Have a Whale of a Time

When you’re driving out of Tofino, a weathered sign bids you goodbye with the words, “Hope you had a whale of a time, come again!” I love this sign – for its campy feel that echoes back to a simpler … Read more

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Living Under a Cloud. . .

The problem with living in the rainforest is . . . well . . . the rain. In Tofino, people obsess about the weather. We talk about SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and buy special lamps that mimic the light of … Read more

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Foraging for Seafood near Tofino

Fishing for, digging for and picking up crustaceans and other marine invertebrates is legal and rarely dangerous. Fishing for fin fish like coho salmon can be fun and productive, especially through August when they are abundant close to shore. If … Read more

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Tofino Seafood Stores

Here is an list (alphabetical) of stores and locations that offer seafood harvested around the Tofino area. The Co-op Grocery Store First Street at Campbell, 250-725-3226 Packaged local seafood, fresh wild salmon, halibut, sole, and scallops. Crab Dock Bottom of … Read more

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