Wickaninnish Inn Tofino
Price: $300-$600/night (off-peak/peak).
Features: Perched on Chesterman Beach, this 4.5/5 TripAdvisor-rated inn offers oceanfront rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, fireplaces, and soaking tubs. The Ancient Cedars Spa provides solo-friendly treatments (e.g., 60-minute massage, $150), and The Pointe Restaurant serves Pacific Northwest cuisine (e.g., halibut, $45).
Solo Perks: The “Go Solo” package (30% off in May or October) includes a guided hike or kayak tour.
Booking: Wickaninnish Inn, 1-800-333-4604. Book 2-3 months ahead for summer.
Long Beach Lodge Resort Tofino
Price: $280-$550/night.
Features: Known as Tofino’s Luxury Adventure Resort, it offers cozy cottages with fireplaces, private patios, and surf-in/surf-out access to Cox Bay. Amenities include a fitness room, sauna, and The Great Room (solo-friendly bar seating).
Solo Perks: Surf lessons ($90) and guided hikes ($50) cater to adventurous soloists.
Booking: Long Beach Lodge Resort, 1-877-844-7873.
Day |
Activity |
Details |
Cost (CAD) |
Conditions |
Opening/Closing Times |
Best Time to Visit |
Hidden Jewels & Tours |
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Day 1
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Arrival & Check-In
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Arrive via Tofino Bus (2:00 pm), check into Hotel Zed Tofino
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$150 (hotel) + $55 (bus)
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Bus departs Nanaimo 11:00 am
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Check-in after 3:00 pm
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Spring/Fall for fewer crowds
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-
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Day 1
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Breakfast
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Common Loaf Bake Shop – cash-only, blueberry chocolate scone
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$10
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Busy mornings
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7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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8:00 am - 9:00 am
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-
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Day 1
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Surf Lesson
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Surf Sister at Long Beach – 2-hour beginner lesson
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$89
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Waves best in summer
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Book for 10:00 am
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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-
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Day 1
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Dinner
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Tacofino – fish taco and pork kimchi gringa
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$15
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Line-ups in peak season
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11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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-
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Day 1
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Sunset
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Chesterman Beach – free, easy access
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Free
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Sunset ~8:30 pm (summer)
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-
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7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Third Beach via Tonquin Trail
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Day 2
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Hike
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Cox Bay Lookout – 1-hour moderate hike
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Free
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Trail muddy after rain
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-
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9:00 am - 10:00 am
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-
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Day 2
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Lunch
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Rhino Coffee House – bagels, coffee
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$10
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Popular at noon
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7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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-
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Day 2
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Sunset Exploration
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Incinerator Rock at Long Beach
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Free
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Sunset ~8:30 pm (summer)
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-
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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-
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Day 2
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Departure
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Depart via Tofino Bus (6:00 pm)
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$55 (bus)
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Bus departs 6:00 pm
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-
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Evening
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-
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Day |
Activity |
Details |
Cost (CAD) |
Conditions |
Opening/Closing Times |
Best Time to Visit |
Hidden Jewels & Tours |
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Day 1
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Same as 2-day itinerary
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$314
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Day 2
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Kayaking
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Tofino Sea Kayaking – 2-hour paddle in Clayoquot Sound, “magical,” see seals and eagles
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$69
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Calm waters in morning
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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9:00 am - 11:00 am
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-
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Day 2
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Lunch
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Sobo – seafood chowder or oyster po’boy, “delicious and fresh,” solo-friendly counter
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$18
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Busy at lunch
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11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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-
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Day 2
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Market Visit
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Tofino Public Market – crafts, snacks, “vibrant spot to connect with locals” (Saturdays only)
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Free (spending varies)
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May-October only
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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-
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Day 2
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Dinner
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Wolf in the Fog – cedar-plank salmon, “amazing food,” bar seating for solo diners
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$40
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Reservations advised
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5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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-
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Day 3
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Hike
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WWII Plane Crash Site – 5-hour moderate hike, “absolutely awesome,” bring bear spray
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Free (park pass $10)
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Muddy, rugged terrain
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-
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8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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-
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Day 3
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Relaxation
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McKenzie Beach – serene, less crowded, “gorgeous sand,” free
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Free
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Best at low tide
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-
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Tonquin Beach
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Day 3
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Departure
