What to do in Tofino

Activities, attractions and tours

Tofino showing boating, a coastal town and a bay or harbour
Tofino
Tofino featuring a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
Tofino showing zoo animals and dangerous animals
Tofino featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and general coastal views

Tofino Tourist Attractions & Activities

Perpetually prepared for a brand new adventure and inventive ways to get inspired, you're prepared to check out new territory like the expert traveller you are. You're excited to chart a course in a new direction. It's not challenging to fill your days, because Expedia Australia can connect you with lots of things to do. Book your activities today, and the only thing left to do is pack your luggage and imagine all the places you'll go. Next stop: Tofino!

  • The things to do in Tofino are not only among the best, but they won't bust your budget. We have 2 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just AU$523. Get your favourite excursion on Expedia Australia for significant savings, and you'll still have enough cash for a top hotel or upscale dinner while you're visiting.
  • Tofino is popular among adventurers suchlike yourself. In fact, a good percentage of travellers give the city's accommodation two thumbs up and have been visiting to learn about local history and participate in the best activities. The top things to do can get the interest of even well-versed explorers, and it's not hard to see why. Our collection includes a wide range of history and excitement. From epicurean adventures to outdoor excursions, there are tons of things to do to choose from when you search through the finest tours and excursions here at Expedia Australia.

You'll need some planning to really get the most out of Tofino, especially when you want to include plentyof food and entertainment. And we realise you're itching to explore every avenue you're excited to get out and have an adventure. You need to check off the most essential activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is an adventure all its own. Our activities are the perfect way to organise your holiday. Book professional city tours on Expedia Australia, and you'll never need a map.


Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.

Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.

Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.


Top places to visit

1. Chesterman Beach

Grab a board and tackle the gentle breakers at Chesterman Beach or sit back and look on as rookies and experts surf the waves together. The 1.7-mile (2.7-kilometer) white sandy expanse is a popular place for learning how to surf. It's also where you can walk to an island, see migrating whales and explore tidal pools for marine life.
Learn more
Chesterman Beach which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline

2. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a natural and cultural wonder with rainforests, beaches and history. It is the main attraction on Vancouver Island, offering something for every type of traveler, from campers and sunbathers to history buffs. Camp and hike in the park, which stretches across more than 123,000 acres (50,000 hectares) of picturesque landscape and ocean.
Learn more
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve featuring forest scenes and hiking or walking as well as an individual female

3. Mackenzie Beach

Visitors flock to Mackenzie Beach to enjoy its calm waters and family ambiance. The Vancouver Island strip of sand is particularly popular because it is close to the town of Tofino and is protected from high winds by rock formations. Its calm waves create a family atmosphere, since more adventurous swimmers and surfers make their way to tougher waters farther south.
Learn more
The calm waters of this beach near Tofino make it an ideal spot for families to take a break from city life and go for a swim.

4. Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens

Walk among the trees of a temperate rainforest, explore gardens filled with native plants and spot wildlife by the pond when you visit Tofino Botanical Gardens. The 12-acre (5-hectare) site is tucked away on the western coast of Vancouver Island. Its collections include plants from Chile and Japan and art installations.
Learn more
Tofino Botanical Gardens which includes a garden and a pond

5. Tonquin Park

Tonquin Park is comprised of a leafy tract of preserved rainforest, which leads from the edge of Tofino to the sandy shores of Clayoquot Sound. Explore the walking trails that wind through the forest reserve and find scenic boardwalks and two sheltered beaches. Admire views of a magnificent ocean panorama dotted with islands.
Learn more
Tonquin Park which includes rugged coastline and general coastal views

What to do in Tofino


Discover the most popular places to visit in Tofino

Explore areas of Tofino

Tonquin Park which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline

Tonquin Beach

If you're spending some time in Tonquin Beach, Tonquin Park and Tofino Art Glass are top sights worth seeing.

Tonquin Beach

 

Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check things to do near me to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be.

 


 

Day trip destinations from Tofino