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	Tofino Tourism :
		The little seaside village of Tofino lies within the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht, the Nuu-chah-nulth tribe after whom Clayoquot Sound is named.
		The homestead on the adjacent peninsula was purchased from owner John Grice, and the townsite of the new village of Tofino was surveyed.
		The liberal views that Tofino is known for can trace their origins to this wave of “settlers,” many of whom remain in the community to this day.
	www.tofinotourism.ca (538 words)

	About Tofino
		Tofino is a pretty fishing village at the tip of Esowista Peninsula near the entrance to Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
		Tofino was incorporated in 1932 and connected to the rest of Vancouver Island in 1959, when a gravel road was built to Port Alberni.
		Tofino boasts miles of sandy beaches to the south, islands of old-growth cedar, migrating grey whales, hot springs, sea lions, and a temperate climate.
	www.cedarcovevacations.com /tofino.htm (337 words)

	Tofino, BC Saltwater Salmon & Sportfishing British Columbia
		Fly fishers from abroad will be keen to know that more and more coastal resorts are developing the potential of fly fishing for many of the over 50 species of Pacific gamefish, including: chinook, pink and sockeye salmon, lingcod, fl bass, mackerel, and the 12 species of rockfish.
		Tofino has two types of fisheries: structure-related fishing for chinook salmon and halibut; and, summer surface fishing for other salmon species.
		In the Tofino area, the continental shelf drops off gradually from land to 600' and fish tend to swim along the shelf lines or inhabit the various rock piles 1 ½ - 10 miles out in the Pacific Ocean.
	www.fishbc.com /adventure/angling/protalk/reid/hotspot/tofino.phtml (1212 words)

	Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
		Tofino is a pretty fishing village at the tip of Esowista Peninsula near the entrance to Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
		Tofino was incorporated in 1932 and connected to the rest of Vancouver Island in 1959, when a gravel road was built to Port Alberni.
		Tofino boasts miles of sandy beaches to the south, islands of old-growth cedar, migrating grey whales, hot springs, sea lions, and a temperate climate.
	www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns/?townID=28&webregionid=2 (1933 words)

	Tofino Time - Tofino's Local Website: Tofino accommodation, Tofino activities and Tofino events
		Tofino sits at the Western end of the Trans Canada Highway, where the ancient rain forest of Vancouver Island meets the Pacific Ocean.
		The diversity of visitors to Tofino is mirrored in the variety of accommodation: From camping, motel and guesthouse or hostel bed to bed and breakfast, vacation rental or luxury hotel, Tofino can accommodate all.
		The ambience of Tofino with its art galleries, distinctive boutiques, gift stores, and its unique cafes and restaurants, invites you to explore this quaint and unusual town, that attracts visitors from all the corners of the globe.
	www.tofinotime.com (647 words)

	Tofino, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tofino is a village of about 1,600 residents on the west coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada, located at the western terminus of provincial highway 4.
		Tofino was named after a Spanish mathematician and scientist, Jefe de Escuadra Tofino, who died in 1795.
		Tofino and the nearby town of Ucluelet are the closest towns to the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tofino (612 words)

	Jay's Clayoquot Ventures - How to get here
		Tofino is situated at the tip of the Esowista Peninsula on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
		Tofino is a small, yet growing, coastal community (pop 1549 census 2001) with a history steep in fishing, forestry and tourism development.
		Tofino is located within one of the most dramatic and pristine landscapes in the country, and is surrounded by the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Biosphere Reserve.
	www.tofinofishing.com /gettinghere (1285 words)

	Tofino needs alternative to tourist shutdown: councillor (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tofino Mayor John Fraser issued a order on Tuesday, ordering restaurants, hotels and resorts to close by Friday — to deal with extremely low water levels in the district's reservoir.
		Tofino council is slated to debate the issue on Thursday.
		Tofino is one of the rainiest communities in British Columbia, getting more than 320 centimetres of rain on an annual basis, most of it during the winter months.
	cbc.ca /canada/british-columbia/story/2006/08/30/bc-tofino2.html?... (1633 words)

	Tofino BC, Pacific Rim Accommodations
		Tofino BC is a seaside village with an eclectic personality situated on the narrow Esowista Peninsula off the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada.
		Tofino, BC is home to some of the most rugged wilderness marine and rainforest scenery in British Columbia referred to as the Clayoquot Sound World Biosphere Reserve.
		Tofino, BC is one the most popular destinations on Vancouver Island for beaches, so book early as many of the accommodations and outdoor activities become booked very quickly and early.
	www.vancouverislandaccommodations.com /tofino/index.html (742 words)

	CANOE -- CNEWS - Canada: Mayor says Tofino won't run dry again as tourist town modernizes water system (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Efforts to modernize the water system will be complete next summer, virtually ensuring Tofino will never again have to order businesses to shut off their taps or warn residents to prepare to line up for bottled water, he said.
		Tofino, located about 425 kilometres northwest of Victoria, has a permanent population of about 1,800 people, but in the summer it swells to more than 20,000 as tourists arrive to surf, fish and frolic on the endless beaches of Pacific Rim National Park.
		Ironically, Tofino is located in the middle of a rain forest and receives an average of three metres of rain a year.
	cnews.canoe.ca /CNEWS/Canada/2006/09/06/1807737-cp.html (1040 words)

