Whalers on the Point Guesthouse, Tofino

8.8
26 Reviews

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Description

Offering reasonably priced accommodation in Tofino B.C, Canada, Whalers on the Point Guesthouse enjoys a breathtaking view of Vancouver Island's Clayoquot Sound. Part of the Hostelling International network of worldwide backpacker's hostels, Whalers on the Point Guesthouse, HI-Tofino, was constructed in 1999 with your comfort in mind and provides guests with the opportunity to meet and interact in it's spacious living and dining rooms. To ensure a good nights sleep, guests can also relax in the sauna or shoot a game of pool in Whalers' games room.

The town of Tofino, B.C. is the gateway to Clayoquot Sound on the wild west coast of British Columbia. Stroll one of many boardwalks in Pacific Rim National Park and revel in the majesty of the old growth rainforest. Whalewatching is incredible, as each year, 20,000 Gray Whales migrate past Tofino on their way to their summer feeding grounds in the waters of Baja Mexico.

Surf the breakers at Long Beach, part of Canada's Pacific Rim National Park, or kayak through a vast archepelego of islands in beautiful Clayoquot Sound. Try deep sea fishing and discover a new underwater world snorkeling or scuba diving. Finish it all off with a visit to Hot Springs Cove for a long soak in a natural hot spring.

Looking for some things to do in Tofino? Our guests and Hostelling International members receive discounts with some of our merchant partners. From whale watching to surfing... we have it all at Whalers on the Point Guesthouse, HI-Tofino!

Location and Contact

Location

• Arriving by car: From Vancouver take the B.C. ferry to Nanaimo. You catch the ferry from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal to Nanaimo. Once in Nanaimo proceed north along the Island Hwy #19 towards Parksville, then take Hwy #4 through to Port Alberni. Continue west of Port Alberni on Hwy #4 to Tofino. When you arrive, drive to the 2nd stop sign & make a right onto 1st street. Drive 1 block, then turn left onto Main Street & drive 1 short block, where you will find us at 81 West Street.
• Arriving by bus: Pacific Coach bus transportation is available from downtown Vancouver to the ferry terminal at Horseshoe Bay, which goes to Nanaimo, or the ferry terminal at Tsawwassen which goes to Victoria. www.pacificcoach.com. Once on Vancouver Island, Tofino Bus offers daily service between Victoria, Nanaimo, and Tofino. For schedules & fares, call 1-866-986-3466 or visit www.tofinobus.com.
• Arriving by air: Orca Airways offers flights from Vancouver to Tofino. Contact them at 1-888-359-6722 or www.flyorcaair.com. From the airport it is approx. 12 kms to Tofino. Taxi transportation or the airport shuttle is only way into town.

Facilities and Amenities

Family-Friendly Hostel

Groups (10+ people)

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Parking

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Bike Rental

City Tours

Lockers in Lobby

Luggage Storage

Towels

BBQ Grill

Cable TV

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Non-Smoking

Gameroom

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Movie Library/Rental

Pool Table

TV

Wheelchair Accessible

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Sadly, this hostel has closed.

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