Tofino Time Magazine May 2002

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TFINO TIME
half the pce— twice the plesure!
TofinoTime Magazine
may 2002 issue two
produced on tofino time
and midnight oil (and illy)
by adam and baku
we encourage submissions and
listings from the community
event listings are free of
charge submission deadline is
the 15th of the month
contact info:
tofino time magazine
box 362
tofino, bc
canada
V0R 2Z0
phone: 250-725-4468
fax:
250-725-4469
info@tofinotime.com
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w
elcome to the
second issue of
the Tofino Time
magazine here in May 2002.
The intent of this publication is to serve as a forum
in which the town of Tofino,
it’s people and all the activities
that make life here special are
celebrated and promoted.
We hope to be supportive
to those in our community who
produce & organise all the events
that enhance our lives and the
time spent here by our visitors.
We welcome all input and
encourage your involvement.
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COMMUNITY
and it’s community
SEAFOOD
Local
Smoked Salmon
Retail Fish Store
Custom
Smoke House
The Nuu-chah-nulth First
Nations have lived in Clayoquot Sound for thousands
of years. You may recognise
names of respected Chiefs
and their descendants —
Maquinna and Wickaninnish.
Today, Nuu-chah-nulth peo-
630 Campbell St.
250 725 2233
ple live within Tofino and in
Below the
Government Wharf you can
Weigh West
water
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outlying communities. From
look across the harbour to
one such community, Opitsaht, on Meares Island.
Long before trappers and
settlers arrived on these
X
shores, the Nuu-chah-nulth
Weigh West
Campbell Street
utilised the land and
resources including the present location of Tofino.
i
n the early 1900’s the only
way to travel to Tofino was
by boat. The waterfront
area by the wharf and along
Grice Road was the heart of
town. In 1959, when a dirt
road from Port Alberni connected to the Tofino-Ucluelet
road, the waterfront lost some
of its vitality as the centre of
town moved up the hill.
served the west coast from
1913 to 1952. Through west
coast storms and fair seas,
she arrived every ten days
with passengers, mail and
supplies from Victoria. Touring the coast by ship became
quite popular, and starting
in 1928 during the summer
months, a smaller ship, the
S.S. Norah, made the run
as well. With the two ships
running, “Boat Day” was every
five days – a social highlight
for those living in Tofino.
text & images
courtesy of the
community
mapping project.
The S.S.Maquinna,
known as “Old Faithful,”
Long Beach Market
ESSO
at north beach
Camping Supplies
Groceries and Snacks
725-2050
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photo: jeremy koreski
Tofino
District of Tofino
Parks & Recreation Dept.
121 3rd Street, box 9
tofino, b.c. v0r 2z0
Phone: 725-3229
Fax:
725-3775
The Walking Club
April 10 – May 29
Meet in front of the school
Wednesday mornings at 9:30
Join Chris Douglass & friends
for a comfortable walk.
Walking is a great way to
exercise major muscles, get
your blood pumping, take in
clean air and start the day
feeling good.
Lacrosse Clinic
To be announced
We are planning to have a
Lacrosse clinic at the end of
May. Lacrosse has gained
much popularity as Canada’s
summer game and we are
WICKANINNISH
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
431 Gibson Street, Box 220
Tofino, B.C. V0R 2Z0
Ph: 725-2555 Fax: 725-3264
Outdoor Club
May 14
2:45pm - 5:00pm
Wickaninnish Community School
Front Porch
$10-20
4 Tuesdays with Melanie Morris
for kids ages 10-13 years
Join Ms Morris and other
outdoor enthusiasts to explore
our backyard - Clayoquot
Sound! Learn what to bring,
wear and expect while
travelling around our waters
and forests. We will try sea
fortunate to have members of
the BC Lacrosse Association
willing to come out and
familiarise us through offering
a clinic and perhaps a demo
game. Watch for more info!
Call 725-3229 for information on this
opportunity!
level, developing players
catching, throwing and
batting skills, while still
keeping the game fun
and non-competitive.
Coaches will be needed
to help run this program.
Registration will be
announced through take
home forms from school.
Softball
Coaches Needed!
Call 725-3229 to volunteer!
This program will take
younger kids to the next
kayaking, hiking on Meares
and Wickaninnish Island
and more. Bring a friend
and be aware there will be
weather, adventure and fun!
Mother’s Day Gift Workshop
May 8
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Wickaninnish School
Room 104
$12-25
with Laura MacPherson
for kids ages 5-8
Just for Girls
May 6, 13, 27 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Wickaninnish Community School
Room 104
free
with Sarah Hogan & Gail Duchene
for girls in grades 6 & 7
Girls, here’s an opportunity
to to talk about what’s
important to you while
doing fun activities like role
playing, games, cooking,
arts and crafts and more.
Snacks will be provided.
girls need to arrange for
their own rides home.
Boys & girls join Laura
and make a unique gift
for Mom for Mother’s
Day. Please wear old
clothes or bring a smock.
Beaches
Grocery
Convenience &
Specialty Foods
Local Produce
Freshly Baked
Breads
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1184 Pacific Rim Hwy.
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Twelve Acres of Waterfront
Rainforest and Gardens
that Explore
Culture
and
Nature
COMMUNITY
a foggy adventure
by Todd Graham
T
he sunrise revealed
a thick fog bank
stretching over the
entire west coast. Our
route plan, being determined by the weather
conditions, had us leaving Tofino harbour bound
for Cow Bay, a primary
coastal feeding area for
the Gray Whales.
and the
Cafe Pamplona
725-1220
9am to dark
1084 Pacific Rim Hwy
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photo: john forde
Tofino
Botanical
Garden
After travelling 10
nautical miles by Zodiac
in the fog I shut off the
engine and asked everyone to listen carefully
for signs of whales.
“Woosh” – the sound of
a blow, our first hint of
the presence of a Gray
Whale. Then the odour of
the “Whale Breath” saturated us before we witnessed
the grey-white back of the
leviathan swimming towards
us. We watched the whale
surface again and dive into
the kelp forest throwing it’s
fluke high into the air. The
Bull Kelp forest of Cow Bay
hosts the Gray’s favorite food,
1000’s of Mysits swarming
around the sea floor.
The whale entertained
us for another 45 minutes,
then we headed out for the
offshore bird sanctuary and
sea lion rockery. While on
route we were surprised by a
pod of transient Orcas. They
are the most exciting and
intelligent of the animals that
we observe on the Pacific
coast. The pod played with
us for a half hour or so
before disappearing into the
thick coastal fog.
The fog lifted as we
returned to the Tofino harbour
revealing a beautiful day of
sunshine, blue sky and the
incredible rainforest of Meares
Island. By the end of the tour
we had seen everything. With
the diversity of wildlife in
Clayoquot Sound any given
day has the potential to
leave memories like this one.
Strawberry Isle
Research Society
Our Next Goal
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any people in many
ways hail the coming of spring. For
some it’s the daffodils seemingly bursting out of the
ground overnight. It can be
the opening leaves of the
Salmon Berry bushes giving
promise of the first ‘Chumis’
of the new year. It may be
the sight of noisy clouds
of geese passing overhead.
Here on the west coast there
is no doubt that the tell-tale
plumes of mist on the open
ocean marking the path of the
passing Gray Whales is our
most dramatic portend to
spring. There is a confidence
and strength in their slow
persistent pressing on to the
rich feeding grounds of the
Bering Sea.
The Gray’s demanding
5,000 nautical mile journey
from the warm and calm
breeding lagoons of Mexico
is the longest migration
made by any animal on
earth. There are many in
route perils faced by these
leviathans; collision with
large vessel traffic, oil spills,
Killer Whales and likely the
most dangerous of all is the
threat of entanglement in
commercial fishing gear.
We raised $1,400 for the
Nets are considered to
be the greatest threat but,
surprisingly, crab gear,
though not a common
occurrence, is a danger here
in the Pacific Northwest.
Almost every year Grays are
reported fouled with as
many as 3 crab trap float
lines in their jaws and
hitched around their bodies.
Think about that for a
minute. The animal is not
only restricted by the entanglement of line but with three
traps is also burdened with
over 100 kilograms of steel.
In January ’99 Strawberry
Isle Research Society hosted
a disentanglement workshop.
In attendance, along with our
membership were representatives from the government
departments of Fisheries,
Transport and Parks.
purchase of entanglement
l et ' s g o
FISHING
response. Well it took a couple
of years and a lot of red tape
but we are now in possession
of an array of custom made
cutters, knives and grapnels.
Our next goal is to establish
a team of volunteers who
would be willing to attend
practice sessions and respond
to incidents.
Interested?
Call Rod Palm (725-2211)
or Pete Schulze (726-5793).
Cool heads and good physical condition are a must.
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email: sisle@island.net
Chinook
Coho
Halibut
Professional Guides
Groups & Families
725-2700 ph
725-2313 fx
888-534-7422
www.tofinofishing.com
The outcome of this
gathering was recognition of
the threat and need for a
coastal web of response
teams that could be tasked to
deal with entanglement reports.
On the spot it was recognized that our society would
be the first recognized team.
West Coast
Outfitters
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•Rainwear
•Clothing
•Camping
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The Windbirds are back!
by adrian dorst
O
ver the past decade
and a half, Tofino
has become widely
known as a destination to
observe Gray Whales in
migration. Less well known
is the fact that Tofino, situated as it is on the Pacific
Flyway, is also an extraordinary place to observe a
photo: adrian dorst
multitude of migratory
birds. Tofino residents may
become aware of this fact
when, on soggy days in late
March and early April, the
village green may literally
be covered by American
Robins as they cock their
heads in search of worms.
