Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Tofino is a sleepy fishing town best known for its surfing, food scene and access to unparalleled nature. Surrounded by islands, mountains and the sea, the natural landscape is made up largely of sand and pebble beaches and ancient rainforests, making Tofino a year-round destination for outdoor adventurers – while the city sees an increase in beachgoers and hikers during the summer months. summer months, storm watchers and surfers make Tofino their top destination in the fall and winter months.
Getting to Tofino takes some effort, but it’s worth it. From the Tsawwassen ferry terminal on the mainland south of Vancouver, it’s a 90-minute ferry ride to the Swartz Bay terminal north of Victoria, followed by a 4.5-hour drive to Tofino. Or if you’re feeling extra spending, you can always take a seaplane ride and get there in just 45 minutes from Vancouver International Airport.
Anyone who has visited Vancouver Island will tell you that the trip is worth it. Once there, you are free to play in the ocean and explore Clayoquot Sound by kayak, spot gray and humpback whales traversing the waters, or hike through thick forests of old spruces. Douglas fir, western red cedar and Sitka spruce. And after a day of surfing and adventures along the rocky shores, take part in a local Tofino tradition as you head to the original Tacofino truck and binge on fish tacos.
Although Tofino is small and isolated, there are plenty of great Airbnb cabins and other vacation rentals to stay at at the same time. Whether you’re staying in Tofino proper or the nearby and equally cool town of Ucluelet, here are the 11 best Airbnb surf shacks, cabins, and cabins to call home on a Tofino vacation.
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