Nestled next to Pacific Rim National Park and situated within Clayoquot Sound, only a seven minute drive to the world-famous village of Tofino, Cox Bay Beach Resort provides easy access for exploring all the magnificence this World Heritage site has to offer.
In earlier times, Tofino grew as a service hub for explorers, traders, sealers, fishermen and loggers working this wild and rugged coast. Today the village features galleries, quaint eateries, bakeries, supply stores and pubs, serving both locals and its many visitors alike.
From Victoria: Take Hwy 1 via Nanaimo to Parksville, then Hwy 4 to Port Alberni and then through to Tofino.
A five hour scenic drive from Victoria.
From Vancouver: Ferry from Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver to Nanaimo. Fly by scheduled air or charter from Vancouver Int. Airport.
A three hour scenic drive from Nanaimo.
From Seattle we suggest: Ferry to Victoria or drive to Tsawwassen (just South of Vancouver) then Ferry to Nanaimo.
Cox Bay Beach Resort sits seven kilometers South of the village of Tofino.
Cox Bay Beach Resort is closely situated to some of the West Coast's best locales and destinations
Explore on the water! Take a Whale Watching trip, a shore-cruising boat charter or a guided kayak trip. Much of Clayoquot Sound is accessible only by water and the view of Esowista Peninsula with Meare's Island as a backdrop is stunning. On any boat trip, you can expect to see Lennard Light House, bald eagles, harbour seals, sea lions, harbour porpoises and gray, humpback or orca whales.
Beachcomb. Stroll along one of the many beautiful, long, sandy beaches in Tofino or the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
Take a surf lesson. Learn to ride the untamed rollers coming in from deep in the Pacific Ocean. Tofino is home to a number of companies who are experts at making your foray into surfing as fun and easy as possible, from full lessons to equipment rentals and sales.
Winter storm watch. Walk from any beach towards the forest line and not far from the sound of the surf you will discover that you are still encountering driftwood. These multi-ton logs were set in their current position by huge waves that regularly pound our coast. Between November and February, Tofino will be hit with winds exceeding 100 km per hour, 10 metre waves, and unrelenting horizontal rain. Whole beaches to yourself, warm cozy nights, and appreciative hosts are some of the many treasures of the Storm Watching season.
Have a fresh local seafood dinner. As Tofino is a fishing village, it is a must to enjoy some local wild seafood even if you don't catch it yourself. For bonus points, try wild salmon six ways (grilled, baked, hot smoked, cold smoked, jerked, and poached) or dungeness crab, freshly shucked oysters, side striped jumbo shrimp, smoked cod, halibut and chips, local snapper or sole quickly pan fried, and steamed mussels or clams.
Hike and explore. Hike one of the trails in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Each trail represents a different feature of the rainforest ecosystem. With helpful interpretive signage along the way to enlighten the hiker, it's a great learning exercise for all ages. Some of the more unique trails are Shorepine Bog Trail (wheelchair accessible), Spruce Fringe Trail, and either of the Rainforest Trail Loops.
Weigh West Waterfront Restaurant and Pub 
Weekly specials in the Dockside Pub and Blue Heron Restaurant.
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