Tofino Time Magazine June 2005

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Half the speed - Twice the pleasure!
TOFINOTIME.COM
w
elcome to the
TofinoTime Magazine
thirtyeighth issue
june 2005 issue thirtyeight
produced on tofino time
by adam and baku
we encourage submissions and
listings from the community
event listings are free
submission deadline
is the 15th of the month
contact info:
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of TofinoTıme
Magazine in June 2005.
The intent of this publication is to serve as a forum in
which the town of Tofino, its
people and all the activities
that make life here special are
celebrated and promoted.
phone: 250-725-4468
fax:
250-725-4469
We hope to be supportive to
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those in our community who
produce & organise all the
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events that enhance our lives
photo below:
adrian dorst
our visitors.
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Table of Content
BMSC Marine Education
4
Food & Wine Festival
5
Small Wave Surfing
6
Tide Tables
7
By-The-Wind Sailors
8
Tofino Concert News
10
Tofino Food & Wine Fest
12
Call for Submissions
13
The Bicycle Guy
14
Benefits of Biking
16
Skatepark Update
18
Meetings with Wolves
20
Gardening in June
22
Community Calendar
24/25
Horoscope
26
Travel Info
28
Commando Birding
30
Community Directory
32
and the time spent here by
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Tofino
phone: 250-725-4468
fax:
250-725-4469
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and its community
T
he Bamfield Marine
Sciences Center (bmsc)
reaches out to bring
their unique marine educational experience to the
Ucluelet and Tofino residents. Starting in Ucluelet
on the afternoon of June 17,
the bmsc research vessel, the
Barkley Star, will embark on
an open ocean exploration
in search of marine mammals and birds. The three-
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Marine Education
hour trip will end in Bamfield
where the participants will spend
the next three days with the bmsc
Public Education Program’s (pep)
experienced guides as they take
participants on a tour of the full
spectrum of marine life, from
the tiniest forms in the microscopic plankton, to the seaweeds
that create underwater forests,
to the massive mammals that
inhabit the area. The weekend
includes hands-on labs, oceanography trips aboard the station
skiffs, rainforest walks, and trips
to the pristine beaches in the
Bamfield area. At the end of the
weekend, participants will board
the Barkley Star for a final ocean
exploration before returning
to Ucluelet.
This course is ideal for
guides looking to brush up on
their marine ecology and biology
interpretation skills, people looking to learn more about the
environment they live in, or
families looking for a stimulating
way to spend their vacation. The
course cost $375, including meals
and accommodation for three
days and all boat and user fees.
For further information
please visit the bmsc website
at www.bms.bc.ca or call
250-728-3301 ext 226.
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Run the edge!
T
he Edge to Edge
Marathon will run its
course for the 6th year,
June 12, 2003. The fully sanctioned 42.2 km race stretches
from Tofino to Ucluelet flipping directions each year.
The course for 2005 will
start in Tofino at the intersection of Third and Campbell
(8:30 am) and continue out
the Multi Use Path. Once the
runners approach the Junction
they will cross to the Bike Path
and continue on into Ucluelet.
The finish line will be at the
Ucluelet Secondary School
this year.
With nearly 700 runners
this year, we hope that residents will come out to cheer
them on and show the spirit
of the community.
Good luck to all of the
local individuals and relay
runners and we will see you at
the finish line!
For more information
about the Edge-to-Edge
Marathon, contact Susan
Payne at (250) 726-7739
or visit the official website at
www.edgetoedgemarathon.com
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surfer: asia dryden
by Adam Smallwood
I
t seems to me most
people around here look
forward to surf the winter
months when constant overhead swell hits our coast.
Summer is typically written
off as surf deprived and it’s
time to work. I would have
to say this is my favourite
surf season. It’s the same
reason tourists come here in
hoards. It’s warmer, nature
is out and about, and the surfing days are longer. In fact
there is double the surf time.
But as we know during this
time the Pacific North West
lacks storm activity and we
experience either small swells
from far off places or local
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wind generated surf that can
be junky.
Here are a few tips on
how to enjoy your summer
surfs and get a little “tech”
about small wave surfing.
If you’re into watching surf
videos then it’s a good idea to
find ones with small wave content. Ask at your favourite
“Tofino surf shop”, as the
shop geeks will have the vids
memorised, play-by -play.
Try to get your mind out
of the bigger, more powerful
surf and start dreaming about
small waves. There is fun to be
had out there and though it may
be below the waist, change your
attitude to suit the environment.
Your board is probably the
most important part of your
game. We now have literally
hundreds of boards to choose
from in this town, and its not to
late to order a custom. What
you want is a board that gives
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Small Wave Surfing
you early entry, picks-up, glides,
pumps, and drives off the start
floating over flat sections when
you have to.
In a short-board I would go
shorter but add more width and
volume. Length in these boards
can actually work against you as
you try to pump and turn in a
tight transition. Wider tails keep
your tail afloat in slow mushy
sections. All this combined with
low entry rocker should equal
a good shape for the aspiring
ripper. Eggs, fishes, longboards
are great proven designs for summer waves. In the winter it probably didn’t matter, but a light
clean board is crucial. Dry out
those dings and change your
wax regularly, keep the bottom
clean and consider wearing a
thinner leash for less drag.
Changing your fins will
ultimately change the way your
board performs. On bigger
boards a smaller trailing fin will
loosen things up. Pulling a longboard fin forward will do the
same. Small, low volume boards
need larger fins for drive. This
is one of reasons they made
them removable, so take advantage of it.
If the temperature permits
and you have the dough, then
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get your self a thinner suit.
Wearing a thinner suit will make
you more flexible, period. A fresh
new suit always adds stoke to
my surfing.
As far as actual surfing
advice, I would have to say
that speed is essential. Get your
board planning and moving,
using the top half section of
that mushy wave before trying
any bottom turns. Unless of
course you are riding that magic
summer board. Wink-wink,
nudge-nudge, say no more!
Adam Smallwood is an
avid surfer who began riding
the waves of Great Lake storms
before finding his way to Tofino
Here are some tips…
Get your head into small
waves
Ride boards with momentum
Try a thinner leash for less
drag
Fix those dings
Change your fins
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TFINO TIDE
Twice a Dy — twice the plesure!
brought to you by storm surf
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by Marcia Moncur
R
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ecently, thousands of blue
‘blobs’ washed onto our
surf-swept beaches. There
were so many that they literally
blanketed the sand, marking
the high-tide line. Perhaps you
pondered these gelatinous forms
as you strolled along? Or maybe
you caught a whiff of them as
they began to decompose? In
this article I hope to shed some
light on these mysterious ocean
dwellers.
or “by-the-wind sailors”, and
scientifically as Velella velella.
(Velum, from the latin for sail).
They have blue-pigmented body
tissues and can grow up to 10 cm
in length. Other members of
this Phylum include the Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia),
true jellyfish, sea anemones
and corals, representing over
10,000 species worldwide. All
of these are invertebrates (animals without backbones).
It turns out that these jellyfish-like creatures are a part of
the Phylum Cnidaria (nighdare-e-ah). They are known
commonly as “sail jellyfish”
Velella are thought to be
colonial animals. Colonial
cnidarians are made up of
many individuals (or “zooids”)
all attached to the same diges-
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By-The-Wind
by-the-wind Sailors
tors. Although not dangerous
to humans, some sources claim
that touching Velella may cause
mild skin irritations. Their
predators include sunfish (Mola
mola) and also small marine
gastropod snails called violet
Found in temperate and
tropical seas around the world, snails (Janthina janthina). Violet
Velella are open-ocean dwellers. snails actually eat the ‘sailors’
Gas-filled cells enable them to as they float along together.
float and attached to their upper
The surprise visit from
surface is a sail-like flap that
catches wind currents for loco- these offshore animals caused
motion. Some scientists suggest a bit of a stir in our community.
that Velella grow with their ‘sails’ It’s always refreshing to be
reminded of the great diveroriented either to the left or
to the right and that this may sity of life. There is so much
to discover!
determine the direction in
which they ‘sail’. Because they
To learn more about these
lack swimming ability, Velella
are at the mercy of ocean cur- fascinating creatures watch for
posters about an upcoming
rents and wind directions.
Velella velella talk and slide
show at the Raincoast InterVelella generally wash
ashore in high concentrations pretive Centre.
every few years during the
The Raincoast Interpretive
spring and early summer months.
Strong on-shore winds and big Centre features beautiful handcrafted displays, a resource
swells seem to precede these
library full of interesting inforevents. It has been several
mation, interpretive programs
years since the last time they
for all ages, and evening guest
showed up on local beaches
speakers. Where can you find
and it could be several more
us? Upstairs in the big yellow
before they return again.
building, 451 Main St., Tofino.
Velella feed on invertebrate 725-2560, www.tofinores.com.
eggs and plankton. They have
Marcia has lived on Vana large central mouth on their
underside, surrounded by repro- couver island her whole life,
and relocated to Tofino a little
ductive stalks and tentacles.
Stinging cells (or “nematocysts”) over a year ago. She has a keen
are embedded in their tentacles interest in the natural world
and are used for capturing prey and has recently joined the RIC
and for defense against preda- as a program interpreter.
tive cavity. Each individual is
specialized for a specific task
such as feeding, reproduction,
prey capture or defense. Quite
the collaborative effort!
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!
(250) 725.4465 • INFO@AFRICANBEACH.COM
WWW.AFRICANBEACH.COM
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1.800.665.8922
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far-flung places as The
Horseshoe and Bovine Sex
Club in Toronto, The
Liquordome Halifax, Le
Swimming Montreal, CFOX
Studios Vancouver, and the
beautiful Roadhouse in
Golden. This year for the
second time they closed the
World Ski and Snowboard
Festival in Whistler. They’ve
Slow Nerve Action opened for Choclair and had
Friday, June 10, 2005
Three Days Grace open for
them. Their last long tour
The Tofino Legion
was a three month, sixty
Tickets $8, Doors 9pm
show marathon to Charlottetown and back. It was the
Slow Nerve Action has
sna’s third tour in ten
been the most popular
months, all in support of
band in Whistler for
their independent debut
most of their five years
together. The sna’s new album, “The Soap of Beautiful Women.” Slow Nerve
album, “Lovenasium”,
was released to the good, Acition consists of Christopher Berry on vocals, Benson
healthy people of Vancouver this May 26th, at on bass and bass synth; Josh
Gontier plays guitar and
Richards on Richards.
sings, Mike Lunt drums and
Slow Nerve Action has
Buddha is the turntablist.
killed three tour vans.
