The 10 Best Things to do Adventurous in Tofino, Vancouver Island

April 23, 2022 Brain Ambrose

It's true: you can surf in Canada. And Tofino, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, is where you'll find exceptional surfing, Canadian-style. Busiest in summer, Tofino also fills up in winter when storm watchers descend upon this tiny town. Stay at an upscale inn and enjoy the town that affectionately calls itself The Tree Loving Capital of the World.
Restaurants in Tofino

1. Clayoquot Ventures Tofino Fishing

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5.0 based on 370 reviews

Clayoquot Ventures Tofino Fishing

Tofino's Most Recommended Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing Outfitters since 1996. Our professional guide team caters to ardent anglers as well as family and corporate groups. Venture offshore for Halibut and Chinook and Coho Salmon, or try Light Tackle and Fly-gear for Coho Salmon in the picturesque saltwater inlets of Clayoquot Sound. Remote fly-in lake and river trips for steelhead, rainbow and cutthroat trout action (full day or overnight options). Updated local fishing reports.

2. Black Bear Kayaking

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Black Bear Kayaking

Since 2010 Black Bear Kayak provides Kayaking adventure and hiking tours departing from Tofino. Explore the rugged coasts of Clayoquot Sound and meet the wildlife at its doorstep. No experience required!

3. Tofino Paddle Surf

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5.0 based on 74 reviews

Tofino Paddle Surf

LOCATED AT THE BEACH - Tofino Paddle Surf is Tofino's Premier Paddleboarding Shop - Stand up Paddle Boarding and Surfing - Tours, Adventures, Lessons, Rentals & Retail

4. Ocean Outfitters

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5.0 based on 972 reviews

Ocean Outfitters

Tofino's carbon neutral adventure tour company. Join Ocean Outfitters for adventures in Clayoquot Sound including whale watching, bear watching, coastal hot springs tours, private charters, sea to sky tours, Meares Island walks, remote kayaking, sustenance fishing programs, and ultimate adventures. Comfortable covered vessels and zodiacs. Free parking. Organic espresso bar. Open year round for hot springs tours. FUN and educational.

5. Ospray Fishing Charters

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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Ospray Fishing Charters

Fish with Tofino's pioneers! Ospray Fishing Charters, are strategically situated near the most productive fishing grounds and coastal recreation areas available on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Since 1987 our focus at Ospray Fishing Charters has been to deliver the most memorable and highest quality Tofino fishing charters as possible to our valued clients. Since we have incorporated our freshly refurbished accommodation in Tofino we are now a full fledged fishing lodge! This allows us to offer affordable fishing packages, providing: accommodations, lunches, full breakfasts and personally guided fishing adventures. Whether you‚re a first timer or an experienced angler our friendly veteran guides will teach and assist you to experience fishing at it's best. Our Tofino fishing charters provide your best value with the most experienced guides piloting our area, with the largest and most comfortable boats available. All ocean fishing is done from safe, comfortable cruiser style boats equipped with convertible soft tops and toilets. We use electric downriggers for trolling but with light tackle options. Ospray Fishing Charters' boat also won the 1st annual "Hooked on Miracles" fishing tournament sponsored by the BC Mining Association, with a 1st prize of $100,000. The derby raised over $353,000 for BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver!!! What a great opportunity to give back. Ospray Fishing Charters has won the Tofino Legion Derby twice in 3 years. Ospray Charters has won this derby a record 8 times! Our state of the art boats, personal service and award winning techniques will ensure you a quality adventure that will be the envy of all your friends and family. Come fish with us and find out why we are #1.

6. Tofino Surf Adventures

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5.0 based on 83 reviews

Tofino Surf Adventures

Tofino Surf Adventures offers surf lessons and surf guiding for all ages and experience levels. We have group and private lesson options available. With Tofino Surf Adventures, you get the most time spent in the water.

7. Tonquin Fishing Charters

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Tonquin Fishing Charters

Tonquin fishing charters wants to offer you an experience of a life time, here in Tofino BC on Vancouver Island's west coast providing some of the worlds best salmon/halibut fishing charters. Our trips are all privately guided to ensure the best time possible with Tonquin fishing charters. You can enjoy a private trip to Hot Springs cove with prawn and crab fishing on the way home! Plan your charter to fit your needs, We welcome kids on board to experience a fishing experience they will never forget!Born and raised here in Tofino BC, Owner/Operator John Nikiforuk grew up fishing off the local docks of Tofino catching bull heads, snagging crabs, and of course winning the legion derby for biggest bull head! Later in his teenage years he was lucky enough to have an older brother with a boat, they would fish every chance they had! John gives the upper hand with his knowledge and years of experience working on his families commercial Prawn and Tuna boat. Now as a Tug boat captain since 2006 and a sport fishing guide since 2007, here in the local west coast waters Johns marine experience is second to none.

8. Cleanline Sportfishing Charters

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Cleanline Sportfishing Charters

Tofino's premium sportfishing specialist offers fully guided and outfitted saltwater and freshwater fishing charters. Targeting salmon, halibut, trout and steelhead, our luxury Tofino fishing charters combine local knowledge and a passion for the sport with attention to comfort and safety of our clients. All vessels and guides are Transport Canada Certified and all top of the line fishing tackle and premium bait provided. Experience charter fishing in Tofino at it's finest, experience the difference!

9. Tofino Surf School

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5.0 based on 441 reviews

Tofino Surf School

Tofino Surf School is a local owner operated business. We offer small group sizes and personalized surf lessons. Surfing and teaching people how to surf is our passion. Tofino Surf School has taught thousands of people to surf young and old, including people with disabilities. We would love to get you started too!When you take a lesson with Tofino Surf School you have many options to choose from. You and your friends can opt to book a group lesson, you and your friends can join one of our scheduled lessons. You can can book a private 1-on-1 lesson or if you have some surf experience and your own equipment you can sign up for a surf guide where we show you the best surf spots and paddle out with you. You can give us a call and we will try our best to accommodate you.

10. Pacific Surf School

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5.0 based on 372 reviews

Pacific Surf School

Pacific Surf Company creates the opportunity for all to experience the life changing impact of the ocean. We've been spreading our love for surfing since 1998! As a company, we are proud to provide high quality lessons, exceptional rentals, create socially conscious apparel, and offer life changing experiences. We believe our customers deserve the best ocean experience possible, and understand that their time with us is much more than just a lesson or rental. We understand that its much more about a personalized ocean experience, not just the act of surfing.

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