Visit us this Winter :)
Winter season on the Canadian West Coast is storm watching season! And there is (almost) nothing better than watch the storms from our downtown waterfront location.
Winter is a great time here in Tofino: The surf gets bigger with more consistent waves, the crowds die off and storm watching is exhilarating!
We also have great special rates all winter to make sure you get the most out of your Tofino adventure:
Get 1 FREE night! - Book 4 nights and only pay for 3!* (this promotion runs until end of February, 2025)
Get 2 FREE nights! - Book 7 nights and only pay for 5!* (this promotion runs until end of February, 2025)
You can check availabilities and make a booking here on our website, email us (info@tofinohostel.com) or call us during office hours: 10AM to 12PM and 5PM to 9PM.
*Terms and conditions apply.
There are lots of great things happening in our little oceanside community in winter: Tofino Adventure Film Festival, Tofino Oyster Festival (don't miss the Mermaid's Ball!), Jingle Into Christmas (definitely one of our favorites!). But there is also concerts and shows at the Tofino Legion and Clayoquot Sound Theater, as well as the Tofino Hot Cacao Trail - just to name a few of our team's most popular winter events. Make sure to keep an eye on our Facebook events section and the Tourism Tofino Events website where you can everything that is happening in and around Tofino with lots of tips for things to do while visiting.
Oh, and of course, don't forget about the endless beach and rainforest walks, hotspring tour, surfing and stand-up paddleboarding (you can do this year round in Tofino). Too many options? Then why not opt for our team's all-time favorite: Grab a good book and hot chocolate and cuddle up in front of our fire place with the best views in town!
Our guests also receive discounts on whale watching, bear watching, hotsprings tours, surf lessons and standup paddle boarding. Tours and activities book up quickly so make sure to let us know as soon as possible if you are interested in booking activities with us.
Don't have a car? No worries! Check out Tofino Express Bus - with bus service from Nanaimo and Victoria to Tofino. Alternatively, you can also fly to Tofino: Pacific Coastal Airlines has great rates and the flight just takes 45 minutes from Vancouver South Terminal.
Getting around Tofino is also a breeze if you don't have a car: We are located in downtown Tofino and grocery store, cafes, and shops are all within walking distance of the hostel. The closest beach (Tonquin Beach) and trails is just a 10 minute walk from us. Tofino also has a public transit system, connecting Tofino and Ucluelet - with many stops along the way including the Pacific Rim National Park. We also have an onsite bike rental - perfect for exploring Tofino and the surrounding area by bicycle.
So what are you waiting for? Come visit us this season!
Make sure you keep an eye on DriveBC to check road and highway conditions.
We hope to see you soon :)
Your Tofino Hostel / HI Whalers On The Point Guesthouse team
Whalers on the Point Guesthouse is your ideal platform for exploring the Tofino/ Clayoquot Sound area. We are ideally located on the water in downtown Tofino. We offer clean, family friendly, comfortable and affordable accommodation with views of Clayoquot Sound and the 5,000-year-old village of Opitsat, a community of the Tla-o-qui-aht people and Nuu-chah-nulth nation.
Whether you are interested in surfing, fishing, whale watching, storm watching, beachcombing or just wish to explore Tofino and its exciting arts, culture and restaurant scene, we offer the best value around. Spend your money on an adventure, not your accommodation! At the end of each day, enjoy a hot drink or a cold brew next to the fireplace in the comfort of our great room overlooking the Sound, or relax shooting a game of pool in our games room! Choose from our spacious private suites (2 – pc bathroom), private rooms with ocean views, our Deluxe Suite with your own private balcony, or shared dorm-style rooms, all with 9 ft ceilings and many with breathtaking waterfront views. We look forward to making your experience memorable.
Driving to Tofino? Checkout the status of Highway 4 on Drive BC. Parking is $5/Day for a standard vehicle - parking is based on availability and first-come, first-serve. For alternative parking, please click here.
We are a Hostelling International Hostel. To find out more about HI Canada, click here.
FREE WiFi and Excellent Amenities
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Your choice of room types: Deluxe suite (full ensuite bathroom, private balcony, cove view), private suites (private 2 piece washroom), private rooms with shared bathrooms, private rooms with ocean view, dorm (coed or female) style rooms. Complimentary bedding, towels and storage lockers included in all room types.
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Personal Bedding is NOT permitted in the rooms.
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Adventure Centre where you can book your discounted eco-tours, surf lessons and SUP lessons.
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Clean and well maintained washroom and shower facilities.
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Well appointed kitchen, BBQ, outdoor kitchen for those that wish to cook in and close proximity to fabulous restaurants for those who wish to eat out
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Games room with a pool table and cable smart tv.
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Onsite paid parking available, subject to availability. First-come, first-serve.
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Surf board, shower and storage shack
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Bike Rentals with surf racks.
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Free Tofino shuttle bus to the beach just down the block (seasonal).
Security, Comfort & Cleanliness
Independent travellers, families and groups will find a secure and comfortable stay at HI-Tofino, Whalers on the Point Guesthouse, Tofino Hostel. There is a selection of private, family and shared rooms available. Every room has complimentary bedding included and storage lockers for your gear. Personal bedding is not permitted.
Parking
Onsite parking is available. Based on availability and first-come/first-serve. Click here for alternative parking options, click here.
Gear Storage
We are all about making sure that you have the comforts you need. We've got bicycle, surf board and wet suit storage along with a rinse station.
HI-Tofino Environmental Statement
Hostelling and a natural respect for the natural environment go hand in hand, and our environmental statement includes but is not limited to the following points ~
Use of Eco-friendly Products and Services wherever possible
We strive to change our consumption patterns by choosing cost-effective products and suppliers who eliminate, minimize or mitigate adverse environmental impacts by: - Use environmentally biodegradable cleaning products and detergents. We use ECO-MAX - Change our light bulbs to energy efficient LEDS - Turning off lights whenever possible - Using water efficient flush toilets to save water
Compost and Recycling Programs are in place at HI TOFINO
(Thank-you Tofino Urban Farm!) We will reduce, and where possible eliminate, waste through source reduction, re-use and recycling. All other waste will be handled and disposed of through safe and responsible methods.
Information and Education
We will build awareness and share information to enable effective implementation of our environmental policies and practices, and by encouraging workshops and events that educate our guests about the environment. We will work with local organizations such as the Raincoast Conservation Foundation and others to promote these initiatives.
Location. Location. Location
We are located on the water overlooking Clayoquot Sound, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, in downtown Tofino, just steps from Tofino's vibrant arts, culture and restaurant scene, with some of the best views in town!