Or when, in late April or
early May, after an incoming storm front abruptly
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obscures the night sky, we
suddenly see hordes of
Golden-crowned Sparrows
descending on the young,
tender plants in our gardens.
Birders call these inundations
“fallout.” What gardeners
call the birds is probably
best left unsaid.
Among the most obvious
migrants are shorebirds, also
known as waders. Beginning
in early April, the vanguard
of the migration begins to
trickle in, with small groups
of Greater Yellowlegs leading
the pack. By the third or
fourth week of April the
migration begins in earnest.
Then, large flocks of Western
Sandpipers and Dowitchers
arrive from Mexico, Central
America, and Ecuador, while
their Whimbrel cousins wing
here from as far away as Chile.
Whenever possible, these
birds take advantage of favourable winds. It’s why Peter
Mathieson referred to shorebirds as “the wind birds,”
which became the title of
his book. One Western Sandpiper carrying a minute
radio transmitter, and undoubtedly taking advantage of a
south-easterly storm, flew
from San Francisco to the
Copper River delta in Alaska
in under 3 days, a distance
of 3,000 kilometers. This
bird obviously did not stop
in at Tofino for the usual 3
days of R&R. Most Westerns, however, drop in to
replenish their stores of fat
by feeding on beaches and
mudflats along the route at
places such as San Francisco,
Coos Bay Oregon, Willapa
Bay and Grays Harbor,
Washington, as well as
Tofino and Boundary Bay
in the lower mainland.
Each spring, several
million shorebirds stop at
Boundary Bay in the Lower
Mainland. In Tofino the
numbers are considerably
less, with perhaps 200,000
birds passing through. At the
peak of the season, clouds of up
to 20,000 birds may be seen
in the area between Sharp
Road and Jensen’s Bay. But
Tofino has the advantage
over Boundary Bay in both
variety of species, and easy
accessibility. Sit quietly on
the grass in a tidal meadow,
and waders of up to a dozen
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species may feed in close
proximity, some approaching within 20 or 30 feet.
Tofino also hosts several
birds rarely seen at Boundary
Bay. Flocks of up to a 150
Whimbrels, a type of Curlew,
may be seen probing for ghost
shrimp on exposed mudflats.
And in recent years, similarsized Godwits with long
upturned bills have been
showing up with increasing
frequency. This is probably
due to the fact that this
prairie nester has expanded
its range into Alaska, where
its population is now increasing. Over 40 species of shorebirds have been recorded in
our area, with 30 of those
occurring regularly.
Expect to see up to a
dozen varieties on the mudflats on an average day. If
you are lucky, you may also
enjoy the spectacle of a Peregrine Falcon, or its smaller
cousin the Merlin, swooping
in on a flock in a surprise
attack. Prepare to be astounded
at the sight of 20,000 wings
flashing silver as the birds
swoop and turn as one like
an animated cloud. Optimum time for observing the
migrants varies but is generally the first two weeks in
May. Western Sandpipers
usually peak during the first
week in May, so don’t wait
too long. Whimbrel numbers peak about mid May
or soon thereafter.
Saturday, May 4th
8 am
S. Chesterman Parking Lot
Guided Birding
Join Adrian Dorst for a
morning of shore birding.
Saturday, May 4th,
8 pm
Raincoast Interpretive Centre
Wind Birds
Wednesday, May 1st,
8 pm
Shorebird Identification Workshop
Join Adrian Dorst in an
introductory workshop on
how to identify common
shorebirds, their behavior
and favorite habitat. The
workshop includes registration and the survey techniques that will be used for
the 1st Annual shorebird
count that will be held on
May 5th.
Shorebirds of Clayoquot
Sound from Dowitchers
to Plovers, Whimbrels to
Turnstones. Photographer/
naturalist Adrian Dorst
will introduce you to the
many shorebirds that
visit Clayoquot Sound.
Sunday, May 5th, 8 - noon
1st Annual Shorebird Count
Join the 1st Annual
Shorebird Count. To
register for this event,
please attend the identiFriday, May 3rd,
8 pm fication workshop on
May 1st, or phone the
Raincoast Interpretive
Shorebirds — Migration Marvels
Centre at 725-2560.
Join shorebird biologist Pipa There will be a postcount wrap up with
Shepherd for an illustrated
pizza at the interpretive
talk and slide presentation
on shorebird conservation in centre. sunday, May 5th,
Tofino and around the world. from 5 - 7 pm
COASTAL MUSEUM
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The Whale Center
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250 725 2132 ph
250 725 2136 fx
1 888 474 2288
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SurfCanada!
by Adam Smallwood
I
think most people are
over the misconception
that Canada is a surf
MAIN TOFINO SURFSPOTS
deprived country. This usuby Adam Smallwood
ally comes from folks who
Whether you’re new to surfing or
have never surfed and think
visiting the area, this guide
that you need to fly to
will tell you where to head out
Hawaii and paddle into a 20
on your search for waves:
footer before you’re really
doin’ it. We do share the
Chestermans- Two beaches
same ocean so just because
that come together making
were above the 49th parallel
two very different spots. A
doesn’t mean the surf stops
favorite for the beginner or
there. Our coastline may
when other spots are too
rarely have that perfect
big. They can still be very
powerful and tides and swell “tropical surf power punch”
that sends other locations
are sure to change what
may seem small and playful. into the surfing books, but
there are very good reasons
Cox Bay- This areas “wave
why surfing has taken off
magnet”. Picks up most swells
around here…
and can be very difficult to
get all the way out when its
larger. Will be affected by
wind in the afternoon. There
are strong rips at either
ends of the beach.
The area around Tofino
is fully exposed to the
Pacific Ocean and so believe
it or not you can actually
surf everyday year round.
The water may be a little
Long beach- A good spot
chilly, but in the last 10
for summer swells with lots
of room to move and plenty years wetsuit technology has
come a long way making
of parking. There’s a big
rock island to the south and surfing and other watercurrents and rips are strong sports a lot warmer and
more comfortable.
here. This is a huge stretch
of beach, so if you want to
be alone just head down a
little further than everyone
else. Lifeguard towers operate in the summer months.
last quarter
sat. may 4th
12:16am
Tofino’s beaches and coves are
balancing between majestic
mountains and a very powerful body of water, making for
a genuine wilderness surfing
experience. Mix that with a
laid back lifestyle and it’s no
wonder this area has developed
its own unique surf culture.
The coastline is made
up of beaches and coves separated by rocky headlands
and sand spits that point in
all sorts of 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.
Spring to Fall has great
conditions for surfing and
the days are longer allowing
more time to search around.
Remember that tidal
changes are extreme and
swell can grow larger by the
hour. A quick change of
location can sometimes
improve your session.
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sun. may 12th
3:45 am
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raingear and boots
charts and licences
air fills, marine fuels,
propane, camp stoves
tools, tarps, rope
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integrated marine supply in tofino harbour
S p r i n g t i m e from the shrimp type General
Fishing
by Jay Mohl
W
hen you hear the
term ‘Spring-time’
around Tofino, you
have to consider in which
context it is being used.
For many who are fortunate to live in the Island’s most
beautiful west coast community, Spring-time often represents the awaited change of
seasons and weather conditions.
Many locals start gearing up for
another busy season of tourists,
who arrive early to witness
some of natures fascinating
creatures. Grey Whales, Sea
lions and Black Bears, the
unique flora and fauna, as
well as the majestic coastal
mountain landscape are definitely all wondrous things.
The creature that fascinates
me the most undoubtedly has
to be the ‘Spring Steelhead’.
Beautiful but shy, sleek and
powerful, tactics involve hunting as much as they do fishing.
This anadromous coastal creature gets the recognition and
respect that it deserves from
ardent anglers who ply their
favorite waters. Flies ranging
first quarter
sun. may 19th
12:42pm
Practitioner, bright Marabous,
large Leeches to single eggs
and fry patterns, all need precise presentation and timing.
Lures like the Gibbs Ironhead
and Koho spoons, or drifted
marabou jigs and wool eggs
are all recommended arsenal.
Timing is crucial for success.
These fast moving silver bullets can come and go while
you sleep, with most activity
during the spring snow melt
and warming temperatures.
Another favorite early
season quarry is the ‘Spring
Salmon’. These hard fighting
Chinook provide great sport
as well as very fine table fare.
As they are almost continuously feeding, search the
offshore banks for schools of
Herring, Needlefish or Sardines to locate larger schools
of these feisty ‘blackmouth’.
Fished on or near the bottom, gear of choice would be
Anchovies or medium Herring trolled in a glow teaser
head, as well as pearl white
or glow green Hoochies and
spoons behind a purple
glow or red flasher. Leader
lengths vary from 5-7 ft for
natural baits, 38-42 inches for
hoochies, and between 4-5
feet for the right spoon action.
Don’t forget to try a 4-6 inch
Tomic plug # 602, 500, 232.
full moon
sun. may 26th
4:51am
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TFINO TIDE
Twice a Dy — twice the plesure!
brought to you by storm surf
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Tofino’s
The Fundamentals
of Good Paddling
By Dan Lewis
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Butchery, Seafood
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any of you have
seen skilled
sea kayakers go
cruising by, every stroke
seeming effortless. Their
boats seem like an
extension of their bodies
and appear to be commanded by their will
more than by any visible
techniques. While this
may look natural it’s
really the result of
sound fundamentals.
