Mere steps from our room at the
Wickaninnish Inn was the beach.
Below, the calming view from our
room at the Wickaninnish Inn.
revolved around how we did not want to
return home, but stay just a few more days.
It was incredible to be reminded just how
special a place this is and how easy it can be
to reach — with the right transportation.
Our last morning, we walked along the
beach and watched the many surfers trying
to catch waves and then made the drive back
to Nanaimo for our early afternoon flight.
Surfing might not be the first thing that
comes to mind when you think of Canada
— which is perhaps why Tofino seems to be
such a well-kept secret. That, and the fact
that’s it’s located at the end of the road. Lit-
erally. But with its 35 kilometers of beaches
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and an exposed coast, it offers year-round
surfing to surfers of all skill levels. Wet suits
are typical and classes abound for those who
need additional instruction. Because I was
pregnant I decided not to pick up a new
skill; though it was fascinating to watch as
those young and old did.
If you are looking to abandon the day to
day and spend your time amongst jaw drop-
ping scenery then a short flight to Nanaimo
or a chartered flight to Tofino is a great place
to start.
You can walk miles of sandy beach, try
your hand at surfing, enjoy phenomenal cu-
linary experiences and marvel in the natural
beauty which surrounds you. And if you are
looking for a place to go on your honey-
moon or spend your anniversary forget the
packed shores of Hawaii and look no further
than Vancouver Island.