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  Ucluelet & Tofino: exploring the Pacific Rim National Park (2) - Travel Writing from Travel Insights
The sea fog, caused by warmer air moving over the cooler ocean, had not penetrated the thin strip of rainforest and the road was bathed in sunshine.
There was no doubt that we would be back in Tofino in the next few days, for whale watching, hot springs, and to escape the rain, but we were both glad to leave it behind.
There was something artificial in Tofino that was probably well-masked in the tourist season, and irrelevant in the middle of winter.
www.travelinsights.org /writing/ucluelet_tofino_2.html   (1993 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.tofinobc.com   (1933 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 and the nearby town of Ucluelet are the closest towns to the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
Tofino Airport is accessible to very small passenger planes, with floatplanes landing on the inlet in town.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tofino   (700 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)

  
 Getting to Tofino BC
Reserving a flight to Tofino is the fastest way to travel to the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Tofino Bus offers affordable bus service to Tofino from Vancouver and Victoria via BC Ferries.
Driving time to Tofino from Vancouver is appoximately 7 hours (including your trip on BC Ferries).
www.my-tofino.com /transport.htm   (173 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.
"Tofino is a great place for a meeting if you work for a kiteboard company," laughs Mark Vincent, one of the designers and riders for Ocean Rodeo.
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 B.C Fishing Vancouver Island sport fishing charters Salmon Halibut Steelhead Trout
Tofino B.C., on Vancouver Islands beautiful west coast, is the gateway to world famous Clayoquot Sound, and some of British Columbia’s finest Saltwater and freshwater fishing.
An eclectic town of 1,466 on the narrow Esowista Peninsula of west-central Vancouver Island, Tofino is the unofficial terminus of the Trans-Canada Highway and the westernmost place to drive a vehicle on pavement in Canada.
Tofino is the kind of place where you wonder why you never came here before … and whether you really ought to leave (especially when the sun is out, the fish are biting and it's the day after you've eaten a dinner of local oysters, Dungeness crab and grilled salmon).
www.tofinofishing.com   (2323 words)

  
 Gabriola Sounder News
Booked, the Tofino flight experience includes arrival in his jam-packed office at the end of the dock at the resort marina, his ear to the phone, attention diverted for a few seconds from the computer screen where columns of customer’s names are meticulously listed.
My favourite Tofino Air story is mounted on the wall of the office and was published April 28, 2005, when Gabriola resident Rob Hill made his 2,000th flight with the company, a relationship which began in January, 2001.
Like Tofino Air the plane has earned a reputation for hard-working, dependability and a flight on one is a thrill for many.
www.soundernews.com /fullstory/EEyEpkFlyAcLimlaJL.shtml   (899 words)

  
 Tofino Accommodations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Location: Tofino, BC Tofino is located in a UNESCO-designated biosphere: between the calm inlet waters and the amazing beaches, Tofino IS the place to relax and enjoy all the activities that the area has to offer.
Tofino is accessible by road:from Vancouver, take BC Ferries to Nanaimo and then drive along HWY 19 towards Port alberni, and then Tofino.
Tofino is lucky to now be fully accessible by air also: Sonic Blue Air has 1-3 flights departing Vancouver daily, and the duration of the flight is 45 minutes!
www.aldercovetofino.com   (1426 words)

  
 Orca Airways - Regular scheduled flights to Tofino / Ucluelet - Passenger - Charters - Cargo
You will not be stranded at the Tofino airport or have to wait for hours for the weather to clear.
Tofino has always been known as for the famous Long Beach with it's smooth sand and never ending sun.
Tofino is fast becoming known as the premier beach town in Canada.
www.flyorcaair.com   (392 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   (1100 words)

  
 How to get to Bella Pacifica Campground
Tofino itself is a picturesque coastal village featuring galleries, quaint eateries, bakeries, supply stores, a pub and much more.
If traveling by air there are various different choices that you can make depending upon where you begin your journey.
From Vancouver and Victoria consider Craig Air (877-886-3466 www.craigair.com) who have scheduled flights to Tofino.
www.bellapacifica.com /howtoget/howtoget.htm   (259 words)