Good kayak instructors, like all good teachers, use what is called
a “teaching progression.”
The skills which give
fluidity to a paddler are
broken down into components to be learned
separately, the mastery
of one skill prepares you
for the next. Think of
each individual skill
as a building block –
once you’ve learned how
to hold a paddle properly you are ready to
learn how to use it in
the water.
« So let’s begin –
have you ever done a
wet exit? »
The greatest fear for
novice paddlers is getting
stuck upside down in
their boat. This is probably why many people
avoid practicing wet exits.
Unfortunately this means
they get stuck in their
skills progression. Practice
in a pool or warm lake
with the help of a friend.
The critical habit to
develop is coming to the
surface holding onto both
your paddle and your
boat. Letting go of either
in a real life situation can
get you into big trouble,
especially on a windy day.
Practice edging your boat
while cruising on flat water.
Lock your knees, shift your
weight till you’re balanced on
one side of your butt, then lift
the deck with the opposite knee.
Now paddle forward, keeping
the boat on edge. It will be
hard to do at first, but very
quickly you will build new
muscles and become more
comfortable in this awkward
and precarious position.
Navigation is another
example of skills progression.
First learn to estimate your
speed in a variety of conditions. Do this by timing
yourself paddling a known
distance, then calculate your
speed. This skill is essential
during crossings, so be sure
to master it beforehand.
You can take any basic
kayaking skill, analyze it this
way, then practice, practice,
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technique. Make it a part
of your paddling routine
and have fun doing it.
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ne of the least glamorous parts of the game
of golf can sometimes
be putting. However, I think
you will agree after watching
the amazing display of young
Tiger Woods at the 1997 Masters, that making clutch 5 and
6 footers can go a long way to
keeping your score respectable.
Most amateurs use too
much wrist action in their
putting stroke, causing the
putter face to be in the wrong
position at impact. This leads
to pushed and pulled putts,
especially from short distances.
Try the following to help you
develop a more constant stroke:
• Switch to a reverse overlap grip by placing the index
finger of your top hand over
the baby finger of the lower
hand.
• Practice putting 5 footers with two “Band-Aids”
on the putter. Place the
padding on either side of
the sweet spot about 1 inch
apart, this will teach you to
hit the center of the putter.
Good luck and come see me
for help with your game!
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raditionally Celtic,
Beltane on May 1st
marks the first day of
summer; the triumph of
light over the dark half of
the year. Traditional celebrations include fertility rites,
bonfires and the maypole.
New Moon in Taurus
on May 12th marks the
begining of a new cycle. The
Sabian symbol for this day –
white dove flying over troubled waters – symbolizes acts
of compassion and spiritual
solace to those in need. Formulate intentions for the
month ahead – a spoken
prayer or mantra. A good
time to contemplate the
beauty and serenity of nature.
May 12th is also mother’s day
The full moon in
Sagittarius on May 26th
is accompanied by a lunar
eclipse, marking a critical
transition time. Reflecting
the progress made since the
new moon and allows us to
see more clearly what may
be hindering progress. Values
must be re-assessed: what is
most important? This could
be a wild and karmic weekend. A surplus of Gemini
by Jan & Karedwyn
energy can have you running in circles – relief lies in
gardening, gathering with
and appreciating loved ones
– include a new friend in
your circle. This weekend is
best spent in quietness –
when and if you can find it
– try meditative practices.
Mercury is retrograde
from May 15th to June 8th
Rethink - Revise - Repair
Aries
Mar.21 — Apr.19
Taurus
Apr.20 — May 19
After last month, you need
a rest. But you’re not
going to get one. If you
haven’t already got a billion projects
going, the 13th and 14th are the best
days to start new ones. So repair that
superman costume and keep your
head up. Relief comes at month end
when Mars, your ruler, enters Cancer.
Lay low, walk the big tree trail, enjoy
your home and loved ones.
Eat cake and court continuity this month – avoid
rash behavior mid-month
(like quitting your job.) Hang in
there, you are good at it. Let Gemini
or Aquarius friends plan your birthday
party, and be appropriately shocked.
Try pink hair and a feather boa – at
this party you will fit right in! The
new moon this month asks you to
review your values and be open to the
maelstrom of activity surrounding you
– new info is coming hard and fast.
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Gemini
May 22 — Jun.23
Busy, frenetic, and stimulating describe your first
two weeks of May. But
why? What for? What’s the point?
Spend your last half of the month getting that piece of the jigsaw puzzle
into place and the whole picture
should come clear. Best days to quit
smoking and start crochet or macrame
classes are May 4, 5, 9, and 31. Go
garage saling in the weekend of the
11th and 12th, have a party on the
4th – spend the next five days doing
nothing, absolutely nothing.
Cancer
Jun.23 — Jul.23
You, lucky crab, have the
good guys on your team
this month. Those beauties, Jupiter and Venus, are transiting
through your sign, bringing romance
and art into your life. As a matter of
fact, you have it so good this month
your mother will probably visit you on
Mother’s Day – and make the dinner!
Like the crabs this month, you are
shedding old forms and creating beautiful new ones. But your shell is soft.
Take care and spend lots of time at
home – especially at month’s end.
Leo
Jul.23 — Aug.21
The line up of planets in
Gemini this month is sextiling you Sun sign, which
means your phone, fax,and pager will
be ringing, buzzing, and beeping. It is
a glorious spring. Ideas and information come in full force, ruffling your
mane. Speaking of which, May 22 and
23 are the days to cut that mane to
encourage growth. From May 20th
onward; firespin in the park, write the
story of your life, host a party for one
of your Gemini friends. But take plenty
of catnaps if you can find a quiet spot
in your corner of the jungle.
Virgo
Aug.22 — Sep.22
The first week of May,
Virgo you get to play Florence Nightengale, battling
sore throats and banged up fingers.
Seek natural forms of healing – tinctures, essential oils and for the ultimate cure – use Clayoquot Sound clay.
Chill out on the 8th. And on the 6th.
Rest on the 5th. Relax on the 3rd. Got
all those dates! Good. Between play-
ing Flo and resting in the trenches, for
a real delight get some dental work
done on the 19th or 20th. Oh you.
What a month. But remember – we
need you. We need you. We need you.
with Venus (goddess of love) joining Jupiter (your ruling planet) in
the sign of Cancer you want to
croon loves tune. Set the example:
expand your your idea of family.
Libra
Capricorn
Sep.23 — Oct.22
On the 9th of May perform
your balancing act and do
what you do best – unruffle feathers, ease tensions and win
the diplomat of the year award. Host
a party on the weekend of 17th to
celebrate. Get everybody singing.
Karaoke the night away or just invite
every musician you know. Partnerships
and communications headline the
month for you. Now is the time to take
center stage – but as you well know,
sharing is fun. From the 20th on,
when Venus your ruler goes into Cancer spend time near the water. Cycle
out to Frank Island, float up the inlet,
walk in the rain, and nurture relationships with the woman in your life.
Scorpio
Oct.23 — Nov.21
There is a game of British
Bulldog going on this
month, but guess what –
you are the only one on your team –
except for the ghost of christmas past.
So remember, it is not who wins the
game but how it is played. Be especially nice on May 8 and 10, because
no one else is going to be. This month,
it is time for you to focus on just getting the facts straight. And shed scales.
World headlines mirror our own internal conflicts. Peace begins at home.
Around the 23rd, springtime romance
and love is in the air. Put rings on your
fingers and bells on your toes and you
will be merry wherever you go. And
don’t overlook that four-leafed clover
that you overlooked before.
Sagittarius
Nov.22 — Dec.21
This month everyone is
battening down the
hatches in the Gemini
galeforce storms of information and
headlining events. Fear tactics and
economics are tools of control. What
is really going on? “The answer my
friend is blowing in the wind...” Hidden
information may surface in the light
of the silvery moon, on May 26th.
Your job is to make sense of it all.
What is the big picture? What does
security really mean? At month’s end,
Dec.23 — Jan.19
Hiho! Hiho! It’s off to
work we go. And you’ll
need that shovel, pick
and dynamite stick this month, you
dear old goat. Imperative need for
change challenge authority structure – avoid the hardline and use
the dynamite for unearthing the
truth. Compromise and cooperation
will yield fruitful results. As Herman Hesse put it so well, “The bird
is breaking out of it’s egg. The egg
is its’ world. Whoever wants to be
born must first destroy a world.”
Hire a Libran for conflict resolution
on the 9th, borrow your Aquarius
friends’ therapist on the 22nd, and
don’t go out at all on the 3rd and
the full moon weekend. For the rest
of the month work and whistle hiho.
Aquarius
Jan.21 — Feb.19
Pisces
Feb.20 — Mar.20
People will be more
open than usual to your
weird ideas this month.
So have fun. Guerilla theatre and
revolutionary art are good avenues
of expression, especially from the
19th to the 24th. On the full moon
weekend of the 26th, go camping
in your backyard and birdwatch on
the beach. Lie low or better yet lie
down – especially on a massage
table. The rest of the month sees
you walking a tightrope between
stimulation and burnout.
Introspection is your
homework for the first
week of May. Get objective feedback from trusted associates. Seek truth. Ignorance breeds
fear. On the 4th start a dream journal or buy a new camera. By midmonth, your ruling planet Neptune
stations retrograde – exercise
patience. Reflect and Express. Use
the tidetable to plan aquatic
adventures. Go with the flow.
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Art & Talent Show
Wickaninnish School
Thursday May 9
(in the evening)
Mark Mickey
Join us for this special event
in the gym of the Wickaninnish Community
School for a showcase of
local talent and the next
superstars in the making!
