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of easily absorbed minerals.
Add it to your salad! Oregon
Massage Your Muscles
Grape Root – Stimulates bile
Though this winter on our coast secretion and purifies the blood.
has been a mild one, the cold It’s great for any skin condition
and dampness of the winter
and aids in the assimilation of
months have still affected you. nutrients. Stinging Nettle –
Your joints might ache, you
Improves nutrition and is full
may have adopted a ‘shoulders of nutrients. It aids with hay
up’, stiff, protective posture,
fever and allergies.
or maybe you spent too much
time in bed due to the long,
Observe the plants that
cold, rainy nights. All of these are coming out at this time of
factors can contribute to short- year. Notice how the energy in
ened, tight muscles, a decreased nature has shifted. Get moving
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Cleanse
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Gardening in April
by Trina Mattson
B
usy, busy, busy…
wow did Spring sneak
up on you too? I was
thinking in February, I’ve got
time to get it together the
weather is nice for February,
everything is coming together
soso, and then wap!! Winter
again, and we are back to our
usual spring weather, what’s
with that? Ah well it’s not so
bad, just set a few plants back
a bit, because of the temperature,
but otherwise, I think we are
actually still ahead of the game.
We managed to sort of miss
that cold nw wind that comes
through, wasn’t as intense as
usual, this is good. No one lost
their beloved bamboo. Things
are a blooming, and growing,
so I’d say we are on our way
to a fruitful growing year.
Nestled in the forest,
mere steps away from the
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Speaking of fruitful, get
those fruiting plants fertilized
now. They are in for a good dose
of kelp, be it in liquid or powder
form although I prefer powder,
slower release you know, for
potassium to promote flowering
and then fruit production, it
works been using it on my raspberries and strawberries for years,
and always get bumper crops.
And since I release some mason
bees into the yard I expect them
to help with the pollination.
ting mites which in turn are
killing off our bees, no bees,
no pollination,(unless you plan
on running around with a paint
brush and tutu and doing it
yourself), no fruit, no flowers,
no food. So encourage those
bees. Bee houses are available
at your local garden center, so
let’s all bee smart and encourage them in our yards. Just be
sure you can either take apart
your bee house to clean it properly, or you can wash it out
properly. This will help to stop
the spread of harmful bacteria’s
and mites that are detrimental
to bees. For more information
on this, stop by and we can help
you. Also stop spraying with
chemical insecticides, there are
much friendlier ways to get rid
of those nasty bugs. Chemical
insecticides do not know what
is beneficial or harmful to the
garden, they are non selective.
The hummingbirds are
back Yaaaa!!!! Get those feeders
out and plant some hummingbird attracting plants, like Ribes
(flowering currant) in bloom
now, weigla late spring blooming, fushia, petunia summer
blooming to name a few, and
they will be zipping around
your yard in no time. The other
birds are nesting now as well
and need a hand with food, so
Now if you want bees to spread some seeds for the
help with pollination you may dickie birds.
be in luck, although it’s too late
now to get cocoons of mason
April is also the month
bees, it’s the right time to be
that you will see Horsetail,
putting up a house to encour- Yukkk!!! Hopefully you’ve been
age them to hang out in your adding lots of organic matter,
yard, as they will start to lay
like compost, organic fertilizlarvae very soon, and so need a ers, etc to help improve your
place to nest. Mason bee keep- soil, which in turn will help
ing is huge right now, as many get rid of the horsetail. Horseof our bees (yes in bc) are get- tails profile would read: look-
ing for heavy, compacted, high
ph, nutrient poor, soils to live
with. Dislikes: organic matter,
nutritionally healthy, loose soils.
If this describes your garden, I
will move in no questions asked.
If you haven’t already
done so, remove spent flowers
to two healthy buds on your
hydrangeas. Put a pot of Daffodils or Tulips by the front door
step to brighten it up. Start
to stake your taller perennials
before they get to tall and blow
over. Lawns can safely be reseeded, as well as fertilized and
limed, still paying attention to
the 3 week rule. Keep sowing
seeds for continuous crops
of vegetables throughout the
summer, and fall. Mulch your
gardens to help with water
retention over the dry summer
months. Start to feed your
pond fish as the water temperature rises above 10˚c.
And as my Master Organic
teacher says: Compost, Compost, Compost!!!!!!
Happy Organic Spring
Gardening!!!!!
Trina Mattson runs the
Ordinary Corner Nursery in
Tofino.
