Category Archives: Tofino Beaches

Long Beach Wild: A Celebration of People and Place on Canada’s Rugged Western Shore

Posted on May 9, 2012 by jen

A new book written by a local author brings the rich history of Long Beach – and by extension, the west coast – to life with stories, archival photos, and historic and scientific details. Adrienne Mason’s recently released Long Beach … Read more →

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Tofino Life: Shadows North of 49 Degrees

Posted on August 31, 2011 by John

Here’s a photo from my walk on the beach last night, August 30, 2011. Every year I’m amazed how long evening shadows become this time of the year north of 49°. A good friend who lives alone at a remote homestead … Read more →

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Whaler’s Tale

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Joanna Streetly

Excerpted from Paddling Through Time—a sea-kayaking journey through Clayoquot Sound by Joanna Streetly. Raincoast Books, 2000. Whaler Islet is one of several small islands that hide behind the protective rocky buttresses of Bartlett Island, to the south. The collection of … Read more →

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Tonquin Beach

Posted on July 27, 2011 by John

Tonquin Beach is the first of four accessible hiking beaches located within the District of Tofino, outside of the national park. The parking lot at the trailhead is less than 1 km from the Post Office, an easy and pleasant … Read more →

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