Chah Nulth people and benefitted greatly from
his parents’ teaching of the traditional ways. Mark
has four children
of his own and it is
now his turn to pass
this knowledge on to
his own family.
Band Concert
Wickaninnish School
Wednesday May 15
(in the evening)
Another extra special
event in the gym of the
Wickaninnish Community School.
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ark Mickey was born
on April 5, 1956 to
Charlie & Caroline
Mickey in the village of
Hesquiat, about 40 miles
northwest of Tofino. He grew
up in Tofino, where both of
his parents worked and lived.
Mark credits his parents –
both of them artists – for
teaching and inspiring him
to start carving in 1968. He
took a keen interest in the
traditional art of the Nuu
Mark has developed a
style very much his own and
enjoys carving masks and
bowls out of the harder woods
found in the area. Mark is
also known for his finely
detailed miniature masks.
Mark’s sculptures are
found in collections around
the world and he is well on
his way to become one of
the premiere Nuu Chah
Nulth artists.
His work can be seen at
the House of Himwitsa
Gallery on Main Street and
at www.himwitsa.com
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First Nations Art
Carvings
Paintings
Clothing and Gifts
Waterfront Suites
Hot Tubs
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Richard Menard
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ichard Menard was
born in Edmonton,
on December 19, 1963
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Michael Dennis
Tofino Botanical Garden is
spective show of sculpture
showcasing the works of
Village Gallery
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Denman Island artist Michael
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pleased to present a retro-
Dennis. His works, mostly in
On return to
Vancouver where
he was living and
working, Richard
met First Nations
carver Frances
Home, working on a
totem pole behind the
complex he worked in.
Frances guided Richard
through his first few pieces.
Richard moved to Tofino in
1990 where he spent a summer working alongside local
carver Henry Nolla. Henry
showed him how to make
carving tools, and how to
apply the native form lines.
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His first artistic endeavors were in landscape photography from the age of
17-21, shooting a lot of
black and white. He
moved to Vancouver in
1985 and started
painting in acrylic
on canvas. He discovered carving in
1987 when he was
visiting Tofino.
More recently, Richard
has been introduced to
stone carving and is looking
forward to exploring this
medium more in depth. He
also plans on having some
bronze casts made of some
of his modern style pieces.
The
Village Gallery
wood, were created during
the past fifteen years. As
with all of Michael's work,
they invite the viewer to
approach and touch.
321 Main Street
725 - 4229
One of Richard’s pieces
is prominently displayed in
Tofino as the sign of Salal’s the towns organic food
store. More can be found at
www.richardmenard.net
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Shorebird Identification Workshop
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Wind Birds
Centre
8 pm
Centre
8 pm
Join Adrian Dorst in an
introductory workshop
on how to identify
Join Chris Douglass & common shorebirds,
Explore the natural
Join Charlie Meints for friends for a comforttheir behaviour and
world through music a fun and challenging able walk. Walking is a favourite habitat. The
and movement with
night of Table Tennis. great way to exercise
workshop includes regmajor muscles, get your istration and the survey
musician John
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Preschool
blood pumping, take in techniques that will be
Hollingsworth. Kids
tue Gym Time
clean air and start the
are welcome to bring
used for the 1st Annual
Wickaninnish School
day feeling good.
their musical instrushorebird count that
8:45am–9:45am
$14
ments from home.
will be held on May 5th.
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Ladies’ Night
Come and enjoy the gym
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Migration
equipment including new thu at the Golf Course
Marvels
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trikes! Meet other parents, Long Beach Golf Course
Wickaninnish Community make new friends and
5:00pm
$5 Raincoast Interpretive
School, Room 104
free burn off energy. Parents
8 pm
Free lesson clinic starts Centre
Sarah Hogan & Gail Duchene must accompany children. at 4, golf at 5. Green fees Join shorebird biolofor girls in grades 6 & 7
are $10 for entrants.
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slide presentation on
tunity to to talk about tue Club
thu Bingo 7:30pm shorebird conservaWickaninnish School
what’s important to
Front Porch
$10-20 The Tofino Legion
tion in Tofino and
you while doing fun
4 Tuesdays with Melanie
Thursday Night Bingo
around the world.
activities like role
at the Legion Basement!
playing, games, cook- Morris for kids 10-13
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Skate Park
ing, arts and crafts and Join Ms Morris and
Benefit
more. Snacks will be
other outdoor enthusiasts
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provided. girls need to to explore Clayoquot
fri
Theatre
$6 7:00pm
arrange for their own Sound! Learn what to
rides home.
bring, wear and expect Wickaninnish School
Showing two movies:
while travelling around Room 104 6:00–8:00pm ‘Laird’ & ‘September
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our waters and forests. This is an evening for
Sessions’-Benefit for the
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We will try sea kayak- families to get together. improvement of the
Wickaninnish School
ing, hiking on Meares Have fun with your kids city skate park. SponRoom 104 3:45-5:00pm and Wickaninnish
and get some exercise.
sored by Storm Surffor teens 12-14
$15-25 Island and more.
Open to pre-schoolers
shop and Pacific Surf
and children of elemen- School. Refreshments
Boys & girls join Paul
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Alexander for intense
wed at the Golf Course parents or guardians.
role-playing fantasy
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Junior Drop In
and Dragons. Use your Wednesdays 5:00pm $8
sat Golf Clinic
South Chesterman
imagination to create Entry fee goes toward
8 am
your own characters
nightly cash & golf prizes. Long Beach Golf Course Parking Lot
and tactics to battle
$10.00 Steak Dinner after. cpga pro Keith ‘Gibby’ Join Adrian Dorst for
between good & evil.
Gibson helps out the
a morning of shore
would be future pros. birding.
Clubs are supplied
Shorebirds of Clayoquot Sound from
Dowitchers to Plovers,
Whimbrels to Turnstones. Photographer/
naturalist Adrian
Dorst will introduce
you to the many
shorebirds that visit
Clayoquot Sound.
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Preschool Fun
with Music
Rainforest Interpretive
Center
drop in $3
8 sessions $20
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Drop in
Table Tennis
Wickaninnish School
Mezzanine 7:00–9:00pm
Please pay facilitator
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The Walking
Club
Meet in front of the school
Wednesday mornings 9:30
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1st Annual
Shorebird Count
Join the 1st Annual
Shorebird Count. To
register for this event,
please attend the identification workshop
on May 1st, or phone
the Raincoast Interpretive Centre at 7252560. There will be a
post-count wrap up
with pizza at the interpretive centre. sunday,
May 5th, from 5-7 pm
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Wine Social &
Fund Raiser
Long Beach Lodge
Tickets $40
Can’t tell the difference between a
shardin-eh? and a
cabernet? Then join us
for wine and an array
of appetizers at
Tofino’s newest destination resort where a
wine specialist will
walk us through the
art of wine tasting.
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Tai Chi
Wickaninnish School
Room 102 7:00–9:00pm
Call 725-2555 to sign up
Back by popular
demand! Tim teaches
traditional tai chi, an
evolution of meditation, yoga and selfdefence.
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WineMakers
Dinner
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Wickaninnish School
Room 104
$12-25
with Laura MacPherson
for kids ages 5-8
Boys & girls join Laura
and make a unique gift
for Mom for Mother’s
Day. Please wear old
clothes or bring a smock.
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The Jim Rose
Circus
Café Pamplona
Tickets $
Tofino Legion
Tickets $18
Frank Supernak, Head
Winemaker of the
Hester Creek Estate
Winery will be on
hand to present his
award winning wines
paired with the Café
Pamplona’s four
course meal.
For over 10 years now
the Jim Rose Circus
has been travelling a
strange road of it’s
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freak show to fans
everywhere. You
might have seen Jim
and his crew a couple
of years back guest
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shows most popular
episodes. The show
features Lifto, Yo Yo
Boy, Mexican Transvestite Wrestling, Jim
Rose, Bebe and Rubberman. This is not a
show for those of us
among us with a weak
heart, queasy stomach
or narrow mind…
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Fred
Eaglesmith
The Tofino Legion
Tickets $12
A smokey mixture of
hard-edged honkeytonk and sixties rock,
Fred and his amazing
band of road warrior
musicians are coming
back through town.
Their high energy
shows have been earning them critical
acclaim across north
america. The band
includes such members as the Canadian
icon Willie P. Bennet
who has been reinventing himself as the
Jimi Hendrix of the
mandolin.
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Art & Talent
Show
Wickaninnish School
(in the evening)
Join us for this special
event in the gym of the
Wickaninnish Community School for a
showcase of local talent!
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Concert
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an introduction to cpr,
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Fred Eaglesmith
The Jim Rose Circus
The Mad Bomber Society
Wednesday May 8th
Thursday May 9th
Friday May 17th
The Tofino Legion
Tickets $12, Doors 9pm
Tofino Legion
The Tofino Legion
A smokey mixture of
hard-edged honkeytonk and sixties rock,
Fred and his amazing
band of road warrior
musicians are coming
back through town.
Their high energy shows
have been earning them
critical acclaim across
North America. The
band includes such
members as the Canadian icon Willie P. Bennet who has been
reinventing himself as
the Jimi Hendrix of the
mandolin. “With relentless feedback, reverb
and rafter-shaking distortion, he is considered
one of the most innovative players in the world.”
For over 10 years now the
Jim Rose Circus has been
travelling a strange road of
it’s own bringing their freak
show to fans everywhere.
