Tofino

Tofino is a district in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Tofino is found on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. It is at the western terminus of Highw

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View toward Meares Island in August 2005
View toward Meares Island in August 2005
Tofino is located in British Columbia
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Where Tofino is in British Columbia
Coordinates: 49°09′11″N 125°54′16″W / 49.15306°N 125.90444°W / 49.15306; -125.90444[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional DistrictAlberni-Clayoquot
Incorporated1932
Government
 • MayorDan Law
Area
 • Total10.53 km2 (4.07 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total2,516
 • Density238.3/km2 (617/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−08:00 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−07:00 (PDT)
Postal code span
V0R 2Z0
Area code250
ClimateCfb
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Tofino is a district in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Tofino is found on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. It is at the western terminus of Highway 4, it is on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, and is at the southern edge of Clayoquot Sound. The population of Tofino was 2,516 in 2021.[2] The mayor of Tofino is Dan Law.[3]

Tofino is a popular spot for surfers, campers, fishermen, nature lovers, and whale watchers during the Summer.[4] Tofino is named in association with the Tofino Inlet. In 1792, the Tofino Inlet was named by the Spanish commanders Galiano and Valdés to honour Admiral Vicente Tofiño de San Miguel y Wanderiales.[5]

References

  1. "Tofino". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
  2. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), British Columbia". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  3. "Mayor & Council - District of Tofino". Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  4. "Surfing - Tofino and Jordan River, Vancouver Island, B.C." Vancouver Island. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
  5. "Tofino Inlet". GeoBC. Retrieved 2014-06-18.

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