Tofino Time Magazine July 2005

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Half the speed - Twice the pleasure!
TOFINOTIME.COM
Table of Content
TofinoTime Magazine
july 2005 issue thirtynine
produced on tofino time
by baku and adam
we encourage submissions and
listings from the community
event listings are free
submission deadline
is the 15th of the month
contact info:
tofino time magazine
box 362
tofino, bc
canada V0R 2Z0
phone: 250-725-4468
fax:
250-725-4469
[email protected]
Tall ships in Tofino
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Surf Etiquette
6
Tide Tables
7
Lennard Island
8
Tofino Concert News
10
Art in the Park
12
Living Light
13
Pasticceria Conradi
14
Albatross: Spirits of
the Wind and Sea
16
Pacific Rim Arts Society
18
Clayoquot Furballs
20
Gardening in July
22
Community Calendar
24/25
Horoscope
26
Travel Info
28
Community Directory
32
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Tofino
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and its community
The Tall Ships are Coming
T
he Tla-o-qui-aht First
Nation and the Tofinobased Tonquin Foundation wish to jointly
announce that the replica
of the brig Lady Washington (star of the Hollywood
blockbuster “Pirates of the
Caribbean”), in the com-
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pany of the War of 1812 Privateer replica Lynx, will visit Clayoquot Sound between July 16th
and 19th of this year. The original Lady Washington figured
prominently in area history in
the late 18th century, under
her American captains Robert
Gray and John Kendrick. Interactions between these two men
and the original inhabitants of
North America were not always
happy ones. Direct descendants
of these and other historic personages will be in attendance
and will participate in ceremonies
of healing and reconciliation
with the Chiefs and Elders of
the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.
A number of events coincide
with and compliment the Lady
Washington’s visit at Opitsat,
Tofino, Fort Defiance, Adventure Cove, Fort Washington and
Echachist. These will include
opportunities to experience the
glory days of sail aboard faithful replica ships of the period.
For info and tickets call
(250) 725-3342
Tofino & Ucluelet Tall Ship Events 2005
Saturday July 16th, 2005
Monday July 18th
Lady Washington sails from Ucluelet
to Opitsat, Lynx sails to Tofino
Dockside tour 10 am to 1 pm
aboard the Lady Washington and
Lynx. Tickets: $10 at the dock.
9 am departure to Opitsat. Rendezvous with First Nations canoe
flotilla at 2 to 3 pm off Echachist
Island, depending on weather.
Grand entrance Tofino Harbour –
cannon salutes. Lady Washington
to moor off Opitsat. Lynx to tie up
at old B.C. Packers wharf. Tickets:
Individual adults & children $99
Day Sail aboard Lady Washington
to Clicksclecutsee (Adventure Cove)
Day sail 2 pm to 5 pm to Clicksclecutsee, the site of Captain Robert
Gray’s 1791/92 winter quarters
(Fort Defiance). Tickets: $99
Dockside tour 4 pm to 8 pm
aboard the Privateer Lynx Enjoy an
informative tour of the 122’ War of
1812 Privateer Lynx at the old BC
Packers wharf, adjacent Method
Marine Supply, 380 Main Street.
Tickets: $10/person at the dock.
Dance at the Royal Canadian Legion
featuring the “Bottomfeeders”
Starting at 9 pm: Costume theme:
“Pirates of the Clayoquotbbean”
Tickets $15 per person.
Sunday July 17th, 2005
Dockside tours 10 am to 1 pm
aboard the Lynx & Lady Washington Tickets: $10 per person (each
ship) at the dock.
Day Sail aboard the Lady Washington and Lynx in Clayoquot Sound
Day Sail 2 pm to 5 pm Experience
the glory days of sail aboard the
brig Lady Washington. Enjoy the
thrill of an 18th century gun battle at sea between the Lady Washington and the Lynx. Tickets: $99
Official Public Welcome to Opitsat,
Feast & Firework Display. Evening:
Salmon BBQ at Opitsat and public
welcome of tallships and Tribal
Journey canoes to Tla-o-qui-aht
First Nation Traditional Territory.
Dance performances. This is a drug
and alcohol free event at no cost.
Water taxi to and from Opitsat.
After dark firework display visible
throughout Tofino Harbour.
Day Sail aboard Lynx into Clayoquot Sound: 2 pm to 5 pm to
various destinations in Clayoquot
Sound and offshore (weather
dependant). Tickets: $99
Evening Sail aboard the Lady
Washington and the Lynx
Sail into Clayoquot Sound 6 pm to
9 pm Mock gun battle at sea–
mid-Templar Channel. Tickets:
Corp.$129 Adults & children $99.
Echachist Island – Storytelling Circle & Beach Barbecue. Enjoy Storytelling with Tla-o-qui-aht First
Nation representatives and program directors from the brig Lady
Washington and Tonquin Foundation on Echachist Island.
Gray family and Tla-o-qui-aht First
Nation to host “Texas Tri-Tip”
beach barbecue. Water Taxi’s
departing from BC Packers dock
adjacent Method Marine Supply.
Cost for water taxi, barbecue and
storytelling circle to be announced.
Tuesday July 19th
Lady Washington and the Lynx
Sails to Ucluelet with Tribal Journeys Canoes Early departure: Day
sail to Ucluelet. Tickets: Individual
adults and children $99.
Lady Washington and the Lynx
Sails from Ucluelet to Victoria on
overnight trip Depart Ucluelet for
Victoria with 12 passengers on an
overnight trip. Dinner and berth
provided. Adults & children $249.
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Surf Etiquette
by Jay Bowers
I
t’s Saturday, the line-up
is packed out and Long
Beach is reeling left
handers. You jump into
your suit and paddle out
to the pack. You look
over you shoulder and see
a wave heading towards
you… you start to paddle
and as you paddle you
look right and see the
wave has jacked up and
started to break. As the
wave breaks, you see
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another surfer dropping into
it (remember, you’re looking
right) - you can’t believe it!
With a hint of anger, you
stop paddling and back off
the wave.
What you did was the right
thing. As a wave breaks, you
have the peak of the wave
(where the wave folds over)
and next to it you have the
wall of the wave that you ride.
Where these two parts meet is
what we call the shoulder; this
is the take-off spot!! The surfer
closest to the shoulder has the
right of way for each wave—
there are no exceptions!!
So the next time you’re out
for a session, push yourself
closer to the peak—it’s a little
harder and a little heavier, but
you’ll find yourself getting
longer faster waves, with no
one yelling at you! I know each
one of us in the water does not
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want to be known as the ‘guy
who drops in on everyone’.
The line up is where we
wait to catch waves, just a little
out side of where they break.
Most of us sit on our boards
and face off shore to watch for
incoming waves because different size waves will break closer
to shore and further out. So
our point of take off will vary
on any given wave. When a set
comes in, your position in the
line up will dictate whether you
can paddle for the wave or not.
If the surfer closest to you is
closer to the shoulder or peak
and he or she has been waiting
longer than you in the line up
he or she is most definitely in
turn for that wave! You should
be looking at the next wave
coming through the line up
to determine if you are in
position or not.
We all have to share the
water, so the safer we surf and
the more we learn, the better
our sessions will be. Kayakers:
that goes for you as well!
Jay Bowers has been living
in Tofino since the early ‘90s.
He is a surf instructor and runs
Pacific Surf School in Tofino.
You can reach him by email at
[email protected]
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Surf Etiquette
Do not paddle out to a break
that is beyond your ability.
(Learning to surf at Jordan River
in the winter is a bad idea).
When paddling out and confronted with a wave hovering
overhead don’t ditch your board!
Hold onto it and learn how to
duck dive.
When you have paddled out
and made it to the line up, taking the 1st wave you see is poor
etiquette. Remember there is a
line up of sorts.
Smile, ask questions, take
some time to look around and
see where the take off spots
are and where the best places
to paddle are at.
Respect the locals: they have
a lot of knowledge of the waves
and the beaches in that particular area. If you paddle out with
an attitude that is what you will
get back.
Don’t paddle around someone who is in position to catch a
wave by paddling further out or
further inside. They are in position set up for the next wave.
The most important thing
that we can all bring with us
to a surf session is our common
sense. Without the understanding of some simple guidelines
it will only be a matter of time
before someone in your surf
session gets seriously hurt!
TOFINO TIDES IN JULY 2005
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TFINO TIDE
Twice a Dy — twice the plesure!
brought to you by storm surf
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What’s in a name?
Lennard Island
by Adrienne Mason
I
ts light flashes out every
ten seconds and for
years the diaphonic blast
of its foghorn resounded
into the fog and dark. The
light station at Lennard
Island celebrated its centenary in 2004; no doubt
photographs of the island
and the pristine white and
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red light station buildings taken ver’s Island. He began this
from the vantage of local beaches account with:
and tour boats can be found in
“The interest which at the
photo albums around the world.
present moment attaches to
everything connected with
In 1859 Captain Charles
British Columbia and VancouBarrett-Lennard sailed from
England on the Athelstan, with ver’s Island, has induced me to
believe that a narrative of perhis own cutter, the Templar,
sonal adventure and experience
transported on the deck. On
in these still comparatively
this voyage Barrett-Lennard
unknown but highly important
met Captain Napoleon Fitz
Stubbs. In September 1860 the colonies might prove not only
pair circumnavigated Vancouver acceptable to the general reader,
Island on the Templar, a voy- but of practical utility to the
intending emigrant.”
age which Barrett-Lennard
recounted in his 1862 publicaWhen Barrett-Lennard
tion, Travels in British Columand Stubbs arrived in Clayoquot
bia With the Narrative of A
Sound in early December 1860
Yacht Voyage Round Vancou-
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they did not stop, but BarrettLennard had been to the area
previously and recounted his
impressions of the area and its
inhabitants in the narrative,
including his astonishment at
seeing the huge longhouses, the
sight of which he said “produced
much the same effect of wonder on my mind as did the
first visit to Stonehenge.”