	Tofino Bus transport from Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Ucluelet
		Tofino Bus transport from Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Ucluelet
		Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet all border on the Pacific Ocean.
		Tofino lies within the United Nations Clayoquot Sound World Biosphere Reserve, renowned for its dramatic scenery, temperate rainforests and abundant wildlife (whales, sea lions, bears, seabirds, sea otters and more).
	www.tofinobus.com (717 words)

	Tourism BC \| Tofino \| Things To Do
		Tofino is also just minutes away from an excellent nine-hole golf course - Long Beach Golf Course is nestled amongst the giant redwoods of the Clayoquot rainforest and offers breathtaking views of Barkley Sound.
		Tofino's colourful history has strong links to the ocean; the Whale Centre Maritime Museum is the best place to see fishing and whaling artifacts.
		Tofino is a prime location for water-oriented -and particularly saltwater-oriented- activities.
	www.hellobc.com /en-CA/SightsActivitiesEvents/Tofino.htm (0 words)

	Tofino travel guide - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tofino [1], population 1700, is a former logging and fishing village that has become a center for ecotourism and activities such as whale watching, surfing, and camping.
		Tofino Airport (YAZ), located a few kilometers south of Tofino, in the middle of the Pacific Rim National Park.
		One of Tofino's most beautiful event is the annual Lantern Festival, held in the Tofino Botanical Gardens at the end of August.
	wikitravel.org /en/Tofino (1122 words)

	Tofino, British Columbia - BC Vacation Properties
		From Clayoquot Sound – a natural wonder that includes a rare coastal temperate rainforest, mountains, islands and kilometres upon kilometres of spectacular coastline – to the exciting and pounding surf of Long Beach, the Tofino area is Heaven on Earth for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and expertise.
		The Tofino area is home to hiking, camping, windsurfing, storm watching, golfing, sea kayaking, off-roading, fishing, angling, whale watching, and diving, where you can catch a glimpse of the rich marine life off the rugged coast.
		If you plan to visit Tofino in the spring, there’s no better time than in May, when thousands of shorebirds arrive on the local beaches and mudflats.
	bcvacationproperties.com /destinations/tofino.htm (521 words)

	Kiteboarding in Tofino - GreatOutdoors.com
		Long a remote and out of the way destination, Tofino is in the middle of a metamorphosis from funky fishing village to modern day resort.
		Perhaps the most emphatic evidence of Tofino's shift from funky fishing village to indulgent destination is the casual but luxurious Long Beach Lodge.
		Just south of Tofino is its sister city of Ucluelet (Ukee to the locals), the jumping off place for the Broken Islands of Barkley Sound, one of the best blue-water kayaking destination on earth.
	www.greatoutdoors.com /published/travel/pacific/kiteboardingintofino (2361 words)

	Tofino
		Tofino is approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes from Nanaimo and approximately 5 hours from Victoria BC.From Nanaimo it is 206 km (128 miles) to Tofino and just 2 hours and 45 minutes to Ucluelet (180 km, 112 miles).
		Tofino is situated in an area of breath-taking beauty, truly a mystical place.
		Tofino has grown into a popular tourist destination with accommodations such as oceanfront resorts, hotels, motels and lodges, and bed and breakfast homes.
	tourismmall.victoria.bc.ca /tofino (569 words)

	TGW.NET--Cruising Clayoquot: Tooling Around Tofino
		Ucluelet and Bamfield are the “metropolitan” hubs of Barkley Sound, Tofino is the hub of Clayoquot Sound.
		Tofino is a great stopover for the cruising sailor.
		It is possible to drive to Tofino, though my father noted going over the Vancouver Island Range on Highway 4 in his land-yacht (motorhome) was a real bitch.
	www.tgw.net /sailing/csa/ch3.htm (1478 words)

	Tofino accommodation: Sea Star Beach Retreat
		Tofino is a quaint village tucked away at the North end of the Esowista peninsula's 18 miles of sand and surf in the heart of the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve.
		Tofino and the Pacific Rim offer mile upon mile of white sandy beaches scattered with rock outcroppings and tidal pools to spend your day hiking the endless trails throughout the area and the islands.
		The Pacific Rim National Park, just minutes South of Tofino, allows one to experience the ultimate tranquility of the rain forest, home to the ancient cedars and an extensive variety of wildlife.
	www.seastar-tofino.com /index.html (285 words)

