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When you’re perched on the rugged West Coast of Vancouver Island like Tofino is, the weather rolling in from the open Pacific Ocean is all part of the four-season fun…
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Whether you’re already engaged or almost, congratulations! We’re hopelessly lovey-dovey here on Tofino’s wildly romantic west coast. A place where sandy beaches, ocean breezes, and weddings come naturally, which is…
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In this final post of our series celebrating Pacific Sands Beach Resort’s 50th Anniversary, our longtime friend and legendary Canadian artist, Roy Henry Vickers, brings it home with the unveiling…
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Our 50th Anniversary would not be complete without spotlighting some important, long-time members of our Resort family. Read on and get to know Chris Bruno and Cathy Neufeld as they…
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In the first of our 50th Anniversary celebration posts, we caught up with Dave Pettinger who recapped the 42 legendary years that the Pettinger family owned and ran Pacific Sands…
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As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Pacific Sands Beach Resort and look back on our storied journey, the timeless legacy of the Pettinger family—and their deep love for Tofino—takes…
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In 2023, Pacific Sands Beach Resort will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary as a Tofino resort landmark and pioneer. From deep and enduring roots in the community to vacations, weddings,…
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While best known for its endless summer, Tofino is a year round destination with a unique charm, magnetic energy, and chill local vibe. But when fall season rolls around, Tofino…
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Tofino Summer Kid’s Camps with Raincoast Education Society What do you get when you combine kids, summer, and Tofino? The most magical Kid’s Camps—running daily in July and August—with the…
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Hot, cold, rest, repeat—that’s the mantra and holistic routine behind a traditional, wood-fired Nordic sauna experience. See what we mean on your next visit with our oceanfront sauna by Tuff…
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Just when you thought your stay at Pacific Sands could not possibly get more relaxing, prepare to spoil yourself senseless at the NEW, onsite By the Sea—Massage & Bodywork. Located…
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Meet MacDuff, or as he’s formally known, MacDuff Austin-Chester, Vice Regal Canine Consort to the Honourable Janet Austin—Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Yes, that is an impressive mouthful of distinguished…
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