the entrance to town
Tofino Resort + Marina is located in downtown Tofino, BC. Perfectly situated on Vancouver Island’s west coast, Tofino is a small town characterized by sandy beaches, rugged coast and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a quick flight or a scenic drive, there are many options to get to Tofino.
FLYING
Getting to Tofino from the mainland is easy with daily, direct flights from Vancouver Harbour and Richmond to Tofino.
Imagine leaving Vancouver’s downtown harbour and landing at Tofino Resort + Marina 45 minutes later. No cars. No Ferries. No problem. Harbour Air now offers daily direct seaplane flights straight to our dock.
You can travel to Tofino by plane via the Tofino Airport (YAZ)
SCHEDULED FLIGHTS
Carriers with scheduled flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). For details about specific routes please see the airline websites below.
CHARTER FLIGHTS
Private charters are available between the Tofino-Long Beach Airport (YAZ) and locations like Vancouver International Airpoirt (YVR) and the US Pacific Northwest. For details about specific routes please see the airline websites below.
FLY FROM SEATTLE
Coming from the States? We can’t wait to show you a warm Canadian welcome. Seattle-based Kenmore Air offers direct charter flights aboard their PC-12.
Fly here, stay here, play here: In the summer months we offer special Fly + Stay Packages together with Harbour Air. Disembark your aircraft at our private dock, and enjoy comfortable guest rooms and countless adventures at your doorstep. Read more
FERRIES
If you want to travel to Vancouver Island by ferry ― especially, if you would like to bring your vehicle to Tofino ―, there are various routes and services departing both from Mainland BC and Washington State.
Tsawwassen is south of Vancouver near the USA border, and a good option if you are driving up from mainland Washington. You will dock at Swartz Bay, which is 30 minutes north of Victoria. Simply follow the BC-17 highway south, then take exit 7 McKenzie to get onto the Trans Canada Highway/BC-1 and follow the driving directions from Victoria.
Read more: BCFerries
This route goes from Tsawwassen to Duke Point, which is just south of Nanaimo. The boat ride is longer, but it will shave off some driving time if you don’t need to route through Victoria.
Read more: BCFerries
The Horseshoe Bay terminal is north of Vancouver and arrives in Departure Bay in Nanaimo.
Read more: BCFerries
Black Ball Ferry Line operates the M.V. Coho passenger and vehicle ferry linking Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island with Port Angeles, WA on the scenic Olympic Peninsula. It is the most direct ferry crossing between Victoria and the United States, with daily, year-round service provided.
Read more: Coho Ferry
The Seattle to Victoria Clipper ferry ride connects the United States with Vancouver Island. The Victoria Clipper ferry ride to Victoria takes 2 hours and 45 minutes, traveling direct between Pier 69 in downtown Seattle and the Belleville Terminal in downtown Victoria, BC’s Inner Harbor.
Read more: Clipper Vacations
DRIVING ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
The route to Tofino is one of the most scenic routes in Canada with amazing landmarks along the way. Whether it be Winter or Summer, ensure you stay up to date on road closures and driving conditions.
A complimentary electric vehicle (EV) charging station is available for guest use on site. Tesla adaptors are available.
Get onto Highway 19 N and make your way to exit 60, onto Highway 4 West (aka the Pacific Rim Highway). Drive 156 km. Top scenic highlight of the Pacific Rim Highway, hands down, is Cathedral Grove—a gorgeous old growth rainforest definitely work a stop. Travel westward through Port Alberni and Sutton Pass until you reach the Tofino and Ucluelet junction. The roadways get a little bit narrow and windy through the pass—please be cautious. Take extra care in wet/snowy weather.
Turn right at the Tofino/Ucluelet junction and drive north towards Tofino for 28 km, which takes you through Pacific Rim National Park Reserve— a UNESCO site. Once you’re through the park, carry on into town, where highway 4 turns into Campbell Road. Pass Neilson Place and our Tofino Resort + Marina is on the right.
Get onto the Trans Canada Highway/BC-1. After approximately 105 km, make a left at Nanaimo Parkway/Highway 19 and keep north for the next 43 km.
Take Exit 60 onto Highway 4 West (aka the Pacific Rim Highway), and drive 156 km. Top scenic highlight of the Pacific Rim Highway, hands down, is Cathedral Grove—a gorgeous old growth rainforest definitely work a stop. Travel westward through Port Alberni and Sutton Pass until you reach the Tofino and Ucluelet junction. The roadways get a little bit narrow and windy through the pass—please be cautious. Take extra care in wet/snowy weather.
Turn right at the Tofino/Ucluelet junction and drive north towards Tofino for 28 km, which takes you through Pacific Rim National Park Reserve— a UNESCO site. Once you’re through the park, carry on into town, where highway 4 turns into Campbell Road. Pass Neilson Place and our Tofino Resort + Marina is on the right.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
If you don’t have a car, bus service is available to Tofino from locations like Vancouver, Victoria, and other Vancouver Island towns.
There are two main bus services operating on Vancouver Island.
Islandlink is designed to serve as a connector for Horseshoe Bay/Departure Bay foot passengers and carries over 75,000 passengers a year, operates up to 16 buses all equipped with free wi-fi. Buses are clean and comfortable with seat belts on every seat. Baggage allowance is only limited by the amount you can carry.
Vancouver Island Connector has been in operation since 2015 providing daily scheduled services to the entire island from Victoria to Campbell River. The VI Connector & Tofino Bus services areas between Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Ucluelet, and Tofino.
The Tofino Free Shuttle is a free summer service between Tofino’s Village core and Long Beach in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Riders can hop on and off at any stop along the route.
Click here to view options for the Tofino free shuttle, running late June to September.
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