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