Lennard’s name was given
to the island shortly after their
voyage ended when, in 1861,
Captain Richards of the survey
vessel Hecate, named Lennard
Island as well as Stubbs Island
and Templar Channel after the
men and their vessel. Life on
Lennard Island continued much
as it had before it had its new
name, visited by Native people
in the area, or merely passed by
enroute into the trading post at
Clayoquot. Things changed in
the early 1900s, when the marine
agent in Victoria made a case
for a lighthouse in the Clayoquot
area, due to the increased marine
traffic, primarily sealing vessels
and the steamers involved in
coastal trade. Lennard Island
was chosen for the newest light
station on the west coast.
Frank C. Garrard came out
from Alberni to help construct
the light station and on his fortyfirst birthday was appointed
the Lennard Island’s first light
keeper. He returned to Alberni
to gather his family, his wife
Annie and their children. They
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packed up their belongings and
off they steamed to Clayoquot.
Once there, they loaded up a
scow with the children, a cow,
a dog, a sewing machine, a chest
of drawers and two sea chests
and rowed off to Lennard Island
where the family lived in an oil
storage shed until their house
was completed. Lennard Light
was first illuminated the evening
of November 1, 1904.
Life for the Garrards was,
as it must have been for all light
keepers of the era, an endless
string of challenges. They had
to maintain the station and its
buildings, keep the kerosene
light burning and the lenses
(which floated in an iron cylinder filled with mercury) and
brass work polished, and provide
water (there is no fresh water
source on the island), food,
clothing and schooling for their
children. Garrard’s initial salary
was $600 per year, with an
increase to $1000 to recognize
the fact that he had to spend
the night in the light tower,
winding the clock mechanism
that turned the lenses every
two-and-a-half hours. His raise
was made on the understanding
that he would hire an assistant
keeper. Frank submitted the
name “A. Garrard.” The Garrards were eventually joined
on the island by a mechanic,
R. Pollock, to operate the fog
alarm, which first sounded in
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The Beautiful Girls Moses Mayes
K’ Naan
Saturday, July 2, 2005
Saturday, July 9, 2005
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
The Tofino Legion
Tickets $10, Doors 9pm
The Tofino Legion
Tofino Legion
The Beautiful Girls are at
the forefront of the new
roots and groove music
movement. Both live and
on record they blend their
affection for hip-hop and
reggae with their love of
real blues and roots. The
band brings a mellow and
foxy feel to everything they
touch. They rap to a resolectric, rocksteady with an
acoustic and they do melody
like nobody else. They will
be visiting us on their North
American Tour as they take
some time away from their
native Australian turf.
Melding the sound and instrumentation of funk fusion with
the irresistible drive of house,
this house-rocking seven-piece
band includes guitar, bass,
turntables, vintage keyboards,
drums, horns and percussion
- creating a sound that any
one can dance or bob their
heads to. The music appeals to
a diverse audience, everyone
from the discerning listener to
those who just want to move to
the groove. And many have
grooved: With over 300
shows in the last four years,
Moses Mayes has made appearances at such notable events like
Le Festival Internationale du
Jazz du Montreal, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
One of Canada’s premier touring bands, the group’s self-titled
debut album has sold over 2600
independent units and captured
the 2001 Prairie Music Award
for Outstanding Urban/Dance
Recording.
At age 9, K’naan was doing what
most North American kids were
doing. He was hanging out on
his neighbourhood street corner,
MC’ing for his friends, dropping
Nas and Rakim verses, dreaming
of a day when he would posses
the lyrical skills and the rhythmic
flow of his hip hop hero’s. However, K’naan was very different
from those American kids. In fact,
he wasn’t even an American at all,
but African. He wasn’t on the
streets of New York or Detroit, but on
the dusty streets of Mogadishu.
At 13, he left Somalia. K’naan
carried with him a very strong
sense of purpose. It is this sense
of purpose, as well as his amazing
lyrical gift, which has made him a
beacon for other artists and those
dedicated to global change. In
2001 after gaining notoriety as a
skilled mc and spoken word poet,
K'naan was invited to Geneva to
perform a spoken word piece at
the 2001 50th anniversary of the
UN Commission for Refugee’s.
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Sarah Harmer
Buck 65
Skavenjah
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Friday, July 22, 2005
The Tofino Legion
The Tofino Legion
The Tofino Legion
With a voice that can be sparse
and serene and at moments
desperately mournful, Sarah
Harmer incorporates a rich
texture of roots, pop and folk
sensibilities into her music.
Sarah is proving herself to be
one of the strongest solo artists
Canada has to offer The youngest
of six children born to farmer
Clem Harmer and his school
teacher wife, Isabelle, Sarah grew
up on a farm near Hamilton, on.
After a stint with country-rockers the Saddletramps, Sarah
formed her own band, Weeping
Tile, while at college in Kingston,
on. Sarah magnifies her experiences into captivating stories,
full of imagery and insight— as
she did on her acclaimed debut,
You Were Here, which Rolling
Stone called “marvelously
compelling” and Time voted
best debut CD of 2000. Now
with All of Our Names, Harmer
has created another collection
of memorable songs.
Buck 65 started out as a b-boy
back in '82 but today this nononsense white boy is the
Jimmy Castor of hip hop. Handling production, lyrics, and
Djing duties by himself, Buck
may be the man to single-handedly rescue hip hop. Many
regarded Buck as somewhat of
a weirdo because his subject
matter includes fashion design,
freestyle bmx, baseball, and
ichthyology. Maybe he's a
throwback, maybe he's the
future, but you can't hear any
death threats or hollow boasting coming from this honky.
Forget about it. This is music
that picks up where the rap performance in Revenge of the
Nerds left off. Born in Lower
Sackville, Nova Scotia, Buck 65
spent the majority of his adolescence as a self-described bboy. He eventually moved to
Halifax in 1989, where he
founded a seminal hip-hop
show on local college radio.
Skavenjah thrives as
Canada’s premiere SKA
band. The music is fast–
it’s slow–it rocks & swings.
But the common thread
is that it’s made for nonstop dancing!” And it’s
because of this unique
mix of SKA, Reggae and
Dub music, and their
incredible live show that
the band has spread their
infectious music to audiences around the world
since it’s inception in
1992. Skavenjah proves
why they remain a force
in the ska music world.
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Living Light
I
by Dan Harrison
t’s about that time of year
again, warm clear nights,
bonfires on the beach and
of course those long strolls down
to the waters edge to splash your
toes in the water and watch it
light up like a Las Vegas fountain.
Though commonly referred to as
phosphorescence, these
sparkling waters are actually a result of bioluminescence! (bye-oh-loo-meh-nehsens) Bioluminescence
refers to light that is produced by an organism
through a chemical reaction. Bio meaning ‘living’
and luminescence meaning
‘light’, hence ‘living light’.
The bioluminescence
we commonly see lighting
up the night surf are usually
caused by dinoflagellates, a single-celled plant-like organism.
When agitated the dinoflagellates produce their famous
‘flashes’ through a chemical
reaction that occurs when a
molecule, called luciferin, is
mixed with an enzyme, called
luciferase, in the presence of oxygen (lucifer, meaning ‘light
bringing’). The result is a bluegreen flash that usually lasts less
than a second.
As much as we love these
beautiful summer light shows,
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animals in the ocean may see
things a little differently. Imagine
trying to remain inconspicuous
amongst these luminescent minefields! Any inadvertent motion
could set off an ‘explosion’ of
light and catch the attention of a
lurking predator.
It is thought that dinoflagellates use their ‘flash’ as a sort
of burglar alarm to momentarily blind their predators and
provide them with an escape
opportunity. While organisms
such as the dinoflagellates create light
to escape predators,
others luminesce for
reasons such as
attracting mates
and obtaining prey.
Deep-sea predators like the
anglerfish for example, dangle
a light from their forehead as a
lure to capture fish.
On land, bioluminescence is most commonly
seen in glowing fungi, fireflies and a few other families
of luminous insects. While
bioluminescent organisms
light up and amaze people
around the world, they’ve
remained primarily a marine
phenomenon. In fact, bioluminescence is the predominant source of light
in the deep ocean. In these
great depths, it is
thought that as much
as 90% of the inhabitants are capable of
producing light!
As the water temperatures rise and the
warmth of the sun
returns, these fairweather plankton
begin showing up in
abundance. If you’re
one for flashy shows,
this is a great time of year
to get out and enjoy these
living lights!
For more info on bioluminescence, or if you have any
stumping questions
piling up in your head,
come check out the
Raincoast Interpretive
Centre at 451 Main
Street in Tofino and
let us ease your mind.
Dan Harrison is a summer
interpreter at the Raincoast
Interpretive Centre.
