Tofino British Columbia Map

About Tofino, British Columbia

Tofino is a district municipality in Clayoquot Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Tofino is located at 49.1531°N, 125.9044°W.

Tofino occupies a rugged edge of the Pacific coast, where the weight of the ocean meets the dense, ancient silence of the forest. It lies 35.1 km north-west of Ucluelet, BC (from Ucluelet, BC: bearing 312°T), and is situated 12.8 km south-south-east of Chetarpe. The salt-heavy air clings to the skin, lingering long after the sun dips below the horizon and leaves the silhouette of Radar Hill sharpened against a violet sky. Inland, the landscape reveals itself in quiet intervals, from the hidden stillness of Mallard Lake to the cold, distant reach of Taylor Glacier. To the southeast, the protected expanse of the Réserve de parc national du Canada Pacific Rim buffers the land, while the Cypre River winds through the interior, carving a path through the quiet, moss-draped wilderness that defines the Clayoquot Land District. Tofino emerged from the quiet necessity of maritime life, growing from a modest outpost into a hub defined by the harvest of the sea and the resilience of those who navigate its unpredictable waters. The local economy persists as a reflection of this environment, shifting from historical reliance on fishing and timber toward a stewardship model that values the integrity of the coast. Men and women here work with a pragmatic focus, whether they are outfitting vessels for the day’s haul or managing the flow of visitors who arrive to witness the raw power of the Pacific. Life in Tofino moves in accordance with the tides, a constant, shifting pulse that dictates the pace of commerce and the availability of the day’s catch. Cultural identity in Tofino thrives on a blend of deep-rooted Indigenous heritage and the independent spirit of those drawn to the edge of the continent. The community values a deliberate, unadorned way of living, where the primary landmarks are not monuments of stone, but the shifting shoreline and the seasonal migration of whales. Residents often gather in spaces that honor the history of the region, fostering a character that is as weathered and authentic as the driftwood scattered along the beach. While Tofino occasionally draws the attention of those seeking the solace of the wild, the daily reality is one of quiet consistency, defined by the persistent mist and the sound of waves breaking against the shore.

About This Tofino Map Page

Explore Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.153056, -125.904444. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Tofino includes the postal code (V0R), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Tofino is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.