Surfing
Waves I feel come hand in hand with rushing water — so it ’ s no surprise that catching a wave in Tofino makes the cut for my favorite wilderness experiences in British Columbia .
Tofino is a surfer ’ s Disney World . With shallow waves closer to the beach at Cox Bay and bigger waves as you paddle away from shore , the bay is the perfect place for both beginners and experienced surfers .
There ’ s nothing quite like the feeling of catching your first wave ; though I should also note , there ’ s also nothing quite like getting rumbled and tumbled by massive waves and learning just how wild the water is ! Scary — yes , though also worth it .
If you ’ re just learning , remember to listen to your instructor , don ’ t be afraid to fall down , but also don ’ t be afraid to get back up and have fun !
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