Tofino Water Taxi, Tours of Clayoquot Sound, The Big Tree Trail, Meares and Vargas Islands

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Meares Island Big Trees Trail - $20/person

Return boat shuttle to Meares Island for a stroll through an impressive old growth rainforest where you’ll see some of the world’s largest western red cedar trees. From Tofino(departures from 4th Street Dock) it’s about a 10 minute boat ride to the head of the trail. The first part of the trail has a boardwalk. This is the section with the biggest trees and a huge eagles nest. It’s about a 15-20 minute walk to the end. The trail continues on in a large clockwise loop back to the beginning. The entire loop trail takes about 2 hours.

Lone Cone Mountain - $30/person

Return boat shuttle to the foot of Lone cone Mountain on Meares island. From Tofino (departures from 4th Street Dock), it's about a 15 minute boat ride to the foot of the mountain. The hike to the summit and back is approximately 4-6 hours. The entire trail is marked with flagging tape and requires a moderate level of physical fitness. Breathtaking view from the top.

Vargas Island Remote Sand Beaches - $30/person

Return boat shuttle to beautiful Vargas Island. Escape the crowds and enjoy white sand beaches all to yourself. From Tofino (departures from 4th Street Dock), it's about a 15 minute boat ride to Vargas. Relax on the beach or hike across the island to Ahous Bay on the open ocean side (3 hours return).

Remote Wilderness Camping - $30/person

Remote wilderness camping on the white sand beaches of Vargas Island. The camping is free, and the boat shuttle starts at $30/person return.

Hotsprings Cove - $95/person

9:00 AM daily departures from First street Dock in Tofino. Reservations required. Travel time to the Hotsprings is approximately 1.5 hours. Then you hike to the springs along a winding boardwalk through the rainforest (approx. 20min). The hot springs are natural and located on the oceanside. There is a change room near the springs for your convenience. You will need to bring your own food and drinks, as there is no store in the area. After about 2 hours at the springs you will hike back out along the boardwalk for the return trip to Tofino. Total time is approximately 6 hours, making for a 3:00 PM return time. $75 children, and $85 students/seniors.

NEW Harbour Tours

Cruise the inlets near Tofino aboard the latest addition to our fleet: Silent 1, Tofino's first and only zero emission charter boat. $100/ hour flat rate for the boat.

Safety

Tofino Water Taxi is fully licensed and insured. The water taxi
is a sturdy, 24 foot, welded aluminum open boat, outfitted with a low emission
4 stroke outboard, and all necessary safety equipment (such as: safety vests,
first-aid kit, VHF radio, and GPS).

Owner/operator Brandon Hilbert, has extensive experience on the water. He was born and raised on an Island near Tofino (where he continues to live), and has an intimate understanding of the local weather and tides. Mr. Hilbert has all the necessary training and certification required by Transport Canada as well as Advanced Wilderness First-Aid training.

Tofino Water Taxi (1.877) 726.5485 tofinowatertaxi.com