Tofino, British Columbia, Canada Train Vacations

Tofino, Canada, a small coastal village of about 1,600 residents, is one of Canada's secret gems secluded on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada. At Tofino, Canada's doorstep is the Clayoquot Sound region, a world UNESCO biosphere reserve. This Canadian area boasts one of British Columbia, Canada's most cherished nature reserves the Pacific Rim National Park which comprises rugged Canadian coastlines and lush temperate rainforests that offer a feast of natural Canadian exquisiteness for the nature lover on your Canadian vacation.

With a seafaring Canadian history dating back to 1792, Tofino, Canada was discovered during the European exploration of Vancouver Island by Commanders Galiano and Valdez. The site of Tofino, Canada was named in 1792 after a Spanish admiral and hydrographer, Don Vincente Tofino, who accompanied the expedition. Near the turn of the century, Tofino, Canada's Canadian homesteaders eventually shifted from the island to the peninsula. The Anglican Church, which still stands on Second Street and Main was built in 1913 after the Church of England provided funds and instruction for a church to be erected on the most beautiful pinnacle of Vancouver Island Tofino, Canada was no doubt chosen.

Known as Canada's "Tough City" for its long, rainy and tempest winters, Tofino, Canada was primarily a maritime trading town until the 1950s when a logging road was punched through the mountains between Port Alberni and the coast making it easier for those wanting a relaxing coastal Canadian vacation experience. Today, its sheer untamed Canadian natural beauty makes the Tofino, Canada area a popular tourist vacation destination in the summer, attracting surfers, nature lovers, campers, whale watchers, fishermen, or anyone just looking to be close to some Canadian nature for a wonderful Canadian vacation experience with vacation packages. Every March, thousands of grey whales migrate to the Sound in Canada and kick off the annual Pacific Rim Whale Festival. In addition, the first week-end of June brings the ever-growing Tofino Food and Wine Festival, which features British Columbia wines and showcases the creations of Canadian Tofino chefs. If you're looking to come for a Canadian vacation in mid-September, Tofino celebrates its famous Art in the Gardens festival, a two-day local Canadian arts and music festival.

If you're looking for untamed Canadian natural beauty, whale watching, surfing and incredible Canadian sightseeing adventure tours on your Canadian vacation, Tofino, Canada is the place to come and see for vacation and trips! We offer a wide variety of Canadian train vacation packages that range from quick, 5-day railway excursions on the VIA Rail Train to 12-day railway journeys on the world-class Rocky Mountaineer Train.

Let Canadian Train Vacations help you book the perfect vacation or Canadian vacation packages today. Our knowledgeable staff can help you plan the ultimate Tofino, Canada experience with fantastic Canadian vacation packages available, and can even help you create a customized, affordable tour of Canada.