Countless attractions make Tofino a magnet destination for all types of tourists. No matter what type of vacation you have in mind: crazy, relaxing, weed-friendly, or familiar, it definitely is in Tofino. In this laid-back, picturesque village located on the extreme West coast of Vancouver Island, art and nature invite your senses to awake and sharpen to the extreme. Please, come see the top 5 attractions in Tofino, and pick the ones that are just for you!
How to get to Tofino
You’ll get to Tofino through the impressive Pacific Rim Highway 4, which is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes- with the Pacific Ocean to the West, and lush rainforests and mountains everywhere else.
If you plan to spend a couple of days in the region and need to stock up with enough weed for your adventure, make sure to stop in Port Alberni (only 126 km before Tofino) to get your provisions! Port Alberni is the last town on your way to Tofino where you can find great marijuana dispensaries. At 3805 Redford St., Alberni Cannabis offers a wide selection of marijuana products of the best quality at great price, and with unsurpassable customer service. This is definitely the best dispensary near Tofino.
Top 5 attractions in Tofino
- The beaches: Of course! The two favourites are Chesterman Beach and Long Beach. These beaches offer the perfect privacy and calm for a relaxing afternoon of sun tanning, watching shorebirds, sea stars on the rocks, or whales in the distance, while puffing on your joint. All beaches in Tofino are weed-friendly, and offer the ideal scenario for a bonfire with newly-made friends!
- Rainforest trails: Whatever your level of expertise, you can hike in Tofino, amidst the most impressive wildlife. Beginners can enjoy a great hike through the rainforest at Meares Island Big Tree Trail. If you have some experience, you can take an intermediate level trail at the awesome Pacific Rim National Park. Now, if you’re an expert, try the Canso Plane Crash Site. In any case, make sure to carry your guitar and your weed-hookah or your bong to play a song under an ancient tree in the middle of the forest, with the sea as your witness.
- Hot Springs Cove: About an hour by boat from Tofino, you can indulge yourself with a relaxing bath in the natural hot springs of the Maquinna Provincial Park. A definite must-do for full relaxation? After the dip, take out your vape-pen and just lie down and relax.
- Surfing: This is probably the most popular activity in Tofino, so it is easy to find plenty of stores where you can rent the surf board and wetsuit, and purchase some classes. Summer waves are the best for beginners, and Chesterman Beach is one of the top-favorites for taking lessons. Experienced surfers may prefer the winter waves on Mackenzie Beach.
- Kayaking and canoeing: Tours to experience sea life from a kayak or a boat are ideal for nature advocates. There are many tours to Barkley Sound and Cayoquot Sound, where you can spot anemones, seals, sea stars, and other submarine life, while enjoying the calmness of the sea in the area.
Didn’t I mention fishing!? Salmon is the star in this region, and anglers can enjoy different types of fishing all the way from Tofino to Ucluelet. So now you just need to choose the activities you want to experience, hit the road, and stop at Alberni Cannabis to get your weed whilst on your way to Tofino!
