Outdoor adventure · Tofino

Outdoor adventures near Tofino

Getting out of Tofino for the weekend — hikes, trails, paddling and the day trips locals do when the city gets loud.

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Top spots in Tofino

  • Cox Bay

    Outdoors

    South Tofino

    Best beginner-to-intermediate surf in town.

  • Hot Springs Cove

    Outdoors

    Day trip by boat

    Boat or float-plane to remote oceanside hot pools.

  • Long Beach

    Outdoors

    Pacific Rim

    16 km of open Pacific sand — pinnacle BC surf spot.

  • Rainforest Trail

    Outdoors

    Pacific Rim Park

    Mossy boardwalk through 800-year-old cedars.

  • Storm Watching at Wickaninnish

    Outdoors

    Chesterman

    Massive winter Pacific swells crash the rocks.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Long Beach, Cox Bay, Rainforest Trail. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Tofino and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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