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~ fabulous sushi bar ~
~ and west coast cuisine ~
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725-2021
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Pasticceria Conradi
by Jan Brubacher
Trattoria… [Italian,
from trattore, host, from
trattare, to treat, from
Latin tractre; see treat.]
S
aturday afternoon, a quiet
day with a soft shower of
rain to moisten the skin.
The sun behind a light cloud
cover, releases warmth. A few
tourist around town—a slow
movement toward the frenzy of
the summer season. I walk toward
the new building on the corner
of Neill and First. I enter by the
kitchen door to talk with Matthias
Conradi the chef Patissier of
the new Pasticceria Conradi.
Inside is a whirlwind of
activity, Matthias is busy
preparing food and attending
to the last minute details of
kitchen set-up. Out in front,
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Jessica James, the manager, is
framing the various licenses and
certificates to hang on the wall,
fielding phone calls, and arranging staffing, all in preparation
for the grand opening in two
days. Both have that big energy
that comes from working on a
labour of love, a labour that is
about to come to fruition.
I wander through the
kitchen with it’s sparkling stainless steel shelves and countertops,
glimpses of cakes and cookies,
high ceilings, delectable smells
wafting throughout. It is enormous. This is an impressive
kitchen that can can produce
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serious food, and survive a
tsunami.
chef combines with his years of
experience in many kitchens to
give us this new eatery in town.
“It is three businesses in one; a
Pizzeria, a Trattoria and a Patisserie” Matthias tells me.
Open space. From the
kitchen to the front counter,
which is an impressive sight,
“black granite, six meters long.”
A pizzeria serves pizza, and
Past the display case, to the
a patisserie serves pastries, and a
seating area. Big space is what
trattoria? It conjures up images
this place is all about.
of food and romance.
The front, with seating for
Gleaning words from vari27 people, is spacious and light
filled, with natural earth tones— ous definitions I came up with
sand, air, water. The large win- this—casual, sophisticated, personal, upscale, family-run, seadows have sandblasted wave
sonal, locally produced, creative
patterns—the floor is slate.
dishes—always tasty. Hmm, it
Outside at the entrance is a all seems consistent with what
small patio with a large stone this Trattoria is all about. It has
a mix of all these elements, in
fireplace that can add some
warmth to those chilly foggy it’s looks and in it’s philosophy.
days. Inside the front door is Matthias is an avid supporter of
a small retail space that Jessica the slow food movement, “only
butter, oh and some olive oil…
tells me will expand as they
move along and see what peo- and free-range eggs.” Local
ple want. Right now it is full of Vancouver Island foods like
yummy treats like Dutch syrup Venison from the Seaview Game
Farm in Black Creek, maple
waffles, gooseberry jam, olive
smoked bacon from Hilliards
tapenade, roasted garlic and
rosemary crackers, biscotti made and Serious coffee from Victoria
by Matthias, and baskets ready are all featured on the menu.
Even some of the stainless steel
to be filled and gift-wrapped.
shelving and counters in the
kitchen were made in Tofino
So what is this Pasticceria
Conradi? Pasticceria is the Ital- by the Soundcraft metal shop.
ian word for pastry. There may
Local and family-run it is.
have been an Italian ancestor
five generations ago or perhaps Jessica James, born and raised in
Hungarian—the name Conradi Tofino, and Matthias have plan
is common in Italy and Hungary. to be married this year and their
baby son Tobias was sitting at a
But Matthias is German, and
here at the Pasticceria Conradi table with his grandmother when
his German training as a pastry I arrived. The building too has
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family connections,
Matthias’s brother, a dental surgeon, who also lives
in Canada, is behind that.
The path to this
building and business
begins in Germany.
They lived in Munich.
Matthias was the youngest
of twelve children, and in
a family of that size, “every
meal is like a banquet.” It
was Matthias who always
volunteered to miss church
in order to cook the Sunday lunch. He was six
years old when his family
moved to Peru for three
years. “It was my first
introduction to different
food cultures.” Back in
Germany he didn’t fit in,
he spoke Spanish better
than German and was
culturally different—his
world had expanded.
From the age of nine
or so he knew he wanted
to be a chef. His parents
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Spirits of the Wind & Sea
F
by George Bradd
Automotive Supplies
Food and Snacks
Slushies & Propane
ar out of sight of
land, offshore from
Tofino is a world of
birds few of us have imagined could exist. The open
ocean is the domain of the
Albatross, the ultimate
pelagic bird that flies with
grace and ease through
storms so fierce that sailors
say their prayers when caught
at sea in such weather.
Accounts of sailors, who
while wondering whether
their ship was going down,
tell of Albatross flying
with ease through gale
force winds.
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them world travellers. A fifty year composing only 13% of their
old Albatross will have flown a body weight. Calm weather
minimum of 3.7 million miles. strands them on the surface of
the sea; they need wind to fly.
Two Albatross species can
The pair bonding of Albabe found offshore of Tofino, the
tross is very strong; a bird that
Black-footed and the Laysan
Albatross. These birds are proba- has lost its mate will sometimes
bly nesting in the Northwestern wait on the nest for two months
Hawaiian Islands. Long narrow for the return of its partner.
wings make the perfect gliding Starvation eventually forces it
machine with a ratio of wingspan off the nest. An Albatross who
to wing width of 18 to 1, and a has lost its mate will take 4 or 5
wing lift drag ratio of 40 to 1 in years to form a new pair bond.
the Wandering Albatross. WingTheir long reproductive
spans vary from 7 to 11 feet. To
enable long hours of flight, their cycle constitutes a life pattern
wings lock at the shoulder and closer to humans than any other
elbow. They fly working with animal. The oldest living wild
the wind and gravity. Their bones bird was over 60 years and some
are lightweight, with the skeleton scientists believe they may live
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Tofino’s
until 100 years. Some species
don’t reach breeding age until
13 years. They lay a single egg
and incubate it more than two
months, with the male taking
turns incubating. Parents take
turns making long distance
flights for food and spend only 5
to 10 days together in the entire
breeding season of 12 months.
Many Albatross species are
in now in a steep decline. Six
of the 21 species of Albatross,
“have shown an alarming
decline” in just one year.
Historically the Japanese
feather collectors and egg collectors were the greatest threat
to nesting birds. The Japanese
completely wiped out whole
colonies of nesting birds and
even continued sneaking onto
Midway Island in Hawaii until
1915 in order to poach Albatross.
The us government had declared
the island a refuge in 1909.
Commercial guano operations
were used as a front for killing
birds in some areas.
Now most nesting islands
are protected and the greatest
danger comes from long line
fishing boats.
Every year an estimated 200
million hooks are set by long
liners off the coast of Canada
and the us. Longliner fishing
boats are killing 100,000 Albatross every year. A bird with such
a low reproductive rate cannot
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withstand such mortality rates.
Recently I heard a report of a
dead Albatross found on the
rocks at Cox Bay in Tofino. It
makes me wonder how many
other dead ones are washed up
on isolated beaches and not
found by people.
resemble natural foods.
Abandoned drift nets also
tangle Albatross and they
eat pieces of broken nets
that have deteriorated and
washed up. Banning drift
nets has benefited Albatross
by reducing their entanglements and allowing more
I have spoken to fisherman squid and dolphins to surin our area that admitted that vive. Albatross will somethey have killed Albatross while times accompany dolphins
fishing for Black Cod.
and catch the squid surfacing to escape the dolphins.
Mortality can be reduced by
over 90% using paired streamers
An attitude of respect
and weighted lines. The streamers for one of the world’s largest
come off a line towed from the birds will help them to surroof of the bait station and scare vive their present downthe birds until the fishing line ward spiral. Only we as
has dropped too deep for the people can make the decibirds to get the bait on the hook. sion to preserve these genPirate vessels doing long line
tle giants of the air. We
fishing do not conform to reg- call them “gooney birds”
ulations and account for the
because they lack fear of
majority of the dead birds.
people. If we can’t save
the Albatross how much
All boaters in Canada can ability do we have to surhelp Albatross by not throwing vive as a species ourselves?
any plastics in the sea while fishing. Bring your garbage back to
Next time you are hudshore and dispose of it. Most dled inside during a wind
young albatross have plastics in lashed stormy night in Tofino,
their stomachs. You can tell where remember there are still an
chicks died last year by the colour- entire race of living beings
ful piles of plastics that mark their outside keeping watch on
sailors at sea. The Albatross
gravesites on nesting beaches.
are the spirits of the wind
The young birds probably and the sea.
absorb toxic chemicals and plasGeorge Bradd operates
tics may starve or dehydrate
weak chicks in the nest. Ciga- Just Birding, a Tofino birdrette lighters will be swallowed watching company. Visit him
at www.justbirding.com
while floating because they
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Pacific Rim
Summer Festival
JULY
2
Tillers Folly
Green Point Theatre, Park
Saturday, July 2
Tickets: $10 adults,
$5 ages 6-16, free under 6
T
he 19th annual Pacific
Rim Summer Festival
returns this year to officially launch the beginning of
summer on the west coast.
Presented by the Pacific Rim
Arts Society, the festival
returns with an expanded programme that features over
forty musicians and dancers
from four continents in a
series of world and roots
music, jazz, classical, First
Nations and family concerts.
There’s sure to be something
of every musical taste and
interest in this year’s celebration of the arts. Tickets available in advance through
Wildside Booksellers, 320
Main St., Tofino and Word’s
End Booksellers, 1576 Imperial Lane, Ucluelet, or at the
door prior to concert.
