Ride a bike into town - it's flat and takes about 20 minutes. When you come back, order a bottle of Cannubi Barolo or one of the BC red wines and relax in the bar of the Pointe Restaurant. A great way to relax before dinner!

If anything at all is not to your satisfaction, don't hesitate to let the staff know about it. When we returned from a disastrous kayak excursion and told the staff, we were amazed at the response. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Sign up for the Inn’s complimentary nature walk on Saturday mornings. It’s informative, and a great way to learn about the area.

Fill up your soaker tub, order Cognac from room service, and let your glass float in the bath... The warm Cognac tastes even better with a great ocean view!

We couldn't believe what we saw within 200m of the coffee lounge! Walks (or hikes) are our thing, so we were delighted to find that our stay included a complimentary nature walk on the beach. Within a few steps, at low tide, we were overwhelmed with an abundance of wildlife! Starfish are so often confined to what you see dried up in shops or seaside-inspired interior schemes, but here were real ones - full of colourful, voluptuous life. Despite having a seaside upbringing myself, I have never seen as many in such a small area. We even saw a Bald Eagles' nest! This was only one of many special memories of our stay. We'll be back...

Save some energy for an evening surf on Chesterman Beach. The wind calms down, there are fewer people in the water, and the sun setting behind the trees will only make that last wave more epic.

We love Schooner Trail at low tide (check the Tide Guide in your room!) This beautiful walk in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve winds through the rainforest on the boardwalk, and opens up to the beach for some great beachcombing.

Take a 10 minute water taxi across the Tofino Inlet to Meares Island and stroll through the old growth rainforest. Commune with some of the largest and oldest trees in the world - you'll see why it’s named the Big Tree Trail!

Tofino is a lot more than just good food at the Wick [The Wickaninnish Inn]. It’s about being one with nature, and your soul. Tofino lets you get away from the fast-paced city life, and allows you to relax, sea kayak, whale, bear, eagle or bird watch in general. It allows you to learn how to surf with some of Canada’s best teachers. You can take your family and build sand castles on the beach, and have romantic moments when the sun turns the sky red, purple, white and vibrant yellow. Even on a rainy day, it’s a pleasure to explore the rainforest trails, or squat down and check out a starfish.

The restaurant at the Wick is amazing, the views (especially during a storm) are breathtaking. It’s hard to travel anywhere else once you have been here.

After spending a week in Tofino, B.C., last November during storm season, I must say that this is the most beautiful place I have ever been. Saw incredible storms, tons of rain, and yet it was one of the best vacations I have ever had!