Guides
Tofino, explained
When to see whales. When the storms hit. Where to surf. Practical guides to the Tofino coast — each one paired with a live cam so you can see it for yourself.
Trip guide
Things to Do in Tofino: A Local's Guide
The best things to do in Tofino, BC — surfing, whale watching, Clayoquot Sound, Hot Springs Cove, rainforest hikes, and storm watching, each with a live cam.
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Tofino Wildlife: Whales, Bears & Where to See Them
When and where to see grey whales, humpbacks, orcas, and black bears around Tofino, BC — a month-by-month guide, plus live cams on Clayoquot Sound.
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Tofino Storm Watching: When, Where & What to Expect
Tofino is Canada's storm-watching capital. When storm season runs, the best beaches to watch from, how to do it safely — plus a live cam on the surf right now.
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Surfing in Tofino: Best Beaches & Beginner's Guide
Where to surf in Tofino, Canada's surf capital — the best beaches for beginners, Cox Bay vs Chesterman, when to go, what to wear, and a live look at the surf.
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Clayoquot Sound: The UNESCO Biosphere Around Tofino
What Clayoquot Sound is, its UNESCO Biosphere status, Nuu-chah-nulth heritage, and what to see — plus a live view over the Sound from Tofino.
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Tofino Weather & Live Webcams
What Tofino's weather is like season by season, and where to watch it live — webcams on the beaches, the surf, and Clayoquot Sound.
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