They first received recognition back in 92 when after
being seen on the Sally Jesse
Raphael show, Perry Ferrel of
Jane’s Addiction asked them
to come on the Lollapalooza
tour. You might have seen
Jim and his crew a couple of
years back guest appearing
on the “X Files” for one of
the shows most popular
episodes. The show features
Lifto, Yo Yo Boy, Mexican
Transvestite Wrestling, Jim
Rose, Bebe and Rubberman.
This is not a show for those
of us among us with a weak
heart, queasy stomach or
narrow mind…
Mad Bomber Society is a
seven-piece band from
Edmonton playing heavy,
danceable ska influenced by
the instrumental sound of
the Skatalites, the attitude
of the British 2-Tone movement, with touches of 60's
groove, surf, and rockabilly.
Formed in the fall of
1996, Mad Bomber Society
has played extensively at
clubs, colleges, and festivals
across Western Canada and
was a headlining attraction
at the 2001 North Country
Fair (5000+ attendance) —
CBC Radio One correspondent Tom Murray's choice
as “#1 Live Festival Performance of 2001”.
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The Waifs
John Butler Trio
D.O.A.
Sunday May 19th
Tuesday May 21st
Saturday May 25
The Tofino Legion
The Tofino Legion
The Tofino Legion
1992, In a small town on the
south coast of Western Australia, two sisters Donna and
Vikki Simpson got itchy feet.
They had been performing
their acoustic show in the local
pub but had the long dusty road
out of town on their minds.
Six months later in the northwestern corner of Australia
they met up with Josh and a
musical marriage was born.
John’s passionate vocals and
virtuoso guitaring make his
act one that will leave you
moved by his amazing talent
and the emotion that his
performance evokes.
d.o.a. show a return to
their punk rock roots that
all got going back in the
late ’70s. Their style
incorporates rock’n’roll,
metal and a little ska/reggae.
They have battled police,
rip-off promoters, rip-off
record companies and red
necks, to make their way
through over 3000 shows,
10 studio albums and
endless tours throughout
North America, Europe
and Australia. Known
for their legendary performances and ‘give it all’
attitude these boys are
coming up to get a taste
of the Tofino Mosh Pit –
show’em what ya got
Tuff City!!
Since then the Waifs have
circled the globe incessantly,
playing in nearly every major
festival on the planet. Everywhere they go they leave a trail
of enamored audiences and
record cd sales. Just ask anyone that had the pleasure to
catch one of their shows last
summer. Supporting for this
show is Christine Fellows.
Mixing Celtic, Indian
and other Rock & Blues
sounds his 12-string guitar
is full and uniquely original.
His style mixes the big sound
of open tunings with the elaborate and vibrant fingerpicking.
He combines instrumental
offerings with his own original stories crafted into song.
“Butler commands
attention purely for his
adept picking, slide work
and sense of dynamics”
Rolling Stone
Magazine
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Leaves Vancouver
at 5:30am from
Pacific Central Station
at Main and Terminal
on Greyhound
Leaves Victoria
at 5:50am from
the Bus Terminal
at 700 Douglas Street
on Laidlaw
Leaves Nanaimo
at 8:30am from
the Bus Terminal behind
the Howard Johnson
on Laidlaw
Arrival in Tofino
is at 12:40pm
From Tofino:
The departing bus
leaves at 10:00am
from 4th and Campbell
and arrives in:
Tofino - CIBC
Chesterman Bc. Rd.
Golf Course / Airport
Longbeach
Greenpoint Campground
Wickaninnish Center
Highway Junction
Ucluelet
Nanaimo at 2:oopm
Vancouver at 5:15pm
Victoria at 5:05pm
Customer Service
1-800-318-0818
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Tofino Auto
Repairs
Full Service Shop
Maintenance - Repairs
Certified Mechanic
725.2060 1.800 368.7368
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May 1st to May 31st
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and
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9:00am @2:00pm 7:00pm
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First Nations Salmon Feast
& Cultural Experience
A once-in-a-lifetime, one-of-a-kind adventure for the whole family.
Visitors to the west coast won’t want to miss this truly unique
five-hour immersion into the ancient traditions, lore and rituals
of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth people of Clayoquot Sound, or a
chance to visit our beautiful new cedar longhouse at Quait Bay.
This remarkable daytrip includes a narrative history and
interpretive tour aboard the First Nations owned and
operated"Ahousaht Pride" water taxi, Two 40-minute educational
excursions—one by land through old-growth rain forest, and one by
sea in a traditional dugout canoe—and an intimate look at a
proud way of life that can be traced back
over 6,000 years.
Learn about the divine relationship between
man and sea, the secrets of natural healing
using indigenous plants, culturally modified
trees and sacred sites. Enjoy traditional
song and dance, drumming demonstrations and ancient blessings.
See firsthand the beautiful button blankets and ceremonial costumes hand
made of woven cedar threads, shell and ritual cloth..
Feast on mouth-watering salmon sides prepared the traditional way—
splayed on stakes and slow-roasted over a alder-stoked open fire—and
dungeness crab, roasted oysters, grilled vegetables and other local favourites.
$150
per person
$104 USD
half-price for children under 12
Excursions are offered Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
throughout the season.
Minimum bookings apply, so please call ahead for reservations.
Price includes water transfers, guided activities and equipment,
salmon feast and non-alcoholic beverages.
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250.726.8235 / www.wildretreat.com
Clayoquot Sound, Tofino. British Columbia
First Nations Cultural Experience is a landmark joint-venture initiative between Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts and the Nuu-Chah-Nulth people of Clayoquot Sound.
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Cafe
Pamplona
at the
Botanical Gardens
Our food is always fresh and
innovative yet still simplistic,
using wholesome herbs & foods,
fresh from the garden
whenever possible.
11am to 11pm
725 - 1237 ph
725 - 2816 fx
1084 Pacific Rim Highway
www.cafepamplona.com
cafe_pamplona@alberni.net
Sunday May 5th, 5-7pm
va n c o u v e r
i s l a n d ’s B E S T
Long Beach Lodge
Wine Social & Fund Raiser
Tickets $40
Can’t tell the difference
between a shardin-eh?
and a cabernet? Then join
us for wine and an array
of appetizers at Tofino’s
newest destination resort
where a wine specalist
will walk us through the
art of wine tasting.
Please help start the
summer with this fund
raiser for the Raincoast
Education society. Tickets are $40 and may be
purchased at the Interpretive Centre. for
more information
phone 725-2560.
Seafood
The ‘Wickaninnish Potlatche’ - one
of the imaginative creations at the
award winning Pointe Restaurant.
A participant of the Gourmet Trail
program, the Pointe at the
Wickaninnish Inn is one of the
restaurants in Tofino that put the
village on the map of visiting
gourmets in their quest for the
best food in Canada.
WineMakers Dinner at the Café Pamplona - Tuesday May7th
Frank Supernak, Head Winemaker of the Hester Creek
Estate Winery will be on hand
to present his award winning
wines paired with the Café
Pamplona’s four course meal.
Located on 70 acres near
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Oliver, in the South Okanagan
the vineyard boasts some of
the oldest vinifera cultivars in
B.C. “The quality of our
wines starts in the vineyard,
we pay special attention to
every detail” - Frank Supernak
C
Crab
Cookin’
S
ome people like to
cook their crabs whole
and live while others
like to kill and clean the crab
first. Either way the first step
is bringing water to a boil in
a large pot and then adding
the crab. The cooking time
is depending on whether
you are boiling or steaming.
If steaming it’s 15 minutes
from the point of adding
the crab, if boiling it’s 15
minutes from the point the
water comes back to a boil.
The crab is cooked when
the meat turns white. Once
cooked, quickly immerse
them in cold water to stop
the crab from over cooking
and makes it easier to peel
and eat.
While we were in
Louisiana we noticed many
restaurants and fish stores
sell a crab boil mixture of
spices. The spices are added
to water before the first boil
and lend a nice flavor to the
crab if you are looking for a
change from the ordinary.
2
1
1
2
2
5
(Rubus parviflorus)
Thimbleberry was an important food source for the
native peoples of the Pacific
Northwest. The berries were
crab boil mixture
1/4
1/4
2
2
thimbl b rry
cup pickling spices
cup sea salt
tablespoons mustard seeds
tablespoons whole black
peppercorns
tablespoons hot red
pepper flakes
tablespoon celery seeds
tablespoon minced
dried chives
teaspoons ground ginger
teaspoons dried oregano
bay leaves
dried into cakes, which were
chipped and added to soups.
The leaves were served as
protective covering for food
dishes and as liners for
cooking pits. Fresh or thoroughly dried leaves can be
added to your herbal tea
mixtures. The berry is ripe
and ready to eat when it
But then again it’s hard to
turns a rich dark red and is
beat the pure unadulterated
soft and furry to the touch.
taste of good Dungeness crab.
Enjoy!
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outdoor needs. Marine gas.
Located on the water in the
inner harbour.
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galleries
Barr’s Gallery
346 Campbell Street
250.725-4482
Traditional Native art and
jewellry, carvings, painting
and pottery.
The Beadcomber
440 Campbell Street
Custom local made beads
capturing the spirit of Tofino.
Craft supplies and Tina
Holden’s fabulous fimo art.
of work displayed, featuring
the art of Mark Hobson, Craig
Benson, Fred Peters and others. Paintings, jewellry, pottery and sculpture.
The Treehouse
Reflecting Spirit
441 Campbell Street
250.725-2472
Owned by local artist Signy Cohen,
this gallery expresses the roots of
coastal culture. Varied selection
of works, from carvings and
pottery to jewellry and glass.