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All Signs
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phone: 250.725.4468
First full month of Spring hosts
the 40th annual celebration of
Earth Day on April 22nd and
Lunar Beltane on the 28th. Earth
Day celebrations will be blessed
with the fun loving essence of
Leo, the constellation hosting
the Moon, and Mars, whose close
proximity to la Luna will add a
positive charge to the fire if it is
tempered with humor and optimism. Lunar Beltane on the 28th
is timed to the Full Moon in the
occult sign of Scorpio; astrological aspects make it a potentially
powerful time to make a little
magic.
Aries
쿐
March 20 — April 19
Mars is speeding into
the fast lane and this
gives all you Ariesborn the edge on your game
throughout this birthday cycle.
Late March-born Aries carry along
the influences of the Full Moon
on March 29th throughout the
coming year, with a highlight on
the polarized, perspective-creating experiences that one-on-one
relationships bring. Early Aprilborn Aries look set for a year with
lots of action and obstacles to
overcome. Those of you born
around the dark of the Moon at
midmonth are blessed with the
extra surge power coming from
both the Sun and Moon uniting
in your sign. The best day for
birthday wishes is the 15th; so
no matter when your special day
falls, plant your seeds for future
dreams at that time.
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April
YOUR HROSCOPE
by Karedwyn Bird
Taurus
쿏
April 20 — May 19 looks delicious. Mercury retro from
Mercury through your sign
from the 2nd onwards this
month offers you the chance
to flex your mental muscles and see
things in a new light. Venus in your
sign until the 24th enhances your
magnetic force, lucky you – but she is
squaring Mars first half of this month,
and this may portend some thrashings
around in the romance world for everyone in general and not-so-lucky-you
in particular. The Sun rolls into your
sign on the 19th this year, and your
special birthday Full Moon, the Moon
of Awakening (Neo Pagan) rises in the
magical sign of Scorpio on the 28th.
Breathe it in.
Gemini
쿎
May 20 — June 20
You’re feelin’ groovy this
month as easy-going Mercury kicks up his heels in
the springtime pastures of the Bull.
A barefoot stroll along the beach will
do wonders for your constitution and
ground your high flying ideas with
practical reasoning. Synchronize with
nature’s timing and plant seeds around
midmonth when the New Moon works
its’ wonders. The weekend of the 16th
the 17th to the 11th of next month
offers a rare opportunity to reconnect
with the simple pleasures.
Cancer
쿒
June 21 — July 21
The waning Moon of Winds
(Celtic) may have you in
a tailspin around the 4th
when it goes into a strong square
aspect, but you’ll recover. The weekend of the 9th is awash with oceanic
Pisces energy, so go with the flow
and welcome in the Muse. Harness
the seasonal momentum around the
14th by planting all you want to
harvest. The Sun goes into Taurus on
the 19th, just after the Moon enters
your sign, and together they create a
sweet duet that could sweep you off
your feet - if you’ll only come out of
your shell for the chance.
Leo
쿑
July 22 — August 22
Mars moving direct
through your sign will
regain it’s full momentum
by mid-May, and all your dreams and
schemes will start to blossom if you
spend the first half of this month
planting seeds and the last half of
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this month nurturing them along
with patience and devotion. Chaotic
Uranus advises you to make innovation your monkey wrench if you find
yourself in a tight spot, and a feisty
Venus says to expect a little playfighting, at the least, with members
of the opposite sex. Initiate manifestations around the 14th.
Virgo
쿍
Aug. 23 — Sept. 21
Taskmaster Saturn is backing up for one last visit to
your sign on the 7th and
this offers a chance for everyone, and
especially people with strong Virgo in
their birth chart, to revisit and reconsolidate health and dietary improvements achieved over the last two and
a half years, and ensure their continuing benefits. From the 17th through
till May 11th, retrograde Mercury in
Taurus will be bringing issues related
to ecology, and our relationship to the
physical world up for revision. A couple
of lively days over the weekend of the
23rd hosts the waxing Moon in your
constellation.
Libra
쿖
Sept. 22 — Oct. 22
Venus in Buddha-like Taurus
until the 24thoffers up a
banquet of sensual delights.
And all you need do is slow down
enough to take it all in. Time taken
on the weekend of the 9th to shed
habits and shapeshift is well used.
By the 19th, the strengthening Sun
moves into Gemini, the most versatile
of all air signs, followed by Venus 5
days later. Nature’s calendar says this
is the best time to branch out, seek
the sun, and let your sense of wonder
and curiosity lead the way.