Tragically, they love too There is currently no word
much. They tour bc and or term for the musical genre
Slow Nerve Action play in. It
Alberta regularly, and
can so far only be expressed
have gone all the way
in body language, by a steady
across Canada four
times. They’ve filled such tilting and rocking of the
pelvis, usually accompanied
by a throwing back and shaking of the speaker’s head,
hands running through his
or her hair, eyes closed,
mouth open.
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King Bong
Saturday, June 18, 2005
The Tofino Legion
One of Victoria’s most popular party bands, KingBong has
developed the kind of regional
buzz that makes local bands
into national and international
acts. The collective of Victoria
musicians that call themselves
KingBong have created a unique
sound blending the best
aspects of funk, ska, rock, and
metal into a high energy original setwith influences from
Frank Zappa and Fishbone to
Sublime, The Ramones and
all that great 70’s car chase
music! Funky, witty, and
political,the Bong show will
shake your ass and make you
think about the world around
you. Well known on Vancouver
Island for their social activism,
kb has done countless shows
in support of the legalization of
medical marijuana, for poverty
relief, and a number of other
social justice issues, this band
has something to say and they
are not afraid to say it.
Norman Liota
Friday, June 17, 2005
Clayoquot Community Theatre
Friends of Clayoquot Sound Benefit
Norman’s music is infused with
elements of folk, jazz, blues
and classical, all synthesized to
a sophisticated degree. His
boundless creativity bespeaks a
lifetime of discipline and discovery. He is the only performer known to write and
perform on prepared guitar
(i.e. the guitar is prepared
beforehand by inserting objects
like paper or plastic between
the strings). This distinctive
technique allows Norman to
elicit the most otherworldly
sounds and consistently transfixes audiences. “There is no
question, the crowd was mesmerized… how rare indeed
when an artist brings something totally new and different
to the craft”, said Brian Gladstone, Winterfolk festival director, upon hearing Norman on
prepared guitar. The terrain of
Norman Liota’s musical imagination is as vast and varied as
the landscape in which he tours.
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All of Our Names, could
just as easily be called
Short Stories from Quaker
Valley. That's because each
of Harmer's slice-of-life
songs, largely written at
her rural home near
Kingston, Ontario, boasts
a rich narrative. All of Our
Names recently won a
Juno award for Adult
Sarah Harmer
Alternative Album of the
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Year. Whether it's a wintry
walk in the countryside
The Tofino Legion
(“Pendulums”), a romantic
crush (“Almost”) or a
With a voice that can be sparse thoughtful reflection on
human potential (“Dandeand serene and at moments
lions in Bullet Holes”), the
desperately mournful, Sarah
celebrated Canadian
Harmer incorporates a rich
texture of roots, pop and folk singer-songwriter magnifies those experiences into
sensibilities into her music.
captivating stories, full of
Sarah is proving herself to be
one of the strongest solo artists imagery and insight-much
as she did on her
Canada has to offer The
acclaimed debut, You Were
youngest of six children born
Here, which Rolling Stone
to farmer Clem Harmer and
called “marvelously comhis school teacher wife,
pelling” and Time voted
Isabelle, Sarah grew up on a
best debut CD of 2000.
hundred-acre farm near
Now with All of Our
Hamilton, Ontario. After a
stint with country-rockers the Names, Harmer has created another collection of
Saddletramps, Sarah formed
her own band, Weeping Tile, memorable songs.
while at college in Kingston,
Ontario. The group recorded
three albums before Sarah
recorded a collection of country and jazz favorites to give to
her father for Christmas. The
resulting songs for Clem kickstarted her solo career, and led
to the album You Were Here.
Sarah Harmer's latest album,
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Tofino Food & Wine Festival
Friday June 3, 2005
6.00pm
$125
Black Hills Winemaker’s Dinner
The Pointe Restaurant
Wickaninnish Inn
Phone:1.800.333.4604
Web: www.wickinn.com
Saturday June 4, 2004
1pm– 4pm
$45
The 3rd Annual
Tofino Food and Wine Festival
Phone: 1.250.266.0076
tofinofoodandwinefestival.com
5.00 PM
$10
Blasted Church in the Gardens
sobo restaurant
Phone: 1.250.725.2341
Web: www.sobo.ca
5.30 PM
Food • Wine • Shelter • Desserts
shelter restaurant
Phone: 1.250.725.3353
Web: www.shelterrestaurant.com
Sunday June 05, 2004
11:30am–2:30pm $25
Stag's Hollow Picnic Lunch
Long Beach Lodge Resort
Phone: 1.877.844.7873
Web: longbeachlodgeresort.com
T
he Tofino Food and
Wine Festival, a fundraiser for Tofino’s Lighthouse Trail, will feature live
jazz, a silent auction, artists
in action, and canapés created by local chefs paired
with bc wines, all in the lush
and eclectic setting of the
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Tofino Botanical Gardens.
You’ll find the likes of Kettle
Valley Winery, Stag’s Hollow
Winery, Gray Monk, Natural
Pastures Cheese and the Oysterman from Cortes Island
(and many more) mingling
and grazing the gardens from
1pm – 4pm, Saturday June 4.
This year’s featured artist is
local watercolor painter,
Ursula Banke. For more info
go to www.tofinofoodandwinefestival.com. You’ll find
artist bios, ticket information
and helpful links for your
weekend of gastronomical
food and wine in Tofino.
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Call for
Submissions
spaced pages to both editors
Narratives of Desire:
Finding Home — A Clayoquot electronically or by mail. Previously written work (essays or
Sound Anthology
selection from a book) will be
considered. The deadline is
September 1st, 2005
ifferent people define
home differently—in
Send your work to:
general—and particularly
Andrea Lebowitz
with reference to nature. We
are searching for prose works 372 East 5th Street
which discuss the connection North Vancouver bc, v7l 1l9
or by email to ebowitz@sfu.ca
between nature and home.
The resulting anthology will
and
contain selections that explore
Christine Lowther
this topic with particular refBox 127, Tofino, bc, v0r 2z0
erence to Clayoquot Sound.
or by email to raggy@island.net
Not just as a settled place, NOTE: This address is unable
home can be many things—a to open pdf files.
state of mind, a connection to
The Editors
the past, a relationship or a solitary quest. We are looking for
Andrea Lebowitz is a
writers who take this basic value
charter member of the faculty
of our culture and reshape it
as they search for solace in or at Simon Fraser University
and a founder of the Women’s
with nature.
Studies Department. Now a
Clayoquot Sound has been Professor Emerita, she is a
many things to many writers: part-time coastal dweller.
home, natural sanctuary, source
Christine Lowther is the
of renewal, point of desire,
mythic landscape. We encour- author of New Power and
age writers to frame their sub- A Cabin in Clayoquot. Her
work has been featured on
missions around this place.
cbc Radio and published in
anthologies and periodicals.
Please send Non-Fiction
Prose up to 20 typed, double- She lives in Clayoquot Sound.
D
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Pacific Rim
Summer Festival
July 2 to July 16, 2005
The 19th Annual Pacific
Rim Summer Festival
returns this year to officially launch the beginning of summer on the
west coast. Presented by
the Pacific Rim Arts Society, the festival returns
with an expanded programme that features over
thirty musicians and
dancers in a series of world
and roots music, jazz, classical, First Nations and
family concerts. There’s
sure to be something for
every musical taste and
interest in this year’s celebration of the arts.
For a sneak preview we
are happy to announce a
July 3rd performance of
the Orchid Ensemble and
Tandava, two world music
groups representing the
musical traditions of the
old silk road; an engaging family concert on
July 13 featuring I Tromboni, described as the
“Team Canada of Trombones” and on July 15,
the mellow offerings of
jazz saxophonist Mike
Allen and friends.
For a full line-up, artist
bios and ticket details,
keep an eye on our website at www.pacificrimsummerfestival.ca as we
continue to update the
festival programme.
&
~ fabulous sushi bar ~
~ and west coast cuisine ~
350 Main Street
725-2021
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Marc The Bicycle Guy
by Jan Brubacher
“I don’t just do bikes,
I do baby strollers and
wheelbarrows too.”
Marc Vezina
I
love to ride my bicycle. And
boy was I happy to know
that Marc was in the business of fixing bikes. After years
of fly-by-nighters and fakes,
finally a mechanic to entrust
with my faithful steed. It took
a few days of “Liquid Wrench”
soaking into the crevices and it
took quite a bit of force to muscle
that crank out but he did it!
And me and my bike ride again.
love affair—“It was the coolest
bike in the neighbourhood.”
Marc first started mechanics
with this bike—it was a serious
affair. And on it went…
In 1985 Marc came west to
do a bike tour with a friend—
they did a one month tour of
Vancouver Island, including
Tofino and the Sunshine
Coast. He was planning to
return to Quebec at the end
of the tour but decided to
“It was a bright orange
stay. He worked at Denman
three-speed Mustang, with
Cycles as a bike mechanic and
ape hangers for handlebars.”
then he got his certification
The year was 1977, the place
from the Canadian Cycling
was Riviere-du-Loup. Marc
was twelve and this was his first Association.
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Marc then went to Capilano College for a two year
Outdoor Recreation Management program. As part of the
course, students were required
to do a practicum and Marc did
his with the Western Canada
Wilderness Committee (wc2)
and it was through them that
Marc came to Tofino. The oil
spill in the winter of 1989/90
brought lots of people to the
area to help with the clean-up
and Marc was one of those. He
was sent by wc2 to spend a
month here to gather information, take photos, and help with
the clean-up. He came back in
the spring for a kayak guiding
job and has been here ever since.
Years of full on kayaking,
came to a rather abrupt end
when Marc hurt his back so
badly he wasn't able to work for
a month. That was a month
without income, (this was not
a union job) he was forced to
come up with another plan, a
“safety net,” something that
he could combine with his love
of kayaking and not be as strenuous on his back.
And Marc now divides his
time between paddling—he continues to guide one Kayak trip
a day—and doing bike repairs in
his very compact and extremely
well organized shop in the carport of his home. Bicycles lean
against the posts or hang from
hooks on the ceiling all securely
locked. The closet office/storeroom
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has a mobile work bench that
rolls right out of the office to
the “workshop.” The bench is
well-stocked with grease, oil,
and wd-40, all essential to the
well being of a westcoast bicycle.
