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Fast Facts
- Population - 1,400 but sometimes as many as 22,000 in July and August
- Distance from Victoria - 4 hour drive
- Best way to get there - Highway 1 to Nanaimo, then scenic route to Parksville, west to Port Alberni, then the Pacific Rim Highway to Tofino
- Other ways to get there - ferry to mainland, air
- Most distinctive feature - beaches, surf, and forests
- Climate - The average mean temperature is 5 degrees Celsius in January and 15 degrees Celsius in July - There are 220 frost-free days per year
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Tours & Attractions
Tofino offers all the services you might need – from banks to gift shops to massage therapists.
The Elk Tree Project
One of the last examples of old growth cedar trees in the Tofino area, the Eik Tree remains as a result of the determination and efforts of the locals who have worked to keep the tree standing, and now are raising funds to fit the tree with a steel reinforcement.
For more information http://www.eiktreetofino.ca
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Shopping
Tofino isn’t really a place that one thinks of as a shopping destination. However, there are a number of surf shops, places to eat out, souvenir and gift galleries in the area. Most are located along Main Street, so be sure to take a walk and support the local retailers.
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Recreational Activities
While in Tofino, there are a variety of recreational activities to take part in.
These include:
- Whale watching
- Fishing charters
- Marine excursions
- Biking
- Golfing
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- Bird watching
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Scuba diving/Surfing
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Events & Festivals
For Festivals and Events in Tofino and area, visit http://www.gotofino.com/tofinoeventstofinobc.html. There are many events and festivals year round, so check out the Visitor Centre for a complete listing when you are in town.
Other Municipalities on Vancouver Island Pacific Rim
- Pacific Rim
- Ucluelet
- Coombs
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