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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
British Columbia, Canada · North America
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.
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 ClayoquotRead 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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Tofino is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.1531 latitude, -125.9074 longitude.
Tofino has a population of approximately 2,516 people, making it a town in Canada.
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beach
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
Wild Pacific coastline on Vancouver Island with old-growth rainforest, surf beaches, and the famous West Coast Trail.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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