Bike parts of all sorts and sizes,
along with accessories, line the
walls and fill the drawers of this
immaculate office—every space
ingeniously used, and the drawers are all neatly labeled. This
man is detail oriented!
On the door of the office
is a small bicycle that is made
in Indonesia, it hangs above
his business license, postcards,
and pictures mostly featuring
bikes. One in particular is of a
man in a bike repair shop in
Indonesia, it is a friend, and is
a clue to the connection Marc
has with that country. It was
in Indonesia that Marc found
another lasting love—and a big
support in his life and business—
his wife Adi. She is an amazing
cook and is good with a wrench
too. Adi helps to assemble the
new bikes that come into the
shop—and into the house. The
bicycles have entered their living space. Boxes line the walls,
bicycles in various states of
being lean against cupboards—
every room has signs of this
very literal “home” business.
ride the beach with. You
can see them, and rent
them at Fiber Options.
Marc assembles the bikes
for Fiber Options and is
the in-house mechanic
there, so you know those
bicycles ride well.
And if you have a
bike that works but you
want to funk it up a little
bit—call Marc—he does
custom conversion. You
can have those ape hanger
handlebars and other cool
little things like skull valve
caps and streamers. There
are beautiful baskets, bike
seats, bottles and the basics,
like helmets. He’s got
most everything, and if
not he’ll order it.
Marc can be reached
at 725-bike (725-2453)
Multitalented and
creative, Jan Brubacher
writes films, creates jewelry
and costumes, and convincingly plays the role of
mother.
Marc not only repairs bikes,
he sells new ones too. He is the
only authorized dealer in Tofino
for the Electra Beach Cruiser—
that funky bike that so many
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the Benefits of Bicycling
by Jillian Dickens
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Stationary, Electronics
House Wares and Toys
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or a town of our size,
it’s a crying shame
so many drive oversized cars and trucks, rather
than peddle perfectly sized
two-wheeled wonders, also
known as bicycles. It doesn’t take long to bike from
the furthest point to the
furthest point in Tofino,
yet so many choose to drive,
even on sunny days.
Me included.
have any frickin’ clean air to
breathe.
So to help get that motivation up for both you and
me, I will report certain facts
that should relay how blissful
bike riding can be, and more
importantly, how important
bike riding is.
And what better time to
report such facts? The month
of June plays host to Bike to
Work Week (May 30 to June 5)
and Clean Air Day (June 5)
btww is a provincial campaign
for individuals and groups to
try cycling to and from work.
Some group incentives (fun
events, prizes, peer and employer
support) convert many participants into regular cycle commuters. The campaign is procycling, not anti-car, and promotes pedal power as a double
activity – a way to get around
and get in shape. Unfortunately
by the time you read this article
it will be too late to register to
officially take part in the campaign, but you can still participate on an unofficial level by
simply cycling to work during
the week, and maybe beyond.
aside to increase public awareness on two key environmental priorities, clean air and
climate change — begins.
Clean Air Day is also geared
to promote activities that nurture our nature and protect
our environment. And one
such activity is the one I have
been flapping my lips to you
about — cycling.
As a way to celebrate both
btww and Clean Air Day,
there will be a bike workshop
in the Village Green gazebo
on June 4th at 10 am. Here,
“Bike Mechanic Marc Vezina”
will explain all about bikes.
He has info on bike buying,
bike safety, bike maintenance,
and more bike related issues
you surely cannot miss. Marc
has been, and I quote, “loving
and repairing bikes since 1975.”
He’s made a career for himself
out of bikes, and can be seen
at all hours perfecting them in
his carport. Aside from that gig,
he’s taken up shop at Fiber
Options Clothing and Bike
Rentals as the bike mechanic
for their rental fleet.
But some factors do
cause me to clean up my
act. One is knowing that
cycling will stress me out
less than driving, especially
in the Tofino summers.
(At the busiest points in
the summer I’ve found it
takes almost the same time
to drive to the beach as it
does to cycle, especially
since there’s a multi-use
path taking you directly
there.) Also, what motivates
me to jump from the confines of my car to the open
air is lack of funds to pay
for insurance and gas, sure,
a growing concern with
the size of my mid-section,
According to Environokay, but most of all it’s
ment Canada, transportation
finding out that if we all
keep driving our frickin’
As btww comes to an end, is one of the largest sources of
air pollution and results in 25
cars we will no longer
Clean Air Day — a day set
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per cent of greenhouse gas
emissions. A direct, immediate
way to reduce your imprint on
the earth is to use alternatives
to fuel-powered, single occupant
vehicles. Walking, running,
cycling, carpooling, taking the
bus (The Tofino Bus and The
Beach Bus are even 25 per cent
fuelled by Bio-diesel) are all
sustainable forms of transportation. Cycling seems the
most likely choice in that list
for it can be relatively fast,
effortless, and free to boot. I
know that sometimes it seems
like a pain in the backside to
saddle up and ride, especially
when the rain is pouring down,
you’re tired and late, and your
bike isn’t running smoothly.
However, if you are prepared,
biking can be entirely painless.
Plus, it’s better than breathing
in smog, that even us Toficians,
in our biosphere reserve, are
not immune to. After all, the
atmosphere connects us all.
Just think of acid rain.
Acid rain is caused by two
common air pollutants —
sulphur dioxide and nitrogen
oxides — that are produced
by the burning of fossil fuels
mainly through motor vehicles.
According to Environment
Canada, these pollutants can
travel thousands of kilometres
in the atmosphere, mix with
water vapour, form a solution
of sulphuric and nitric acid,
and be washed down to the
earth through rain, snow, hail
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and fog. And acid rain can
affect anything it touches. For
example, if it gets into a lake
and lowers it’s acid level, the
lake’s diverse species will dwindle. The same goes for forests.
Acid rain can even corrode
buildings and roads. And if
this stuff can cause a side of a
building to crumble, think
what it can do to human health.
Parts of acid rain can react with
other chemicals in the air to
form tiny sulphate particles that
can lodge in the lungs, causing
respiratory problems, to say
the least.
But again, cycling can be
a drag if you aren’t prepared.
On the right are some tips
from www.biketoworkbc.ca to
making bike commuting easy.
Thanks for listening.
Jillian Dickens is a female
with longish, brown hair and
size 8 feet. She also writes for
Fiber Options Natural Clothing
and Bike Rentals.
Here are some tips…
Develop a routine so
you know what to expect
and can adjust variables
(time, weather, how you
feel) accordingly. Know
what you need, what your
schedule is and what your
options are.
Put all the items you
will need for your commute (jackets of varying
warmth, panniers, helmet,
raingear, light, spare
battery) in one place so
you won’t have to hunt
for them when it’s time
to rush out the door.
Have backups to cycling.
If you feel terrible and the
weather is worse, set up
a carpooling situation, or
take a cab. Cycling rather
than driving will save you
money in the long run
anyways. The more backups you have the more
comfortable you will be
to commit to biking.
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hardware & tools
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All you need for
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Take it slow on the
ride so you won’t worry
about the way you smell
for the rest of the day.
Keep your bike in good,
safe condition so it won’t
fail, annoy you and lead
you to resent biking forever. Marc can give you
tips on bike maintenance
at the bike workshop on
June 4 at 10 p.m.
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skatepark update
by Miche Milford
B
annual Canada day celebrations at the Village Green.
What better gift to give this
beautiful country on it's
birthday than a brand new
skatepark? The festivities will
kick off at 1pm on Friday, July
1st and will be action packed
from start to finish. In addition to the annual beer gardens, live music and
barbeque, we will also have an
A few of us have had
the privilege of having a cou- official ribbon cutting ceremony, a booth with everyple of "test" sessions in the
bowl and you will not believe one's favorite Tuff City
how smooth and fast it is until Skatepark apparel and of
you ride on it with your own course tons of amazing skaters
wheels. The speed is amazing, showing us the limitless possibilities of a perfect skatepark.
the lines are endless and that
After the festivities at the Vilwas with a third of the park
complete! Everyday I stop by lage Green, we can all head to
the harbour for the Canada
the park once or twice to
watch it come together. With day fireworks and then finish
the night with music, dance
every new panel poured my
and general merry making at
pulse quickens as I imagine
the Legion.
skating all the new lines that
open up.
Four years have past
It has been an incredi- since we started this project
ble journey to get this project and it is with mixed emotions
that I watch it come to an
to it's finished state with so
end. Of course 95% of me is
many exciting events and
ecstatic and overwhelmed
fundraisers. With the completion of the park comes our with joy, but there is still that
small part that is sad to see
biggest event to date - the
this very successful commulong awaited grand opening
ceremony. We have coincided nity project draw to a close.
Over the past four years I have
the grand opening with the
y the time this magazine is in your hands,
the crew from New
Line will be putting the finishing touches on our new
skatepark!! Complete with
bowls, hips, ledges, rails, up
gaps, and stairs, the list goes
on and on. It is hard to
believe it is finally a reality.
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photo: adam buskard
Jesse and Andrew of the skatepark construction crew.
had the privilege of working
with so many exceptional
community members and
have learned that without
people and projects like these,
Tofino would be just another
tourist town with no future
for its long term residents.
July 1st is not only the opening of our new skatepark but
also an opportunity for everyone to see what can be accomplished when our community
members work together to
achieve a common goal.
out skating, dancing, singing
and eating and of course to
see our beautiful new park
used by the most important
members of our community....the kids!
Miche Milford has been a
part of the Tofino Skatepark
Committee for three years.
Reach him for more info or
with support and donations at
725-2072.
With so many reasons
to celebrate Canada day this
year, I expect to see everyone
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Meetings with wolves
by Dan Lewis
I
’ll never forget the first
time I saw a wolf in the
wild. It was the first night
of a three-week expedition
down the west coast of Vancouver Island. The night
was clear so the three of us
were sleeping in a circle
around the fire: John Kelson,
a tree climber; Takehiro
Shibata, a young man
from Tokyo; and me.
long time, I noticed a region
near the horizon with no stars.
Trying to understand why, I
studied the area for quite a while,
still in a rather dreamlike state.
Eventually I realized there was
a pattern: the dark region was
in the shape of a wolf.
have done so already. On the
other hand, what the heck was
it doing?
