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Tofino

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Tofino

Tofino is worth a stop: 40 minutes from Ucluelet, 22km from Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Tofino is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 2,516, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Tofino sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tofino to your route.

About Tofino

Tofino ( tə-FEE-noh, Nuu-chah-nulth: Načiks) is a town of approximately 2,516 residents on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The District of Tofino is located at the western terminus of Highway 4 on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula at the southern edge of Clayoquot

Read more Sound. It is situated in the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations. A popular year-round tourism destination, Tofino's summer population swells to many times its winter size. It attracts surfers, hikers, nature lovers, bird watchers, campers, whale watchers and fishermen. Despite its small population, the town attracts a number of chefs and culinary professionals, which has resulted in a burgeoning choice of restaurants and specialty shops. In the winter, it is not as bustling, although many people visit Tofino and the West Coast to watch storms on the water. Close to Tofino is Long Beach, a scenic and popular year-round destination, in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. With its natural hot springs, Maquinna Marine Provincial Park is a popular day-trip destination for tourists. Reachable by boat or floatplane, the park is located about 45 km (28 mi) north of Tofino.

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Where is Tofino located?

Tofino is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.1531 latitude, -125.9074 longitude.

What is the population of Tofino?

Tofino has a population of approximately 2,516 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
2,516
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.1531, -125.9074

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Tofino

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Long Beach, Tofino

A 16 km surf beach on Vancouver Island's west coast with several signed parking areas directly off the Pacific Rim Highway.

16 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Wild Pacific coastline on Vancouver Island with old-growth rainforest, surf beaches, and the famous West Coast Trail.

22 km · about 25 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Ucluelet

🇨🇦 Canada

35 km awayPop. 2,066

Gold River

🇨🇦 Canada

71 km awayPop. 1,246

Port Alberni

🇨🇦 Canada

81 km awayPop. 20,712

Cumberland

🇨🇦 Canada

81 km awayPop. 3,753

Puntledge

🇨🇦 Canada

86 km awayPop. 1,387

Union Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

88 km awayPop. 1,200

Royston

🇨🇦 Canada

89 km awayPop. 1,616

Courtenay

🇨🇦 Canada

89 km awayPop. 28,420

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