For more details visit:
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7pm
This Vancouver quartet has
won a legion of fans with their
unique blend of Celtic/folk/
bluegrass woven into songs of
the northwest coast.
JULY
3
The Orchid Ensemble
Clayoquot Community Theatre
Sunday, July 3
8:30pm
$7 ages under 12
The Orchid Ensemble and
Tandava Music of the silk
road in the hands of two of
the most exciting groups on
Vancouver’s burgeoning world
music scene.
JULY
6
Hydre Sara Marreios
Wednesday, July 6
8:30pm
Tickets: $12
$5 ages 6-16, free under 6
Influenced by her roots, Sara
and her quartet perform a
lively mix of Portuguese fado,
lilting Brazilian tunes, and
highly polished jazz gems.
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8
H’Sao
JULY
13
I Tromboni
Ucluelet Seconday Band Room
Friday, July 8
8pm
Tickets: $15 adults, $5 under 12
Green Point Theatre, Park
Wednesday, July 13
8pm
$10 adults, kids under 12 free
Originally from Chad, Africa,
H’Sao embodies a blend of
cultures and influences with a
magnetic appeal combining
gospel, soul, jazz, R&B, and
inspirational dance for the
whole family.
The “Team Canada” of trombones includes baroque, classical, jazz, romantic, and
popular music in their performance and presents it with a
humorous twist! Bring the
whole family.
JULY
9
Le La La Dancers
JULY
15
Mike Allen Trio
Tofino Village Green
Saturday, July 9
12:30pm Friday, July 15
8:30pm
Ucluelet Village Green
Saturday, July 9
3:00pm An accomplished jazz musiTickets: Free
cian who has studied Coltrane
Performing The Spirit of the
Masks, this First Nations
dance troupe presents a narrated demonstration of traditional songs and dances from
the Kwakwaka’wakw peoples
of the West Coast.
JULY
10
Serenade on Strings
Saint Columba Church, Tofino
Sunday, July 10
8pm
Tickets:
$12
in depth and forged a style
that is fresh and vital, saxophonist Mike Allen brings his
trio to the festival.
JULY
16
Tango Paradiso
Ucluelet Secondary Band Room
Saturday, July 16
8:30pm
$7 children under 12
Complete with the flamboyant choreography of dancer
An evening of Handel, Mozart, Carlos Loyola and partner,
Beethoven and Martinu in the Tango Paradiso offers a fresh
hands of two talented classical look at the tango in a show
that is both authentic and
artists: Müge Büyükçelen
exciting.
(violin) and Guyonne Le
Louarn (viola) in the heritage
setting of St. Columba Church.
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Meetings with
wolves
Clayoquot
Furballs
by Dan Lewis
I
n 1969 the us government began planning
the largest underground
nuclear test in us history, on
Amchitka Island in Alaska.
To mitigate effects of the
planned blast, 89 Alaskan
sea otters were transplanted
to Kyuquot, near the north
end of Vancouver Island
between 1969 and 1971.
Meanwhile, back in
Kyuquot, the relocated otters
were having a field day eating
all the sea urchins, and they
began to migrate north and
south from there. By 1998 they
were appearing in the north
end of Clayoquot Sound.
otters—their furry white faces
clearly set them apart. Sea otters
are marine mammals and rarely
come out of the water. Their
large rear feet are like flippers.
Their fur is thick and waterproof, to insulate them from the
cold water. They don’t have a
blubber layer like most other
marine mammals, so they have
to eat one quarter of their body
weight daily to stay warm. Adults
can measure as large as 1.5 metres
and weigh up to 45 kilograms.
“Fur balls”, as they are
affectionately called by the whale
watchers, are now back in southIn Vancouver, opposi- ern Clayoquot. This spring a raft
of 63 sea otters was sighted in Cow
tion to the test led to the
formation of the Don’t Make Bay and we had regular sightings
Their habitat is shallow
a Wave Committee, which all summer around Vargas Island.
water close to shore, typically a
went on to become GreenSea otters (Enhydra lutris) rocky area on the open coast
peace, and an international
with kelp beds nearby. During
campaign to end nuclear tests. look very different from river
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remaining were protected in
1911 under the International
Fur Seal Treaty signed by the
United States, Russia, Japan
and Great Britain (for Canada).
years. But the question local
communities are asking is
can we wait 35 years for the
beneficial effects of the reestablishment?
Otters are known as a ‘keystone’ species, because of the
key role they play in the ecosystem. When otters are removed
from the food web, sea urchin
populations explode. Urchins
Sea otters were hunted to
extinction during the 1800’s. It graze on kelp, so the kelp forests
are decimated. Kelp provides a
all began with a Russian shipnursery for finfish to feed, rest,
wreck in the Aleutian islands.
Biologist Georg Wilhelm Steller and hide from predators, so the
was on board and began hunt- entire ecosystem is effected.
ing the otters. The Russians
In Kyuquot, when the
discovered otters have incredibly thick furs—a million hairs otters returned, they fed
voraciously on the artificially
per square inch!
abundant urchins and their
Russian fur traders returned population grew at an averto the Aleutians and forced the age of nearly 20% annually.
natives to hunt sea otters from As they reached the carrying
their kayaks, which the Russians capacity of the ecosystem,
they spread to new territories.
called baidarkas. A village’s
women and children were capSome people are contured, and if the men wanted
cerned about the return of the
to see them alive again, they
otters to Clayoquot Sound.
did as the Russians ordered.
Commercial harvesters of crab
and geoducks are concerned
When Captain Cook
arrived in Nootka Sound in 1778, they may have nothing left to
catch. And First Nations peothere were still plenty of sea
otters around. The British didn’t ple use shellfish as a staple food
realize the value of the pelts they to feed their families.
obtained until they arrived in
Scientists believe an equiChina, where traders would pay
librium will be established
outrageous prices for the furs.
The otter fur trade had arrived between otters and the rest of
the ecosystem. Kyuquot has
on Vancouver Island. Otters
shown that this process will
were commercially extinct by
occur over a period of about 35
the early 1900’s, and the few
And yet, with the kelp
forests in such a poor state,
and major unknowns such
as global warming on the
horizon, a healthy population could be beneficial. In
the short term there will be
a reduction in urchins and
clams, but in the long run,
with the return of the kelp
forests, there should be a
healthy, intact, functioning
ecosystem with otters playing their key role once again.
a five minute dive they forage
for urchins, crabs, mussels, and
clams. Any food they find is
stashed under pockets of skin
near their forearms. When they
return to the surface they float
on their backs eating their feast
of seafood at their leisure, sometimes using rocks to smash
shells open.
Dan Lewis and Bonny
Glambeck operate Rainforest
Kayak Adventures, a sea
kayak company in Tofino.
For info visit their website at
www.rainforestkayak.com
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Gardening in
July
by Trina Mattson
J
une… June…June…
Hey, what happened to
May? I guess between
fighting off horsetails and dandelions, not to mention ginormous mosquitoes and black
flies, the time just drifted past.
because it’s the only place that
you feel you can fully relax and
that scares you or you may simply not love your garden
because you‚ve run out of ideas
and need a little zip, well here’s
some ideas for summer zip.
Roses in containers, keep
them dead headed and they’ll
put out continuous blooms,
Martha geraniums, ultra spectacular colour all season long,
Clematis coming into bloom
and for all summer, and Dahlias.
For the scentsational, how
about lavender, or citronella,
tea tree, or apple and nutmeg
scented geraniums, again with
the roses and the sweeeet smell
of honeysuckle. If inspiration is
what you need, take a garden
tour around town, check out
all the different gardens, most
gardeners love to share information with each other, to
Now if you are in your
garden and you’re not saying I share tips and techniques, pitfall and bruises. Then get back
love my garden, then you’re
probably not spending enough to your garden there’s plenty of
time and relaxing to do, there’s
time in it. Do you not love
still time to relax while you
your because, you’re not an
outdoors type person, because plant up some vegetable seeds
your allergic to it, or at least the for fall and winter harvest, time
to relax while you trim up
work that’s associated with it,
Hey it’s July and as I sit
here trying to rack my brain as
to what could possibly be
humorous in a gardeners life
this month, it suddenly occurs
to me, what could be funnier
than people almost pulling out
their hair as they battle, weeds,
water, bugs, deer, lose of plant
life, black spot, pruning, shovelling, mowing, fertilizing, and
all the other things that go
along with gardening, just for
the sake of relaxing. How much
relaxing do you do while you
are trying to perfect your Eden ?
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some perennials for a second
flush of blooms in the fall. And
time to relax while you stake
any tall growing vines, vegetable, and perennials before
they fall over.
Indoor plants can be
moved outside so that they
may relax in the garden as well.
Remember while you are
relaxing to check an eye out
for aphids, and slugs as they
too like to relax in your garden, Continue fertilizing
your bedding plants and baskets for continuous blooms
all summer and if you find
they are getting a little leggy,
trim them up, they’ll recover
and be thicker and send out
more blossoms as well.
ready for fall. Speaking of fall
and who wants to think about
that now, but it‚s also time to
make a list of all the bulbs you
may want for next years spring
display, and yeah it‚s early, but
I’ve already got orders in, and
am expecting delivery early
September.
