Living in BC

Tofino

Tofino is popular place to vacation, as it is on the scenic “Pacific Rim”. It is exceptionally popular during the summer time, attracting many surfers and whale-watchers. The winter season is often referred to as the storm watching season.

Transit

Tofino has a transit system run by Island Express. The buses run from Cox Bay to Tofino and vice versa. The fare is $2.00 one way for adults, and $1 one way for children under the age of 11. Infants under the age of 2 travel for free.

Hospitals

Tofino General Hospital – 261 Neill Street

Grocery Stores

  • Beaches Grocery – 1184 Pacific Rim Highway
  • Common Loaf Bake Shop – 180 First Street
  • Green Soul Organics – 150 4th Street
  • L.A. Grocery – 131 First Street
  • Tofino Co-Op – 140 First Street

Restaurants

Chocolate Tofino – 1180 Pacific Rim Highway

Tacofino Cantina – 1184 Pacific Rim Highway

Tough City Sushi – 350 Main Street

Tony’s Pizza – 131 First Street

Sobo – 601 Campbell Street

Wildside Grill – 1180 Pacific Rim Highway

Shopping

  • Habit Clothing + Apparel – 430 Campbell Street
  • Long Beach Surf Shop – 630 Campbell Street
  • The Studio House – 366 Campbell Street
  • Storm Light Outfitters – 380 Main Street

Gyms/Fitness Centres/Spas

  • Anahata Yoga – 1084 Pacific Rim Highway
  • Black Rock Oceanfront Resort – 596 Marine Drive
  • Cable Cove Ashram & Spa – 201 Main Street
  • Sacred Stone Spa & Boutique – 421 Main Street
  • Solwood Healing Arts Retreat & Spa – 1298 Lynn Road

Parks/Attractions

  • Chesterman Beach – Chesterman Beach Road
  • Long Beach – Pacific Rim National Park
  • Schooner Cove Trail – Pacific Rim National Park
  • Tonquin Beach – Tonquin Park Road
  • Tofino Surf School – 450 Campbell Street

Hotels

**This is a small sample of what is available in the area for information purposes. PAR-BC is not endorsing these companies over their competitors.**