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Scorpio
쿔
Oct. 23 — Nov. 21
Sagittarius
쿗
Nov. 22 — Dec. 21
Capricorn
Dec. 22 — Jan. 19
What fun. Pluto moves into
retrograde motion on the
6th and starts backtracking
through the sign of architectural Capricorn, signaling a tide switch that, put
politely, supports revision and restructuring of the power structures in your
life. Well well! Turn conflict into selfresponsibility and watch for cues around
the time of the new Moon at midmonth
when dissonant energies act as signposts. The silver lining is the romantic
possibilities blossoming almost every
weekend of this month, with the 16th
and 17th looking especially fine for
whatever fun you might decide to have.
Waxing Moon moves into
your ambitious sign on the
first Friday of the month,
inspiring weekend travel and adventures, with Sunday best for a day of
laid back lounging. New moon at midmonth may be a little hysterical so
stay equipped with the first great
corrective, a sense of humor. Full
Flower Moon (Cherokee) on the 28th
marks the lunar date of Beltane and
takes place in the most deeply transformative sign of Scorpio.
쿌
The Moon moves into your
sign first Sunday of the
month and spends the day
there in a frump. Oh well. You can’t
always be perfect. Workhorse days on
the 5th and 6th get the week off to a
good start and the following weekend
looks majestic. Use the double whammy
of springtime energy on the New Moon
of the 14th and catalyze projects around
then. Full moon at month’s end throws
a gauntlet in your path, and a little
fancy footwork may be called for.
Aquarius
쿕
Jan. 20 — Feb. 17
Pisces
Feb. 18 — March 19
Gigantic Jupiter is
within orb of your
ruling planet, Uranus,
and catching up fast this month,
so if things start to get bigger
than life you’ll know who the
culprit is. Jupiter tends to amplify
things, and in this case it is your
off-kilter obeys-no-rules planet
that’s being amplified. Which
means that you are likely doomed
to make a fool of yourself in
public, with the odds increasing
as the month proceeds. Lucky you
already ruined your reputation
years ago! On the sunny side,
benefits of this coming Jupiter
conjunction include winning the
hamper at the Co-op and hitting
the recycling depo when it is open!
쿓
A nice lay line
between Mars and
topsy turvy Uranus in
the first half of this month may
stir up a few surprises and require
your quick response, so stay on
your toes. Tact and sensitivity in
relationships is paramount all
month with Mars making tense
aspects to communicator Mercury. The darkening Moon passes
through your sign on the weekend of the 9th, making good
aspects to dreamy Neptune,
sweet Venus, generous Jupiter,
clever Mercury and powerful
Pluto. Make the most of it!
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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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cruises & eco-tours
children’s activities
festivals & events
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.
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 6-14, 2010
Shorebird Festival
May 7-9, 2010
Food & Wine Festival
June 2010
Edge to Edge Marathon
June 13, 2010
Aboriginal Days
June 21, 2010
Tofino Lantern Festival
August 29, 2010
Tofino Beer Fest
to be announced
Maritime Festival
to be announced
Tofino Film Festival
to be announced
Oyster Festival
November 18-20, 2010
Hot Tubs
Log Cabins
250-725-4213 www.crystalcove.cc
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Tofino Activities: What to do…
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
apr. 1 to apr. 30
Leaves Nanaimo
12:00pm3 3:00pm
6:30am
12:30pm 5:00pm
8:00am1
1:30pm2 6:00pm5
8:30am
2:00pm4 7:00pm
9:30am2
9:00pm
10:30am
Leaves Vancouver
12:00pm1 6:00pm2
6:30am
12:30pm 7:00pm
8:30am
8:00pm5
10:30am 3:00pm
11:30am2 4:00pm5 9:00pm
5:00pm
1
April 2 only, 2 April 1 only
3
April 5 only, 4 April 4 only
5
April 4 & 5 only
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 8:15pm5
5:15am4
12:45pm 10:45pm5
7:45am4
3:15pm
4 Daily
5
except Sun
Daily except Sat
Victoria (Swartz Bay) and
Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Leaves Victoria
12:00pm3 5:00pm
7:00am
1:00pm
6:00pm6
8:00am1
2:00pm4 7:00pm
9:00am
9:00pm
10:00am2 3:00pm
11:00am 4:00pm5
Leaves Vancouver
12:00pm4 5:00pm
7:00am
6:00pm5
1:00pm
8:00am2
2:00pm3 7:00pm
9:00am
9:00pm
10:00am1 3:00pm
11:00am 4:00pm6
1 Sat & Apr 2 only, 2 Apr 2 & 5 only
3 Fri, Sun & Apr 1,5,22,24,29 only
4 Fri, Sun & Apr 1,5 only
5 Fri, Sun & Apr 1,5,15,22,29 only
6 Fri, Sun & Apr 1,5 only excluding
Apr 2 & 9
Reservations 1-888-724-5223
www.bcferries.com
Tofino Bus Island Express
NORTHBOUND
for departures from
DAILY
Vancouver1
Victoria1
Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry
Nanaimo, Bus Depot
Nanaimo, Woodgrove Centre 2
Parksville
Coombs
Hilliers
Whisky Creek
Port Alberni (Arrival)
Port Alberni (Departure)
Ucluelet
Tofino
7:30 am
8:15 am
10:25 am
10:35 am
10:50 am
11:10 am
11:20 am
11:25 am
11:35 am
12:05 pm
12:20 pm
1:55 pm
2:30 pm
DAILY
1:45 pm
1:45 pm
5:05 pm
5:15 pm
5:30 pm
5:55 pm
6:05 pm
6:10 pm
6:20 pm
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
9:10 pm
FRI/SUN ONLY
5:45 pm
7:00 pm
8:50 pm
9:15 pm
9:25 pm
9:50 pm
10:00 pm
10:05 pm
10:15 pm
10:40 pm
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[1] Some routes operated with Interline carriers. See details at online booking. [2] Reservation required!