  
 Tofino, BC
The community of Tofino is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Situated on Clayoquot Sound, at the northern boundary of Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino is a relaxed, casual vacation destination; a place to get back to nature and experience west coast British Columbia; whale watching, angling for salmon, beach combing, sea kayaking, ocean vacations and eco adventures.
Tofino Ospray Lodge, we have been providing quality guided sportfishing adventures out of the Tofino / Clayoquot Sound area on the West Coast of Vancouver Island since 1987.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/island/cities/tofino.htm   (873 words)

  
 Inner Harbour Float Planes
Scenic flights over Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, Tofino, Whistler and the Olympic mountains, Victoria whale watching adventures Vancouver Island fishing charters that take you out on the waters surrounding Victoria, to where the big ones are hitting hard.
Scheduled flights are provided by our partner airline, Kenmore Air, "the seaplane airline." Kenmore Air provides Seattle departures from Lake Union and North Lake Washington, and Victoria departures from the Hyack Air Floatplane Terminal on Victoria's waterfront.
Hyack Air is your booking agent for expeditions provided by a variety of operators, each one of which offers their own unique whale watching experience using different types of vessels, all you have to do is choose the one that suits you best.
www.hyackair.com   (513 words)

  
 Tseshaht Market Food & Gas Bar - Tofino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Tofino provides its visitors with whale-watching, sea-kayaking, fishing, hot-springs, biking and nature tours, including around the historical Clayoquot Sound.
The possibilities and choices for accommodation in Tofino are endless.
The Tofino Village has shops to browse through and Native Art Galleries such as the 'Eagle Aerie Gallery' owned by the talented artist, Roy Henry Vickers.
www.tseshahtmarket.ca /tofino.htm   (203 words)

  
 Air Charter Tofino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Air charter for corporate, private and executive air charter travelers.
TOFINO AIR LINES LTD. Float and Wheeled Planes Scheduled and Charter Flights...
Air charter, delivery and courier transport services with cargo and passenger aircraft worldwide...
www.adventures-north.com /air-charter-service/air-charter-tofino.html   (455 words)

  
 Tofino Air   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Tofino Air also offers a different perspective on one of the prime attractions the West Coast has to offer - whalewatching.
Tofino Air also offers scheduled flights from Sechelt, Nanaimo and the Gulf Islands.
Our Tofino Air shirts and ballcaps will make an excellent souvenier of your trip to Tofino and the West Coast.
www.tofinoair.ca /main.htm   (282 words)

  
 Bc Air Charters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Canadian Air Charters Air Charters are sometimes the only way to get to some of the more remote areas of Canada.
Tofino Air -Scheduled Flights and Charters: Vancouver South...
Tsayta Aviation air charter service in north central British Columbia Canada Our air charter service is your wilderness connection for hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor recreation trips in northern BC...
www.adventures-north.com /air-charter-service/bc-air-charters.html   (426 words)

  
 NWsource: Travel - Tofino, British Columbia Transportation : Getting there & around
North Vancouver Air, 604-278-1608 or 800-228-6608, flies from its base near Vancouver’s South Terminal to Tofino.
The post office, a laundromat, and Tofino General Hospital, 250-725-3212, are all on Campbell Street.
Tofino Visitor Info Centre, 121 3rd St., 250-725-3414, Web site, is open in summer daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m., the rest of the year Mon.-Fri.
www.nwsource.com /travel/scr/tf_detail.cfm?dt=3631&cid...   (165 words)

  
 Tofino British Columbia Photos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
On the western coastline of Vancouver Island, Tofino is accessible only by a trecherous windy road and through the Pacific Rim National Park.
Surrounded by rainforest and at the end of a headland, Tofino is a true paradise.
Tofino is also the Surfing Capital of Canada.
www.trailcanada.com /photos/tofino.asp   (120 words)

  
 Tofino Bed and Breakfast British Columbia Long Beach Lodge Resort Activities
Tofino, Pacific Rim National Park and the village of Ucluelet all offer different options, with different vistas and levels of intensity.
A map outlines the major walking/hiking trails in the area and our staff would be happy to give you information based on your expectations to maximize your personal experience.
Tofino has outstanding views of the island studded bay from almost every corner.
selectregistry.com /inns/qv/iid/481/attractions/bedandbreakfast.aspx   (1265 words)