The hummingbirds are
back so refill that feeder, keep
an eye out for blue treasure in
your garden, we spotted an
robins egg shell that was
dropped in our lawn, so their
hatching, and the starlings
have been making their
rounds. Big butterflies have
been frequenting the yard,
and the frogs just won’t quit.
Ahhhhh, relaxing in the
garden never was so sweet. It‚s
July relax. zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
By now any fall blooming
perennials will have their foliage
out and so you can see if you
Trina Mattson runs the
Ordinary Corner Nursery in
have any bald spots that may
Tofino.
need bulking up, and for the
fall we recommend grasses, rudbeckia, fall blooming heathers,
don’t forget your foliage plants
as well, these are best put into
the ground soon so they will be
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CMMUNITY CALNDr
JUNE
mon
Community
Computer Lab
Wickaninnish School
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4-6pm
Cost $8 per hour
High speed internet
available to the public.
This program is open to
both boys and girls.
JUNE
mon
Jazz Dance
Flexibility
JUNE
tue
Stretch/Tai Chi
for Seniors
Tofino Community Hall
Wickaninnish School
Tuesdays
5-6pm Tuesday
7-9pm
Free!
$1 Drop in
Tofino’s Community Hall
Apr 25-Jun 6 4:45-5:45 pm
Cost: $48
10-13years
This Stretch/Tai-Chi class
is geared for seniors with
different levels of fitness.
JUNE
Vinyasa Yoga
Instructor Judith BergLearn jazz technique,
mon
combinations and learn eron has been studying
to dance and have fun at Tai Chi for 5 years. RegMondays
9-10:30am the same time. Instruc- ister at 725-3229.
with Natalie Rousseau
tor is Gabrielle Springett. JUNE
Cost: $10 per class
All levels Vinyasa style
flow class that can be
modified for all levels.
JUNE
mon
Ballet/Stretch
Flexibility
Apr 25-Jun 6 5:45-7:00 pm
Cost: $48
adults
mon
Archery
Instructional
Wickaninnish School
Mondays
7-8pm
11 to 111 years $2 drop in
This 8 week course will
introduce participants to
basic recurve bow archery.
Beginners are welcome.
All equipment provided.
Ballet is of tremendous
benefit to one’s strength, JUNE
Preschool
posture and flexibility at
any age. No dance expe- mon Playgroup
rience required.
JUNE
mon
Ballet/Stretch
Flexibility
Tue,Thu,Fri 10:30am-noon
by donation
tue
JUNE
tue
Pre-school
Gym Drop-in
Wickaninnish School
Tue & Thu
8:45-9:45am
no charge
wed
Community
Computer Lab
Wickaninnish School
Cost $8 per hour
High speed internet
JUNE
thu
Pre & Postnatal
Drop in
Coastal Family Place
Thursday 11:30am – 1pm
Computer Lab
Wickaninnish School
Cost $8 per hour
Preschool playgroup is
back! For info call Laurie High speed internet
Apr 25-Jun 6 4:00-4:45 pm Hannah at 725-2152 or
6-9years
Cost $40 Gord Johns at 725-2312.
This class will focus on
beginner ballet. Participants will learn the basics
in a fun environment
and begin to explore
steps and combinations.
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All are welcome to
attend. Call 725-2555
for more details
JUNE
Drop in programs with
topics and guest speaktue
Caregivers must super- ers of interest to new
MacKenzie Beach Pool
vise their own children. parents. For more info
Tue & Fri
8:30-9:15am No outside shoes in gym. call Laurie Hannah at
Cost 6/$35, $6 drop in
725-2172 ext.2
JUNE
The Joy of
Join instructor Leah
JUNE
tue Movement
Community
Austin for this low
thu Computer Lab
impact, cardio exercise Tofino Community Hall
9-10:15am Wickaninnish School
to tone the body, burn Tuesdays
calories and strengthen This program continCost $8 per hour
your cardio vascular
ues through May.
system.
Participants can either High speed internet
drop-in or pay for a
JUNE
Community
block of classes.
JUNE
Aquafit
JUNE
Sound Waves
Community Choir
JUNE
wed
Archery
Practice Only
Wickaninnish School
Wednesdays
7-8pm
11 to 111 years $2 drop in
This course has been
ongoing since February
and has been hugely
popular. Practice sessions only. Instructional
sessions on Mondays.
thu
Step
Aerobics
Wickaninnish School
Room 108
Thursdays
5:15-6:15pm
Step Aerobics classes at
the Community School
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JUNE
Aquafit
thu
sat
MacKenzie Beach Pool
Tue & Fri
8:30-9:15am
Cost 6/$35, $6 drop in
Join instructor Leah
Austin for low impact,
cardio exercise to tone
the body, burn calories
and strengthen your
cardio vascular system.
JUNE
JUNE
Pre-school
Gym Drop-in
Roman Catholic
Mass
JUNE
2
Dance Class
Drop-ins
St. Francis of Assisi
Saturdays
Solwood
5pm Acrobatics for Kids
Thu, Jun 2,16 5:30-6:15pm
Roman Catholic Mass
Cost $7
at 400 Block Main St.
Contemporary Dance
JUNE
Tofino
Thu, Jun 2,16 6:30-7:30pm
sun Bible Fellowship Adults $10
Wickaninnish School
Hip Hop Street Funk
Sundays
10:30am Thu, Jun 2,16 7:30-8:30pm
Cost $10
Non-Denominational
at 431 Gibson Street
Introductory drop in
thu
class in preparation for
JUNE
Wickaninnish School
Sunday
Charlene sales upcomTue & Thu
8:45-9:45am sun Mass
ing 10 week course.
Saint Columba Church
no charge
Charlene Sales - Quali11am fied Dance & Acrobatic
Caregivers must super- Sundays
Teacher-London, UK
vise their own children. Anglican/United Mass
trained in ContempoNo outside shoes in gym. at 110 Second Street
rary,Tap, Ballet, Street
JUNE
JUNE
Tough City
Tofino
Jazz, Acrobatics andfri Youth Lounge
sat Public Market
Dramatics 19yrs experiWickaninnish School
The Village Green
ence. 725-2112
JUNE
12
Edge to Edge
Marathon
JUNE
Tapas Tuesday
21 Live Music
Saint Columba Church
Sat.Jun.12
8:30pm
Rain Coast Café
Tue, June 7
Starting in Tofino and
finishing in Ucluelet.
For more info contact
Susan Payne, Race Director at 726-7739 or visit
edgetoedgemarathon.com
Local country and bluegrass artists, Andrew
Giesbrecht and Cluny
MacPherson.'
JUNE
Movie Night
13 Hotel Rwanda
Clayoquot Sound Theatre
June 13,
8pm
Hotel Rwanda, the
story of a courageous
hotelier during the massacres in Rwanda. Don
Cheadle nominated
Best Actor 2004. Nominated Best Picture at
Golden Globes, 2004.
8pm
Dance
Classes
Solwood
Thu, June 23
Course of 10 weeks
8pm
$60
Acrobatics course covering Contemporary and
Hip Hop Street Funk.
JUNE
Basketball
25 Tournament
Village Green Court
June 25 & 26
Another great community sporting event by
JUNE
Fridays
6-10pm Sat
10am-3pm
Tapas Tuesday
Steve Sperger’s Sperger
JUNE
Live Music
no charge
Movie Night
Sports and EntertainTofino’s Public Market
Alfie
Rain Coast Café
ment. This is a full court
goes by the “Make it,
For youths 13-18 years
8pm event. For info contact
only. Alcohol and drug Bake it, Grow it” princi- Clayoquot Sound Theatre Tue, June 7
8pm Singer/songwriter NorSteve at 266-0117.
ple. To pick up a vendor June 6,
free please.
application
package,
man
Liota.
Alfie,
the
2004
remake
JUNE
JUNE
Pre-School
Animal Drawing
please stop by Tofino’s
of the classic comic film, JUNE
Playgroup
w. Daisy Tattersall
fri
Movie Night
District Office at 121
starring Jude Law in the
Seek
You
Two
Third Street, or phone
title role.
Clayoquot Sound Theatre
Friday
10:30am – 12pm 725-3229 to request that
Sat, Jun 25,30 & Aug.30
JUNE
Tapas Tuesday
June 20,
8pm 6-8 Years
2-3:30pm
For parents and tots to one be mailed to you.
Live Music
socialize. Kids must be
Seek You Two, an audi- $15/session or all 3 for $39
Rain Coast Café
accompanied by an adult
ence favourite at Cannes Animal Studies through
Tue, June 7
8pm this year; French-CanaArt! Interested in anidian, directed by Carole mals?? Why not learn
From Gabriola Island,
about them and learn
singer/bassist Dinah D' Laure.
how to draw them too.
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July ’05
YOUR HOROSCOPE
by Nick the Butcher
Aries
March 20 — April 19
Oh the pressure on
you must be intense
right now. I have
felt for you people for a few
weeks now and have noticed
that you’ve been in a state of
rapture. It has caused you to
be a little bit moody and irritable. This will pass, hopefully
by the new moon. Take a
break from your usual routine
and go to beach by yourself to
rejuvenate your soul and get a
little sun. It is hard for you to
figure out what you’re next
move is sometimes but you
don’t need to try so hard. Just
be nice to yourself and cut a
little slack before you snap.
Taurus
April 20 — May 19
My bully bulls, how do
you feel about your bad
selves? The summer will
magnificent if you can let yourself
be loved finally. I know nobody does
it quite as good as you do, but at
least open your eyes to the possibility they are worth a shot. I mean it.
