Tofino and the West Coast
Trip worthy places, an hour from Tofino.
BC Parks
Before you go
- road ROAD_CONDITION
DriveBC · Full advisory
- road
Construction work from Highway 4, Heath rd to Victoria Quay.
Starting 10:00 PM MST on Tuesday November 10, 2026 until 4:00 AM MST on Wednesday November 11, 2026. Expect minor delays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 28th, 2026 at 1:06pm PDT. Beaver Creek Rd Roundabout Art Sculpture Installation. Oversized vehicles report to Traffic Control persons when they approach roundabout. Slow down and watch for work crews.
DriveBC · Full advisory
- road
Road construction from Highway 4A to Highway 4,.
Starting 8:00 AM PDT on Wednesday October 21, 2026. From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, Tuesday to Friday. Shoulder closed. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 21st, 2026 at 10:42am PDT.
DriveBC · Full advisory
- road
Utility work from Highway 19A, Ferndowne Rd to Hobbs Road.
Starting 9:00 AM MST on Monday November 16, 2026 until 3:00 PM MST on Monday November 16, 2026. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect minor delays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 28th, 2026 at 9:24am PDT. Pole replacement. Slow down and watch for work crews.
DriveBC · Full advisory
- road
Road maintenance.
Starting Mon Feb 12. Vehicles/loads over 3.2m in width must contact Permit Centre for instructions at 1-800-559-9688. Daytime travel restriction, must travel between 9pm-5am. Next update time Mon Mar 1, 2027 at 3:00 PM PDT.
DriveBC · Full advisory
- road
Tree pruning from Highway 19A, Polegate Road to Cochrane Road.
Starting Mon Oct 5 until Fri Oct 30. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect minor delays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 2nd, 2026 at 10:44am PDT. 9AM - 3PM. Slow down and watch for work crews.
DriveBC · Full advisory
This week
Checked just now
Forecast
- Today 46° Showers
- Friday 50° Chance of showers
- Saturday 52° Chance of showers
- Sunday 52° Sunny
Happening
No scheduled programs listed.
On the water
Tides at Tofino
Full tide table
| When | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 3:05 pm | High | 12.4 ft |
| Thu 10:07 pm | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Fri 4:42 am | High | 10.1 ft |
| Fri 9:57 am | Low | 5.8 ft |
| Fri 3:56 pm | High | 11.8 ft |
| Fri 11:04 pm | Low | 1.7 ft |
| Sat 5:44 am | High | 9.9 ft |
| Sat 11:02 am | Low | 6.1 ft |
| Sat 4:59 pm | High | 11.1 ft |
| Sun 12:08 am | Low | 2.3 ft |
| Sun 6:50 am | High | 9.8 ft |
| Sun 12:22 pm | Low | 6.2 ft |
| Sun 6:13 pm | High | 10.4 ft |
| Mon 1:15 am | Low | 2.8 ft |
| Mon 7:57 am | High | 10 ft |
| Mon 1:52 pm | Low | 5.8 ft |
| Mon 7:36 pm | High | 9.9 ft |
| Tue 2:23 am | Low | 3.2 ft |
| Tue 8:56 am | High | 10.4 ft |
| Tue 3:11 pm | Low | 5 ft |
| Tue 8:59 pm | High | 9.8 ft |
| Wed 3:24 am | Low | 3.6 ft |
| Wed 9:48 am | High | 10.9 ft |
| Wed 4:13 pm | Low | 4.1 ft |
| Wed 10:11 pm | High | 9.9 ft |
| Thu 4:17 am | Low | 3.9 ft |
| Thu 10:32 am | High | 11.3 ft |
Heights above chart datum. Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Worth the drive
11 places
Boyle Point Park
Boyle Point, a small day-use park, is located on the southern point of Denman Island off central Vancouver Island. A forested trail leads through the park’s second-growth forest to the viewpoints, where visitors will be rewarded with a spectacular view of Bayn…
Clayoquot Arm Park
Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Clayoquot Arm Park encompasses the lower Clayoquot River, Clayoquot Lake and the forested slopes northwest of the Clayoquot Arm of Kennedy Lake. The park protects rare old-growth forests of Sitka spruce, the tenac…
Flores Island Park
Flores Island is one of the most popular destinations in Clayoquot Sound. Here, visitors can enjoy hiking, whale watching, fishing, kayaking, beach camping and more. This vast, untamed wilderness area protects undisturbed watersheds with old-growth forest stan…
Fossli Park
Day-use Fossli Park is situated on the south side of Stirling Arm on Sproat Lake, west of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. This undeveloped park has limited facilities but does contain a beautiful walking trail. This 30 minute route leads through second-growt…
Horne Lake Caves Park
The best in Canada. That is one way to describe the cave resources of Vancouver Island, home to more than 1,000 caves. At Horne Lake Caves Park you can experience the magic of the underground world in the many caves protected within this unique park. The park …
Little Qualicum Falls Park
Little Qualicum Falls Park, in the central Vancouver Island area, straddles the Little Qualicum River and incorporates the entire southern shore of Cameron Lake. Impressive waterfalls cascade down a rocky gorge in a beautiful forest setting bordered by steep m…
MacMillan Park
Cathedral Grove, located in MacMillan Park, is one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island. The park protects and preserves an internationally significant representative example of Douglas fir old-growth forest within the C…
Rosewall Creek Park
Rosewall Creek Park is situated along picturesque Rosewall Creek, south of Fanny Bay on central Vancouver Island. The park features a mixture of coniferous trees interspersed with striking broad leaf maple trees. One of the best times to visit this park is in …
Sproat Lake Park
Fresh water adventure seekers will not want to miss a visit to Sproat Lake Park in the Alberni Valley on central Vancouver Island. Located 15 minutes west of Port Alberni, Sproat Lake is a favoured location for swimming, fishing, waterskiing and, when the wind…
Explore by type
Never miss a new destination