Check out the GoTofino.Com surfing crew at Chesterman Beach. Waves were small and smiles were huge. Special shout out to our videographer who provides the colour commentary!

Friends Tofino Surfing Small Waves from Tofino BC.

Tofino Storm Watching means big ocean and liquid fireworks. It’s the best of winter with storms, sunshine, sweet surf and warm days. Beach walks, dogs, kids… Find out Why We love Tofino Winters!

 Swimming Beach     Dog-friendly

A great beach on the west side of town. Sandy and calm for sunbathing and swimming. Looks out to a small island with Wickaninnish Island in the background. A steep-ish trail with stairs takes you to the beach.  Park at the end of Tonquin Park Road and you’re good to go. Parking is free.

Bike or drive through town and along to the end of Tonquin Park Road. Park there and walk down to the beach. The stairs to the beach are many and steep so that may be a consideration for some. Once you get down be ready to enjoy yourself on a beautiful out of the way sandy beach perfect for picnics, sand castle building and napping in the sun!

After a rainfall this pool appears and is so warm. Great for young ones to play in.

Early morning mist lifts on Tonquin Park Beach in Tofino, BC. Another beautiful day to play.

Tonquin Park Beach, Tofino, BC, Canada

A beautiful, sandy beach perfect for families. Sheltered from the open ocean for calmer water. Sand to play in, rocks to climb on, ocean life to observe. Take the day and kick back at Tonquin Park Beach.

 Swimming Beach      Dog-friendly

 Swimming Beach      Dog-friendly

New boardwalk takes up from the top of Tonquin through rainforest down to Tonquin Beach.

Check the boards for local messages like this one from GoTofino.Com – We Are Water.

It’s a bit of a hike but totally worth every step.

And you’ve arrived at Tonquin Beach.
Be sure to notice which stairs you came down because there are a few sets and they lead in different directions.
Don’t get turned around – like we did – and we’re locals  :)

Tofino Park Beach Stairs, Tofino, BC, Canada

For little ones or bigger ones carrying all the gear the stairs can seem like a lot down to the beach. Take your time and you’ll cruise down before you know it!

 Swimming Beach      Dog-friendly

 Swimming Beach      Dog-friendly      SUP and Winter Surfing  Kayaking

MacKenzie Beach is a great beach that can often be overlooked and therefore can be a quiet oasis in high season. There is an island out front that breaks the surf so surfing usually only happens in a big winter storm.

Walk from the cliffs at one end along the shoreline to the rocky headlands at the other and explore sea life along the way.  Cool rocks and windswept trees to explore in a little bay at the south end of MacKenzie Beach.

Sunny fall day on MacKenzie Beach!

Looking north to south on MacKenzie Beach. Sheltered by the island out from makes MacKenzie a good call for SUP and kayaking and swimming and for just playing in – right kids!

MacKenzie Beach, Tofino, BC, Canada

A beautiful, sandy beach perfect for families. Sheltered from the open ocean for calmer water. Great for kids, families, dogs and getting away from it all! There is no long trail to the beach or stairs. Free Parking at the end of Hellesen Drive but it is limited. There is no parking lot.

 Swimming Beach      Dog-friendly      SUP and Winter Surfing  Kayaking

 Sandy Beach      Dog-friendly      Surfing, SUP  Surf Kayaking

Rainy Day Surfing at Chesterman Beach North – why they created hot tubs!

Chesterman Beach has two sections but is really one long beautiful beach. Both are sandy and are enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. The North end boasts a lighthouse with rocky islands and lots of sand to play in or walk on and hard pack sand to run on. The two sections connect by Frank Island. Surfing is popular for beginners and experts on both North and South Chesterman Beach. Aka Chestie Beach.

Long Sandy Chesterman Beach North with beautiful blue skies.

Surf, Kick Back, Chat with Friends and Enjoy Life on Chesterman Beach North.

Bike, walk, run, skateboard or roller blade on down to Chesterman Beach North.

A favourite of locals, you can always meet a friend on Chesterman Beach North.

GoTofino.Com President having a ball on Chesterman Beach North!

Beach bikes at sunset on Chesterman Beach North.

Directions & Parking

Directions from town. Walk/bike/drive south along Pacific Rim Highway and turn right on Lynn Road just past the Dolphin Motel. There are no signs so watch for the crosswalk with the light and that’s Lynn Road. Parking lot with washrooms and showers is at the corner of Lynn and Lynn Road. Yes that doesn’t sound right but you’ll see what we mean. Parking is free.

Difficulty is 1/5. Both hard and soft sand. Entrance may be a little uneven but we’ve seen wheelchairs on the beach and the short path to the beach is wide and level.

Chesterman Beach, North, Tofino, BC, Canada

Famous Chesterman Beach. North end boasts sand, waves, island lighthouse, and rocky outcrops. Parking at north corner of Lynn Road.

 Sandy Beach      Dog-friendly      Surfing, SUP  Surf Kayaking