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Your Tofino and Ucluelet vaction guide
Discover Tofino BCBlue Water Adventures
www.bluewateradventures.caSurfing
Surfing in Tofino is something you can't miss and the best part is you can do it YEAR ROUND here! You can catch some good waves in the summer and work on your tan in-between sets OR go big wave riding in the winter And after that Jacuzzi bath at the Tofino Trek Inn is sooo good!
Bruhwiler Surf School
Learn how to surf on Canada's rugged west coast with Bruhwiler Surf School. We offer daily lessons, Quiksilver and Roxy surf camps and rentals. Our 2.5hour group lessons are offered daily at 9:30am and 2pm. Our student-instructor ration is 5:1 so you will receive a lot of personal attention. At a special Trek Inn discounted rate, all the equipment is included and we give a goody bag (SBC surf magazine, Quiksilver or Roxy t-shirt and stickers). We also provide transportation for those who need a ride. If you are interested in learning how to surf our lessons are for you! You will learn about surf equipment, ocean safety and will be introduced to the basic fundamentals of surfing.
Bruhwiler Surf School
311 Olsen Road
Tofino, BC
250-726-5481
bruhwilersurf@msn.com
Wildlife
The Whale Centre
For more than two decades, The Whale Centre has offered whale watching, bear watching, bird watching and hot springs tours in Clayoquot Sound to the eco-minded explorer. Our eco adventure tours combine a learning atmosphere with the excitement of personal encounters with wildlife in their natural habitat. Our friendly and experienced staff is committed to providing you with an exceptional wildlife experience and greater understanding of the local environment.
Our signature Hot Springs Tour departs daily year round and offers wildlife viewing as well as a 2km walk through the enchanting rain forest to the natural geothermal hot springs pools in historical Hot Springs Cove. This 6.5 hour tour is an amazing day trip so we recommend bringing a lunch, beverages, bathing suit & towel, warm clothing and of course your camera! All of our trips offer a fun learning atmosphere. You'll not only experience unique marine wildlife encounters, but you'll also learn about these amazing animals and surrounding ecosystems.
Our spring, summer & fall daily 2.5 hour whale watching tours provide an opportunity to view a variety of wildlife such as gray whales, humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, sea lions, eagles, puffins, sea otters and so much more. Bear watching tours depart daily on the low tide in protected waters to view these majestic animals foraging on shellfish and rock crabs at the tide line. And if these trips didn't sound amazing enough you will receive a 20% discount if you are staying at the Trek Inn!
The Whale Centre and Eco Tours
411 Campbell St, Tofino, BC
1-888-474-2288
250-725-2132
whales@island.net
www.tofinowhalecentre.com
Ocean Outfitters
Whale watching, bear watching, hot springs Cove excursions and tours to Cougar Annie's garden. Come join our experienced naturalist guides while they venture into the heart of Clayoquot Sound viewing Gray whales, Humpback whales, orcas, seals and sea lions, sea otters, black bears, bald eagles and many different species of shorebirds. Choose from either zodiacs or covered, heated family vessels with washrooms on board. Great hostelling rates. Open year round!
Ocean Outfitters
Tours Of Clayoquot Sound
421 main St. Tofino, B.C.
1-877-906-2326
250-725-2866
West Coast Aquatic Safaris
The shallow seas and temperate rainforest of Tofino, British Columbia support an astonishing abundance of wildlife. Whales grace our waters, bears forage along our beaches, and wolves are still heard in our haunting, cathedral-like forest. This is a place worth preserving. West Coast Aquatic Safaris invites you, your friends and family to see for yourselves. Our boat has been specially designed to make the most of your experience, and our tours to take you off the beaten path. Environmentally responsible, knowledgeable, innovative and safe, West Coast Aquatic Safaris represents a new wave of ecological tourism. We offer whale watching, bear watching and hot springs cove tours. Please see our website for more details.
West Coast Aquatic Safaris Ltd.
101A Fourth St, Tofino, BC, Canada, V0R 2Z0
Telephone: (250) 725-9227
Fax: (250) 725-3730
http://whalesafaris.com
Kayaking
Join Tofino Sea Kayaking for one of our guided day trips. We have a fun and safe tour that's just right for you, whether it's a relaxing day on the water or skill development.
Kayaking is a perfect and memorable way for an up-close experience of the islands and inlets surrounding Tofino. Along the way, our guides will share their knowledge of the ecology and natural history of the region while you discover the beauty and biological diversity of this wondrous place.
Previous experience is not required. All our tours are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels. Year-round and for all ages
Please check out our website at www.tofino-kayaking.com
Or give us a call on 1-800-863-4664 or 250 725 4222.
Our e-mail address is paddlers@island.net
We are located in the heart of Tofino at 320 Main Street.
Golfing
Long beach golf course
The Long Beach Golf Course, located in the Clayoquot Biosphere Reserve, is one of the most scenically situated golf courses in British Columbia, on the West Coast of Canada. Only a few minutes away from one of the most spectacular beaches in the world Long Beach in Pacific Rim National Park. The 9 hole championship course is also known to be one of the most challenging courses on Vancouver Island. Surrounded by the ancient rainforest of Clayoquot Sound to the north and the breathtaking beauty of Barkley Sound in the south, Long Beach Golf Course invites you to take a break from whale watching and beach combing, and experience this course in it's unsurpassed location.
