how to get there...

by land and water:

take the Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo ferry, about 2 hours, or the Tsawassen to Duke Point ferry.

The 200 km scenic drive from Nanaimo to Tofino is about 3 hours, see directions below.

Ferry traffic in summer is very heavy, so make sure to make reservations if you travel outside of midweek. Call in B.C. 1 888 724 5223, outside B.C. 1 604 444 2890. On line: www.bcferries.com

by bus and air: check info at www.tofinotime.com

Check in time at cabin: after 3 pm. If however the tide or ferry schedule make it necessary, you are welcome to arrive earlier; just drop off your stuff at the cabin and explore the island.

Check out time: by 11 am please.

Things to do....

walk along Chesterman Beach to the Wickanninsih Inn for a great breakfast. Rent a kayak in Tofino and explore Clayoquot Sound. Hike the Rainforest Trail at Long Beack National Park, dine at the Wick Centre. Take a shuttle to Meares Island's Big Tree Trail, and witness the largest trees in the Sound.

There are countless outfits for whale watching, you could combine it with a trip to Hot Springs Cove

For details on all of the above, pick up a free copy of "Tofino Time" at any store, or go to www.tofinotime.com

the Peninsula

From Nanaimo, follow the signs to Port Alberni, and from there to Tofino.

It is a scenic three hour drive

Just south of Tofino, look for the sign for "Pacific Sands Beach Resort" on left, continue for about 1 KM and look for the "Chesterman Road" sign to turn left.

Follow for about 500meters, and park in the public parking lot on corner.

Stroll down the pathway until you see the beach, and the island in the distance.

As you walk across the beach, keep to the right; when you reach the island, look for the yellow rope with the "private" sign, go under, go to the right and follow the boardwalk to the rocky shelf.

Look for the two staircases: the left one goes to Sea Square and the right one to La Picola.

Make sure to have good flashlights in case you arrive at night, and good rain gear, including boots. We usually carry our stuff in a backpack; if you wish use the wheel barrow ( it is at the woodshed) Please make sure to return it.