Suddenly my mind latched
onto the idea that it might only
be a coyote. In my groggy state,
I thought that would somehow
be less threatening. I decided
So there I was, lying on the to wake up Kelson. “John, John,”
ground, with this wolf sitting I whispered, not wanting to
not four feet away, part of our spook the wolf and cause it to
circle around the fire. The hair pounce. “Is that a coyote, or a
I awoke in the middle stood up on the back of my neck. wolf?” No response.
of the night. The stars were I felt vulnerable, being on the
“John, John!” I hissed
so incredibly beautiful that ground with the wolf above me.
I couldn’t bear to miss the My mind raced, trying to decide fiercely. “Is that a coyote, or a
show—I lay there on my what to do. I figured it didn't wolf?” Nothing. So finally I
back, star-gazing. After a want to attack us, or it would repeated the words out loud
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Meetings with wolves
and John woke up, calmly
replying, “That’s a wolf Dan”.
By this time Take was awake,
and let out an exclamation of
surprise—a kid from Tokyo
meeting his first wolf.
We sat watching it for a
while, discussing what we
ought to do. It just sat there,
unperturbed. I was reluctant
to scare it away, as it seemed
so cool to have a wolf in our
circle, but I was reluctant to
let it stay. Luckily, my inner
Boy Scout had prompted me
to stash a clean metal pot and
spoon near my head for just
such an eventuality.
tion on a remote, uninhabited
Wildlife sightings are
island.
often the highlight of any
nature outing—the memoMy skin prickled all over as ries stay with us for a lifeI realized with utter certainty time. But sadly we’ve seen
that I was smelling a wolf
three wolves killed here on
through the darkness. I turned the west coast of Vancouver
my flashlight on and began
Island in the last four years.
scanning the beach. Sure enough, It really boils down to one
two pairs of wolf eyes glinted fact: once an animal learns
to associate humans with
back, not fifty feet away. I
turned the light off, so as not food, it’s only a matter of
time until it’s killed.
to bother them.
Dishes done, I came back
up to our tarp, and we prepared
to bed down for the night. We
checked again, and the wolves
were still on the beach. It felt
weird to just lie down on the
“Should I bang the pot?” ground and try to go to sleep
I asked. “Yep, I think it’s time,” with the wolves so close by. Alex
replied John. I tapped the pot was reluctant to light a fire (leave
gently with the spoon. The wolf no trace and all that), but we
calmly stood up and trotted
finally agreed it would be approaway. As it departed, we saw
priate, as most animals associthat a second wolf had been
ate flames with forest fires. We
standing behind the first one never saw those wolves again.
the whole time!
When wild animals
A year later, I was paddling approach humans, it is imporfrom Bella Bella to Port Hardy tant to warn them off. Some
with Alex Frid. We had been people do this by yelling and
eager to see wolves, but none throwing rocks. I personally
had appeared. One evening, think this is rude. Simply talking
I was washing our dishes after or singing is usually enough to
supper at the water’s edge.
warn an animal that you’re
I have good night vision, so
human. Metal and fire are two
I wasn’t using a flashlight.
more sure signs of humanity.
Suddenly I smelled a big, dirty Most wild creatures know that
dog. No doubt about it. An
we are the most dangerous
alley dog. My mind tried to
animals on the planet, and
match this incongruous
will avoid us like the plague if
aroma with my current loca- given half a chance.
There are some simple
things we can do. Never
take food, toiletries or anything aromatic (used candy
wrappers in pockets, etc.)
into or near tents. Set up
the kitchen area well away
from the tents. Wash dishes
immediately after meals.
Store food and leftovers
securely, right after meals.
Use the inter-tidal zone for
all washing, brushing teeth,
or even just rinsing a bit of
leftover coffee from your
cup. The tide will wash the
smells away. Let’s do everything in our power to ensure
that our visits to natural
areas don’t result in animals
being killed.
Dan Lewis and Bonny
Glambeck operate Rainforest
Kayak Adventures, a sea
kayak company in Tofino.
For info visit their website at
www.rainforestkayak.com
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Gardening in
June
by Trina Mattson
J
une… June…June…
Hey, what happened to
May? I guess between
fighting off horsetails and dandelions, not to mention ginormous mosquitoes and black
flies, the time just drifted past.
Anyway, enough of the
rah-rah-rah.
June is still a good month to
be planting seeds, beans, lettuce,
radish, peas, basil and a few other
goodies. It’s also a good month
to start seeding for next year’s
While we’re on the topic of perennials, like Echinacea,
horsetail and dandelions, here’s lupines, and poppies.
a quick bit of info. (I hope I get
Fertilize your clematis,
this right.) According to Carmen
(who does a cool job with the roses and rhodos this month.
edibles at the Tofino Botanical A late spring, early summer
Gardens,) horsetail is an excellent lawn fertilizer is recommended
as well. Plus, don’t forget to fercleanser for your inner parts,
and apparently helps pass fluid tilize your hanging baskets on
enzymes between your major a regular basis. I get a lot of,
organs. And I guess it’s impor- “But I never remember to fertant to keep all your inner work- tilize,” comments at the nursery
ings squishy and healthy. And so here are a couple methods to
Dandelions… well they make use: slow release basket fertilizer
excellent wine, and yellow kisses. (one application needed), and
For those unfamiliar with yel- temperature released. The
low kisses, they are made from biggest problem with the latter fertilizer is if it’s cold when
squishing a dandelion flower
you water, the fertilizer is nonagainst a friend’s cheek. So
acting. We use a combination
between the two weeds, you
of both temperature released
can get roasted on wine, kiss
all your friends, and have the fertilizer and a major dilution
knowledge that you are inter- of water soluble 20-20-20,
(approximately one teaspoon
nally functioning to the best
to eight litres water every time
of your ability. Sounds like a
you water.)
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And it’s time to prune back
any flowered out perennials, to
encourage a second blooming.
Plant ornamental grasses so they
can establish themselves in time
to put on a fall show. Also, many
shrubs can be pruned back by
month end, after they’ve finished
flowering. One thing to keep in
mind is when certain shrubs
(lilacs, for example) are pruned,
they will lose next year’s blossoms
on that particular branch. If you
plan to prune your Montana
clematis after blooming, this is
the time to do it. But only a
light pruning is recommended
because it also blooms on previous year’s growth.
recommended solution is to
cover 60 percent of the pond’s
surface with floating plants.
Now, with my pond, 60 percent is to a lot of plants, but for
most ponds, 60 percent should
be manageable. Some of the
floating plants commonly used
are water hyacinths, which can
propagate quickly and cover a
large area. But beware, elephants
really like water hyacinths, so
they are only advisable if you
have no elephants in your neighbourhood. The other plants are
duckweed (which the fish will
actually eat as a green) and fairy
moss (which only the larger fish
will eat because it’s kinda woody
in texture) and frog bits (which
My favourites for the month look like miniature lily pads.)
of June are the all-time high
of scented geraniums, blue
If you haven’t done so, it’s
poppies, Martha Washington time to stake and support your
or regal geraniums, topped
vines and the taller perennials.
with chocolate cosmos, that,
Well, with my page runyes, truly smell like chocolate.
ning out and my coffee getBy now your pond should ting cold, I must bid you…
be really active — fish everyHappy June!
where, growth and pondweeds,
including algae. To help elimiTrina Mattson runs the
nate the pondweed problem, Ordinary Corner Nursery in
without using chemicals, the
Tofino.
OCN Garden Center
619 Tibbs Place Road • 725.4450
trees • shrubs • roses • bedding plants • seeds
perennials • vegetables • herbs • aquatic plants
pond liners • pumps • fountains • filters
fish food • soil • peat moss • fertilizers • ornaments
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CMMUNITY CALNDr
JUNE
mon
Community
Computer Lab
JUNE
mon
Archery
Instructional
JUNE
tue
Sound Waves
Community Choir
Wickaninnish School
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4-6pm
Cost $8 per hour
Wickaninnish School
Wickaninnish School
Mondays
7-8pm Tuesday
7-9pm
11 to 111 years $2 drop in $1 Drop in
High speed internet
available to the public.
This 8 week course will All are welcome to
introduce participants to attend. Call 725-2555
basic recurve bow archery. for more details
Beginners are welcome. JUNE
Pre-school
All equipment provided.
JUNE
Vinyasa Yoga
mon
Tofino Community Hall
Mondays
9-10:30am
with Natalie Rousseau
Cost: $10 per class
All levels Vinyasa style
flow class that can be
modified for all levels.
JUNE
mon
Ballet/Stretch
Flexibility
Tofino’s Community Hall
Apr 25-Jun 6 5:45-7:00 pm
Cost: $48
adults
tue
JUNE
mon
Preschool
Playgroup
Tue,Thu,Fri 10:30am-noon
by donation
Wickaninnish School
Tue & Thu
8:45-9:45am
no charge
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JUNE
10-13years
Learn jazz technique,
combinations and learn
to dance and have fun at
the same time. Instructor is Gabrielle Springett.
Drop in programs with
topics and guest speakers of interest to new
parents. For more info
call Laurie Hannah at
725-2172 ext.2
JUNE
thu
Community
Computer Lab
fri
Tough City
Youth Lounge
Wickaninnish School
Fridays
6-10pm
no charge
For youths 13-18 years
only. Alcohol and drug
free please.
JUNE
fri
Pre-School
Playgroup
Friday
10:30am – 12pm
thu Aerobics
Saturdays
5pm
Stretch/Tai Chi
Tuesdays
9-10:15am Wickaninnish School
Roman Catholic Mass
tue for Seniors
Room 108
at 400 Block Main St.
This program continTofino Community Hall
Thursdays
5:15-6:15pm
ues through May.
JUNE
Tuesdays
5-6pm Participants can either
Tofino
Step Aerobics classes at
Free!
drop-in or pay for a
the Community School sun Bible Fellowship
block of classes.
JUNE
wed
Archery
Practice Only
Wickaninnish School
Wednesdays
7-8pm
11 to 111 years $2 drop in
This course has been
ongoing since February
tue
and has been hugely
MacKenzie Beach Pool
popular. Practice sesTue & Fri
8:30-9:15am sions only. Instructional
Cost 6/$35, $6 drop in
sessions on Mondays.
Join instructor Leah
JUNE
Community
Austin for this low
impact, cardio exercise wed Computer Lab
to tone the body, burn Wickaninnish School
JUNE
Jazz Dance
calories and strengthen Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4-6pm
mon Flexibility
Cost $8 per hour
your cardio vascular
system.