  
 Tofino Accommodations Spas Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada Resorts
Guests flying in from Vancouver, enjoy preferred rates from Regency Air and Atleo River Air, on their regularly scheduled and resort-chartered flights.
The Seattle to Tofino flight time is approximately three hours, while Vancouver to Tofino, and Victoria to Tofino are both less than one hour.
Upon landing in Tofino, a resort shuttle will greet you, stow your bags, and take you on a scenic 15-minute drive to the charming seaside village of Tofino.
www.wildretreat.com /everylastdetail/gettinghere.html   (643 words)

  
 Tofino Sea Kayaking Company | Getting Here
On the central west coast of Vancouver Island, in the heart of Clayoquot Sound, lies the village of Tofino.
This active fishing community is situated at the north end of the Pacific Rim National Park, on the tip of Esowista Peninsula.
Or, catch the Tofino Bus from Nanaimo or Victoria.
www.tofino-kayaking.com /gettinghere   (370 words)

  
 Middle Beach Lodge Tofino Links
Three kilometres from Middle Beach Lodge is Tofino, a picturesque coastal village with a strong maritime heritage that is the backdrop to the town’s eclectic culture.
In earlier times, as the shores of the Pacific Rim became known as the graveyard of the Pacific, Tofino became a service town for early explorers, fishermen and loggers working this wild and rugged coast.
Views from in and around Tofino lead you to look out at Meares Island with its massive trees, and the coastline and rainforests of Clayoquot Sound.
www.middlebeach.com /links.htm   (156 words)

  
 Air Services in British Columbia, Canada
BC Yukon Air Service is a charter flying business based in Dease Lake, northern BC, specializing in back country, canoeing, fishing, and mining flights.
Eagle Air distinguished itself from the competitors by providing a cost effective, flexible and comfortable flying experience.
Regional 1 Airlines provides a scheduled air service from Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria to Red Deer and Lethbridge in neighbouring Alberta, as well as charters anywhere in Canada and the USA.
www.britishcolumbia.com /transport/details.asp?id=3   (844 words)

  
 Vancouver to Tofino Flights
We fly round trip between Vancouver Airport South Terminal (YVR) and Tofino Airport (YAZ).
Flying to Tofino with Orca Airways is an experience in our luxury executive plane with first class comfort and leather seats.
Craig Air provides daily scheduled flights between Vancouver South Terminal and Tofino Airport with both piston and Turbo prop aircraft.
www.my-tofino.com /flights/vancouver.htm   (131 words)

  
 VANCOUVER - South, Seaplane Base; 2006 - Ruud Leeuw
The light was low but I had a quick look at the Vancouver Seaplane base, near the South terminal of the international airport and on the Fraser River.
C-GHAS is a Dehavilland DHC-3 Otter, c/n 284, registered 24Mar03 to Harbour Air; it was manufactured in 1958 and has since been modified to Turbine Otter.
And on 07Jul00 it was registered to Tofino Air Lines Ltd.
www.ruudleeuw.com /alcan06-yvrsouthspb.htm   (1477 words)

  
 Transportation in Tofino, British Columbia - BC Vacation Properties   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Tofino and Ucluelet are located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
They can be reached by land via a beautiful winding highway, which connects to both the Victoria and Naniamo ferry terminals.
Tofino and Ucluelet can also be reached by air on a spectacular scenic flight.
members.shaw.ca /hartleyhouse/destinations/tofino/transportation.htm   (56 words)

  
 Tofino BC Information | Information about Tofino BC | Tofino BC Driving Drections   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
If you are in North Vancouver and plan to travel to Nanaimo on the Horseshoe Bay ferry, this is also a very good route from Whistler BC or any point North of Vancouver, BC.
It is recommended that your car be equipped with proper snow/winter tires for the drive to Tofino BC.
Tofino Bus is an Express Bus; the driving time from Victoria to Tofino is 5 hours, Nanaimo to Tofino is 3 hours and Vancouver to Tofino is 3 hours plus ferry time
www.tofinobcbritishcolumbia.com /tofino-british-columbia-information.asp   (717 words)

  
 Tofino Scenic Flights, Flight Charter in Tofino BC
Tofino Air provides custom charters and sightseeing services once you arrive in Tofino.
Tofino Air can access these areas: Bamfield, Cougar Annie's Garden, Friendly Cove, Hot Springs Cove, Megin Lake, Pretty Girl Lake.
Tofino Air has bases in Tofino, on Gabriola Island and Sechelt.
www.my-tofino.com /adventure/scenicflights.htm   (95 words)

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