Tofino

Activities in Tofino

There are a number of activities in Tofino and its surrounds, with plenty to enthral and entertain holidaymakers all year round. Kayaking here is excellent: numerous bays and inlets provide a great way to explore the area in a sheltered manner, while the more adventurous can head out into the open ocean or opt to kayak with Orcas.Whale watching is also a popular activity as pods of migratory grey whales frequent the area in mid-spring, with guided tours on offer by various charter companies. Tofino and neighbouring Ucluelet celebrate this event with the entertaining and interesting Pacific Rim Whale Festival from mid-March to mid-April.Other activities in Tofino include world-class fishing, scuba diving, windsurfing, hiking through the rainforest, golfing, beach combing, eco tours, cultural tours, and even winter storm watching, with winds whipping up the ocean and creating huge waves that crash spectacularly on the shore.Of course, surfing is immensely popular in Tofino, with Long Beach offering arguably the best surf in the country, particularly in winter, and a unique surf camp is available, as well as an all-women surf school.