High speed internet
Apr 25-Jun 6 4:45-5:45 pm
JUNE
Cost: $48
Coastal Family Place
Thursday 11:30am – 1pm
JUNE
JUNE
Cost $40
This class will focus on
beginner ballet. Participants will learn the basics
in a fun environment
and begin to explore
steps and combinations.
This program is open to
both boys and girls.
thu
Pre & Postnatal
Drop in
Wickaninnish School
For parents and tots to
Caregivers must super- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4-6pm socialize. Kids must be
accompanied by an adult
vise their own children. Cost $8 per hour
No outside shoes in gym. High speed internet
Preschool playgroup is
JUNE
Roman Catholic
back! For info call Laurie JUNE
sat Mass
The Joy of
Hannah at 725-2152 or
JUNE
tue Movement
St. Francis of Assisi
Step
Gord Johns at 725-2312.
Ballet is of tremendous
benefit to one’s strength,
posture and flexibility at
any age. No dance expe- This Stretch/Tai-Chi class
rience required.
is geared for seniors with
different levels of fitness.
JUNE
Ballet/Stretch
Instructor Judith Bergmon Flexibility
eron has been studying
Tai Chi for 5 years. RegApr 25-Jun 6 4:00-4:45 pm ister at 725-3229.
6-9years
Gym Drop-in
JUNE
tue
Aquafit
Community
Computer Lab
Wickaninnish School
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4-6pm
Cost $8 per hour
JUNE
Aquafit
thu
MacKenzie Beach Pool
Tue & Fri
8:30-9:15am
Cost 6/$35, $6 drop in
Join instructor Leah
Austin for low impact,
cardio exercise to tone
the body, burn calories
and strengthen your
cardio vascular system.
JUNE
thu
Pre-school
Gym Drop-in
Wickaninnish School
Tue & Thu
8:45-9:45am
no charge
Wickaninnish School
Sundays
10:30am
Non-Denominational
at 431 Gibson Street
JUNE
sun
Sunday
Mass
Saint Columba Church
Sundays
11am
Anglican/United Mass
at 110 Second Street
JUNE
sat
Tofino
Public Market
The Village Green
Sat
10am-3pm
Tofino’s Public Market
goes by the “Make it,
Caregivers must super- Bake it, Grow it” princivise their own children. ple. To pick up a vendor
No outside shoes in gym. application package,
please stop by Tofino’s
District Office at 121
Third Street, or phone
725-3229 to request that
one be mailed to you.
High speed internet
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CMMUNITY CALNDr
JUNE
2
Dance Class
Drop-ins
Solwood
Acrobatics for Kids
Thu, Jun 2,16 5:30-6:15pm
Cost $7
Contemporary Dance
Thu, Jun 2,16 6:30-7:30pm
Adults $10
Hip Hop Street Funk
Thu, Jun 2,16 7:30-8:30pm
Cost $10
Introductory drop in
class in preparation for
Charlene sales upcoming 10 week course.
Charlene Sales - Qualified Dance & Acrobatic
Teacher-London, UK
trained in Contemporary,Tap, Ballet, Street
Jazz, Acrobatics andDramatics 19yrs experience. 725-2112
JUNE
7
JUNE
Tapas Tuesday
Live Music
Rain Coast Café
Tue, June 7
14
8pm
From Gabriola Island,
singer/bassist Dinah D'
JUNE
Edge to Edge
12 Marathon
Saint Columba Church
Sat.Jun.12
8:30pm
Starting in Tofino and
finishing in Ucluelet.
For more info contact
Susan Payne, Race Director at 726-7739 or visit
edgetoedgemarathon.com
JUNE
Movie Night
13 Hotel Rwanda
Clayoquot Sound Theatre
June 13,
8pm
Hotel Rwanda, the
story of a courageous
hotelier during the masJUNE
Movie Night
sacres in Rwanda. Don
Alfie
Cheadle nominated
Best Actor 2004. NomiJune 6,
8pm nated Best Picture at
Golden Globes, 2004.
Alfie, the 2004 remake
of the classic comic film,
starring Jude Law in the
title role.
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Tapas Tuesday
Live Music
Rain Coast Café
Tue, June 7
JUNE
Dance
Classes
8pm
Singer/songwriter Norman Liota.
Solwood
Thu, June 23
Course of 10 weeks
Cartoon Drawing
25 w. Daisy Tattersall
8pm
$60
Sat, Jun 25,30 & Aug.30
9-13 Years
3:30-5pm
$15/session or all 3 for $39
Acrobatics course covering Contemporary and Comics, Cartooning &
JUNE
Movie Night
Hip Hop Street Funk.
Illustration! Learn how
Seek You Two
to draw both realistic
JUNE
Basketball
and cartoon styles.
Tournament
June 20,
8pm
Explore drawing people
and backgrounds in 3D
Seek You Two, an audi- Village Green Court
perspective.
ence favourite at Cannes June 25 & 26
this year; French-Cana- Another great commuJUNE
Movie Night
dian, directed by Carole nity sporting event by
Beyond the Sea
Laure.
Steve Sperger’s Sperger
Sports and EntertainJUNE
Tapas Tuesday
8pm
ment. This is a full court June 27,
Live Music
event. For info contact
Beyond the Sea, the 2004
Rain Coast Café
Steve at 266-0117.
biopic about Bobby Darin,
Tue, June 7
8pm
starring Kevin Spacey.
JUNE
Animal Drawing
Local country and blueJUNE
w. Daisy Tattersall
Tapas Tuesday
grass artists, Andrew
Live Music
Giesbrecht and Cluny
Rain Coast Café
Sat, Jun 25,30 & Aug.30
MacPherson.'
20
25
27
21
25
6-8 Years
2-3:30pm
$15/session or all 3 for $39
Animal Studies through
Art! Interested in animals?? Why not learn
about them and learn
how to draw them too.
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Tue, June 28
8pm
From Australia, acoustic
singer/songwriter Tracey
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June ’05
YOUR HOROSCOPE
by Nick the Butcher
Aries
March 20 — April 19
Think of three
things that are
important to you.
You know what they are. Now,
concentrate on three new
things that have nothing to
do with your family, what you
want or think you need.
Focus your extremely powerful
and healing energy on a charity or a group that is in need.
You have the appeal of youthful energy to rejuvenate all of
the people that are in need.
Start by saying hello to everyone who passes by on the
street. Be open and smile
lots.
Taurus
April 20 — May 19
and form a committee that benefits
a charity in your community. It is
a new year, so get it together and
use your exceptional communication skills for something good.
Happy Birthday
Now that the summer has
begun, it would be practical to make some goals.
The most important things for you
to remember are the lessons that
you have learned over the past year.
Concern yourself with each month
individually. Remember what happened and try and take the path less
traveled every chance you get. My
point is don’t make the same mistakes twice. Be careful of who you
trust as friends and who you feel
you can count on. Try to get less
sleep. You bulls spend a bit too
much time in your subconscious
state.
The time is now here.
The new function that
you can fulfill has presented itself to you. Now you are
capable of completing the task.
Plan ahead, organize your faculties,
and take over the position with
such zeal that you are admired for
your work. This will be occurring
over the next month or two, so get
ready to step up.
Gemini
Leo
May 20 — June 20
Another year has
passed… and it is time
to look at your profits
and losses, both emotionally and
financially. The time has come for
you to see yourself for what you
are. I have been preaching this to
you for months now. I incite you
to join forces with some people
Cancer
June 21 — July 21
July 22 — August 22
Oh the Lions! Yes, the
precious Kings and
Queens of the jungle,
what have you become? Why do
you need to be stroked by all of
your minions? Do you really care
what others think, or is it that you
really want others to care about
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what you think? The balance is
found within the actions of others
that speak silently the words that
you need to hear. If they are
there, they like you. If you have
no one there, start trying harder.
Virgo
Aug. 23 — September 21
This is for the talking
heads of the astrological
circle. You are probably
feeling a lot better now that summer
has started. You always start fresh
around now and begin to create new
goals for yourself and for the people
with whom you hold influence. Virgos are great at this. Make time in
the budget this year for charity work
or financial support. It will push you
that extra bit to be more than you
are and to accomplish that pesky last
thing. Remember that everyone
wins.
Libra
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 — Dec.21
June is always so strange
for us Sag’s. We know
that the next big party
that we will put on is a long way
off, and reality sets in. What am I
going to do all month? Did you
know that we can make any situation better? All of the other signs
are way to dull to always have a
positive outlook. My God it can be
hard to always be happy though.
We are so intense with our
thoughts that many people can’t
handle us all the time. Who cares,
we will talk to ourselves.
Sept. 22 — Oct. 22
You are just too good to be
true. The great Libras of
the world have come
through for us all and world peace will
be with us soon. Continue on your
path to enlighten others with your
encouragement and care. One thing
that you should be blessed with
always is love. Venus, your ruler, will
help you have a never-ending supply
of that. Take a moment to thank your
elders and remind them of how much
you care.
Scorpio
this year. You will know the right
thing when it comes. Tell that
story where “a funny thing happened the other day…” and make
someone laugh. We all need to
laugh more, and your Scorpion
laugh is contagious.
Oct.23 — Nov.21
Such amazing people you
are. You find the gap,
and fill the void in every
situation. Sometimes it is to your
detriment if you need to play the
town idiot… (Just kidding, of
course.) I want you to spend your
energy on something charitable
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Capricorn
Dec.22 — Jan.19
Spend all of your time on
renewing your ability to
communicate. It is in
there, you just have to polish it a
little. Fortunately, this month you
will be adorned with lots of attention, and have the opportunity to
practice. It is your birthday, and
another year of new experiences
will begin to stockpile. Make a
point of accomplishing one of your
dreams this month. I know that
you Caps probably have a list of
things that are nagging away at
you. Push yourself, or you will be
pushed.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 — Feb.17
Many of you have
felt drained, used
up, and weary of
late. This always happens to
you around now, so you
shouldn’t be too surprised.
Make it a point this month to
look at your own personal
cycles. We are all constantly
going in circles all of the time,
so nothing within us or around
us is linear. Stop trying to see
things in a perfectly straight
line. Take a look at your life,
and how many times you have
come full-circle. It will amaze
you.
Pisces
Feb. 18 — March 19
You must keep your
cool, or start to
anyways. As you
approach the summer, and you
are spurred by the coming of
the next adventure, you have
a tendency to get antsy, and a
little much to deal with. People are noticing that life is a
little more intense when you
are around. Mainly, this is
because you are in a make-orbreak state of mind. Let it
go. Go to a beach. Breathe.
