Tsunami debris shows up on Tofino shores
Debris of Japanese origin has been showing up on Tofino’s shores. Many are wondering if these items were swept out to sea by the tsunami in Japan. While it’s normal to find occasional items of Japanese origin on the shores of Tofino, Mayor Perry Schmunk said what they have found since early December has been [...]
Read More - Posted December 29, 2011
Clayoquot Island Open House
Last weekend, the good folks of Clayoquot Island Preserve held their annual open house, inviting the public to wander the island’s rainforest boardwalks, pristine beaches, and meticulously landscaped gardens. It was an amazing experience enjoyed by Tofino locals and visitors alike. Clayoquot Island (aka Stubbs Island) is a key part of Clayoquot Sound history, having [...]
Read More - Posted May 26, 2011
Local Photographer at Ocean Village
The wild and untouched beauty of Tofino has always attracted passionate photographers looking to capture “the perfect pictureâ€. Overcome by this desire several years ago, Duncan Speight put down his pen and picked up his camera to trade a career in journalism for his childhood love of photography. “I think we live in one of [...]
Read More - Posted May 2, 2011
A Deeper Shade of GREEN
Since the new ownership group took over Ocean Village on April 1, 2010, we have begun a number of changes. Some of them to help the environment, some of them to help local economy, some of them to support local charity but all of them to make Tofino and Ocean Village a better place to [...]
Read More - Posted October 15, 2010
