| What are all these stressed out city dwellers | | | | holiday regime. Tofino offers world class designer spa |
| doing?The coastal towns of Tofino and Ucluelet one | | | | treatments, expert beauty services, professional |
| at either end of the Pacific Rim National Park, are | | | | esthetics and holistic and alternative massage |
| located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in | | | | programs. Lomi lomi, swedish massage, shiatsu, |
| British Columbia, Canada. These small towns used to | | | | acupuncture, relaxing therapy, chakra wellness are |
| rely on the abundance of the forestry and fishing | | | | offered both in the privacy of your own |
| industries, but with these resources dwindling, local | | | | accomodation or in one of the many high class |
| businesses have begun to turn to their environment | | | | facilities. Tofino based facilities also offer hair salon |
| to provide once again. Via planes, boats, bikes and | | | | service, an ocean view steam room, salt water pools |
| automobiles; tourists travel from all corners of the | | | | and sauna. Private and group hatha, ashtanga and |
| world to experience the pristine beaches, succulent | | | | chakra yoga sessions are offered within the |
| rainforests and incredibly photogenic scenery.Unlike | | | | community on a daily basis. Keep your eyes on the |
| most of Canada, the weather here is fairly mild all | | | | community boards for special guest yoga instructors |
| year. Winter temperatures rarely dip below freezing, | | | | often flown in for exclusive workshops.Hot Springs |
| but as these towns are both located in temperate | | | | Cove is a luxury in Tofino that shouldnt be missed. |
| rainforest climate be sure to bring your waterproofs. | | | | Winter and spring are definitely the best seasons to |
| The Pacific Rim is very wet indeed. Layers of warm | | | | visit Hot Springs Cove located about an hour north of |
| clothes, boots and hats are imperative for a | | | | Tofino by boat or 20 minutes by float plane. A tree |
| comfortable visit.Storm watching has recently | | | | canopied boardwalk tour takes you through the |
| become a new tourist phenomeneon. Visitors will | | | | mystery of the rainforest from the landing dock to |
| stand witness to the fury of the Pacific ocean while | | | | the hot natural pools. Seismic activity heats water |
| epic winter waves rise and fall. You may be standing | | | | bubbling to the surface and over a waterfall high |
| in the rain, bundled in heavy raingear watching from | | | | enough to beat down onto a tired neck and |
| the beach. Or warm and cozy by a fire, sipping a | | | | shoulders. The hot water flows, decreasing in |
| martini as the waves smash against the rocks below. | | | | temperature from pool to pool before finally flowing |
| Several of the upscale lodges and hotels in the area | | | | into the ocean. The most bottom pool tickles the |
| offer both beach access and luxurious ocean view | | | | senses as hot water flows in and meets the cold |
| facilities for their visitors.The variety of beaches along | | | | ocean water as you sit within the tidal pull. Soak in |
| this coast are perfect for walking, hiking and running. | | | | the peace and quiet and let the stresses of |
| Miles and miles of sand, ocean waves, wild shorebirds | | | | everyday life melt away.Tofino and Ucluelet have |
| and mountain views make the Pacific Rim a perfect | | | | some world class reasturants. What better way to |
| holiday destination. Wrap up warm and take a walk | | | | cap a day exploring the natural wonders than with a |
| on the beach, while bald eagles and hunting ospreys | | | | delicious meal? Fresh wild and local seafood are the |
| soar above. Marvel at the flocks of tiny shorebirds | | | | highlights of the Pacific Rim. Salmon, halibut and |
| and abundant sea life washed ashore. If you are | | | | dungeness crab are the signature dishes of the area. |
| lucky, you may even catch a rare sight of spray as a | | | | For landlubbers there is also a great assortment of |
| grey or humpback whale vents through its | | | | local lamb, duck and triple A tenderloins as well. All |
| blowhole.Whale watching is one of the most popular | | | | meals can be paired with local Vancouver Island |
| activities in the area. The migration of the grey | | | | wineries or microbrewed beers. How's that for |
| whales are celebrated with the annual Pacific Rim | | | | taste!If you're coming for a weekend or a week, a |
| Whale Festival in March, however whales can be seen | | | | visit to the Pacific Rim National Park, Clayoquot |
| all year round in these parts. Viewing with binoculars | | | | Sound, Tofino or Ucluelet will be sure to rejuvenate |
| or a scope is good in several areas. Radar Hill and | | | | you. Once found, this paradise is one you'll be sure to |
| Amphitrite Point Lighthouse are two of the best. | | | | visit again and again.Tofino Long Beach is a resource |
| Pack a chair, a flask and your strongest binoculars or | | | | for visitors to the beautiful Pacific Rim National Park, |
| scope to get really great views of grey, humpback | | | | Tofino and Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver |
| and killer whales, also known as orcas.Spas, yoga, | | | | Island. |
| massage and wellness retreats are part of a healthy | | | | |