CALL FOR
DONATIONS
The Ahousaht Cultural Centre Society is putting out a
call to the community for
donations of sporting equipment for their youth centre.
They are looking for Surf
Gear, boardgames, musical
equipment and Art Supplies.
If you are able to help with
any of these items contact
the Ahousaht Cultural Centre at 250 670 2330, Box
141 Tofino or by email at
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Ferry Schedule
June 1st to June 30th
Nanaimo (Departure Bay) and
Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)
Leaves Nanaimo
12:30pm 7:00pm
6:30am
3:00pm
9:00pm
8:30am
10:30am 5:00pm
Leaves Vancouver
6:30am
8:30am
10:30am
12:30pm
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm
Nanaimo (Duke Point) and
Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Leaves Nanaimo
12:45pm 8:15pm
5:15am1
3:15pm
10:45pm
7:45am1
10:15am 5:45pm
Leaves Vancouver
12:45pm 8:15pm
5:15am1
3:15pm
10:45pm
7:45am1
10:15am 5:45pm
1
Daily except Sundays
Victoria (Swartz Bay) and
Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Leaves Victoria
12:00pm 5:00pm
7:00am
6:00pm2
1:00pm
8:00am
2:00pm2 7:00pm
9:00am
9:00pm
11:00am 3:00pm
4:00pm
Leaves Vancouver
12:00pm2 5:00pm
7:00am
1:00pm
6:00pm
9:00am
7:00pm
10:00am 2:00pm
9:00pm
11:00am 3:00pm
2
4:00pm
2
Thu,Fri, Su and
June 27 only
Reservations 1-888-724-5223
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Commando Birding
by George Bradd
O
There was no choice; I had
n a wet May morning,
the call I was dreading my orders from Lieutenant Tim
came in; I picked up the Cowley of the British army. This
was military birding in Tofino.
phone. A gravelly voice said,
“Alright your on mate, we want to
This whole tour had
hire you to bird until you drop.”
started when I received e-mail
I hung up the phone and from Tim while I was birding
in Argentina last year. He
looked at the sheets of rain
lashing the window and listened wanted to organize a birding
to the sound of the wind howl- tour to Tofino for his military
buddies. Kidnapped by Coloming around the cabin. I had
bian guerilla fighters while birdalready spent the morning
getting so wet you could ring ing, he had just spent four
out water from my daypack. months in captivity in the
hills. Not able to find the dove
species he was seeking while a
Now it was only noon,
and I would be outside in that free man, he managed to tick
off the bird while in captivity.
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As if this wasn’t enough, he
also saw 28 other new species
of birds while kidnapped. Now
he wanted to bird Tofino. Were
we man enough to bird with
this group?
sible, but instead they would
go out to Cleland Island with
bird guide Adrian Dorst. After
a safety briefing by the captain,
10 large men garbed in camouflage boarded the boat. I
reminded Adrian that he had
Early morning found me wished for some real birders
waiting in the pouring rain on on this tour.
Method Marine dock. Marine
weather forecast was not good.
One of the soldiers overSwells in excess of 3 meters.
heard us and said, “Well you’ve
got them now, like it or not.”
The pressure was on. This
group had come from Ethiopia,
Three hours later, after a
Malaysia and the UK to bird
storm tossed voyage, the troops
Tofino. It was decided that an disembarked for regrouping.
offshore trip for Albatross (the
Some of them had preferred
original objective) was not pos- weathering the storm on the
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back deck, afraid of missing
even one bird. Most normal
people would be ready for bed
after riding 4-meter swells but
not this platoon. A quick lunch
and now they wanted me to
bird until I drop.
sandbags ducking sniper fire.
Fatigue was setting in fast.
Hours later, still at it, we
waded through puddles on the
Tofino Mudflat Conservation
trail behind the big yellow gate.
It was almost dark and we were
Some of the shorebirds
looking for Pacific Slope Flyseen on the boat tour had not catcher. We couldn’t find it and
been seen well enough for
I was secretly hoping we wouldsome of the boys to count the n’t find it, so I could go home. It
birds on their life list so they
is not a cooperative bird at best,
wanted better looks. I had been having a habit of hiding behind
relieved when Adrian told me branches at mid or low canopy
they had seen Wandering Tattler level and not returning to its
thinking nobody was going to original perch after it flies,
ask me to find one for them.
making it hard to follow.
Now everybody was expecting
A slight glimpse of movea perfect look at these birds.
ment in the rainy shadows gave
it away as the flycatcher flew
They don’t call the bird
Wandering Tattler for nothing. away from us. Instantly all
From its breeding grounds on binoculars shot up and we
mountain streams above timber- waited for it to move again.
line in the northwest to the
And we waited and waited.
west coast of Ecuador in win- Not a word was spoken; a few
ter, this bird loves to wander. birders crept very silently to
It cannot reliably be found in each side to cut off any exit
the same place from day to day. the bird might have.
Travelling in singles or pairs,
never big flocks, they are inconNow I was shivering almost
spicuous on the rock and hard uncontrollably and very weak
to find. They are also timid
and cold, but I could not dare
and fly away if disturbed. I knew to suggest we quit. Finally after
our chances were not good.
what seemed like hours, the bird
flew from a dead snag out to a
I managed to round up a semi-hidden perch. Everyone
few straggling Western Sand- got a good look, and all checked
pipers on the Tofino mudflat it off on their life lists.
and now we were on a rocky
beach looking for the Tattler.
Looking at the group
leader I meekly mentioned
I had already scanned the that I was a bit hungry. Noting
that the enveloping gloom
rocks with my scope finding
nothing and was starting to
made further birding impossiget that feeling that bird guides ble, he reluctantly nodded his
have when they can’t find a
head in assent, and we headed
back to the road, target species
target species. I was hungry,
cold and wanted to go home. in the bag.
Somebody yelled, “Got one!”
and eleven men dropped and
I was ready to drop.
crouched aiming their spotting
scopes seaward. I instinctively
George Bradd operates Just
ducked with them. I imagined Birding, a Tofino company spemyself crouched in a trench of cialising in birdwatching tours.
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boutiques
The Treehouse
Reflecting Spirit
Enchanted
305 Campbell Street
250.725-4254
381 Main Street
250.725-2308
treehse@island.net
411 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.
enchanted@island.net
Colourful metaphysical store
with gemstones, yoga and
meditation supplies, spiritual
self-healing books and magazines, jewellry, CDs, fair trade
imports, art, hats, clothing &
more. Inspiring healing from
the special space within.
Fiber Options
120 Fourth Street
250.725-2192
www.ecoeverything.com
Natural fibers specialty clothing store. Beeswax candles,
tree-free art cards and natural
bodycare round out the selection of hemp, organic cotton
and alternative fabric items.
Plush
381 Main St
250.725-2730
Recently voted Tofino’s
favourite boutique. We offer
a wide variety of stylish and
quality clothing, lingerie,
accessories and jewellery.
And now stocking the shelves
for you guys too.
Saltspring Soapworks
7-300 Main Street
250.725-2773
www.saltspringsoapworks.com
Visit our soap gallery for
invigorating Salt Srubs, Handmade Soaps, state-of-the-art
Skin Care, Stone Bay Men’s
Line, natural Baby Care, Bath
Bombs and much more.
Westcoast T-shirts & souvenirs,
quality clothing, postcards and
books. Next to the CIBC.
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
1180 Pacific Rim Highway
250.725-3334
Contemporary gallery showcasing hip and innovative designs
found nowhere else in town.
Gourmet Illy espresso.
galleries
411 CampbellStreet
250.725-2132
Eagle Aerie Gallery
www.tofinowhalecentre.com
350 Campbell Street
250.725-3235
800.663-0669 Toll Free
More than just whale
bones… chic home décor,
brocade purses, April Cornel
linens, glassware, jewelry,
ceramic fish, sushi sets and
more!
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.
Driftwood
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.
House of Himwitsa
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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The Lounge Collection
The Whale Centre Boutique
outfitters
Clayoquot Ventures
564 Campbell Street
250.725-2700
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Satisfying all the needs of the
avid fisherman. Tackle, rods,
fishing apparel and all the
secret weapons for your catch.
Method Marine Supply
380 Main Street
250.725-3251
A full-service marine supply
store offering gear for all
your boating, fishing and
outdoor needs. Marine gas.
Located on the water in the
inner harbour.
Rods Power & Marine
Jamies Whaling Station
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.
606 Campbell Street
250.725-3919
Tofino Fishing & Trading
120 Fourth Street
250.725-2622
Westcoast outfitters featuring quality outerwear, hiking
boots, and men’s and
women’s fashions.
Tofino Seakayaking
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
www.tofino-kayaking.com
Kayaking and outdoor supplies – everything from
footwear to dry bags. Home
of Tofino’s kites. The bookstore carries interpretive literature for your tour.
whale watching
Adventures Pacific
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.
Clayoquot Eco Tours
www.jamies.com
Est. 1982. Zodiacs to 65 foot
vessels and all the adventures
you want! Guaranteed sightings on whale or bear tours.
Hot Springs, Kayaking, 4x4ing,
Meares Island, Fishing, NEW!
Surf Lessons. Also in Ucluelet.
Ocean Outfitters
421 Main Street
250.725-2866
www.oceanoutfitters.bc.ca
Ocean & garden adventures.
Whale & bear watching, Hot
Springs, Meares Island hiking & Cougar Annie’s Garden.
Large zodiac or family vessel
with washrooms on board.
Remote Passages Marine
Excursions
@ Wharf Street
in the big red boathouse
1-800.666-9833 Toll free
www.remotepassages.com
Offering specialised adventure tours & whale watching
since 1986. Exciting zodiac
& covered vessel tours by
informative guides. Educational programs for all ages.
Seaside Adventures
300 Main Street
250.725-2292
250.725-2295 Fax
www.seaside-adventures.com
seaside@island.net
at the Whale Centre
411 Campbell Street
250.725-2132
250.725-2136 Fax
888-474-2288 Toll free
Seaside Adventures offers
whale watching, Hot Springs
tours, fishing, bear watching,
and hiking.
www.tofinowhalecentre.com
scenic cruises
Visit the coastal museum
and whale exhibit while you
book your marine adventure.
Whale and bear watching,
and Hot Springs Cove trips.
