Tofino
Tofino (/təˈfiːnoʊ/ ⓘ tə-FEE-noh) is a town of approximately 2,516 residents on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The District of Tofino is located at the western terminus of Highway 4 on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula at the southern edge of Clayoquot Sound. It is situated in the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations and is called Načiks in the Nuu-chah-nulth language.
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| District of Tofino | |
View toward Meares Island in August 2005 | |
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| Coordinates: 49°09′11″N 125°54′16″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional District | Alberni-Clayoquot |
| Incorporated | 1932 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dan Law |
| • MP | Gord Johns |
| • MLA | Josie Osborne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.53 km2 (4.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 2,516 |
| • Density | 238.3/km2 (617/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−08:00 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−07:00 (PDT) |
| Postal code span | V0R 2Z0 |
| Area code | 250 |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | tofino |
A popular year-round tourism destination, Tofino's summer population swells to many times its winter size. It attracts surfers, hikers, nature lovers, bird watchers, campers, whale watchers, fishers, or anyone just looking to be close to nature. Despite its small population, the town attracts a number of chefs and culinary professionals, which has resulted in a burgeoning choice of restaurants and specialty shops. In the winter, it is not as bustling, although many people visit Tofino and the West Coast to watch storms on the water. Close to Tofino is Long Beach, a scenic and popular year-round destination, in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. With its natural hot springs, Maquinna Marine Provincial Park is a popular day-trip destination for tourists. Reachable by boat or floatplane, the park is located about 45 km (28 mi) north of Tofino.