Beach Blog
Resort Memories with Long-time Staff: Chris & Cathy
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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The Next Chapter: Meet the Nelson Family
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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Looking Back on the Pettinger Family Legacy, with Dave Pettinger
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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Celebrating 50 Years of Community + Connection
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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Stay + Shuck at the 2022 Tofino Oyster Fest
What comes with November in Tofino? Besides spectacular Storm Watching and pre-holiday chillaxing, it’s prime oyster season. That time of year when bivalve-lovers can’t wait to enjoy that fresh-shucked, briny…
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LOCAL CHARACTERS: Mark Hobson, Artist + Adventurer
An award-winning Tofino artist best known for his passionate portrayals of the wildlife and landscapes of the Canadian west coast, Mark Hobson taught high school science before devoting his career…
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10 Ways to Experience Tofino this Fall
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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Hey Kids, Let’s Get Outside!
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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Taste of Tofino Wedding + Event Catering
With so many breathtaking backdrops, Tofino is a natural choice for destination weddings and events. Add in our beachfront and ocean view accommodations, our onsite Rainforest Tent, our exclusive partnership…
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LOCAL CHARACTERS: Kelp Ambitions with Stevie Dennis
As an Ahousaht member of the Keltsmaht First Nations, Stevie Dennis grew up on Tofino waters. In fact, he had boats before he had a car. Proud of his heritage…
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Tofino Whale Watching Guide
In Tofino, March is about more than the arrival of spring. It’s about the arrival of whales. Lots of them, including over 20,000 Grey whales migrating north to the Arctic,…
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‘Standing O’ for Clayoquot Sound Theatre
When it comes to culture in Tofino, there’s much more than a cool surf vibe. In fact, Tofino’s depth of arts, culture, and heritage might surprise you, including a renowned…
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