Island Excursions

Looking to go even further afield, to maybe venture out to a remote island? Clayoquot and Barkley Sounds offer miles of coastline as well as a collection of islands and islets for offshore explorations. Reached by boat, kayak, canoe and seaplane, there are many uninhabited beaches, remote hot springs and impossibly tall old growth trees to be discovered – all a force of nature.

Looking for some suggestions? Try a short water taxi across the Tofino Harbour to Meares Island and walk along its aptly named Big Tree Trail; or a day long (or longer) excursion to Hot Springs Cove to soak in the naturally warm springs emerging in rocky pools near the mouth of the bay; bring your binoculars to go by the Cleland Island Bird Sanctuary and marvel at the puffins and oystercatchers from the water; visit the rejuvenated homesteader’s garden originally carved out of the wilderness by the legendary Cougar Annie…

Island Excursions

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