BY Clay Larroy
Traveling can
be an important part of your life, whether for business or for pleasure. Take
time each day to alleviate stress while traveling or
vacationing and you will thank yourself for it when you get back home. With all
the chaos, jet-lag, partying and other excitement of travel comes a whole lot of
stress on your mind and body. By the time most vacations are over, another one
is needed to recover so taking a few minutes each day to rejuvenate will make
it easier for you to resume your normal life when it's all over. When you want to
plan a vacation contact me!
Tofino
Once a fishing and logging town, Tofino, on the Pacific
Rim of Vancouver Island, is swiftly becoming a popular holiday destination for travelers
from around the globe. Tucked away at the entrance of the Clayoquot Sound, the
area is home to the Pacific Rim National Park, gorgeous sandy stretches of
beach, islands with spectacular old growth forest (still under threat from
logging companies), hot springs, and Long Beach, Canada's premier surfing spot.
Home to only about 2,000 locals, Tofino, with its mild climate, is resplendent
with natural beauty. The area boasts plenty of activities for visitors,
including kayaking, whale watching, surfing and fishing.
Hot Springs Cove, accessible only by air or sea, is open year-round
and visitors can soak in rock pools filled with boiling spring water cooled by
ocean surf. Other popular sites include the Eik Cedar, an 800-year-old tree
that was rescued by residents after it was condemned to be felled; the Tofino
Botanical Gardens with acres of forest, shoreline and gardens; and the Whale
Centre Maritime Museum housing fascinating artefacts. The Wickannish
Interpretive Centre, containing interesting information about the region and
the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, the area's original inhabitants, is well
worth a visit. Tofino offers visitors the perfect combination of a range of
activities, as well as a chance to relax and put their feet up, surrounded by
unparalleled beauty.
Shopping
in Tofino
There are plenty of shops for holidaymakers in Tofino,
with many specializing in First Nations art and crafts. The Bella Boutique on
the Pacific Rim Highway specializes in unique Canadian fashion, jewelry and
art; while the Tofino Gift Company carries a selection of traditional Vancouver
souvenirs like sweaters, local art, and woodturnings.
Dining
in Tofino
Holiday visitors can find a number of restaurants in
Tofino, ranging from pizza and sushi to regionally grown and organic handmade
foods, fresh seafood, as well as Nuu-Chah-Nulth First Nations cuisine,
deli-style offerings and classic Italian. There are also a number of catering
services available.
Activities
in Tofino
Tofino is not celebrated for its nightlife, with only a
handful of bars and pubs and not much of a nightclub scene.
Things to be aware of in Tofino
The lack of an energetic nightlife may disappoint some
visitors.
REFERENCE SITES:
http://www.travelresearchonline.com/
There's a great vibe in Vancouver, and there's a market. If there's a market,
then there's an opportunity.
Alvin Leung
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