As we rounded into a bay deep in the UNESCO Biosphere Preserve our destination came into view, a floating sauna, wood-fired cedar, with a collection of SUP boards and an outdoor firepit.
We spend the day soaking in the stillness of the inlet and enjoying the sauna, including a few bracing Wim Hof-style plunges. Early the next day, we struggled into form-fitting wetsuits as our Surf Sisters instructor Lindsay laid out the morning’s surfing plan. It was a sunny and calm day, but I was nervous about heading back onto a surfboard: my previous attempt in Hawaii was only successful in burning the soles of my feet.Tofino has 35 km of beaches and an exposed coast, and surfers of all skill levels have access to year-round cold-water surfing in Tofino.
Our active day in Tofino’s incredible outdoors had us ready to enjoy a fine meal, and Tofino’s food scene does not disappoint. Whether it’s a Cook Your Catch dinner at 1909 Kitchen , a casual al fresco meal of savoury surf bowls and burgers at Shelter Restaurant, or fine dining at the Relais & Chateaux Wickaninnish Inn, the choices are varied and delicious.