| HOW TO GET
HERE |
| By Air: A few airlines fly to & from Tofino: Orca Airways 1-888-359-6722 www.flyorcaair.com...
Atleo River
Air 1-866-662-8536 www.atleoair.com... Tofino Air 1-866-486-3247 www.tofinoair.ca. |
| By Car: from Vancouver take the B.C. ferry
to Nanaimo. You catch the ferry from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal or the Tsawwassen ferry
terminal. Once in Nanaimo proceed north along the Island
Hwy #19, then take Hwy #4 to through Port Alberni, on to Ucluelet and Tofino. |
| By Bike: follow the “By
Car” instructions until you arrive in Port Alberni. Once
in Port, you will have a choice: either proceed along Hwy #4 (a grueling cycle over the mountains), OR you can board the ship
MV Lady Rose which sails from Port Alberni to Ucluelet each Monday, Wednesday,
or Friday mornings during June to September, & enjoy the spectacular
sights of the Broken Islands Group along the way. |
From Victoria or Nanaimo: Tofino Bus offers daily service between Victoria, Nanaimo, and Tofino. For schedules & fares, call 1-866-986-3466 or visit www.tofinobus.com . Greyhound Bus connects Vancouver to both Victoria and Nanaimo www.pacificcoach.com
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| From both of the HI-Vancouver Hostels:
bus transportation is available from downtown Vancouver to the ferry at
Horseshoe Bay www.bcferries.com (by both Greyhound & city buses… please
ask the hostel staff). Big Foot Tours makes trips to Whalers during
the spring, summer & fall. The other option would be to
check the ride boards and maybe share the gas with someone. |
| From the United States: follow Hwy
#5 north to Vancouver, or take the ferry from Seattle or Port Angeles, on
to Victoria. Once in Victoria follow the Island Highway north to Nanaimo. |
| Once you get to Tofino: you’ll find
us at 81 West Street, right at the foot of Main Street, just
2 blocks from restaurants, shopping & services. |
