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Whether you relax at the Resort and let the day unfold, venture out to experience Tofino’s celebrated food scene, or head off to explore Tofino’s many year-round activities, let’s help you get your bearings.

Perched on the edge of Pacific Rim National Park close to Long Beach and bordering Chesterman Beach, consider Pacific Sands Beach Resort a natural adventure hub to pristine beaches, ancient rainforests and the world-renowned, majestic fjords around Meares Island and Clayoquot Sound.

Located just 7 km south of Tofino, you’re a short drive, jog or bike ride to a cultural hotbed of native artisans, restaurants and friendly locals.

Video Travel Guides

To help plan your Tofino trip, we recommend you watch our Video Guides on Instagram for everything to do, see and explore in the region. Visitor attractions, best eats, excursions, family activities, and more!

Video Travel Guides

Wilderness Tours

An adventurer’s nirvana, the Tofino/Long Beach area is showcased and celebrated by some of the most experienced and distinguished wildlife tour operators in the world.

If journeying to a natural, thermal-heated hot spring overlooking the Pacific Ocean makes you curious. Or if watching a pod of whales breaching or bears beachcombing intrigues you, ask us how. We’ll match your inner-Discovery Channel with the wilderness experience you’ve always dreamed of.

Pacific Sands recommends several world-class adventure tour operators including Jamie’s Whaling Station Remote Passages and West Coast Aquatic Safaris.

Pacific Rim National Park

The exposed open coast of the Pacific Coast Mountains make up the spectacular surroundings of Pacific Rim. Composed of three areas—Long Beach, the West Coast Trail and the Broken Group of Islands—unique highlights include an island archipelago, old-growth coastal temperate rainforest, and archaeological sites.

To really immerse yourself in this amazing marine and forest environment, interpretive programs are available throughout the summer.

Please note that Day Use Fees apply. Check the website below for up-to-date information.

Pacific Rim National Park

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Tofino Restaurants

Tofino may be a small corner of the world, but our restaurants speak loudly in culinary circles. From casual fare to award-winning deliciousness, choose from a wide range of unique, local flavours.

Pacific Sands proudly recommends:

Tofino Brewing Company

This burgeoning microbrewery started handcrafting liquid gold like Tuff Session Ale and Hoppin’ Cretin IPA in 2011, and is now being poured and sold in stores and pubs throughout Vancouver Island and Vancouver’s Lower Mainland. Drop by for a tour and tasting in their retail store from 11am to 9pm daily.

Chances are you’ll leave with a smile and a signature “Growler.”

Tofino Brewing Company

Tofino Paddle Surf

Tofino Paddle Surf offers Standup Paddle Boarding tours, lessons and rentals. Join us at our beach front location for Standup Paddle Boarding and Surf rental, retail, learning and fun! Lifelong local surf experts offer you an experience of a lifetime and introduce you to an epic way to be on the water, enjoy the scenery and the wildlife.

Tofino Paddle Surf

Clayoquot Sound Air Tours

You think you’re ready for it, and then you see it in all its majesty. As leave-you-breathless as it is world-renowned, enjoy a birds-eye view of Clayoquot Sound with incredibly scenic 20 and 45 minute tours in Cessna and Beaver float-planes. For more information visit Atleo Air or Tofino Air.

Ziplining

The Kennedy River Watershed is Traditional Tla-o-qui-aht Territory. Hidden by dense rainforest and cut from centuries of flowing white water, the canyon plunges to over 100 feet below the road level. The river drops and pools its way through the canyon as it narrows and forces the water through spaces so small the only way to see it is from above…on a zipline.

West Coast Wild Zipline Tours

Roy Henry Vickers Gallery

From the symbolic 2010 Olympic Winter Games Inukshuk, to totem poles you see showcased all over British Columbia, it’s easy to get immersed in the First Nations art scene. And its local artists like Roy Henry Vickers that have put First Nations art on the map and walls of galleries worldwide with a colourful 40-year career.

Roy Henry Vickers Gallery

Tofino Craft Distillery

Come visit the tasting room to try our flagship spirits including our Small Batch Vodka, Jalapeño Vodka, West Coast Gin, Old Growth Cedar Gin and our extremely unique Psychedelic Jellyfish Absinthe! Additionally, we offer a Rose Hibiscus Gin (our pink gin!), Espresso Vodka and the all-new Tofino Beach Fire Cinnamon Spirit.

Tofino Craft Distillery

The Factory Tofino

Made In Tofino handcrafted leather goods, hand forged jewellery, original photography and printshop. The Factory space highlights the shared passion for creativity and high-quality craftsmanship. Each brand is handcrafted and designed to last keepsakes that will help you remember your trip to the coast for as long as you let them.

The Factory Tofino

Jeremy Koreski Photo Gallery

Located in the heart of Tofino on Vancouver Island, we are home to the photographic work of local outdoor photographer Jeremy Koreski. We are open to the public 7 days a week, and prints are available to order online 24/7. Our team would be happy to help you select the perfect piece for your space.

Jeremy Koreski Photo Gallery

Lux.Fino - Custom Beach Picnics

A romantic dinner, celebrating an engagement, elopement, corporate event or a gathering of friends, Lux.Fino provides a luxuriously cozy picnic while offering a unique experience and sense of adventure. Lux.Fino tables are eco-friendly, locally sourced, and inspired by the majesty of the island. Please take a seat and enjoy a twist on a timeless tradition!

Lux.Fino

Cleanline Sportfishing

Cleanline Sportfishing offers both saltwater and freshwater fishing experiences. Premium charters are fully guided and outfitted, combining local knowledge and passion for the sport with attention to comfort and safety. Experiences can be fully customized for all ages and ability levels, and every excursion focusses on best environmental and ethical fishing practices.

Cleanline Sportfishing