Ahh Tofino - what a magnificent place, after a week of camping here it was very hard to leave and we had dreams of living by the sea in this georgeous little town. Tofino is on the west coast of Vancouver island about 5oo kms north of Victoria. On one side is the pacific ocean and on the other a maze of a bay complete with river inlets and islands. Tofino is the start of Clayoquot Sound, and internationally recognised area of environmental significance. Why did we love it? Huge trees, bears, otters, candied salmon, whales, cute houses, friendly locals, great camp site, rocky beaches and cuppas looking out to sea.
Its good to be out of the car after a long drive
Campsites are quite manicured as the bush is so thick 
View from our favourite coffee shop
Big Beautiful Bald Eagles can be watched while relaxing on the beach
A juvenile
Mum and her 3 Black Bear cubs feeding on seafood at low tide
This area was the draft dogers paradise during the vietnam war, heaps of hippies and houses made in trees and from old boats
One of the many Whales that frequent the waters of Clayquot Sound (Canadas Tassie) A Humpback
Maya enjoying the beach
Checking out the big Douglas Firs and Red Cedars
One of the many systems of boardwalks through these sensitive areas.The timbers have many scratches from claws of bears and other beasties.
Another great campsite frequented by Bears, Wolves and Cougars, although we didnt see any they probably saw us !!
A Stellers Jay
One of the Lakes of Clayquot Sound
Some areas of forest (the woods) are covered in old mans beard,making it look all fury
The bridge that takes you into the heart of Clayquot Sound world heritage Bio Reserve (walkers only)
Just some more bushy bits
One of the biggest Douglas Firs in Canada, 90 mtrs. Oh and a little fairy
More good bits !!!
Make a few tables out of this one !!!!
Enjoying life !(Maya must be asleep)
What noise does a bear make Maya ? GRRRRRR
Get a shot of this Dad
Lunchtime
Flattering Whale watching costume
Our favourite coffee shop
Exploring with Dad
You can rely on me Smokey the bear !!
Reflecting
Lets get wet Dad
Relaxing with a cuppa
Watching whales and birdies
1 comment:
so fantastic to hear all your great tales. everyone looks so happy and relaxed. Glad all is well and look forward to hearing and seeing even more of your adventures. Trace, geoff and the girls.
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