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This heritage tour is a collaboration between the Tofino Arts Council and the Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum, drawing from research and interviews by author Adrienne Mason and museum staff, with the support of partners and funders. The tour brings Tofino's history to life through stories, sites, and upcoming interviews. Limited public parking by the Museum - drop in to learn more.

n̓ačiqs / Tofino Downtown Cultural Walk

Stops

"The Grice home was on the west end of the road—originally a boardwalk—where the hostel is today. Besides the Grice’s home, there were several other homes and buildings along Grice Road."<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="MuiButtonBase-root MuiButton-root MuiButton-outlined MuiButton-outlinedPrimary MuiButton-sizeSmall MuiButton-outlinedSizeSmall MuiButton-colorPrimary MuiButton-root MuiButton-outlined MuiButton-outlinedPrimary MuiButton-sizeSmall MuiButton-outlinedSizeSmall MuiButton-colorPrimary css-5xc61l" href="https://admin.itinerator.ca/listings">Listings</a>

Grice Road & First Street Dock

"Small print on the hotel’s elegant letterhead declared it as ‘The Tourist Resort of the West Coast of Vancouver Island’ that offered ‘boating and launch parties’ as well as ‘a splendid beach drive for automobiles’."-Tofino Arts Council

Tofino Hotel (Currently Tofino Sea Kayaking and Tofino Paddler’s Inn)

"Even before there was a church in Tofino, people gathered to worship. " -Tofino Arts Council

St. Columba Anglican Church

Explore the legacy of the Wingen family in Tofino, a story of boat building, community involvement, and economic impact.

Wingen Lane 

"The totem pole or č̓iinuł is carved in a style that is specific to the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation. At the top of the pole, a Thunderbird perches above a humpback whale. Both elements represent hereditary chiefs or Ha’wiih." -Tofino Arts Council

Anchor Park 

Discover the ancestral gardens and rich history of Opitsaht and Meares Island in Tofino, British Columbia. Immerse yourself in the culture and natural beauty of the region.

Opitsaht / Meares Island 

"If you look across the harbour from Anchor Park, the third small island to your left is called Arnet Island – according to a nautical chart. Locally it is still referred to as Castle Tibbs or “Dream Isle”."

Arnet Island / Dream Island 

"At the entrance to the Village Green, you’ll find the “Welcome to Tofino” sign carved collaboratively by Roy Henry Vickers and Henry Nolla as their “gift to Tofino”.

Village Green

This property was part of the original homestead of Johan (John) Eik who arrived in Clayoquot Sound aboard his own sailing sloop.

Eik Street / Eik Cedar 

Prior to World War II, Japanese Canadians were a vital part of the local community in Tofino and in Clayoquot on Stubbs Island. Eik Landing was one of five main areas of local settlement for Japanese Canadians in Clayoquot Sound.

Japanese Canadian residents 

"The Crab Dock got its start in 1948 when Pierre Malon and Bill White went into business together to start up a crab cannery. The pair had met while they worked on Stubbs Island."

n̓ačiqs / Tofino Downtown Cultural Walk

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n̓ačiqs / Tofino Downtown Art Walk

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n̓ačiqs / Tofino Downtown Cultural Walk

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