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Tofino and the West Coast

Trip worthy places, an hour from Tofino.

Photo: Iain Robert Reid

Before you go

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    Road maintenance from Highway 4, Chalet Road to Port Alberni Hump Summit.

    Starting Wed Sep 23 until Wed Sep 23. Road closure. Last update: September 10th, 2026 at 12:13pm PDT. Activities include catchment clean up, slope and tree management and additional road maintenance. No detour available, plan accordingly.

    DriveBC · Full advisory

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    Electrical maintenance from Highway 19, at Cook Creek road.

    Starting Wed Sep 23 until Fri Sep 25. Left lane closed. Left turn lane closed. Expect minor delays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 9th, 2026 at 11:59am PDT. Speed reduction. Slow down and watch for work crews.

    DriveBC · Full advisory

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    Road maintenance.

    Starting Mon Feb 12. Vehicles/loads over 3.2m in width must contact Permit Centre for instructions at 1-800-559-9688. Daytime travel restriction, must travel between 9pm-5am. Next update time Mon Mar 1, 2027 at 3:00 PM PDT.

    DriveBC · Full advisory

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    Tree pruning from Highway 4, Marion Creek FSR to Kennedy Lake Boat Launch.

    Starting Mon Sep 28 until Wed Oct 28. Expect minor delays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 18th, 2026 at 9:34am PDT. Vegetation Control through the area. Slow down and watch for work crews.

    DriveBC · Full advisory

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    Electrical maintenance from Highway 19, at Horne Lake Rd.

    Starting Mon Sep 21 until Wed Sep 23. Left lane closed. Expect minor delays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 9th, 2026 at 11:13am PDT. Speed reduction. Slow down and watch for work crews.

    DriveBC · Full advisory

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    Utility work at Bamfield Road, between Nookemus and Binnacle Rd.

    Starting Mon Sep 14 until Mon Oct 19. Single lane alternating traffic. Shoulder closed. Expect minor delays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 4th, 2026 at 2:47pm PDT. Slow down and watch for work crews.

    DriveBC · Full advisory

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Forecast

  • Today 66° Mainly sunny
  • Saturday 61° Periods of drizzle
  • Sunday 63° Periods of drizzle
  • Monday 61° Chance of showers

Happening

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On the water

Tides at Tofino

High Fri 5:55 pm 9.6 ft
Low Fri 11:45 am 6.5 ft
Full tide table
WhenTideHeight
Fri 11:45 am Low 6.5 ft
Fri 5:55 pm High 9.6 ft
Sat 1:29 am Low 3.9 ft
Sat 8:31 am High 8.1 ft
Sat 1:04 pm Low 6.8 ft
Sat 7:06 pm High 9.3 ft
Sun 2:46 am Low 3.9 ft
Sun 9:47 am High 8.3 ft
Sun 2:45 pm Low 6.8 ft
Sun 8:28 pm High 9.2 ft
Mon 3:52 am Low 3.7 ft
Mon 10:39 am High 8.7 ft
Mon 4:00 pm Low 6.3 ft
Mon 9:42 pm High 9.5 ft
Tue 4:43 am Low 3.3 ft
Tue 11:16 am High 9.2 ft
Tue 4:52 pm Low 5.6 ft
Tue 10:40 pm High 9.9 ft
Wed 5:24 am Low 3 ft
Wed 11:47 am High 9.8 ft
Wed 5:35 pm Low 4.9 ft
Wed 11:28 pm High 10.3 ft
Thu 5:59 am Low 2.7 ft
Thu 12:15 pm High 10.3 ft
Thu 6:13 pm Low 4 ft
Fri 12:11 am High 10.7 ft
Fri 6:31 am Low 2.6 ft

Heights above chart datum. Fisheries and Oceans Canada