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Tofino

Wild west-coast surf town

🗓️ Best time: June–September (sun), November–February (storms)💰 Luxury · ~$190/day📍 Canada
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About Tofino

A rugged surf town on the edge of Vancouver Island — vast wave-battered beaches, old-growth rainforest, storm watching, hot springs, and whale and bear tours.

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⭐ Things to do in Tofino

Long Beach surfingPacific Rim rainforest trailsHot Springs Cove boatWhale & bear watchingStorm watching (winter)Hot Springs CoveMeares Island big-tree trailChesterman Beach at dawn

🍽️ Where to eat in Tofino

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Wolf In The Fog
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Wolf In The Fog
★ 4.2 (355) · Canadian (New) · Bars
 Shelter Restaurant
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Shelter Restaurant
★ 4.1 (339) · Seafood
 Tacofino
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Tacofino
★ 4.4 (278) · Mexican · Food Trucks
 Wildside Grill
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Wildside Grill
★ 4.4 (154) · Seafood · Burgers
 The Schooner Restaurant
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The Schooner Restaurant
★ 4.1 (143) · Seafood
 Rhino Coffee House
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Rhino Coffee House
★ 3.9 (122) · Coffee & Tea · Breakfast & Brunch
 The Pointe Restaurant
$$$
The Pointe Restaurant
★ 4.1 (119) · Canadian (New)
 Shed
Shed
★ 4.3 (92) · Fast Food · Burgers
 Basic Goodness Pizzeria
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Basic Goodness Pizzeria
★ 4.1 (79) · Pizza · Italian
 Big Daddy's Fish Fry
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Big Daddy's Fish Fry
★ 4 (55) · Fish & Chips · Seafood
 Sushi at Tough City
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Sushi at Tough City
★ 3.7 (52) · Sushi Bars
 Lil Ronnies Beachside BBQ
Lil Ronnies Beachside BBQ
★ 3.5 (23) · Barbeque

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

A car via the scenic Highway 4; shuttles to beaches.

💡 Local tip

Come in winter for dramatic storm watching from a cosy oceanfront cabin.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Chill surf bars and beach bonfires.

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