Tofino Hot Springs Cove is a brilliant tourist-target with numerous fascinating entertainments. Walking 2 km (1.6 miles) on a cedar boardwalk trail through the old-growth forest gives you a majestic, peaceful place. The hot spring cove with appealing coastlines and beaches offers nature lovers an excellent opportunity to watch grey whales, black bears, seals, sea lions, puffins, sea otters, and bald eagles. Also, small hot water cascades pouring into rocky pools are other exciting features of the area.
Access to Tofino Hot Springs Cove is by air or sea. One-hour water taxi or float plane flight are the main approaches to the park.
Generally speaking, dragging into the depth of 5 km (3.1 miles) in the earth, the ocean water is heated to roughly 100 degrees Celsius (212 Fahrenheit) and delivered through cracked rocks. Although the water's temperature is quite hot, the hot spring's water is pleasant, mixing with the cold ocean water.
Tofino Hot Springs Cove is situated on the western Clayoquot Sound area of the West Coast of Vancouver Island, 50 Km (31 miles) north of Tofino. It is on the east side of Maquinna Marine Provincial Park. To the east of the spring is the Hot Springs Cove Campsite.
From Nanaimo:
For getting to Tofino Hot Springs Cove from Nanaimo, you have to spend a 207 km (128.6 miles) travel to Tofino, which takes about 3 hours. Going to Hot Springs Cove from Tofino is possible by a Cruiser Boat.
Take Third St to BC-19 N. After about 3.3 km (2 miles), head west on Fitzwilliam St toward Wesley St. Follow BC-19 N to Memorial Rd/BC-4 W in Nanaimo G. Take exit 60 from BC-19 N. After about 42.8 km (26.5 miles), follow BC-4 W to Campbell St in Tofino. After 161 km (100 miles), you will reach Tofino.
From Victoria:
For getting to Tofino Hot Springs Cove from Victoria, you have to spend 111 km (128.6 miles) to Nanaimo, which is about one hour and a half. After reaching Nanaimo city, the rest of the travel is as was said above.
"Hot Spring Cove Boardwalk Trail" is an out-and-back trail with about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) length and proper for all skill levels. It features hot springs and an old-growth forest. You can enjoy hiking, walking, and bird watching along the trail. The best time for using the trail is from March until October. The elevation gain is 103 m (338 ft).
Hot Springs Cove, named Refuge Cove before, got its name from its vicinity to Ramsay Hot Springs. Maquinna Marine Provincial Park protects it.
Native Americans respected hot springs as sacred healing sites throughout history, and they live near these places. The Tofino Hot Springs Cove in the Clayoquot area is one of them. Among the tribes who are living in this area are Nuu-cha-nulth and the Tla-o-qui-aht.
Besides spending time in springs and having the pleasure of relaxing in hot waters, the Tofino area has lots of adventures for you. Due to its weather, the island's west coast has an old-growth forest and various wildlife species. They include tree frogs, seagulls, and different birds like bald eagles, belted kingfishers, oystercatchers, mergansers, turnstones, osprey, great blue herons, and shorebirds. Tofino is also a hot spot for whale watching and other marine wildlife such as seals, sea lions, and sea otters.
Tofino is a proper place for water activities and storm watching. If you wish, you can visit lighthouses. Fishing species such as Salmon and Halibut are common here.