Tofino Events & Retreats

Thanks to the peeps in Ahousat for putting on such a fun run event. Best run on the planet. Gorgeous beaches and boardwalks and forest trails!! so much fun. More info on the Wildside Trail.

Canadian Surfers of All Ages and Abilities Rallied Together This Past Weekend for a Beach Cleanup, Surf Lessons and Surf Contest Wednesday June 26, 2013 – On Sunday, June 23rd, the ROXY Salt Shaker event rallied surfers, beach goers and curious onlookers to celebrate International Surfing Day, and all things salt water, on Canada’s west and east coasts. ROXY, in partnership with East Coast Surf School, Surfing Association of Nova Scotia, Tofino Paddle Surf and Surfrider Foundation Pacific Rim gathered together to host a beach cleanup and free surf lessons and surf contest simultaneously at Cox Bay, Tofino, BC and Lawrencetown Beach, Lawrencetown, NS. The bi-coastal event tied together the two epicenters of Canadian surf culture and joined a global roster of events intended to celebrate the sport of surfing and the sustainability of ocean resources. The East Coast kicked…

Every year Tofino hosts their amazing month long FEAST! event..this year Tofino Paddle Surf teamed up with Tofino Urban Farm Co. to present – START WITH SUPERFOOD: Standup Paddle Board Cruise Our participants developed basic paddle boarding skills while exploring our bays and seaweed patches, sampling and learning about all the amazing properties and uses of our abundant seaweeds for health, in the kitchen, in the garden beds and in the home spa! We learned about local, sustainable gardening practices that use our coasts’ abundant nutrient rich superfood seaweed as we cruised in the sunshine on paddleboards, enjoying a fun and easy way to experience our bountiful local waters.  We ended with a simple feast on the beach of seaweed salads and smoked salmon tofu pockets, pickled bull kelp on sea salt bread and creamcheese and of course, dark chocolate….

Join certified and experienced yoga teachers Nadia Bonenfant and Andreane Monette for this 5 day yoga, surf, SUP and ecological exploration retreat. The sweeping sandy beaches and energy infused waves of the Northern Pacific will greet you in the majestic part of Canada’s West Coast. Dates: June 1 – June 5 Price Full retreat : $1250 + GST Price Half retreat : $599 + GST (Day 1-2 and until 3pm on day 3th) Includes: See Juna Yoga for more info and what’s included in this great price.

Feast BC Saturday DOCKSIDE FESTIVAL PADDLE Feast BC Website Taste the adventure and work up and appetite with Tofino Paddle Surf on the docks during Feast Tofino’s 2013 legendary Dockside Festival, Saturday, May 25 1pm – 3pm. 4th Street Dock, Tofino, BC Visiting acclaimed chefs will be along side our own local chefs to bring you the freshest samplings from our coast waters on Tofino’s 4th Street working dock! Standup paddleboard tours around the docks every half hour 1pm -3pm. Join us for a safe and fun mini adventure enjoying dockfest from the water!!! Bring a wetsuit, bathing suit, shorts or wear your jeans! Tours will take place within the dock area. Cash only. Date: Saturday, May 25 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, every half hour Price: $10+ GST, Cash only Includes: Paddleboard, paddle, pfd, and guided instruction What to…

Tofino Paddle Surf & Tofino Urban Farm Co. presents: Start with Superfood: Standup Paddle Board Cruise Feast BC Website Develop basic skills of paddle boarding while exploring our bays and seaweed patches with Tofino Paddle Surf and Tofino Urban Farm Co. Learn about local, sustainable gardening practices that use our coasts’ abundant nutrient rich superfood seaweed as we cruise on paddleboards, enjoying a fun and easy way to experience our bountiful local waters. Date: Friday, May 31 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Price: $55 + GST Tickets: Catherine [email protected] 250.266.1997 Why is Seaweed Healthy? Growing in the ocean, seaweed picks up a range of minerals and other nutrients. It is a fairly simple food, making it easy for the body to break down and release the healthful substances inside, providing a variety of vitamins and minerals (such as calcium,…

Scenic Flatwater Paddleboard Adventure Join Guest naturalist, Dan Harrison and I for a 2 hour introductory paddleboarding tour of Tofino’s protected mudflat area. Experience the wildlife, scenery and excitment of paddleboarding in this uniqe and inspiring ecosystem. When: Friday March 22, 2013: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Admission: $50.00. Includes your paddleboard and paddle. Call 250 266 1997 or email [email protected] http://www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com/events/2013/03/22/