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21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas

05/16/15 | British Columbia, Canada, Destinations, Inspiration, North America


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I had the best time in Tofino. It was a great escape from the city. Tranquil and pretty even when the weather wasn’t cooperating. I ate well. I slept well. I did some cool things and went on fun hikes. Even the drive across the island was beautiful and full of cool things to discover. If I haven’t convinced you yet of how wonderful and beautiful Tofino and its surrounding areas, then hopefully this set of photos filled with some of my favourite shots will.

Around Tofino

Tofino View from Dock - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com

Tofino Botanical Garden - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com

Tofino Tugboat - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com

Tofino End of Trans Canada - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com


Tofino Waterscape - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com

Tofino Flower Garden - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com

Tofino Rainbow - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com

Chesterman Beach in Tofino

This 2.7 km long beach is a favourite for those visiting Tofino. With many easy access points, there are lots of surfers in the area.

Tofino Chesterman Beach Sand - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com


Chesterman Beach Tofino - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com

Trails of Pacific Rim National Park

The Pacific Rim National Park, along the west coast of Vancouver Island, is broken up into three areas consisting of Long Beach, the Broken Group Island and the famous West Coast Trail. Of the three, the Long Beach area, which runs between Tofino and Ucluelet, is the most easily accessible. There are a number of trails in this section which are short and relatively easy. We opted to go with one of the Rainforest Trails allowing us to explore the temperate rainforest and look at giant red cedar and western hemlock trees. In the summers, the park rangers run interpretive programs where you can hear directly from those most familiar with the area. Lucky for me (or maybe not so depending on how you look at it) C studied biology and I found out way too much about everything we saw.


Pacific Rim National Park Trees - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com

Long Beach at Pacific Rim National Park

Long Beach is the longest and largest of the beaches in Pacific Rim National Park stretching over 16 km long. Because of how exposed it is to the Pacific Ocean, the beach area has turned into a popular surfing site. We climbed up onto Incinerator Rock which gave a great view of the whole beach stretch.

Long Beach From Incinerator Rock - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com


Tofino Long Beach - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com

Tofino Beach Logs - 21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas | packmeto.com

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Comments

  1. Lyn@thetravellinglindfields says

    May 17, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    We are headed to Canada in a couple of weeks but sadly I don’t think we have time to see Tofino. What a shame because you make it look so lovely.

  2. Phoebe @ Lou Messugo says

    May 17, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    Tofino looks calm and peaceful, your photos are lovely. Have fun in NYC and Boston!

  3. teresa says

    May 17, 2015 at 1:55 AM

    Gorgeous shots! Look there’s a rainbow! and I love your shots of the trees and the beach.. they all amazing. ♥

  4. Corinne says

    May 17, 2015 at 2:22 AM

    I do love Tofino…It’s always so gorgeous!

  5. Rachel says

    May 17, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Yea….. beautiful inspirational images. No further comment required!

  6. Maria (One Tiny Leap) says

    May 17, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Looks like an incredible place. Ill be in BC in just over a month, and you’ve just convinced me to at least try to fit Tofino into our stay.

    • Adelina says

      May 22, 2015 at 5:20 AM

      Yay! I hope you do! It’s a great little town. Enjoy your BC trip and let me know if you have any questions about it!

  7. Ruth says

    May 17, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Would love to hike in the Pacific Rim National Park. Those surfers are brave. Just seeing them covered head to toe in their wetsuits give me the chills.

    • Adelina says

      May 22, 2015 at 5:20 AM

      Yep! Just looking at them made me extra cold.

  8. katja - globetotting says

    May 22, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    This is so timely as I’ll be going to Tofino this summer! Looks wonderful, I can’t wait!

    • Adelina says

      May 27, 2015 at 10:26 AM

      Awesome! I hope you have a great time! It’s such an amazing little town.

  9. Charles McCool says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Gorgeous Tofino! I spent part of my 30th birthday there—so I will always remember that place!

    • Adelina says

      May 27, 2015 at 10:25 AM

      Oh wow! What a wonderful way to spend your birthday!

  10. Laia | colibrist says

    May 22, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Wonderful! I specially like the first picture, love the reflection of the clouds on the water 🙂

    • Adelina says

      May 27, 2015 at 10:25 AM

      Thanks Laia! That’s one of my favourites too.

  11. Jess says

    May 22, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    I really need to see more of British Columbia – it looks like all my favorite parts of Alaska!

    • Adelina says

      May 27, 2015 at 10:25 AM

      And probably a touch warmer too 🙂

  12. SJ says

    May 23, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Brrrr surfs up dude…. I’ll be at the coffee shop waiting for you.

  13. Mary {The World Is A Book} says

    May 31, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    Great collection of photos! I loved learning and doing a virtual tour of Tofino from your posts and beautiful photos. It’s such a scenic town a so much to offer. We’d love to explore the national park.

    • Adelina says

      June 3, 2015 at 8:56 AM

      Thanks Mary! I hope you and your family get a chance to visit one day 🙂

  14. Rachel says

    June 3, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    I loved Tofino! The beach, the lovely boardwalks through the temperate rainforest, but most of all the utterly chilled out atmosphere of the whole place. I am so keen to go back!

    • Adelina says

      June 3, 2015 at 8:51 AM

      Yes! You described it perfectly. So chill, so awesome 🙂

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