SOUTHBOUND
for departures from
DAILY
DAILY
Tofino
Ucluelet
Whisky Creek
Hilliers
Coombs
Parksville
Nanaimo, Woodgrove Centre 4
Nanaimo, Bus Depot
Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry
Victoria 5
Vancouver 5
8:15 am
8:35 am3
10:05 am
10:15 am
10:35 am
10:45 am
10:50 am
11:00 am
by request
11:45 am
11:55 am
2:00 pm
2:55 pm
12:15 pm
12:50 pm
2:35 pm
2:45 pm
3:05 pm
3:15 pm
3:20 pm
3:30 pm
by request
4:15 pm
4:20 pm
7:05 pm
7:25 pm
FRI/SUN ONLY
6:45 pm
7:05 pm
7:15 pm
7:20 pm
7:25 pm
by request
8:15 pm
8:20 pm
11:30 pm
11:25 pm
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Nanaimo (Departure Bay) and
Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)
[3] Tofino to Ucluelet arrival at 9:05 am [4] Drop off only. By request only.
[5] Some routes operated with Interline carriers. See details at online booking.
Victoria Express
NORTHBOUND
for departures from
DAILY
Victoria Ocean Island Inn
Victoria Hostelling International
Victoria Bus Depot
Ucluelet (Arrival)
Tofino
7:50 am
8:00 am
8:15 am
12:00 pm
12:20 pm
1:55 pm
2:30 pm
SOUTHBOUND
for departures from
DAILY
Tofino
Ucluelet
Port Alberni
Victoria (Arrival)
8:15 am
8:35 am
10:15 am
2:00 pm
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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
Bella Pacifica
Tofino Water Taxi
1212 Lynn Road
250.725-1267
400 MacKenzie Beach Road
250.725-3400
250.726-5485
877.726-5485 Toll Free
www.seafarersbb.com
www.bellapacifica.com
campground@bellapacifica.com
www.tofinowatertaxi.com
Luxurious rooms, imaginatively decorated, featuring
king size beds, TV, VCR and
down comforters. First class
breakfast in dining room.
The Tides Inn
160 Arnet Road
250.725-3765
Crystal Cove Beach Resort
www.tidesinntofino.com
1165 Cedarwood Place
250.725-4213
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.
Tofino Ospray Lodge
450 Neill Street
250.725-2669
info@tofinolodge.com
www.tofinolodge.com
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.
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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.
www.crystalcove.cc
camping
Arrowvale Campground
5955 Hector Road,
Port Alberni
250.723-7948
info@arrowvale.ca
Sixty-seven magnificent riverside acres in the Alberni Valley. A mixture of of forty open
and wooded sites. Group
camping area with picnic shelter. Some serviced sites.
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
1084 Pacific Rim Highway
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.
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hotels/lodges
Cox Bay Beach Resort
Crystal Cove Beach Resort
1431 Pacific Rim Hwy.
250.725-2600
1165 Cedarwood Place
250.725-4213
www.coxbaybeachresort.com
info@coxbaybeachresort.com
Long Beach Lodge
The Inn at Tough City
www.crystalcove.cc
Where the wild & rugged
wilderness meets the revitalizing Ocean. Chic lodging
boasting beautifully furnished units with class &
comfort; the ultimate experience for your getaway.