Browning Pass Charters
890 Main Street
250.725-3435
www.browningpass.com
info@browningpass.com
Scenic cruises & bear watching on the charter yacht ‘The
Browning Passage’. Vessel has
upper viewing deck, washroom and heated cabin.
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sport fishing
Tofino Coastal Sportfishing
Clayoquot Ventures
250.726-5364
564 Campbell Street
250.725-2700
www.tofinofishing.com
Salmon and halibut fishing
in the pristine waters of
Clayoquot Sound. Fully
insured vessels featuring
today’s premiere electronics
and fishing equipment.
Ospray Charters
450 Neill Street
250.725-2133
www.ospray.com
shawn@ospray.com
tofinocoastalsportfishing.com
tofinocoastalsportfishing
@hotmail.com
surfing
Surf Sister Surf School
food stores
Fish for Salmon and Halibut,
Saltwater Flyfishing, Lake
and River Trips, Year Round,
Local Guides, All Meals
Included
Bruhwiler Surf School
1180 Pacific Rim Hwy
250.725-4456
1.877.724-SURF
Beaches Grocery
sea kayaking
Learn to surf with Canada’s
best known pros and local
surfers. Expert and comprehensive instruction for
beginners to advanced levels.
Rainforest Kayak
Box 511, Tofino BC
250.725-3117
www.rainforestkayak.com
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.
Coastal kayaking veterans
Dan Lewis and Bonny Glambeck offer a range of fun
and informative multi-day
instructional courses and
guided tours.
Jack’s Saltwater Fly Charters
Remote Passages Kayaking
250.266-0135
250.725-4402
@ Wharf Street
in the big red boathouse
1-800.666-9833
www.jackscharters.com
info@jackscharters.com
Offering affordable, fun and
productive saltwater fly,
bucktailing, and light tackle
salmon fishing charters on
the calm scenic waters of
Clayoquot Sound.
Weigh West Resort
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
Box 536
250.725-3767
250.725-8919 (cell)
www.tofinocharters.com
jbauer@tofinocharters.com
Year round quality fishing,
adventures and custom charters. Serving Tofino and Clayoquot Sound since 1989.
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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
Celebrating one of the world’s
most diverse and spectacular
paddling areas since 1987,
Tofino Seakayaking offers
daytrips, overnight and
custom tours. The bookstore
offers food for thought and
cappuccinos.
311 Olsen Road
250.726-5481
www.bruhwilersurf.com
bruhwilersurf@msn.com
www.surfsister.com
Learn to surf with Canada’s
only women’s surf school.
Daily lessons (guys welcome),
weekend clinics, teen camps,
yoga surf retreats, and
mother/daughter camps.
Westside Surf School
Live to Surf
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 St.
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 CD's and vinyl.
Lowest rental rates.
Pacific Surf School
440 Campbell Street
250.725-2155
www.pacificsurfschool.com
Catch the experience, hang
out with our coastal crew
and learn to surf on the
island’s rugged west coast.
606 Campbell Street
250.725-3919
www.westsidesurf.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. Book through
Jamie’s Whaling Station.
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
co-op@seaviewcable.net
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.
Trilogy Fish Company Ltd.
Storm Surf
630 Campbell Street
250.725-2233
250.725-2234 Fax
440 Campbell Street
250.725-3344
info@trilogyfish.com
www.trilogyfish.com
www.stormsurf.com
High performance surf gear.
Sales and rentals. Streetwear
and skateboards. Friendly and
experienced staff of surfers
will answer your questions.
More than just a fish store!
On the waterfront enjoy JJ
Bean Coffee to go. Also, sandwiches. And chowder made
with our fresh local seafood.
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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. Gourmet
breakfast served.
Beach Break Lodge B&B
1337 Chesterman Beach Rd.
250.725-3883
877.727-3883
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.
Paddlers’ Inn
Chelsea’s B&B
Brimar B&B
615 Pfeiffer Crescent
250.725-2895
1735 Thornberg
250.725-3410
bbtofino@island.net
www.island.net/~bbtofino
www.brimarbb.com
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.
Stunning ocean views. Elegant
and cozy rooms. Extensive
breakfast with fresh home baking. Beach path at the door.
Cedar Street Guest House
290 Cedar Street
250.725-3996
800.863-4664
Clayoquot Retreat B&B
wildbook@island.net
lbarton@seaviewcable.net
www.clayoquotretreat.com
Enjoy sunset waterview, comfortable two room suites, quiet
side street, close to downtown
and Tonquin Beach. In-house
library, telephone. No smoking,
no pets.
The Ceilidh Place B&B
211 Arnet Road
250.725-3937
250.725-1262 Fax
info@theceilidhplace.ca
www.theceilidhplace.ca
Enjoy traditional warm Scottish
hospitality. Two well equipped
comfortable rooms with ocean
views, close to Tonquin Beach
and “downtown”. Continental
breakfast served in spacious
common room.
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120 Arnet Road
250.725-3305
Accomodations are oceanfront
view rooms with private full
baths, TV, small fridges in
room, seaside hot-tub, delicious homebaked full breakfast that is yours to enjoy in
the privacy of your room.
Crabdock Guesthouse
310 Olson Road
250.725-2911
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
Waterfront heritage building
in the Tofino harbour.
Seafarers B&B
1212 Lynn Road
250.725-1267
www.seafarersbb.com
Luxurious rooms, imaginatively decorated, featuring
king size beds, TV, VCR and
down comforters. First class
breakfast in dining room.
Emerald Forest
250.725-2551
sabine@island.net
Privately located in the rain
forest 5 km outside Tofino. 5
minutes walk to Chesterman
Beach.
Jensens Bay B&B
902 Jensens Bay Road
250.725-1259
877.725-1264
www.crabdock.com
www.jensensbay.com
Located steps away from
the crab dock and Tofino
harbour makes this an ideal
location for everyone. Hot
tub! Full breakfast served.
Private entry full ensuite
rooms. Located in rainforest
setting only a minute stroll
to Chesterman Beach. “West
Coast” continental breakfast
served to room.
king, queen or twin with
private bathrooms,private
entrance, guest lounge and
full breakfast.Outdoor smoking. No pets. Affordable
fishing packages available.
Tofino Sunrise Inn
250.725-2590
www.tofinosunrise.com
Waterfront location on the
edge of Browning Passage.
Enjoy the pristine rainforest
surroundings and delicious
breakfast in the morning.
Steps from Tofino Botanical
Gardens.
The Tides Inn
160 Arnet Road
250.725-3765
www.tidesinntofino.com
Explore the shoreline and
tidal pools, take a stroll to
Tonquin Beach or the village
of Tofino. View of Duffin
Cove from your spacious
room or seaside deck. Full
home-made breakfasts.
Tofino Ospray Lodge
450 Neill Street
250.725-2669
info@tofinolodge.com
www.tofinolodge.com
camping
Crystal Cove Beach Resort
1165 Cedarwood Place
250.725-4213
www.crystalcove.cc
Family-oriented resort providing serviced RV sites & tent
campground. Showerhouse &
laundry facility. Showers free
& hot, complimentary firewood & morning coffee! Pet
friendly beachfront log cabins,
with fireplaces, private hot
tubs & children's playground.
Convenient in town location
with 3 comfortable rooms—
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hotels/lodges
Dolphin Motel
Cable Cove Inn
1190 Pacific Rim Hwy.
250.725-3377
201 Main Street
250.725-4236
www.dolphinmotel.ca
House of Himwitsa Lodge
Mini Motel
Tofino Swell Lodge
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.
300 Main Street
250.725-2017
250.725-2361 Fax
800.899-1947 Toll Free
350 Olsen Road
250.725-3441
341 Olson Road
250.725-3274
www.tofinoninletcottages.com
inlet@island.net
theswell@island.net
www.himwitsa.com
Featuring First Nations artwork, masks, totems, basketry, original jewellry,
gold & silver. Owned by
First Nations people.
Set in a waterfront garden
of rhododendrons and azaleas,
our A-frame cabins offer
peaceful privacy. Located
close to village attractions,
yet right on the water.
Long Beach Lodge
Pacific Sands
250.725-2442
1.877.844.7873
Cox Bay
250.725-3322
Weigh West Resort
www.pacificsands.com
www.longbeachlodgeresort.com
Situated beachfront on Cox
Bay, Pacific Sands offers
front row seats for the spectacular Pacific Ocean display. Rooms and cabins
available.
634 Campbell Street
250.725-3277
www.cablecoveinn.com
We offer six beautifully decorated romantic rooms all with
fireplace, private oceanfront
decks and either a private
hot-tub or marble jacuzzi tub.
Duffin Cove Resort
215 Campbell Street
250.725-3448
250.725-2390 Fax
888.629-2903 Toll free
www.duffin-cove-resort.com
duffin@island.net
Boasting oceanfront cabins,
studios and suites in its own
private cove, nestled in a rainforest backdrop. Located within
walking distance of most restaurants and galleries in Tofino.
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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.
The Inn at Tough City
Middle Beach Lodge
400 MacKenzie Beach Rd.
250.725-2900
350 Main Street
250.725-2021
1.877.725.2021
www.middlebeach.com
www.toughcity.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.
Beautiful stained glass &
brick building located on
the harbourfront, with 8
gorgeous view rooms. Private baths, balconies, down
duvets, deep soaker tubs &
fireplaces.
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!
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. A supreme west
coast experience.
Crystal Cove Beach Resort
1165 Cedarwood Place
250.725-4213
www.crystalcove.cc
Modern beachfront log cabins
with kitchens & BBQ’s on the
deck, some with fireplaces &
hot tubs — a luxurious family
getaway or private retreat.
RV sites, tent camping & children’s playground. Pet friendly
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vacation rentals
Blue Heron House
925 Sandpiper Place
877.906-2326
250.725-2866
www.blueheronhouse.ca
Situated on Jensen’s Bay
bird sanctuary. Post and beam
interior, wood plank fir floors,
large soaker tub. Ideal group
size for this 3 bedroom suite
is 6-8 guests.
Bluewater Beach Homes
Box 433, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
250.725-4430
250.725-8833
vacation@island.net
Beautiful waterfront locations
include popular Chesterman
Beach, peaceful Tonquin
Park and Tofino’s picturesque
waterfront. We offer an
exclusive selection of privately owned homes, cottages, condos and suites.
Clayoquot Cedar House
Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
250.725-2421
www.clayoquotassociates.com
We’re new and still booking!