This person has already consistently
shown you how they can make you
happy but you don’t seem to give
much back. I’d like to see if you can
do this. Jump off that proverbial
bridge. I dare you.
Gemini
May 20 — June 20
Hello you two… If I am
correct you probably are
feeling relieved lately
now that things are falling into
place. It is hard to wait sometimes
for the perfect scenario to make a
move but this month it will be blatantly obvious. If you don’t take
the opportunity that presents itself
you will be kicking yourself for
years to come. Then again time
flies when you’re floating in the air
between your ears. I’m just kidding
of course. Will you marry me? So
anyway… how do the roses smell?
Cancer
June 21 — July 21
This is an opportunity. It
is now time to give yourself the chance to
become more than you are. If that
is what you want. If you are lacking anything, call it upon yourself
but do so in such a way that you
make an offering to the universe
that is a sacrifice for you. It has
always been important for you to
give and it is really quite needed.
This month try to recollect how you
felt last year at this time and see
how far you've come, or where you
need to improve. It is always good
to change. Keep in mind that nothing that is taken for granted will
ever be constant or unconditional.
Leo
July 22 — August 22
If there was ever a time
to be thankful it would
be now. Why you ask?
Just try and think of how many
times in the past twelve months
that you needed someone to help
you and they did. Well, this month
you will have the opportunity to
give back to the universe. If you
are smart, you will give back in a
very big way. The time and place
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will present itself and you will be
able to mend something for the
greater good. Be strong and be
humble.
Virgo
Aug. 23 — September 21
Who are you? What have
you become? Do you even
recognize yourself anymore? Sorry, that it sounds bad but I
must say it. It seems that you need
some encouragement. Here it is: your
fine. Just start to focus on something
new. It will give you something to
work toward. Sometimes I notice that
Virgo people get really frazzled when
they get into a rut, and that it near
impossible for you to get out. As the
month unfolds try to make new
choices that are out of character for
you. This will cause a chain reaction
with everyone around you which will
spur an inspired new you.
Libra
Sept. 22 — Oct. 22
Oh how the days are long
and the nights are short.
You prefer more time for
sleep than you have getting but
something tells me you are still having fun. Half of a year has past
already and you have gotten a lot
accomplished. For the remainder of
this month come up with a game plan
that will propel you into the New Year.
Make some lofty goals and see if you
can push yourself to do them. Save
some time for the spa once you’ve
completed. Hoorah!
Scorpio
Oct.23 — Nov.21
I’ve been so proud of you
all lately. You have been
making some major
changes lately which are setting an
example for others in a way that
you should be proud of. Why however, do you stick with old mentali-
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ties. You have changed many of
your actions but you have the same
haunted and sad heart. Get rid of
the denial that you have been hiding behind and love your bad self
already. I’m speaking about that
split second of unsatisfied regard
toward yourself that you continue
to carry around. Let it go. You are
amazing.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 — Dec.21
My goodness was that six
months already? It’s
almost our birthday
again isn’t it? Heehaw! Anyway, we
have now got a lot to do before
winter and I’d be remiss if I didn’t
say lets get to it. One of the Sag
traits that is an asset is the ability
to accomplish highly difficult tasks
under high pressure with tact and
grace. It’s why people love you.
Where everyone else is pulling
there hair out, you're putting on
your game face. Pick a path, stick
to it, and make it happen. Oh yeah
by the way, the love of your life is
here, do you know who it is?
Capricorn
Dec.22 — Jan.19
My hope for you is that
you can get through this
month with out losing
your mind completely. Information
about a special someone will be
hurtful but will help you make
some big changes to your mental
health. The most important thing
for you to remember is that you
will need to be strong and not let
yourself be burned again in the
same way. The next big step will be
yours to make but try not to lose
hope. Do something that has made
you happy in the past, perhaps
visit your old buddy and pick up
where you left off.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 — Feb.17
The best part about
being you is how
you make people
feel when they are your good
side. My hope is that you can
be open to new wonderful possibilities. The people that are
important to you may annoy
you sometimes but try not to
be aggravated by their old
traits that will never change.
In other words take the good
with the bad. Also, why is it
that you have such difficulty
sometimes looking in the mirror? Try to this month and
expand your mind.
Pisces
Feb. 18 — March 19
Where has the first
part of the year
gone? What will you
do for the remainder? Are you
completely satisfied with your
wardrobe? This will be very a
fun month of good times and
funny occurrences. You will
ask yourself how it could get
any better. This happiness will
inspire others if you aren’t too
pushy with it. Remember that
not everyone is a Pisces and
may not be able take your new
found “happy brains”. Let
them come to you.
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Ferry Schedule
July 1st to July 31st
Nanaimo (Departure Bay) and
Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)
Leaves Nanaimo
12:05pm2 5:10pm
6:20am
7:45am1 12:50pm 7:20pm
3:00pm 8:50pm4
8:30am
10:40am 4:30pm3 9:25pm
Leaves Vancouver
12:50pm 6:40pm3
6:20am
2:15pm2 7:20pm
8:30am
9:55am1 3:00pm 9:25pm
10:40am 5:10pm 10:50pm4
1 Thu, Fri, Sat, Mon only
2 Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon only
3
Thu, Fri, Sun, Mon only
4
Sun only
Check for changes after July 26
Nanaimo (Duke Point) and
Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Leaves Nanaimo
12:45pm 8:15pm
5:15am
3:15pm 10:45pm
7:45am
10:15am 5:45pm
Leaves Vancouver
12:45pm 8:15pm
5:15am
3:15pm 10:45pm
7:45am
10:15am 5:45pm
Victoria (Swartz Bay) and
Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Leaves Victoria
6:00am5 12:00pm 5:00pm
1:00pm 6:00pm
7:00am
2:00pm6 7:00pm
8:00am
3:00pm 8:00pm
9:00am
10:00am 4:00pm 9:00pm
10:00pm7
11:00am
Leaves Vancouver
6:00am5 12:00pm6 5:00pm
1:00pm 6:00pm
7:00am
2:00pm 7:00pm
8:00am
3:00pm 8:00pm6
9:00am
10:00am 4:00pm6 9:00pm
10:00pm7
11:00am
5 Mon-Thu only,
Daily except Sun 7 Fri, Sun only
Check for changes after July 26
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Reservations 1-888-724-5223
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Lennard Island
by Adrienne Mason
…continued from page 9
pipes and other supplies for the
station, as well as a salted pig in
a barrel, and headed back to
Lennard. But the falling tide, in
combination with a large swell,
resulted in a strong rip, which
was taking them out to sea. The
pork also made them top heavy
so over the side went the barrel
and salt. (The precious pig was
Trips to the village of
tucked on the bottom of the
Clayoquot for supplies were
boat.) Eventually the trio made
infrequent and the journey
often perilous. On one of their their way home and successfully
landed the boat into the treachearliest trips, Frank, with his
eldest children Lilly and Burdett, erous landing at Lennard.
set off for Clayoquot to gather
The three youngest Garsupplies they had ordered and
rard children, Ethel, Noel and
pick up much needed food.
They loaded a sink, several lead Olive, eventually went to school
early 1906. (Garrard’s salary
was subsequently increased to
$1200, from which he was to
pay himself, his assistant and
Pollock.) Pollock’s primary task
was to keep the two boilers
stoked that kept the air pressure
up in the fog horns.
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in Tofino. They left Lennard at
sunrise every Monday morning
in a canoe. On Friday afternoon,
Frank would row out in the
station boat to meet the children
on their way home. One Friday,
Frank, Annie, Lilly and Burdett,
came out from Lennard to meet
the younger children. From
about half a mile away they
watched in horror as the canoe
capsized. They rowed to the
scene and found Noel on the
upturned canoe, Ethel holding
on with one arm, and both of
them trying to hold up Olive so
that her head was above water.
They managed to get the children home and safe but this
event, other hazardous boat
journeys and a culminating
tragedy when their young baby,
Edward, died in 1908 after inadvertently ingesting lye, eventually saw the Garrards move off
the light, first to Vargas Island
and then into Tofino.
Twenty-five light keepers
came after the Garrards, each
adding their adventures and
misadventures to the coastal
lore of life on the lights. Much
has changed for light keepers of
course, increased mechanization
and improved communications
for instance, but the challenges
of isolation and the need for
self-sufficiency and resourcefulness, remains the same. For
those who only look out at
Lennard Island, imaging what
life must be like for those living
there, the biggest change has
been the loss of the sound of the
fog horn, which was deemed
unnecessary and silenced by
the federal government in
April 2003.
Adrienne Mason is a Tofino
writer. If you have anything to
add, please contact her by
email at [email protected].
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Conradi
by Jan Brubacher
…continued from page 15
were not overly excited about
that and sent him off to do an
aptitude test. At that point it
was suggested to him to become
a pastry chef. He was fifteen
years old when he started his
apprenticeship. He finished at
eighteen and then went on a
trip to Canada.
It was 1982, Matthias was
travelling with his brother (the
partner in the building.) They
drove from New York up to
Montreal, then did the trans
Canada highway across and
stopped briefly at the end, in
Tofino. They parked at Long
Beach and ate BBQ salmon.
They joked about moving to
Canada and setting up a business together—his brother, a
dental practice and he a patisserie. (Zoom ahead, 2005, big
building with patisserie above
and dental office below—but
not Matthias’s brother. Tofino
is still too small to host a dental
surgeon.)