The Lounge Collection
250.725-3334
Contemporary gallery showcasing hip and innovative designs
found nowhere else in town.
Gourmet Illy Espresso.
Driftwood
131 First Street
250.725-3905
The biggest selection of
gifts and souvenirs, postcards and t-shirts for the
budget conscious buyer.
Schooner Gallery
Eagle Aerie Gallery
331 Campbell street
250.725-2166
350 Campbell Street
250.725-3235
www.schoonergallery.com
www.royhenryvickers.com
Striking longhouse style gallery,
featuring the art of celebrated
serigrapher Roy Henry Vickers.
Originals and prints and a giftshop for every budget.
Inner Harbour Gallery 421 Main Street
250.725-4477
Arts and crafts from pottery
to coastal wood creations.
Nautical themes permeate
this gallery.
House of Himwitsa
Village Gallery
321 Main Street
250.725-4229
Original paintings, water colours,
prints and pottery. A great place
to look for that special gift.
boutiques
First Nation owned gallery,
overflowing with carvings,
traditional cedar baskets,
prints and jewellry.
120 Fourth Street
250.725-3130
www.islandfolk.com
The spirit of Vancouver Island
is captured by the collection
305 Campbell Street
250.725-4254
treehse@island.net
Westcoast T-Shirts & souvenirs,
quality clothing, postcards and
books. Next to the CIBC.
Tuff City Boutique
346 Main Street
250.725-2021
Contemporary and ethnic
designs that capture the
spirit of summer in Tofino.
jewellry, accessories and
unique gifts
Wildside Booksellers
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
Waterfront book store covering a variety of topics from
guide books to local history
and novels. Home of Tofino’s
kites. Get your caffeine fix
at the espresso bar.
outfitters
Co-op Hardware Store
121 First Street
250.725-3436
The local hardware store.
Everything from camping
supplies and beach toys to
CD’s, electronics and everyday hardware needs
Clayoquot Crafts
www.clayoquotcrafts.com
www.himwitsa.com
Islandfolk Gallery
Located in the red Schooner
building, this gallery features
art from Vancouver Island, from
pottery to furniture, including
serigraphy by Art Vickers.
1336 Chesterman Beach Rd
250.725-3990
300 Main Street
250.725-2017
postcards and natural cosmetics round up the selection
of hemp, organic cotton and
alternative fabric items.
Clayoquot Ventures
Fibre Options
Method Marine Supply
120 Fourth Street
250.725-2192
380 Main Street
250.725-3251
A full service marine supply
store offering gear for all
your boating, fishing and
www.ecoeverything.com
Natural fibres specialty clothing store. Beeswax candles,
591 Campbell Street
250.725-3735
Marine sales & service for all
your boating and outdoor
needs. Chainsaws, generators and power tools to
tame your wilderness.
Tofino Fishing & Trading
Satisfying all the needs of the
avid fisherman. Tackle, rods,
fishing apparel and all the
secret weapons for your catch.
606 Campbell Street
250.725-3919
www.jamies.com
Tofino’s original whale watching company, Jamies offers
tours by zodiac or covered
boat. Eco tours and daily
trips to hotsprings cove.
Pacific Whaler
305 Campbell Street
250.725-2241
120 Fourth Street
250.725-2622
Westcoast outfitters featuring quality outerwear, hiking boots, raingear and
camping supplies.
www.tofino-bc.com/whaler
Tofino Seakayaking
Remote Passages
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
71 Warf Street
250.725-3330
www.tofino-kayaking.com
www.remotepassages.com
Kayaking and outdoor supplies – everything from
footwear to dry bags. Home
of Tofino’s kites. The bookstore carries interpretive literature for your tour.
Offering specialised adventure tours & whale watching
since 1986. Exciting zodiac
tours by informative guides
– experience the difference!
whale watching
441 Campbell Street
250.725-4412
Adventures Pacific
www.seatrektours.bc.ca
120 Fourth Street
250.725-2811
www.alberni.net/whales
Wildlife and whale watching
tours by zodiac, interpretive
eco-tours, daytrips to hotsprings cove in a covered
boat. Custom tours available.
Focusing on nature and
adventure, Sea Trek offers
whale watching, hot springs,
bear watching and big tree
trail outings.
Chinook Charters
www.seaside-adventures.com
450 Campbell Street
250.725-3431
Located in the House of
Himwitsa building, waterfront in downtown Tofino,
Seaside Adventures offers
whale watching, hot springs
cove and fishing trips.
www.chinookcharters.com
564 Campbell Street
250.725-2700
Hand crafted furniture made
from selected clear western
red cedar for your home and
garden. Collapsible designs
make it easy to take home.
Rods Power & Marine Jamies Whaling Station
Local guides offering whale
watching and hot springs
cove tours. Water taxi services available.
Clayoquot Connections
726-8789
Authentic west coast outings guided by local skipper, embellished by
colourful stories. Harbour
tours, wilderness cruises
and remote drop-offs.
Offering whale watching,
fishing & adventure tours in
Clayoquot Sound, Pacific
Whaler provides thrilling
coastal experiences.
Sea Trek
Seaside Adventures
300 Main Street
250.725-2292
The Whale Center
411 Campbell Street
250.725-2132
www.island.net/~whales
Visit the coastal museum
and whale exhibit while you
book your marine adventure.
Whale- and bear watching,
and hot springs cove trips.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
www.jeremykoreski.com
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sports fishing
Rainforest Kayak
Chinook Charters
Box 511, Tofino BC
250.725-3117
450 Campbell Street
250.725-3431
www.rainforestkayak.com
www.chinookcharters.com
Salmon and halibut private
fishing charters with local
guides, all bait and tackle
included. 12 years of fishing
experience in Clayoquot Sound
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Coastal kayaking veterans
Dan Lewis and Bonnie Glambeck lead challenging and
instructive tours that will
take you from the basics
and beyond.
Clayoquot Ventures
564 Campbell Street
250.725-2700
Salmon and halibut fishing
in the pristine waters of
Clayoquot Sound. Fully
insured vessels featuring
today’s premiere electronics
and fishing equipment.
Osprey Charters
350 Main Street
250.725-2133
Storm Surf
Co-op Grocery
www.osprey.com
440 Campbell Street
250.725-3434
140 First Street
250.725-3266
Full grocery store with
butcher.
Local guide Shawn Hillier
capitalises on years of fishing experience to guide
successful trips. Salmon,
halibut, steelhead.
Remote Passages
Weigh West Resort
71 Warf Street
250.725-3330
634 Campbell Street
250.725-3277
www.weighwest.com
Full service fishing resort
with on-site processing and
storage facilities. Flyfishing
tours and offshore fishing.
Team of experienced guides.
Tofino Charters
1362 Chesterman Beach Rd.
250.725-3767
www.tofinocharters.com
Year round salmon and halibut
fishing and custom excursions
with local guide Jack Bower.
sea kayaking
Pacific Kayak Centre
606 Campbell Street
250.725-3232
www.tofino-bc.com/pacifickayak
Instructional sessions on
paddling and navigation
techniques. Guided tours in
Clayoquot Sound.
www.stormsurf.com
High performance surf gear.
Sales and rentals.
Streetwear and skateboards.
Friendly and experienced
staff of surfers will answer
all your questions.
www.remotepassages.com
Their seakayaking daytrips
will quickly take you from
the bustle of the Tofino harbour onto the quiet waters
where rainforest, beaches
and tidal flats surround you.
Tofino Seakayaking
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
Celebrating one of the
world’s most diverse and
spectacular paddling areas
since 1987, Tofino
Seakayaking offers daytrips,
overnight and custom tours.
Paddle West Kayaking
305 Campbell Street
250.725-4253
www.surfsister.com
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!
Learn to surf with Canada’s
only female surf school.
West Coast Market
Surf Sister
1-877-724-SURF
surfing
food stores
Live to Surf
Beaches Grocery
250.725-4464
725 2270
Convenience store with a
selection of specialty foods.
Local produce and freshly
baked bread.
www.livetosurf.com
5 minutes from Chesterman
Beach, Live to Surf is the
place to rent your boards,
wetsuits and other gear.
Pacific Surf School
www.paddlewest.com
440 Campbell Street
250.725-2155
Discover the abundance of
our natural world by kayak,
enjoy a spirited paddle
around the scenic island of
Clayoquot Sound.
Catch the experience, hang
out with our coastal crew
and learn to surf on the
Island’s rugged west coast.
www.pacificsurfschool.com
Tfinotme.cm
L.A. Grocery
Blends for Friends
181 Fourth Street
250.725-4283
Offering a wide variety of
bulk foods, herbs and spices.
Comprehensive selection of
essential oils & crystals.
240 Lone Cone Road
at Campbell Street
725-3259
Located across from the
Weigh West, the market features fresh seafood, life crab
and a gourmet selection of
produce and ingredients.
Salals Cooperative
149 Campbell Street
725-2728
Organic produce and dry
goods. Natural foods and
holistic bodycare products
Trilogy Fish
630 Campbell Street
725-2233
Common Loaf Bake Shop
www.trilogyfish.com
180 First Street
250.725-3915
The place to get your bread in
Tofino. Multigrains, sourdoughs
and daily specialty breads.
Retail fish store offering
fresh local seafood and sublime smoked salmon. Custom smoking and processing
of your catch!
Located at Weigh West.
