Port Alberni marks the halfway point in the drive from Nanaimo to Tofino, and it’s a great place to explore for a few hours, or even for a night (or two). This sprawling oceanside town has deep roots in the forest and fishing industries, and it proudly showcases this connection throu...
at the entrance to Kyuquot Sound, and hiked the shores of the Tatchu Peninsula, Nootka Island, and Hesquiaht Peninsula. There we picked up our sea kayaks and continued paddling on the ocean (just as the first Nuu-chah-nulth inhabitants did) to the village of Tofino. ...
Day 8 – Travel from Tofino to Whistler Your time on the coast has come to an end. It’s time to trade the sandy surf for snow-capped peaks. You’ll want to get a good start to the day and be on the road by 10:00 AM. This is the longest travel day on this 10 day road tr...
The Valley Airporter Shuttle offers flat-rate service between YVR and YXX as a more affordable alternative to taxis. Harbour Air offers float-plane service from Coal Harbour (CXH) in downtown Vancouver. Destinations include Seattle, Victoria, Whistler, Tofino, and other coastal locations. Helijet...
You can arrange trips to remote sections of this area from Tofino, which may involve a float plane, boat, or kayak, depending on the type of experience you're looking for. Wildlife tours, often to see black bears, as well as other animals, are popular. ...
Wrapped in kelp The Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino is one of the most idyllic hotels on Vancouver Island. In the Ancient Cedars Spa, the hotel offers treatments based on the cleaning rituals of the First Nations people, including a seaweed scrub and water therapy. And, instead of a mud treatment...
Or, April through October, head to the Vancouver waterfront and experience the thrill of an hour-long float plane trip with Harbour Air Seaplanes. But if time permits, there’s nothing like a Vancouver to Tofino road trip. From Vancouver, head northwest to the BC Ferries Horeshoe Bay ...