Tofino
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From whale and bear watching to a soak in the hot springs, Tofino is a beautiful getaway on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
Beginning in Nanaimo, travel North along Hwy 19 to Hwy 4 Exit 60 to Qualicum Beach/Port Alberni. Take the Hwy 4 West Ramp to Port Alberni, traveling along Hwy 4 before turning right onto Johnston Rd. Follow Johnston, until you turn right onto river road, turning onto Hwy 4 again, which you will follow for 87 Km, before bearing right and then right again for an additional 29 Km to Tofino.