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bed & breakfast
African Beach Cabin
1250 Lynn Road
250.725-4465
www.africanbeach.com
African themed cabin in the
forest across the road from
Chesterman Beach. Full
breakfast served.
Alderview
1108 Abraham Drive
250.725-4427
gguppy@tofino-bc.com
Centrally located between
town and beaches. Continental breakfast served.
Austrian Chalet
250.725-3990
garden@island.net
Located on across the road
from Chesterman Beach, the
charming Austrian Chalet
offers a large private yard
and beach access. Full
breakfast served.
Tofino by the Beach
1277 Lynn Road
250.725-2441
Located on Chesterman
Beach, offering 3 suites
with queen size beds. A
quiet home with native
landscaping, catering to
adult guest.
Full breakfast with home
baking.
Emerald Forest
Chesterman Beach B&B
250.725-2551
250.725-3726
www.chestermanbeach.com
Offering 3 private suites
with fireplaces and spectacular views. Enjoy the surf
and the sunsets.
Chesterman Cottage
1262 Lynn Road
250.725-2528
Comfortable rooms with
queen size beds and cozy
window seats. Continental
breakfast with home baking.
Clayoquot Retreat
120 Arnet Road
250.725-3305
www.clayoquotretreat.com
Oceanview rooms offering
private baths, patios, TV
and fridges. Relax in the
waterfront hot tub. Homebaked breakfasts.
Cobblewood B&B
1115 Fellowship Drive
250.725-2742
www.alberni.net/cobblewood
Located in a tranquil and
private woodland setting,
only minutes away from
local beaches and the village of Tofino.
sabine@island.net
Privately located in the rain
forest 5 km outside Tofino. 5
minutes walk to Chesterman’s Beach. Breakfast
served to your room.
Gull Cottage B&B
1254 Lynn Road
250.725-3177
Room with a View
gullcott@island.net
211 Arnet Road
250.725-3937
Luxurious B&B across the
road from Chesterman Beach
offering a superb breakfast
by chef Carol Richens. Outdoor hot tub and lounge.
Misty Mountain Manor
616 Tibbs Place
250.725-4273
Your home away from home,
offering two rooms, each
with private entrances and
bathrooms. Full breakfast
served in your room.
Paddlers’ Inn
Waterfront heritage building
in the Tofino harbour.
Penny’s Place
565 Campbell Street
250.725-3457
Crabdock Guesthouse
pennyspl@island.net
1375 Thornberg Crescent
250.725-3410
310 Olson Road
250.725-2911
www.brimar.com
www.crabdock.com
Located on Chesterman Beach,
this gorgeous home offers
quiet rooms and cozy quarters.
Full breakfast served.
Located steps away from the
crab dock and Tofino harbour makes this an ideal
location for everyone. Hot
tub! Full breakfast served.
“Arrive as guests, leave as
friends!” Attractively renovated rooms in heritage
home. Old fashioned home
cooked breakfast.
605 Pfeiffer Crescent
250.725-2895
bbtofino@island.net
Panoramic views of Clayoquot Sound from your
room. King size bed with
ensuite and jet tub/ Queen
bed with private bathroom.
Two cozy oceanview rooms
with private bathroom and
entrance. Short walk to Tonquin Park and the village.
Sandsend Cottage
1230 Lynn Road
250.725-2272
sandsend@island.net
Located across the road from
Chesterman Beach, Sandsend
offers a convenient location
to enjoy sand and surf.
Seafarers B&B
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
Brimar
Chelsea’s B&B
roomview@alberni.net
Red Crow
250.725-2275
Edgars Traveller’s Choice
www.tofinoredcrow.com
260 Campbell Street
250.725-3923
Edgar’s offers comfortable
accommodation for up to 9
people. Continental breakfast served.
Striking Cape Cod style
waterfront home situated
with unobstructed views of
Browning Passage. Gourmet
breakfasts served.
room or seaside deck. Full
home made breakfasts.
Tofino Sunrise Inn
1212 Lynn Road
250.725-1267
Luxurious rooms, imaginatively decorated, featuring
king size beds, TV, VCR and
down comforters. First class
breakfast in dining room.
250.725-2590
Waterfront location on the
edge of Browning Passage.
Enjoy the pristine rainforest
surroundings and delicious
breakfast in the morning
Solwood B&B
Water’s Edge
1298 Lynn Road
250.725-2112
331 Tonquin Park Road
250.725-1218
www.solwood.ca
www.watersedgeinn.ca
Distinctly original home across
the road from Chesterman
Beach. Wholesome breakfasts
and west coast hospitality.
Three rooms in a waterfront
home, stair access to beach
and tidepools. Full breakfast
served.
The Tides Inn
Wilp Gybuu
160 Arnet Road
250.725-3765
311 Leighton Way
250.725-2330
www.tidesinntofino.com
tofinobedandbreakfast.com
Explore the shoreline and
tidal pools, take a stroll to
Tonquin Beach or the village
of Tofino. View of Duffin
Cove from your spacious
Adult oriented B&B with
views of Duffin Cove and
Clayoquot Sound. Fireplaces,
TVs and ensuite bathrooms.
Full breakfast.
www.seafarersbb.com
MacKenzie Beach Resort
Cabins and Cabins
on the Beach
Pool and Hot Tub
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250-725-3439
Tofino B.C.
hotels/lodges
Crystal Cove Beach Resort
Cable Cove Inn
1165 Cedar Wood Place
250.725-4213
201 Main Street
250.725-4236
www.crystalcove.cc
www.cablecoveinn.com
Situated on a bluff overlooking Clayoquot Sound, the
adult oriented Cable Cove Inn
offers six beautifully decorated rooms with fireplaces
and ocean facing decks.
Featuring private cabins on
MacKenzie Beach, some with
private hot tubs, Crystal Cove
Beach Resort offers a safe
and luxurious family getaway.
Fireplaces, decks with BBQ’s
and a children’s playground.
Duffin Cove Resort
215 Campbell Street
250.725-3448
www.duffin-cove-resort.com
Boasting oceanfront cabins,
studios and suites in it’s own
private cove, nestled in a rainforest backdrop. Located within
walking distance of most restaurants and galleries in Tofino.
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Middle Beach Lodge
The Inn at Tough City
Weigh West Resort
400 MacKenzie Beach Rd.
250.725-2900
350 Main Street
250.725-2021
634 Campbell Street
250.725-3277
www.middlebeach.com
www.toughcity.com
www.weighwest.com
Two rustic post and beam
lodges, complemented
inside by massive stone fireplaces and antique nautical
furnishings. Located on
headlands it offers spectacular views from the guest
suites and cabins.
Sitting as a jewel on Tofino’s
harbour front, the Inn
boasts 8 gorgeous rooms
appointed with antique furnishings, down filled duvets,
fireplaces, private decks and
soaker tubs.
Centrally located within the
Tofino harbour, with it’s own
private moorage, the Weigh
West Resort offers the perfect setting for fishermen,
boaters and adventurers
alike.
Tin Wis Resort
Whalers on the Point
250.725-4445
81 West Street
250.725-3443
www.tinwis.com
www.tofinohostel.com
Best Western beachfront
resort with a distinct First
Nations flair. 86 oceanfront
guestrooms, spa and workout facilities round up the
experience. The attached
conference centre facilitates
medium to large corporate
events.
This newly constructed hostel is purpose built with
your comfort in mind. The
common rooms were
designed to be enjoyed,
inviting guests to meet and
interact. Breathtaking
views, games room and
sauna.
Tofino Swell Lodge
Wickaninnish Inn
341 Olson Road
250.725-3274
With it’s seven tastefully
appointed rooms, the lodge
is a great place for group
hospitality. Complete with
common areas, gourmet
kitchen, patio BBQ, large
hot tub and private dock.
Osprey Lane
250.725-3100
Pacific Sands
Cox Bay
250.725-3322
www.pacificsands.com
Situated beachfront on Cox
Bay, Pacific Sands offers
front row seats for the spectacular Pacific Ocean display. Rooms and cabins
available.
www.wickinn.com
Tofino’s award winning
oceanfront inn, located on a
rocky promontory on Chesterman Beach. World renowned
for it’s service and location,
the inn features the Ancient
Cedars Spa and the Pointe
Restaurant, for a superior
west coast experience.
Clayoquot Orca Lodge
250.725-2323
www.clayoquot-orca.com
Nestled in four acres of
rainforest beside a waterfront bird sanctuary the
Clayoquot Orca Lodge offers
8 rooms within walking distance to Chesterman Beach.
250.725-3439
www.tofino-bc.com/macbeach
Beachfront resort with private cabins. Heated pool
and hot tub.
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restaurants
The Chuckling Oyster
Alley Way Cafe
at the Orca Lodge
vacation rentals
Judi’s Seaside Cottage
Tofino Seascape
www. clayoquot-orca.com
Beautiful Shona’s House
250.725-3373
1289 Lynn Road
604 926-2828
305 Campbell Street
250.725 3105
Cozy little café with a great
breakfast menu and a full
lunch selection
250.725-2348
maral@alberni.net
A luxurious three bedroom
house situated on sandy
Chesterman Beach. Weekend
or weekly rates
Ch-Ahayis
250.725-2475
chahayis@island.net
Two private beachfront
homes. Heated floors, full
kitchen, laundry facility.
Great for surfing-, kayakingor wedding holidays
Chesterman House
1293 Lynn Road
1-866-393-2966
info@chestermanhouse.com
A perfect setting for family
vacations, intimate gettogethers, special occasions
or that long awaited getaway.
