Back Tofino Catalan Tofino (lungsod) CEB Tofino Welsh Tofino German Τοφίνο Greek Tofino Spanish توفینو، بریتیش کلمبیا Persian Tofino French Tofino Italian Tofino Dutch
Tofino
Načiks | |
|---|---|
| District of Tofino[1] | |
 View toward Meares Island in August 2005 | |
  Tofino Location of Tofino  Tofino Tofino (British Columbia)  Tofino Tofino (Canada) | |
| Coordinates: 49°09′11″N 125°54′16″W / 49.15306°N 125.90444°W[2] | |
| 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 |
Tofino (/təˈfiːnoʊ/ ⓘ tə-FEE-noh, Nuu-chah-nulth: Načiks) 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.
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 and fishermen. 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.
- ^ "British Columbia Regional Districts, Municipalities, Corporate Name, Date of Incorporation and Postal Address" (XLS). British Columbia Ministry of Communities, Sport and Cultural Development. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
- ^ "Tofino". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.