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
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
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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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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Natural Elements Vacation
Rentals
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
Box 1063, Ucluelet BC
250.726-3646
250.726-3644 fax
866.985-9378 toll free
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
naturalelementsrentals.com
info@naturalelementsrentals.com
www.tofinovacation.com
info@tofinovacation.com
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.
230 Fourth Street
250.725.2072
230 Main Street
250.725-4234
888.492-6662 Toll Free
www.affinityguesthouse.ca
michetofino@yahoo.ca
victoriabc.com/accom/cannery.html
canneryretreat@bridgescanada.com
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.
www.coxbaybeachresort.com
info@coxbaybeachresort.com
Bluewater Beach Homes
250.726-5272
dustbunnies@seaviewcable.net
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.
Casa Vedova
250.725-1215
www.casavedova.com
casavedova@msn.com
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.
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.
Cox Bay Beach Resort
A modern boutique beachfront resort nestled next to
Pacific Rim National Park
within Clayoquot Sound.
Beautifully appointed one
and two-bedroom self-contained suites are available.
Offering guests to Vancouver
Islands Pacific Rim a portfolio
of Vacation Homes, Cottages,
Condos & Suites. Beach, Ocean
view, Forest, to 5* luxurious
self catering beach homes.
Ocean Dream
250.725-4282
www.oceandream.ca
bruhwiler@telus.net
Rainforest Retreat
Box 932 - 901 Sandpiper Plc.
Tofino, BC VOR 2Z0
250.725-3882
Denise Kimoto
denisekimoto@hotmail.com
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.
Sandpiper Beachhouse
250.725-3417
www.sandpiperbeachhouse.ca
hali007@telus.net
Inlet oceanfront cottage
on peaceful, private beach.
Self contained. Large deck
and BBQ. Wireless internet.
3 bedroom oceanfront home
on Chesterman Beach. Hot
tub. Outside shower. Private,
romantic, beautifully furnished, stunning ocean
views. Sleeps 6
On the Beach
Seashack Beach Cottage
351 Tonquin Park Road
250.704-0207
1273 Lynn Road
250.725-3451
www.tofino-onthebeach.com
www.tofinoseashack.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.
Beautiful, private cottage for
two on Chesterman beach with
spectacular views. A very
romantic retreat with all
amenities. Well-behaved
dogs welcome.
www.goldcoasttofino.com
info@goldcoasttofino.com
Pacific Soul Vacation Home
Sea Star Beach Retreat
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.
Big Beach, Ucluelet
604.732.3108
1294 Lynn Road
250.725-2041
866.443-STAR (7827)
Gold Coast Retreat
1338 Chesterman Beach Rd.
250.725-3789
Judi’s Seaside Cottages
eoinfinnyoga.com/properties
info@vancouveryoga.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.
250.725-3373
250.725-3114 fax
Platinum Vacation Group
jajg@island.net
1560 Fort Street,
Victoria, BC V8S 5J2
1-866-595-8989
Very private waterfront
cottages and homes. Fully
equipped, fireplaces, cozy
west coast casual. Sleeps 2-6
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.seastar-tofino.com
sea@seastar-tofino.com
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.
Tigh-Na-Clayoquot
1040 Campbell Street
250.725-4490
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.
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Tofino Beach Homes
Tofino Bird & Breakfast
250.725-2570
250.725-2520
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.’
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.
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.
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Tofino Vacation Rentals
Water’s Edge Resort
real estate
430 Campbell Street
250.725.2779
877.799-2779 Toll free
1971 Harbour Drive, Ucluelet
250.726-2672
250.726-2680 Fax
866.986-2222 Reservations
Re⁄Max: Linda Pettinger
www.tofinovr.com
info@tofinovr.com
Tofino’s premier vacation rental
properties! From beachfront
homes & cabins on spectacular
Chesterman Beach to stunning
oceanfront homes, cottages &
condos in the Tofino area. We
have something for everyone!
www.aviawest.com/watersedge
reservations@aviawest.com
The ideal resort when you’re
looking to get away from it
all. Raw wilderness, miles of
sandy beaches and ancient
coastal rainforests surround
you.
Viewwest Rentals
West Coast Accommodation
949 Sandpiper Place
250.726.5209
888.448-4141 Toll free
1238 Lynn Road
250.725.3103
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.
westcoastaccommodation.com
info@westcoastaccommodation.com
North Chesterman Beach VR
ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms,
can accommodate large or
small groups. Comfortably furnished and fully equipped,
large sunny deck, steps from
the beach. Pet friendly.
Zoe’s at North Beach
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.
