Beach Blog
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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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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