Tofino, British Columbia, Canada: If a rejuvenating dose of fresh sea air and sunshine sounds alluring, then a springtime visit to Pacific Sands Beach Resort in Tofino might be just the ticket needed to send winter off in style. As the waves calm down and the mercury is on the rise, Pacific Sands Beach Resort offers guests low prices, no crowds, and an array of activities to refresh the mind and body. Whether you want to learn to surf, head out whale watching, or just take advantage of a quiet weekend away in a luxurious new suite, Pacific Sands has you covered. Read on to find out what‘s new this spring at Pacific Sands Beach Resort!
- Newly Renovated Beachfront Suites Now Open
- Pacific Sands Celebrates its 35th Anniversary
- April is Whale Watching Month
- Learn to Surf in the Spring’s Gentle Waves
To take advantage of the low rates and warm weather that springtime brings, contact Pacific Sands Beach Resort at 1-800-565-BEACH (2322).
Perfect for couples in search of some quiet time together, the newly renovated beachfront suites boast luxurious furnishings and oceanfront views, in a size perfect for two. Pick up some fresh seafood from the docks in Tofino, and return to your suite to prepare a romantic dinner together, while toasting the sunset from the vantage point of your patio.
Each suite features a queen size bed in the bedroom, sofa bed (sleeps two) in living room, bathroom with bath & shower, full kitchen, microwave, coffee-maker, TV, DVD and gas fireplace. Ground floor units have patios; second floor units have balconies and high ceilings. Spring rates start at $180/night.
• Maximum 4 people.
• Second floor rooms are for adults only.
• Children welcome on lower rooms.
The Pacific Sands Beach Resort has been owned and operated by the Pettinger Family for the past 35 years, and over that time has welcomed countless families and guests who have made Pacific Sands Beach Resort a tradition of their own.
To thank guests for their loyalty over the past 35 years, the Pettinger Family is offering a fabulous discounted rate throughout the month of April:
Stay 2 Nights in a 2 Bedroom Villa or in a 1 Bedroom Beachfront Suite at the regular rate and receive the 3rd night at 50% OFF.
Villa regular 3 night stay: $1128.60 - Anniversary Special: $940.50
Beachfront 3 night stay: $615.60 - Anniversary Special: $513.00
The 1 bedroom beachfront suites are newly renovated, and the perfect size for a couple. The two bedroom villas are the ultimate in luxury, with fully equipped kitchen and dining room, living room with leather furniture, heated slate floors, two fireplaces, and master bedroom featuring a king size bed and oceanview soaker tub. These luxurious villas are perfect for a family, or two couples travelling together.
• Prices include tax. Based on 2 people only.
• Valid for April 2007, excluding April 6-8th.
• No other discounts apply. Some restrictions apply.
Each year from February to April, the entire population of North American gray whales travels past Tofino, as they make their 16,000km roundtrip journey from the mating lagoons in Mexico, to the feedings grounds in the Bering Sea. The last of the migrating whales pass by Tofino in late April, making April one of the most exciting times of the year for spotting Pacific gray whales in Tofino.
Pacific Sands has teamed up with Jamie's Whale Watching to offer tours from Tofino and Ucluelet on state of the art zippy zodiac style vessels, or the west coast's only large, luxury whale watch vessels. To experience this fascinating migration up close, simply let the reservations agent at Pacific Sands know when you reserve your room.
The beaches around Tofino offer ideal conditions for surfing, and many of the beaches are well suited for beginners. Pacific Sands Beach Resort sits directly on Cox Bay, a beach known for its gentle waves and sandy bottom, both of which are essential elements for learning to surf. Spring time brings calm waves, and fewer crowds than during the summer season.
Surf Sister (Tofino’s famed surf school) offers private and group surf bookings year round, using a variety of local beaches, depending on the daily surf conditions. On select weekends from May through September, Pacific Sands and Surf Sister together offer a 2 day Billabong Surf Camp for girls, offering six hours of surf lessons right on the beach in front of Pacific Sands. The $195CDN package can be added on to the cost of any room price, and further details can be found from the reception staff at Pacific Sands.
This four-season resort, located south of Tofino, is a favourite with families as well as couples. Pacific Sands sits beside world-renown Pacific Rim National Park with its white sand beaches and old-growth coastal temperate rainforest. The grey whale migration each spring, along with the arrival of thousands of shorebirds are nature’s highlights. New beachside villas, with fireplaces, soaker tubs in the master bedroom, and slate and cedar accents, were built from standing dead wood, and are heated by a Geo-Exchange system. At over 1300 square feet, the villas offer the ultimate home-away-from home, each offering plenty of space for 2 couples sharing, or a family wanting to get away together. Rain forest walks, beach combing, surfing and kayaking are some of the activities awaiting guests. Surf Camps, Whale Watching and the winter storm watching offer tempting escapes year round. Pacific Sands Beach Resort has been in the Pettinger family for the past 35 years.
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