Beach Blog
We Do, We Did! Elope in Tofino
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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Shell-abrate at the 2023 Tofino Oyster Festival
Besides November being prime-time Storm Watching season, bubbles and bivalves are also beckoning November 24-26 at the legendary Tofino Oyster Festival, where the world literally is your oyster. With over…
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Experience the Indigenous Spirit of Tofino
Tofino is located on the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, and for over 5,000 years, the people of Tla-o-qui-aht have called the area home. That enduring heritage is…
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Inhale Joy, Exhale Peace at this Tofino Wellness Retreat
Whether you take a solo self-care escape or bring your yoga BFFs, take a mind/body pause this coming fall at the Create + Nourish Retreat with Coastal Bliss Yoga and…
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Family Fun in Tofino
Ahhhh summertime…that season when families get to take a breather from the busy-ness of family schedules to enjoy downtime and precious time together. While Tofino is a year-round playground, summer…
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Thank You Tofino for 50 Years of Community
As our 2023, 50th Anniversary celebrations unfold, the spotlight has been on new and returning guests that have been making memories at Pacific Sands Beach Resort for generations. We are…
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Top 10 Tofino Spring and Summer Activities
Thanks to Mother Nature and one of the most spectacular coastal settings in the world that’s wrapped in rainforest and surrounded by ocean, Tofino is the ultimate year-round playground. A…
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Roy Henry Vickers Unveils New Art Dedication
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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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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