1216 Lynn Road
250.725.2500
Sotheby’s International
www.zoesatnorthbeach.com
info@zoesatnorthbeach.com
102-919 Fort Street
Victoria, BC
250.380.3933 Ext. 313
250.380.3939 Fax
866.599-3933 Toll Free
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
www.tofinotime.com
311 Neill Street
250.725-3969
250.725-2039 Fax
800.316-0130 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
Sea Shanty Restaurant
Tacofino Cantina
Breaker’s Fresh Food Café
634 Campbell Street
at the Weigh West
250.725-3277 Ext 289
430 Campbell Street
250.725 2558
www.weighwest.com
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.
250.725.8228
Healthy and affordable west
coast influenced mexican
cuisine, served out of
the big orange truck behind
beaches/live to surf. Tacos,
burritos, salads,
fresh squeezed juice, liquados and more!
Shelter Restaurant
Tough City Sushi
601 Campbell Street
250.725-3353
350 Main Street
250.725-2021
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!
Calm Waters at Tin Wis
250.725-4445
www.tinwis.com
info@tinwis.com
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.
Licensed!
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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!
Fiesta Taco
421 Main Street
250.725-2177
Tofino's own Tex-Mex Experience. Full breakfast $5.99.
Burger combo $8.99. Kids
meal $4.99. Eat in or Take
Out. Open 7 days a week.
The Pointe Restaurant
Osprey Lane
250.725-3106
pointe@wickinn.com
www.wickinn.com
Exquisite food, remarkable
wines and rustic ambiance.
Superb breakfast, lunch, dinner with views of Chesterman
Beach and open ocean. Don’t
miss our Sunday Champagne
Brunch!
www.shelterrestaurant.com
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.
Tofino’s stylish and bustling
restaurant overlooking Clayoquot Sound. Fresh seafood
and local foods creatively
served. Outside patio, open
kitchen, and cheerful service.
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.
SoBo
Wickaninnish Restaurant
311 Neill Street
250.725-2341
Wick Road at Long Beach
250.726-7706
eat@sobo.ca
www.sobo.ca
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.
www.wickaninnish.ca
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.tofinotime.com
body & soul
Arbutus Health
1180 Pacific Rim Hwy
250.725-2212
arbutusacupuncture@gmail.com
the magical guest experience
of this resort haven, known as
a retreat for ‘nature’s dramas’
and epicurean excellence.
Dawn Batenchuk
A comprehensive & supportive
approach to health & inspired
living. Our team of practitioners offer services including
acupuncture, massage, herbal
medicine, hot stone therapy
and private yoga.
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.
Ancient Cedars Spa
Robert Kowatsch
Osprey Lane
250.725-3113
250.725-3110 Fax
250.725-2212
spa@wickinn.com
www.wickinn.com
Extremely beautiful in its
setting between wild Pacific
Ocean and old-growth forest.
Ancient Cedars Spa enhances
arbutusacupuncture@gmail.com
Providing healing treatments
with over a decade of training
and practice. Swedish Remedial
Massage, Pre/Post natal massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Injuries, Hot Stones.
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Pacific Elements Yoga
Sacred Presence
Studio One
250.725-8363
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.
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.
www.pacificelements.ca
200 Hour Yoga Teacher
Training, Drop in Yoga
Classes, Private Lessons,
and Yoga Retreats. Vinyasa,
Hatha, and Pre-Natal Yoga
Pacific Rim Chiropractic
and Naturopathic Clinic
Sacred Stone Spa
250.522-0033
421 Main Street
250.725-3341
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.
www.sacredstone.ca
info@sacredstone.ca
Expert massage. Holistic
menu features international
approaches: Ayurveda, Shiatsu,
Thai, and Swedish. Try our
Organic Facials, a Sacred Hot
Stone Massage or infrared
sauna. 3 treatment rooms.
Sarah Platenius
250.725-3667
www.tofinoyoga.com
info@tofinoyoga.com
Sarah Platenius Therapeutic
Bodywork. Limited appointments. Call 250.725.3667
for more information.
Thérèse Bouchard
250.725-4278
23 years professional expertise:
Swedish Massage, Trager®, Hot
Stones, Cranio-Sacral, Accupressure, Reiki, & Therapeutic
Touch in a spectacular garden
studio setting. Certified clinical
hypno-therapist.
TuffCity Fitness - Jae Laz
250.522-0525
BCRPA Certified Personal
Trainer, Usui System of Natural Healing - Reiki Master,
Healthstyle Coaching, individual fitness training, Fightclub (sport conditioning
classes, energetic body care.