Back in Germany, with the
wilderness and remoteness of
Canada’s west coast imprinted
in his memory, Matthias went
on to work for another two
years in the shop where he had
done his apprenticeship. Then
it was the mandatory military
service, he was a cook and about
all he learned from the fifteen
month of army duty was
“drinking and cheating.” After
the army Matthias took his first
position in a little hotel/restaurant in the suburbs of Munich.
From here he travelled to Abu
Dhabi in the United Arab
Emeritus where he worked in
an European style Patisserie.
And then he got accepted into
the masters course for patissier—
there was a long waiting list for
this one year intensive program.
When he finished, he spent eight
years in St. Moritz, Switzerland
working in two, very high-end
resorts.
In 1997, on a second visit
to a very changed Tofino, he
went to the newly opened
Wickinninnish Inn for breakfast. Sitting there in the nearly
empty restaurant with a view
out to sea and waves crashing
against rocks, he thought this
would be a good place to be.
He went back to Switzerland,
mailed his resume, took the cut
in pay, and got the job at the
Point Restaurant.
From there it was the Cafe
Pamplona, and then in the
interim, consulting business,
before arriving at the Pasticceria
Conradi with it’s “Casual counter
service and quality food.”
This may well be home for
Matthias and Jessica and Tobias
for a long while.
The Pasticceria Conradi is
open from 7am to 5pm every
day.
Multitalented and creative,
Jan Brubacher writes films, creates jewelry and costumes, and
convincingly plays the role of
mother.
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boutiques
The Treehouse
Reflecting Spirit
Enchanted
305 Campbell Street
250.725-4254
381 Main Street
250.725-2308
[email protected]
411 Campbell Street
250.725-2472
Owned by local artist Signy Cohen,
this gallery expresses the roots of
coastal culture. Varied selection
of works, from carvings and
pottery to jewellry and glass.
[email protected]
Colourful metaphysical store
with gemstones, yoga and
meditation supplies, spiritual
self-healing books and magazines, jewellry, CDs, fair trade
imports, art, hats, clothing &
more. Inspiring healing from
the special space within.
Fiber Options
120 Fourth Street
250.725-2192
www.ecoeverything.com
Natural fibers specialty clothing store. Beeswax candles,
tree-free art cards and natural
bodycare round out the selection of hemp, organic cotton
and alternative fabric items.
Plush
381 Main St
250.725-2730
Recently voted Tofino’s
favourite boutique. We offer
a wide variety of stylish and
quality clothing, lingerie,
accessories and jewellery.
And now stocking the shelves
for you guys too.
Saltspring Soapworks
7-300 Main Street
250.725-2773
www.saltspringsoapworks.com
Visit our soap gallery for
invigorating Salt Srubs, Handmade Soaps, state-of-the-art
Skin Care, Stone Bay Men’s
Line, natural Baby Care, Bath
Bombs and much more.
Westcoast T-shirts & souvenirs,
quality clothing, postcards and
books. Next to the CIBC.
Wildside Booksellers
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
Waterfront book store covering a variety of topics from
guide books to local history
and novels. Home of Tofino’s
kites. Get your caffeine fix
at the espresso bar
1180 Pacific Rim Highway
250.725-3334
Contemporary gallery showcasing hip and innovative designs
found nowhere else in town.
Gourmet Illy espresso.
galleries
411 CampbellStreet
250.725-2132
Eagle Aerie Gallery
www.tofinowhalecentre.com
350 Campbell Street
250.725-3235
800.663-0669 Toll Free
More than just whale
bones… chic home décor,
brocade purses, April Cornel
linens, glassware, jewelry,
ceramic fish, sushi sets and
more!
www.royhenryvickers.com
Traditional Northwest Coast
longhouse featuring the
works of Tsimshian Artist
Roy Henry Vickers. Selection
of original prints, books,
posters, totems & art cards.
Driftwood
131 First Street
250.725-3905
The biggest selection of
giftware, souvenirs and
clothing. A variety of beachwear for men, women and
children. Home decor, garden
accessories and sterling silver
jewelry.
House of Himwitsa
300 Main Street
250.725-2017
250.725-2361 Fax
800.899-1947 Toll Free
www.himwitsa.com
Featuring First Nations artwork, masks, totems, basketry, original jewellry,
gold & silver. Owned by
First Nations people.
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The Lounge Collection
The Whale Centre Boutique
outfitters
Clayoquot Ventures
564 Campbell Street
250.725-2700
www.tofinofishing.com
Satisfying all the needs of the
avid fisherman. Tackle, rods,
fishing apparel and all the
secret weapons for your catch.
Method Marine Supply
380 Main Street
250.725-3251
A full-service marine supply
store offering gear for all
your boating, fishing and
outdoor needs. Marine gas.
Located on the water in the
inner harbour.
Rods Power & Marine
Jamies Whaling Station
591 Campbell Street
250.725-3735
Marine sales & service for all
your boating and outdoor
needs. Chainsaws, generators and power tools to
tame your wilderness.
606 Campbell Street
250.725-3919
Tofino Fishing & Trading
120 Fourth Street
250.725-2622
Westcoast outfitters featuring quality outerwear, hiking
boots, and men’s and
women’s fashions.
Tofino Seakayaking
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
www.tofino-kayaking.com
Kayaking and outdoor supplies – everything from
footwear to dry bags. Home
of Tofino’s kites. The bookstore carries interpretive literature for your tour.
whale watching
Adventures Pacific
120 Fourth Street
250.725-2811
www.alberni.net/whales
Wildlife and whale watching
tours by zodiac, interpretive
eco-tours, daytrips to HotSprings Cove in a covered
boat. Custom tours available.
Clayoquot Eco Tours
www.jamies.com
Est. 1982. Zodiacs to 65 foot
vessels and all the adventures
you want! Guaranteed sightings on whale or bear tours.
Hot Springs, Kayaking, 4x4ing,
Meares Island, Fishing, NEW!
Surf Lessons. Also in Ucluelet.
Ocean Outfitters
421 Main Street
250.725-2866
www.oceanoutfitters.bc.ca
Ocean & garden adventures.
Whale & bear watching, Hot
Springs, Meares Island hiking & Cougar Annie’s Garden.
Large zodiac or family vessel
with washrooms on board.
Remote Passages Marine
Excursions
@ Wharf Street
in the big red boathouse
1-800.666-9833 Toll free
www.remotepassages.com
Offering specialised adventure tours & whale watching
since 1986. Exciting zodiac
& covered vessel tours by
informative guides. Educational programs for all ages.
Seaside Adventures
300 Main Street
250.725-2292
250.725-2295 Fax
www.seaside-adventures.com
[email protected]
at the Whale Centre
411 Campbell Street
250.725-2132
250.725-2136 Fax
888-474-2288 Toll free
Seaside Adventures offers
whale watching, Hot Springs
tours, fishing, bear watching,
and hiking.
www.tofinowhalecentre.com
scenic cruises
Visit the coastal museum
and whale exhibit while you
book your marine adventure.
Whale and bear watching,
and Hot Springs Cove trips.
Browning Pass Charters
890 Main Street
250.725-3435
www.browningpass.com
[email protected]
Scenic cruises & bear watching on the charter yacht ‘The
Browning Passage’. Vessel has
upper viewing deck, washroom and heated cabin.
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sport fishing
Tofino Coastal Sportfishing
Clayoquot Ventures
250.726-5364
564 Campbell Street
250.725-2700
www.tofinofishing.com
Salmon and halibut fishing
in the pristine waters of
Clayoquot Sound. Fully
insured vessels featuring
today’s premiere electronics
and fishing equipment.
Ospray Charters
450 Neill Street
250.725-2133
www.ospray.com
[email protected]
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tofinocoastalsportfishing
@hotmail.com
surfing
Surf Sister Surf School
food stores
Fish for Salmon and Halibut,
Saltwater Flyfishing, Lake
and River Trips, Year Round,
Local Guides, All Meals
Included
Bruhwiler Surf School
1180 Pacific Rim Hwy
250.725-4456
1.877.724-SURF
Beaches Grocery
sea kayaking
Learn to surf with Canada’s
best known pros and local
surfers. Expert and comprehensive instruction for
beginners to advanced levels.
Rainforest Kayak
Box 511, Tofino BC
250.725-3117
www.rainforestkayak.com
Very productive and fun fishing adventures since 1987 for
Salmon and Halibut aboard
fully equipped deluxe 28ft
covered cruisers for groups
up to 6 persons.
Coastal kayaking veterans
Dan Lewis and Bonny Glambeck offer a range of fun
and informative multi-day
instructional courses and
guided tours.
Jack’s Saltwater Fly Charters
Remote Passages Kayaking
250.266-0135
250.725-4402
@ Wharf Street
in the big red boathouse
1-800.666-9833
www.jackscharters.com
[email protected]
Offering affordable, fun and
productive saltwater fly,
bucktailing, and light tackle
salmon fishing charters on
the calm scenic waters of
Clayoquot Sound.
Weigh West Resort
634 Campbell Street
250.725-3277
www.weighwest.com
Full-service fishing resort
with on-site processing and
storage facilities. Flyfishing
tours and offshore fishing.
Team of experienced guides.