The Crow
1084 Pacific Rim Hwy.
250.725-2275
relax@tofinoredcrow.com
A very cozy cottage with a
big lawn, perfect for a game
of batminton, a charming
living room with wood stove
and cozy window seat.
Gold Coast Retreat
250.725-3789
Comfortable and private
west coast cottages, completely self contained, private yards, decks and BBQ,
and finnish wood fired sauna
jajg@island.net
Seaside cottage on Chesterman Beach that sleeps two
to four, great view, gas fireplace, deck overlooking the
ocean. Perfect for couples or
families.
maretlyle@shaw.ca
Oceanfront executive home
with spectacular views, fully
equipped country kitchen,
two fireplaces, large deck,
pets with responsible owners welcome.
Sandpiper Beachhouse
250.725-3417
maral@alberni.net
Experience the beauty, grace
and peace of the west coast
in this architecturally
designed home that shows
the true character of Tofino.
Pet friendly.
Tofino Vacation Rentals
430 Campbell Street
877-799-2779
leah@tofinovr.com
Tofino’s premiere vacation
rental services. Everything
from Fred Tibbs condos to
beachfront homes and cottages.
mail@tofinoseashack.com
Beach cottage on Chesterman Beach offers a romantic, private, fully equipped
retreat with spectacular
views.
Spindrift
1373 Chesterman Beach rd.
250.725-4250
Find everything you need
for a great vacation in this
beautiful oceanfront home.
Fireplace and soakertub,
smaller suite available.
Tofino Guest Cabin
181 Arnet Road
250.725-3260
877 725-2344
guests@island.net
A private rustic cozy cabin
for two, fully equipped
kitchen, comfortable queen
size bed sitting area features a small wood burning
stove.
Long Beach Golf Course
250.725 3332
Good place to drop by after
your round or as a destination
for burgers, salads and steaks.
Big Screen TV, pool and ping
pong in the main lounge. Try
the fajitas! Outdoor patio.
Open for breakfast lunch &
dinner. Fully licensed.
Blue Heron Restaurant
634 Campbell Street
at the Weigh West
250.725-3277
Seashack
1273 Lynn Road
416-568-6915
Back 9 Bar & Grill
West Wind
www.weighwest.com
250.725-2224
Built on stilts, extended
over the inlet, this dining
room offers a unique ambience. Enjoy the extensive
menu with a view of the
harbour.
westwind@island.net
Private accommodation on
acreage amidst majestic
coastal rainforests, five
minute walk to beach, five
minute drive to National
Park. Hot tub and gym.
Breaker’s Deli
4-131 First Street
250.725 2558
Zoe’s at North Beach
tdixon@island.net
1216 Lynn Road
250.725-2500
A full take-out deli serving
fresh sandwiches, wraps and
pizza.
zoer@island.net
Enjoy the casual atmosphere
of Zoe’s on beautiful
Chesterman Beach. Down
duvets, hot tub, wrap
around deck, fireplace and
bbq. Perfect getaway for
friends and families
Cafe Pamplona
250.725-1237
www.cafepamplona.com
Situated in the Tofino Botanical Garden, the gourmet
menu is innovative yet simplistic, using wholesome
herbs & foods.
Cafe Vincenté
441 Campbell Street
250.725-2549
Happening downtown internet café with daily made
gourmet sandwiches and
bake goods.
Oysters, seafood and more!
Enjoy the fireplace in the lounge
with a drink from the bar.
Coffee Pod
461 Campbell St.
250.725-4246
Great coffee, muffins and
breakfasts. Boxed take-out
lunches for picnics
Common Loaf Bakeshop
180 First St.
250.725-3915
Fresh baked breads and pastries, full lunch menu, evening
menu with curries and pizza.
Crab Bar
601 Campbell Street
250.725-3733
Specializing in life crab,
this is the place to get your
crustacean fix. Full menu
with mix of landlubber and
vegetarian dishes.
Dockside Pub
634 Campbell Street
(at Weigh West)
250.725-3277
Great place to grab a beer &
burger and watch the boats
come in with todays catch.
Gary’s Kitchen
308 Neill St.
250.725-3921
Chinese food, burgers, fish
& chips located downtown
beside the liquor store.
Jupiter Juice Bar
451 Main Street
(Big Yellow building)
Local energy recharge station.
Custom squeezed juices
made to order, fresh baked
goods and kickin’ coffee.
The Loft
346 Campbell Street
250.725-4241
A family style restaurant in
the heart of town, offering a
comfortable environment for
kids and your pocket book
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Pointe Restaurant
500 Osprey Lane
(at the Wickininnish Inn)
250.725-3100
www.wickinn.com
Exquisit food, remarkable
wines and an elegantly rustic
ambiance. Panoramic view
of Chesterman Beach.
Raincoast Cafe
1-120 Fourth Street
250.725-2215
www. raincoastcafe.com
An open concept, intimate
restaurant, offering a variety
of seafood and vegetarian
dishes. Great music – great art.
Schooner Restaurant
331 Campbell Street
250.725-3444
250.725-3439
vicsdine@island.net
A cozy, romantic restaurant,
showcasing Vancouver Island’s
seafood, organic poultry
and perfectly aged meat.
Award winning wine list.
www.tofino-bc.com/macbeach
Sea Shanty Restaurant
Reflections Spa Retreat
300 Main St.
250.725-2902
451 Main Street
250.725-4448
Rejuvenate, Restore and
renew your mind, body and
your spirit. Aromatherapy,
Therapeutic and Hot Stone
Massage. Retreat yourself!
The heated pool and hot tub
at this beachfront resort are
accessible to the public. The
only pool in town!
www.himwitsa.com
tofino@himwitsa.com
Situated with a breathtaking
view of Clayoquot Sound,
locally caught seafood and
full family menu.
Surfside Pizza
120 First Street
250.725-2882
Upstairs in the Maquinna
Lodge with unobstructed
views of Meares Island, this is
the place for pizza in Tofino
body & soul
Ancient Cedars Spa
Tough City Sushi
350 Main Street
250.725-2021
www.toughcity.com
Waterfront restaurant serving sushi with a traditional
Japanese menu. Attention
to detail permeates the dining experience.
Calm Waters Restaurant
at the Tin Wis
250.725-4445
www.tin-wis.com
Pasta, seafood and more
with a view of MacKenzie
Beach.
Wickaninnish Restaurant
Wick Rd.
250.726-7706
in Pacific Rim National
Park
Superb dining overlooking
the crashing waves of
famous Long Beach at Wickaninnish Bay.
Tfinotme.cm
Osprey Lane
at the Wickaninnish Inn
250.725-3113
www.wickinn.com/spa
Extremely beautiful in its
setting between wild Pacific
Ocean and old-growth forest,
Ancient Cedars Spa enhances
the magical guest experience
of this resort haven, known
as a retreat for nature’s ‘dramas’ and epicurean excellence.
Sacred Stone Wellness
650B Vincente Place
250.725-3341
spadeva@hotmail.com
Offering a blissful array of
body therapies & wellness
based aesthetic services.
Restoring the balance
between body, mind & spirit.
Tofino Massage Works
Healing Grounds Spa
Clayoquot Widerness Resort
250.726-8235
www.wildretreat.com
Nestled among lush fern
gardens and ancient cedars,
a campus of artfully composed treatment rooms and
intimate spaces welcomes
day and overnight guests to
our beautiful new spa.
250.726-8855
Tim Cariou combines his
experience in traditional
Chinese Healing techniques
with a solid background in
Western Medical Science.
Tofino’s Top Producer
Jim Schwartz
725-3419
1-877-999-4888
xexar@island.net
Linda Pettinger
725-2038
1-800-316-0130
tofinorealty.com
630 Campbell Street / Fax 725-2039
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Schooner Cove Trail
From the parking lot it’s about a 2km
return trip over fairly easy terrain to
the northern most 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 taking 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 both young and old. The area
owes it’s peculiar appearance to the
acidic soil that stunts and deforms
all that grows there. Trees hundreds
Radar
Hill
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Schooner
Cove
Long
Beach
of years old, may be only just overhead in height. The 800m loop takes
approximately 20 to 30 minutes to
walk and is wheelchair compatible.
Wickaninnish Trail
A historic trail that has it’s roots as
both a 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.
Named after the Nuu-Chah-Nulth
leader “Chief Wickaninnish”.
South Beach
℡
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Point
Kennedy Lake
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Combers
Beach
 ℡
Wickaninnish Rd.
Wickaninnish
Beach
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Florencia
Bay
turned into a tree farm. Witness the
process of nature reclaiming itself.
Starting behind the Wickininnish
Center this 1.5km round trip takes
you to one of the best beaches on
the west coast to go storm watching. Thanks to the funneling 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.
Willowbrae Trail
Gold Mine
Half Moon Bay
An easy 3km trail that follows the
Lost Shoe Creek to Florencia Beach.
In the 1900s prospectors worked the
beds of the creek in search of gold.
In the 1960s the area was logged and
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
TFINO T IME
half the pce— twice the plesure!
This 3km return trip takes you down
one of the original “corduroy” roads
of the route that was used to travel
between Tofino and Ucluelet. All
around you there is evidence of the
pioneers that once tried to tame the
area. You can still see the nothches
made by axes of early loggers as they
cleared some of the early homesteads.

Willowbrae Road
Ucluelet
decend down to Half Moon Bay
under giant twisted Spuce trees that
have been turned like cork screws by
the coastal storms. The boardwalk
down to the beach is very steep and
not recomended for everyone.

Tofino Time Magazine May 2002

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