	Tofino Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
		TOFINO, most travellers' target base in the park, is showing the adverse effects of its ever-increasing tourist influx, but locals are keeping development to a minimum, clearly realizing they have a vested interest in preserving the salty, waterfront charm that brings people here in the first place.
		Crowning a narrow spit, the village is bounded on three sides by tree-covered islands and water, gracing it with magnificent views and plenty of what the tourist literature refers to as "aquaculture".
		Tofino's easily reached by Laidlaw bus (tel 385-4411 or 1-800/318-0818) from Port Alberni (2 daily; 3hr) and Nanaimo (1 daily; 4hr 30min), with a single early-morning connection from Victoria, changing at Nanaimo (6hr 30min; $47.50 one-way).
	www.infohub.com /Destinations/North-America/Canada/Tofino (483 words)

	Tofino Accommodations Resorts - Ucluelet - Pacific Rim Park - Pacific Whale Watching - Storm Watching
		Tofino has grown from a small fishing village to a popular tourist destination with accommodations such as oceanfront resorts, hotels, motels and lodges, and bed and breakfast homes.
		North of Tofino is the magnificent Clayoquot Sound (Klak-wat) area with 270,000 hectares of beaches, islands, and ancient rainforests.
		On May 5, 2000, representatives of First Nations, local governments, the Governments of Canada and the Province of British Columbia, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) were joined by local residents and invited guests from around the world to officially commemorate the designation of Clayoquot Sound as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
	www.bctravel.com /tofino.html (1099 words)

	KOMOradio.com - Seattle, Washington - News Archive - Tofino Businessman Says Local Water Crisis Is Over (Site not responding. Last check: )
		TOFINO, BRITISH COLUMBIA - The water crisis in this Vancouver Island resort town is over, says a local businessman who contributed $50,000 to start trucking in fresh water from a neighboring town.
		Tofino Councilor Peter Ayers said health and community officials had been working much of Thursday on a water transfer plan.
		Tofino's population of 1,800 full-time residents can swell to more than 20,000 in the summer months.
	www.komoradio.com /stories/45243.htm (638 words)

	Tofino, British Columbia, Holiday Pages
		At the north boundary of Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, home to 1,300 people, is the most popular destination on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
		Nearby Long Beach, a 20-kilometer stretch of sand between Tofino and Ucluelet, a small village to the south, is the area's biggest draw.
		Head west past Port Alberni to where the highway splits to Tofino (to the north) and Ucluelet (to the south).
	www.vancouverislandabound.com /tofino.htm (685 words)

	Tofino, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tofino Airport is accessible to very small passenger planes, with floatplanes landing on the inlet in town.
		Coastal fog is a common morning phenomenon in the summer, complicating access by air until the weather clears.
		Accessing Tofino by car from the North American mainland involves taking a ferry to Vancouver Island from Vancouver or Seattle or Port Angeles, then driving several hours northwest across the island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tofino,_British_Columbia (612 words)

	Discover Tofino BC Canada
		Tofino and Ucluelet are two gems secluded on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada.
		At Tofino's doorstep is the Clayoquot Sound region, a world UNESCO biosphere reserve.
		Located 25 kms south of Tofino, bring your kayak or canoe and launch from our doorstep, many different species of bird to watch from your window or deck...
	www.my-tofino.com (238 words)

	Tofino Air Scenic Flights and Tours - Sechelt - Gabriola Island - Nanaimo - Victoria - Vancouver
		We're a small, friendly Canadian airline serving the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Canada's Gulf Islands and the BC Lower Mainland through the South Terminal at YVR Vancouver International Airport.
		Tofino Air is a safe, fast, and reliable air service offering scheduled flights, charters and scenic floatplane tours.
		Tofino Air offers spectacular seaplane tours over some of the most remote and untouched areas of British Columbia's wild Pacific Coast.
	www.tofinoair.ca (390 words)

	Tourism BC \| Tofino
		Tofino (population: 1,466) sits on a narrow peninsula bordered by Pacific Rim National Park Reserve to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the west, north and east.
		No wonder: Tofino lies in the centre of a United Nations World Biosphere Reserve, an ecologically significant area that supports many uncommon plant and animal species.
		Outdoor recreation, such as whale watching, surfing, kayaking and beachcombing, is the be all and end all of a Tofino holiday.
	www.hellobc.com /en-CA/RegionsCities/Tofino.htm (0 words)

	Tofino Bed & Breakfast - accommodation Tofino, Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park.
		Tofino Bed and Breakfast accommodation close to Pacific Rim National Park and Long Beach on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
		This former Tofino backpackers inn has undergone a complete renovation with hardwood floors throughout the house, new furniture and new mattresses and bedding.
		Tofino, located in the Clayoquot Sound biosphere, is known as a wonderful destination for whale watching.
	www.cnnbackpackers.com /tofino/index.html (368 words)

	Short Trips: Seaside town lives by the tides -- of tourists (Site not responding. Last check: )
		See more photos from Jeff's trip to Tofino, B.C. Shortly afterward, a floatplane, highlighted by the golden light of the late sun, turns on final approach and gently sets down in the harbor.
		Tofino, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, is often referred to as a fishing village in promotional literature, and historically its economic base was the fishing and timber industries.
		Tofino also is flanked by several other destination ocean beaches that are partly accessible to the public but outside the park.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /getaways/120895_shorttrips08.html (1800 words)

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