Tofino and the West Coast
Trip worthy places, an hour from Tofino.
Photo: Iain Robert Reid
Before you go
- road
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This week
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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
No scheduled programs listed.
On the water
Tides at Tofino
Full tide table
| When | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Worth the drive
2 places
Flores Island Park
Flores Island is one of the most popular destinations in Clayoquot Sound. Here, visitors can enjoy hiking, whale watching, fishing, kayaking, beach camping and more. This vast, untamed wilderness area protects undisturbed watersheds with old-growth forest stan…
Little Qualicum Falls Park
Little Qualicum Falls Park, in the central Vancouver Island area, straddles the Little Qualicum River and incorporates the entire southern shore of Cameron Lake. Impressive waterfalls cascade down a rocky gorge in a beautiful forest setting bordered by steep m…
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