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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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What happens when you combine studying forestry and environmental science at Berkeley with a self-taught artist from Vancouver Island that’s energized by natural beauty, migraines, and giving back? You get…
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For some, foraging translates to “what you do in your fridge.” To others, it’s a hunt and a passion that happens along the tidelines for sea greens, or deep in…
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Pacific Sands staff were honoured to be a part of an amazing, environmental initiative led by Coastal Restoration Society‘s ‘Clean Coast, Clean Waters’ project. The Clayoquot Sound cleanup was in…
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In a place like Tofino where surfing is an obsession, the locals not only thrive in our wet, temperate rainforest, they have saltwater running through their veins. Named Canada’s Surf…
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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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Nothing but beach and breathing space. As British Columbians ease into summer travel plans, we’re celebrating with a cinematic video production featuring soaring views of Pacific Sands and Clayoquot Sound,…
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Beach, coastal breezes, and melodic Cox Bay waves set the scene for this third video in our virtual yoga series by the soul-stirring Heidi Macpherson. Guests can enjoy complimentary summer…
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In the first of our “Local Characters” feature posts on some of the extraordinary people that make Tofino so special, we’re excited to talk about one of Canada’s most celebrated…
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When you are part of a United Nations designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve like Tofino is, sustainability of our precious ecosystem is more than just a best practice—it’s a mandate. We…
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Much like beauty, art is in the eye of the beholder, and in the case of our longtime guest—Wayne Phillips, and his unique Tofino beach art—it’s an annual pilgrimage and…
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