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Tofino:
Gateway to Vancouver Island's magnicent West
Coast;
beautiful,bountiful and wild
On
the west side of Vancouver Island, not far from
Long Beach (photo right) and just north of Pacific
Rim National Park, the resort community of Tofino
has become a popular destination for vacationers. A
number of bed and breakfasts and several resorts
cater to ocean kayakers, whale watchers and
naturalists, who travel here for a taste of
adventure. Visitors will feel a sense of awe as
they walk through old-growth forests containing
cedar and fir trees that may be a thousand years
old.
Take a wildlife boat cruise
and look for grey whales, killer whales and the
myriad of seabirds that frequent the area. Visit
the aboriginal longhouse that houses the paintings
of well-known local artist Roy Vickers.
Whale watching tours are
also available from the charming city of Victoria.
Travel the West Coast Road (Hwy 14) from Victoria
to Sooke, where excellent resorts and restaurants
provide a comfortable base for such day outings as
fishing and beachcombing, or exploring East Sooke
Regional Park.
Air Services:
Tofino Airlines: Sea plane adventure in
Clayoquot Soundand other packages. Box 99, Tofino,
B.C. V0R 2Z0 Telephone: 1-250-725-4454 Fax
1-250-725-4421.
Northwest Seaplanes :
1-800-690-0086 Tel: (425) 277-1590 / Fax: (425)
277-8831; Email: info@nwseaplanes.com
More to come.
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