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.
Eik Landing
Platinum Vacation Group
Sea Star Beach Retreat
250.725.2570
1560 Fort Street,
Victoria, BC V8S 5J2
1-866-595-8989
1294 Lynn Road
250.725-2041
1.866.443.STAR (7827)
platinumvacationgroup.com
info@pvg.ca
www.seastar.ws
info@seastar.bc.ca
Platinum has an outstanding
selection of waterfront and
oceanview vacation homes
throughout Tofino. We provide short term rentals to fit
all budgets.
Fully private suites available
for families, couples or singles.
Relax in comfort in your “home
away from home”. Outdoor hottub. Across from Chesterman
Beach.
Sandpiper Beachhouse
South Chesterman Beach
250.725-3417
430 Campbell Street
250.725.2779
877-799-2779
www.eiklanding.com
jackie@tofinobeach.com
Fantastic, unobstructed views
on Tofino's charming and picturesque harbour. These gorgeous privately owned homes
range from 1 - 2 bedrooms.
Within easy walking distance
to Tofino village.
Judi’s Seaside Cottages
250.725-3373
250.725-3114 fax
jajg@island.net
Very private waterfront
cottages and homes. Fully
equipped, fireplaces, cozy
west coast casual. Sleeps 2-6
Ocean Dream
250.725-4282
www.oceandream.ca
Inlet oceanfront cottage
on peaceful, private beach.
Self contained. Large deck
and BBQ.
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Pacific Coast Retreats
Box 336, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
250.725-3906
www.pacificcoastretreats.com
barb@pacificcoastretreats.com
From rustic to luxurious, we
offer exquisite privately owned
vacation homes, condos and
cottages on Chesterman Beach
and Tofino’s beautiful waterfront. All our accommodations
are fully equipped, fireplaces
and hot tub.
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.
Seashack Beach Cottage
1273 Lynn Road
250.725-4430
250.725-8833
southchestermantofino.com
leah@tofinovr.com
Located at the south end of
spectacular Chesterman Beach,
all suites are privately owned
and have been designed with
your comfort in mind. Suites
range from one, two and three
bedrooms and offer full custom
kitchens.
www.tofinoseashack.com
Beautiful, private cottage for
two on Chesterman beach with
spectacular views. A very
romantic retreat with all
amenities. Well-behaved
dogs welcome.
www.tofinotime.com
Stormfront
Tofino Beach Homes
606 Pfeiffer Crescent
250.725.3797
604.662-7209
250.725-2570
www.stormfrontbc.com
mharding@telus.net
Fabulous, privately-owned,
oceanfront vacation homes.
Exclusive to Chesterman Beach.
Ranging from 1-3 bedrooms
and most ‘pet friendly.’
Two fabulous luxury private
suites: Beautiful harbour views.
Private entrances. Quiet. Continental breakfast supplied.
Walk to restaurants & stores.
5 min drive to all beaches.
jackie@tofinobeach.com
www.tofinobeach.com
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
Vista Hermosa
430 Campbell Street
250.725.2779
877-799-2779 Toll free
250 Main Street
250.725-3906
www.tofinovr.com
southchestermantofino.com
leah@tofinovr.com
Tofino’s premier vacation rental
management service since 1998.
From beachfront homes, cottages and townhomes on
spectacular Chesterman Beach
to stunning oceanfront homes,
cottages and condos in the
Tofino area. We have something
for everyone!
Viewwest Rentals
912 Jensens Bay Road
250.726.5209
888-448-4141 Toll free
www.viewwest.com
info@viewwest.com
5 bedroom inlet ocean view,
pool table, woodstove, hot tub,
close to town. 3 bedroom and
2 bedroom suites, bbq, hot
tub, sauna, on Jensens Bay
across from Chesterman Beach
www.tofinotime.com
www.tofino.net/vista
barb@pacificcoastretreats.com
This cliff top oceanview
vacation home offers spectacular views over Tofino harbour and Meares Island, fully
equipped custom kitchen,
living room with fireplace,
1000 sq.ft. oceanview deck,
hot tub, BBQ, deck furniture.
Zoe’s at North Beach
1216 Lynn Road
250.725-2500
www.zoesatnorthbeach.com
zoer@seaviewcable.net
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
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restaurants
Long Beach Lodge
Blue Heron Restaurant
250.725-2442
1.877.844.7873
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.
Breaker’s Deli
www.longbeachlodgeresort.com
Spectacular beachfront dining.
Wonderful hand-crafted food
featuring only
the freshest
of seasonal,
local, organic
ingredients,
served in an
unpretentious
manner.
131 First Street
250.725 2558
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!
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!
Gary’s Kitchen
308 Neil Street
250.725-3921
Chinese and 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.
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.
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Raincoast Café
Shelter Restaurant
event services
101-120 Fourth Street
250.725-2215
601 Campbell Street
250.725-3353
Crabapple Floral Designs
raincafe@island.net
www.raincoastcafe.com
www.shelterrestaurant.com
310 Olsen Road
250.725-2911
250.725-2911 Fax
Tofino’s stylish and bustling
restaurant overlooking Clayoquot Sound. Fresh seafood
and local foods creatively
served. Outside patio, open
kitchen, and cheerful service.
Modern food for modern people.
Offering an innovative menu in
an intimate setting from 5pm
daily. Tapas and live music
after 8pm every Tuesday.
Reservations recommended.
SoBo
The Pointe Restaurant
1084 Pacific Rim Hwy.
in the Botanical Gardens
250.725-2341
Osprey Lane
250.725-3106
pointe@wickinn.com
www.wickinn.com
Exquisite food, remarkable
wines and an elegantly rustic
ambiance. Superb breakfast,
lunch and dinner with panoramic views of Chesterman
Beach and the open ocean.
Don’t miss the salmon barbecue brunch in the summer!
Schooner Restaurant
331 Campbell Street
250.725-3444
vicsdine@island.net
A cozy, romantic restaurant,
showcasing Vancouver Island’s
seafood, organic poultry
and perfectly aged meat.
Award winning wine list.
Sea Shanty Restaurant
300 Main Street
250.725-2017
250.725-2361 Fax
800.899-1947 Toll Free
Specializing in fresh local
seafood. Waterfront dining.
Situated above the First
Street Dock with a breathtaking view of Clayoquot
Sound. Daily 11am-9pm.
Licensed. Outdoor seating.
eat@sobo.ca
www.sobo.ca
Sobo is Tofino’s most unique
eatery. The purple catering
truck uses many local ingrediants to create simple fresh
handmade food for locals
and visitors alike
Tough City Sushi
350 Main Street
250.725-2021
www.toughcity.com
crabdock@island.net
www.crabapplefloral.com
Creative floral designs with
a west coast flair. Garden
style arrangements with natural greenery. Imaginative
accessories & flowers for
weddings and special occasions.
Aperture Overtures Photo
131 Garden Street, Ucluelet
250.726-2762
250.726-2765 Fax
photos@alberni.net
www.alberni.net/weddings
Professional photography services for portraits & weddings.
Beach or studio setting. Make
your West Coast visit that
much more memorable with a
beautiful portrait.
Authentic Japanese sushi
bar and west coast cuisine.
At the Inn at Tough City, with
harbour views, waterfront
patio. Uniquely decorated
with collectibles.
www.tofinotime.com
event services
body & soul
Coastal Inspirations
Ancient Cedars Spa
Box 46, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
250.725-2213
250.725-2213 Fax
Osprey Lane
250.725-3113
250.725-3110 Fax
Barefoot Reflexology
Healing Springs Spa
Sacred Stone Wellness
250.725-8141
250.726-5551
info@coastalinspirations.com
www.coastalinspirations.com
spa@wickinn.com
www.wickinn.com/spa
tinyfeet@alberni.net
healingspringsspa@hotmail.com
421 Main Street
250.725-3341
Wedding Planning, Holiday &
Event Planning.You relax and
we tend to the details.Creative
ideas for all occasions & events.
Offering a luxurious line of
west coast gift baskets.
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.
Certified Reflexologist, Tina
Wintersgill, provides this
natural healing art that can
melt away stress and rejuvenate your step. Sit back and
savour a refreshing and
unique massage of the feet.
Transformational bodywork
promoting relaxation,
awareness and compassionate healing. Light & Deep
Swedish Massage, Shiatsu,
Hot Stone Massage, Transformational Accupressure,
Traditional Chinese Meridian
Massage, Energetic & Plant
Medicines. Experience Bliss.
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Deb’s Beauty and Spa
161 Fourth Street
250.725-2099
A full service beauty spa
offering esthetics, hair,
tanning, massage and reiki.
Tofino’s original house of
beauty! Open 7 days a week.
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.
www.tofinotime.com
Massage & Therapeutic
Bodywork
250.725-4278
Therese Bouchard’s fifteen
years of professional massage expertise include skills
in rhythmic rocking, craniosacral, acupressure, Reiki,
and therapeutic touch. Her
studio is a unique, natural
and beautiful healing space.
www.sacredstone.ca
We welcome you to our new
waterfront location! A blissful
array of Healing Body therapies, Exquisite Spa Treatments and our beautiful new
Hair Salon. Introducing Silk
Road, Chinoiserie, and Bumble and Bumble hair care
products! Encouraging balance of Body, Mind & Spirit.
Tofino Massage Works
250.725-2588
www.tofinomassage.com
Give us your body for an
hour and we’ll give you back
your state of mind. Come
experience the transformation that occurs by surrendering to healing hands.
Reflections Retreat
656 Shore Pine Cresent
250.725-4448
reflectionsholisticretreat.com
reflectionsretreat@yahoo.ca
Explore the integration of
massage, acupressure, Reiki
and sound by a MB Certified
Massage Therapist. Hot
Stones, Lomi Lomi, Thai
Massage, yoga, salt glows
body wraps and side by side
treatments are also available. Nurturing energy for
your whole being. Aloha!
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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
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Long
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old, may be only just overhead. The
800m loop takes approximately 20
to 30 minutes to walk and is wheelchair compatible.
Wickaninnish 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.
Named after the Nuu-Chah-Nulth
leader Chief Wickaninnish.
South Beach
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turned into a tree farm. Witness the
process of nature reclaiming itself.
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.
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
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 notches made by
axes of early loggers as they cleared
some of the early homesteads.

Willowbrae Road
Ucluelet
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.

Tofino Time Magazine June 2005

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