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Depart via Tofino Bus (2:00 pm) – scenic ride back
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$55 (bus)
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Bus departs 2:00 pm
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-
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Afternoon
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-
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Day |
Activity |
Details |
Cost (CAD) |
Conditions |
Opening/Closing Times |
Best Time to Visit |
Hidden Jewels & Tours |
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Day 1-2
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Same as 3-day itinerary
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-
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656
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Day 3
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Whale Watching
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Jamie’s Whaling Station – 3-hour tour, “saw orcas and humpbacks, unforgettable”
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120
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Best March-October
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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-
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Day 3
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Drive to Ucluelet
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40-minute drive, hike Wild Pacific Trail – 2-hour easy loop, “breathtaking for solo reflection”
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10
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Trail best in daylight
|
-
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Ucluelet Aquarium ($15)
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Day 3
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Dinner
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Shelter Restaurant – local seafood, “cozy vibe,” great for solo diners
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35
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Busy evenings
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5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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-
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Day 4
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Yoga
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Tofino Yoga – 1-hour morning session, “perfect reset,” drop-in welcome
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20
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Limited spots
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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9:00 am - 10:00 am
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-
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Day 4
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Spa
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Ancient Cedars Spa – $150 massage, ocean views, “ideal for solo relaxation”
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150
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Book 1-2 weeks ahead
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10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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-
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Day 4
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Beach Bonfire
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Ocean Village Resort – free with stay, “fun group vibe,” bring a drink
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Weather permitting
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-
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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-
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Day 5
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Scenic Flight
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Atleo River Air Service – 30-minute flight, “best way to see Tofino’s beauty”
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150
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Clear weather needed
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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11:00 am - 11:30 am
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-
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Day 5
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Departure
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Depart via Harbour Air flight (3:00 pm) – quick flight to Vancouver
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200
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Flight departs 3:00 pm
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-
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Afternoon
|
-
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Day |
Activity |
Details |
Cost (CAD) |
Conditions |
Opening/Closing Times |
Best Time to Visit |
Hidden Jewels & Tours |
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Day 1-3
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Same as 5-day itinerary
|
-
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1341
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-
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-
|
-
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-
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Day 4
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Surf Lesson
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Surf Sister at Cox Bay – 2-hour advanced lesson, “best waves for intermediates”
|
89
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Waves best in fall
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Book for 10:00 am
|
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
|
-
|
Day 4
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Lunch
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Sobo – vegan bowl, “fresh and hearty,” relaxed vibe
|
18
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Busy at lunch
|
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
|
-
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Day 4
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Relaxation
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Tonquin Beach – secluded, “peaceful escape,” free
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Best at low tide
|
-
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
|
-
|
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Day 5
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Hike
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Rainforest Trail – 1-hour easy loop, “like a fairy tale,” lush cedars
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10
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Wet year-round
|
-
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9:00 am - 10:00 am
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-
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Day 5
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Cultural Visit
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Tofino Botanical Gardens – $12, native plants, “cool art and nature mix”
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12
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Quiet in mornings
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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-
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Day 5
|
Dinner
|
Jeju – Korean fusion, “cozy and unique,” solo-friendly
|
30
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Reservations advised
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
|
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
|
-
|
Day 6
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Bear Watching
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Adventure Tofino – 2.5-hour zodiac tour, “thrilling bear sightings”
|
119
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Best April-October
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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8:00 am - 10:30 am
|
-
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Day 6
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Brewery Visit
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Tofino Brewing Company – craft beers, “perfect way to end a trip,” trivia Wednesdays
|
15
|
Busy evenings
|
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
|
-
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Day 6
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Sunset
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Long Beach – expansive views, “it’s beautiful… wow amazing,” free
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Sunset ~8:30 pm (summer)
|
-
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7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
|
-
|
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Day 7
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Free Day
|
Shop at House of Himwitsa – Indigenous art, relax at Rhino Coffee House
|
20
|
-
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm (shop)
|
All day
|
Big Tree Trail ($50 boat)
|
Day 7
|
Departure
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Depart via Tofino Bus (2:00 pm) – scenic return
|
55
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Bus departs 2:00 pm
|
-
|
Afternoon
|
-
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