Sound Acupuncture
Tofino/Ucluelet
250.266-0232
mattkupnicki@gmail.com
Registered acupuncturist
since 2004. Successful treatment for stress/addictions,
respiratory/digestive disorders, migraines, injuries and
pain management. Unique
approach combines Western
& Eastern medicine.
internet cafés
Tofitian
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’.
www.tofinotime.com
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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
Habit Clothing & Apparel
Tofino Gift Company
Bella Boutique & Gallery
104-430 Campbell Street
250.725-2906
beside Tofitian at Live to Surf
250.725.3421
tofinohabit@gmail.com
421 Main Street
at Ocean Outfitters
250.725-2866
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.
Boutique Upstairs
411 Campbell Street
250.725.2136
www.oceanoutfitters.bc.ca
Mermaid Tales Bookshop
Wildside Booksellers
455 Campbell Street
250.725-2125
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
www.mermaidbooks.ca
mermaidbooks@gmail.com
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!
Tofino’s one-stop boutique:
featuring denim (Fidelity,
Joes, Silver), clothes (Guess,
American Apparel), shoes
(Ugg, Hunter, Puma), accessories (handbags & jewelry)
and earth gentle cosmetics
(MOP & 100% Pure).
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.
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!
Covet
368 Main St
250.725-2860
Urban organic apparel, home
accessories and handcrafted
jewelery. Featuring Pink Martini, Covet Clothing, Pure &
Simple, Emu’s and Alegra
Shoes. Located next to Ocean
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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
Celebrini Fine Art
604.725-3510
www.celebrinifineart.com
celebrinifineart@shaw.ca
Classically trained Canadian
and International fine art
painter. Extensive collection
of original oil/watercolour
paintings developed from
the region. Private studio
visits by appointment only.
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
Beach Petals Flower Design
1040 Campbell Street
250-725-4490 Phone
888-725-4490 Toll Free
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
From classical piano to vocal
jazz trio. DJ service and
sound equipment provisions.
Outdoor set-ups available.
Wickaninnish Inn
Smashing Glasses
info@wickinn.com
www.wickinn.com
250.266-0978
info@smashingglasses.ca
www.smashingglasses.ca
High quality event rentals,
tables, chairs, glassware, marquee tents, heaters, bbq and
more. Everything you need to
make your wedding, festival
or party a great success.
634 Campbell Street
250.725-3277 Ext 255
www.weighwest.com
Creative floral designs with a
west coast flair. Garden style
arrangements with natural
greenery. Imaginative accessories & flowers for weddings
and special occasions.
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.
Esther Celebrini Music
West Coast Weddings & Events
604.725-3510
250.725-2213
250.266-2094 cell
Professional
pianist/vocalist offering
music for private functions.
We will custom design your
wedding day the way you
imagined it. Arranging all
aspects of the experience so
you can relax and enjoy a celebration like no other.
bicycles
TOF Cycles Co.
Weigh West
www.crabapplefloral.com
www.studio7jazz.com
esthercelebrini@mac.com
500 Osprey Lane
250.725-3100
800.333.4604
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.
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).
transportation
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.
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.tofinotime.com
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bear watching
Just Birding
whale watching
Browning Pass Charters
250.725-2520
Jamies Whaling Station
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
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.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
hot springs
606 Campbell Street
250.725-3919
www.jamies.com
Tofino’s First & Finest! Also
Ucluelet - zodiacs to 65’ luxury cruisers with liquor bars.
Guaranteed whales & bears,
Hot Springs, sea to sky
tours, kayaking, scenic
flights. 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
The Whale Centre
Remote Passages Marine
Excursions
411 Campbell Street
250.725-2132
1-888-474-2288 Toll Free
@ Wharf Street
in the big red boathouse
1-800.666-9833 Toll free
www.remotepassages.com
bird watching
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
Offering specialised adventure tours & whale watching
since 1986. Exciting zodiac
& covered vessel tours by
informative guides. Educational programs for all ages.
Adrian Dorst
Box 503, Tofino BC, V0R 2Z0
250.725-1243
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.
www.adriandorst.com
adorst@island.net
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.
The Whale Centre & Museum
sport fishing
411 Campbell Street
250.725-2132
1-888-474-2288 Toll Free
Biggar Fish Charters
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!
101 Fourth Street
250.725-9227
1.877.594-2537 Toll free
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.
scenic cruises
Tofino Water Taxi
250.726-5485
877.726-5485 Toll Free
Fourth Street Dock
250.726-8987
1.800.307-0277 Toll Free
www.biggarfish.com
biggarfish@shaw.ca
Your not just buying a fishing
trip - you’re buying an adventure. 20 plus years experience
as a guide and commercial
fisherman. Call Rick Biggar.
