Blog The Tofino Guide

The Call of Water

How the lure of fishing goes beyond the catch of the day For as long as humankind has created tools, it has gone to the sea fo...

Small Fish Making Big Big Love in Tofino

Did you know some of the richest spawning grounds for Pacific herring between California and Alaska fall smack dab in our water...

From Chinook to Tuna: The Tofino Resort + Marina Fishing Guide

From the many crystal-clear rivers of Clayoquot Sound to the deep, dark blue of the offshore Pacific Ocean, Tofino’s reputation...

Inside the True Kyler Vos Gallery

Unless you own a big sturdy boat or an aircraft, Port Alberni is the unofficial gateway to the west coast. This logging and fis...

Things We Lost in the Virus

When it comes to COVID, we are staying positive and value both our health and privileged position, but we still miss the little...

Tofino History Lesson: War in the Woods and the UNESCO Biosphere Region

In the 1980s, logging and fishing were king and queen of the west coast economy. Commercial fisheries—salmon, halibut, herring—...

Chasing Tuna: Race for the Blue 2019

Imagine if you will, waking up well before the sun rises, scouring weather reports while stuffing a quick-but-massive breakfast...

Trip Report: The Ultimate Tofino Adventure

A wise person once said to own a boat is foolish, but to have friends that own a boat is imperative. At Tofino Resort + Marina,...

Trip Report: Fishing with Tofino Resort + Marina

“Good morning, boys!” There’s something about a crisp early AM mission that gets at the core of your spirit. In Tofino—as is th...

Fly Fishing + Fat Biking in Tofino’s Backcountry

Tofino's vast potential for outdoor adventure is inspiring, and one of the raddest details is the sheer variety of options. Fro...

The Tofino Guide to Catch-and-Release Fishing

For the love of fish, let’s leave ‘em wet and keep ‘em alive At Tofino Resort + Marina we love fishing. We also love fish. But...

Tofino Salmon Fishing Remains Open for Business

As we have always have been, Tofino Resort + Marina remains committed to conservation of our wild salmon stocks, and applauds a...