Tofino: Anyone been there?

[M50]

I grew up on Van Island and the west coast of the Island is a strange land indeed, I've sailed and kayaked through parts of it and it can be hit or miss with the weather, a big storm in a nice cozy cabin can be perfect...in a tent... not so enchanting, it has seen a tremendous amount of development in the last decade but fortunately the Pacific Rim is a big park, beachcombing, surfing ect but not too many sunny days. Tofino is a bit more of a hippy haven than Uculet and there are some amazing hot springs close to Tofino, accessable by boat with camping right next to the pools, great rain forrest walks, wildlife...its still relatively unspoiled but somewhat more busy.

[Lise]

Hey thanks for all the insights.

  Wow. Tofino is expensive!! Yikes but I'm going to go for a night there, just to see what it's like. I've never been there but my hubby has and he says it's pretty peaceful. Mind you, he hasn't been back in eons so things might change.

  I like the B&B option with the theme rooms. Might be something to look into though I'm not sure if the owners would enjoy having a loud baby on board.

[Sportsdude]

My parents on their honeymoon back '80 went to a place like Tofino. Mackinaw Island they went to.  

[Devil]

Lise wrote:
  I like the B&B option with the theme rooms. Might be something to look into though I'm not sure if the owners would enjoy having a loud baby on board. [/DIV]
 The best thing to do is after you look up ones that look interesting, give them a call to ask about kids. A lot have seperate enough spaces, kids are more than welcome. Some, not so much.

[Sportsdude]

then the best Lise would be that cabin resort place. You get like your own little cabin.  

[P.C.]

That's why I like Crystal Cove....very family oriented.  Pets too.  There are individual cottages plus there are some 'condo' type suites.  There are 'central hot-tubs, that you can lounge in, in the evening that are right outside your suite.....within ear shot and a leap of the tub.