Let’s go fishing!
Braedy Mack Charters
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
561 Campbell Street
250.725-2700
1.888.534.7422 Toll Free
www.tofinofishing.com
Tofino’s most recommended
saltwater & freshwater fishing
outfitter since 1996. Elite staff
and vessels. Offering shared
charters, lodging options and
fully stocked fly & tackle shop.
Hymax Charters
Moored at Trilogy Fish dock
Office at 700 Industrial Way
250.266-0147
www.hymaxcharters.com
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.
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.
JEREMY KORESKI
PHOTOGRAPHY
www.jeremykoreski.com
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Ospray Charters
sea kayaking
450 Neill Street
250.725-2133
Majestic Ocean Kayaking
www.ospray.com
shawn@ospray.com
1167 Helen Rd., Ucluelet BC
250.726-2868
1-800-889-7644 Toll Free
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.
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
www.oceankayaking.com
majestic@oceankayaking.com
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.
Paddle West Kayaking
606 Campbell Street, Tofino
168 Fraser Street, Ucluelet
250.725-3232
www.paddlewest.com
Experience the spectacular
scenery and wildlife of Clayoquot & Barkley Sound up
close with one of our knowledgeable, certified guides.
No experience necessary.
Rentals available.
surfing
Pacific Surf School
Bruhwiler Surf School
430 Campbell Street
250.725-2155
311 Olsen Road
250.726-5481
www.pacificsurfschool.com
www.bruhwilersurf.com
bruhwilersurf@msn.com
Learn to surf with Canada’s
best known pros and local
surfers. Expert and comprehensive instruction for beginners to advanced levels.
Island Longboards
3464 Brittain Bldvd
Qualicum Beach
1.800.726-4210
www.islandlongboards.com
shop@islandlongboards.com
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.
Remote Passages Kayaking
www.weighwest.com
@ Wharf Street
in the big red boathouse
1-800.666-9833
www.remotepassages.com
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.
Tofino Seakayaking
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
www.tofino-kayaking.com
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.
Catch the experience, hang
out with our coastal crew
and learn to surf on the
island’s rugged west coast.
Storm Surf
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.
Find us on Hwy 4 as you
head West to Tofino. Biggest
selection of Longboards and
SUP in Canada. Great rentals
and late drop off time.
Surf Sister Surf School
Live to Surf
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.
Rainforest Kayak
634 Campbell Street
250.725-3238
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.
cmmnit Dirctry
250.725-4464
www.livetosurf.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.
Long Beach Surf Shop
630 Campbell Street
250.725-3800
sla@cedar.alberni.net
Tofino’s smallest surf shop.
Has a huge selection of
rental and retail surf gear.
Also carrying Tofino’s largest
selection of CDs and vinyl.
Lowest rental rates.
625 Campbell Street
250.725-4456
1.877.724-SURF
www.surfsister.com
Tofino Surf School
566 Campbell Street
250.725-2711
www.tofinosurfschool.ca
surfer@tofinosurfschool.ca
Share the stoke with Tofino’s
newest surf school! Small
classes for all ages, 100% fun
for everyone with our experienced instructors.
Westside Surf School
250.725-2404
www.westsidesurfschool.com
Tofino’s finest surfschool using
the most advanced techniques
acquired over a decade of
teaching by director Sepp Bruhwiler, Canada’s internationally
known pro.
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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
Pacific Rim National Park
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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250 726 8312
Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 65 Clayoquot
331 Main St.
250 725 3361
www.tofinotime.com
box 362
tofino, bc
canada V0R 2Z0
phone: 250-725-4468
fax:
250-725-4469
info@tofinotime.com
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 Parking Exhibit/Signs i Info Centre
Restaurant
℡ Telephone Trail
Viewpoint
Camping
Wheelchair
accessible
Lighthouse Picnic Table
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See inset map
on page 54
for details
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Tofino
Meares Island
Cannery
Bay
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Chesterman
Beach
Cox Bay
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Cox
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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
℡ 
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.
℡
℡ Green
Point
Kennedy Lake
℡ 
Combers
Beach
 ℡
Wickaninnish Rd.
Wickaninnish
Beach
℡
 i ℡
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
CLOSED
Willowbrae Trail
This 3km return trip takes you down
one of the original “corduroy” roads
that was used to travel between
TFINO T IME
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 April 2010

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