Tofino Charters
Box 536
250.725-3767
250.725-8919 (cell)
www.tofinocharters.com
[email protected]
Year round quality fishing,
adventures and custom charters. Serving Tofino and Clayoquot Sound since 1989.
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Their seakayaking daytrips
will quickly take you from
the bustle of Tofino to where
rainforest, beaches and tidal
flats surround you. No experience required as lessons
are included.
Tofino Seakayaking
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
Celebrating one of the world’s
most diverse and spectacular
paddling areas since 1987,
Tofino Seakayaking offers
daytrips, overnight and
custom tours. The bookstore
offers food for thought and
cappuccinos.
311 Olsen Road
250.726-5481
www.bruhwilersurf.com
[email protected]
www.surfsister.com
Learn to surf with Canada’s
only women’s surf school.
Daily lessons (guys welcome),
weekend clinics, teen camps,
yoga surf retreats, and
mother/daughter camps.
Westside Surf School
Live to Surf
250.725-4464
www.livetosurf.com
Live To Surf is the Original
Tofino Surf shop that provides Surf, Skate and Skim,
Sales, Rentals, and Lessons
for all ages. Visit the shop
with experience.
Long Beach Surf Shop
630 Campbell St.
250.725-3800
[email protected]
Tofino’s smallest surf shop.
Has a huge selection of
rental and retail surf gear.
Also carrying Tofino’s largest
selection of CD's and vinyl.
Lowest rental rates.
Pacific Surf School
430 Campbell Street
250.725-2155
www.pacificsurfschool.com
Catch the experience, hang
out with our coastal crew
and learn to surf on the
island’s rugged west coast.
606 Campbell Street
250.725-3919
www.westsidesurf.com
Tofino’s finest surfschool using
the most advanced techniques
acquired over a decade of
teaching by director Sepp Bruhwiler, Canada’s internationally
known pro. Book through
Jamie’s Whaling Station.
250.725-2270
Convenience store with a
selection of specialty foods.
Local produce and freshly
baked bread.
Common Loaf Bake Shop
180 First Street
250.725-3915
Tofino’s famous wholefoods
bake shop. Breads, muffins,
cinnies and cakes. Organic
dark roast coffees. Pizza by
the slice, soups, sandwiches,
enchiladas, curries, salads.
Licensed!
L.A. Grocery
131 First Street
250.725-4251
Large convenience store in
the heart of town — everything you might need in a
pinch. Selection of videos
for rent. Open till eleven!
Tofino Co-op
140 First Street
250.725-3226
250.725-3178 Fax
[email protected]
The Co-op features the
freshest of produce, hot and
cold deli selections, a full
service meat department, as
well as a full line of groceries.
Trilogy Fish Company Ltd.
Storm Surf
630 Campbell Street
250.725-2233
250.725-2234 Fax
440 Campbell Street
250.725-3344
[email protected]
www.trilogyfish.com
www.stormsurf.com
High performance surf gear.
Sales and rentals. Streetwear
and skateboards. Friendly and
experienced staff of surfers
will answer your questions.
More than just a fish store!
On the waterfront enjoy JJ
Bean Coffee to go. Also, sandwiches. And chowder made
with our fresh local seafood.
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bed & breakfast
African Beach Cabin
1250 Lynn Road
250.725-4465
www.africanbeach.com
African-themed cabin in the
forest across the road from
Chesterman Beach. Gourmet
breakfast served.
Beach Break Lodge B&B
1337 Chesterman Beach Rd.
250.725-3883
877.727-3883
www.beachbreaklodge.com
Spectacular, oceanfront
executive suites on Chesterman Beach. Bedroom, living
room, kitchen nook and huge
ensuite. King size beds, fireplaces, private hot tubs, patios
and heated slate floors.
Paddlers’ Inn
Chelsea’s B&B
Brimar B&B
615 Pfeiffer Crescent
250.725-2895
1735 Thornberg
250.725-3410
[email protected]
www.island.net/~bbtofino
www.brimarbb.com
Centrally located with stunning
views of Clayoquot Sound.
King & queen rooms, ensuite
bathrooms, comfortable guest
lounge,TV/VCR. Warm & friendly
hospitality, lovely full breakfast served.
Stunning ocean views. Elegant
and cozy rooms. Extensive
breakfast with fresh home baking. Beach path at the door.
Cedar Street Guest House
290 Cedar Street
250.725-3996
800.863-4664
Clayoquot Retreat B&B
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.clayoquotretreat.com
Enjoy sunset waterview, comfortable two room suites, quiet
side street, close to downtown
and Tonquin Beach. In-house
library, telephone. No smoking,
no pets.
The Ceilidh Place B&B
211 Arnet Road
250.725-3937
250.725-1262 Fax
[email protected]
www.theceilidhplace.ca
Enjoy traditional warm Scottish
hospitality. Two well equipped
comfortable rooms with ocean
views, close to Tonquin Beach
and “downtown”. Continental
breakfast served in spacious
common room.
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120 Arnet Road
250.725-3305
Accomodations are oceanfront
view rooms with private full
baths, TV, small fridges in
room, seaside hot-tub, delicious homebaked full breakfast that is yours to enjoy in
the privacy of your room.
Crabdock Guesthouse
310 Olson Road
250.725-2911
320 Main Street
250.725-4222
Waterfront heritage building
in the Tofino harbour.
Seafarers B&B
1212 Lynn Road
250.725-1267
www.seafarersbb.com
Luxurious rooms, imaginatively decorated, featuring
king size beds, TV, VCR and
down comforters. First class
breakfast in dining room.
Emerald Forest
250.725-2551
[email protected]
Privately located in the rain
forest 5 km outside Tofino. 5
minutes walk to Chesterman
Beach.
Jensens Bay B&B
902 Jensens Bay Road
250.725-1259
877.725-1264
www.crabdock.com
www.jensensbay.com
Located steps away from
the crab dock and Tofino
harbour makes this an ideal
location for everyone. Hot
tub! Full breakfast served.
Private entry full ensuite
rooms. Located in rainforest
setting only a minute stroll
to Chesterman Beach. “West
Coast” continental breakfast
served to room.
king, queen or twin with
private bathrooms,private
entrance, guest lounge and
full breakfast.Outdoor smoking. No pets. Affordable
fishing packages available.
Tofino Sunrise Inn
250.725-2590
www.tofinosunrise.com
Waterfront location on the
edge of Browning Passage.
Enjoy the pristine rainforest
surroundings and delicious
breakfast in the morning.
Steps from Tofino Botanical
Gardens.
The Tides Inn
160 Arnet Road
250.725-3765
www.tidesinntofino.com
Explore the shoreline and
tidal pools, take a stroll to
Tonquin Beach or the village
of Tofino. View of Duffin
Cove from your spacious
room or seaside deck. Full
home-made breakfasts.
Tofino Ospray Lodge
450 Neill Street
250.725-2669
[email protected]
www.tofinolodge.com
camping
Crystal Cove Beach Resort
1165 Cedarwood Place
250.725-4213
www.crystalcove.cc
Family-oriented resort providing serviced RV sites & tent
campground. Showerhouse &
laundry facility. Showers free
& hot, complimentary firewood & morning coffee! Pet
friendly beachfront log cabins,
with fireplaces, private hot
tubs & children's playground.
Convenient in town location
with 3 comfortable rooms—
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hotels/lodges
Dolphin Motel
Cable Cove Inn
1190 Pacific Rim Hwy.
250.725-3377
201 Main Street
250.725-4236
www.dolphinmotel.ca
House of Himwitsa Lodge
Mini Motel
Tofino Swell Lodge
Only five minutes to Chesterman Beach. The Dolphin’s one
and two bedroom units all have
private bathrooms. Some units
with kitchenettes and access to
the BBQ area.
300 Main Street
250.725-2017
250.725-2361 Fax
800.899-1947 Toll Free
350 Olsen Road
250.725-3441
341 Olson Road
250.725-3274
www.tofinoninletcottages.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.himwitsa.com
Featuring First Nations artwork, masks, totems, basketry, original jewellry,
gold & silver. Owned by
First Nations people.
Set in a waterfront garden
of rhododendrons and azaleas,
our A-frame cabins offer
peaceful privacy. Located
close to village attractions,
yet right on the water.
Long Beach Lodge
Pacific Sands
250.725-2442
1.877.844.7873
Cox Bay
250.725-3322
250.725-3155 Fax
800.565-2322 Toll free
Weigh West Resort
www.pacificsands.com
[email protected]
www.weighwest.com
www.cablecoveinn.com
We offer six beautifully decorated romantic rooms all with
fireplace, private oceanfront
decks and either a private
hot-tub or marble jacuzzi tub.
Duffin Cove Resort
215 Campbell Street
250.725-3448
250.725-2390 Fax
888.629-2903 Toll free
www.duffin-cove-resort.com
[email protected]
Boasting oceanfront cabins,
studios and suites in its own
private cove, nestled in a rainforest backdrop. Located within
walking distance of most restaurants and galleries in Tofino.
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www.longbeachlodgeresort.com
Luxurious beachfront resort
for the discerning traveller,
at Cox Bay. The cedar shingled lodge offers 5 star
amenities and casual service
in a rustic setting.
Fully equipped Villas & Suites
located beachfront on Cox
Bay. All units with kitchen
and fireplaces. Your hosts
The Pettingers.
Middle Beach Lodge
400 MacKenzie Beach Rd.
250.725-2900
www.middlebeach.com
Two rustic post and beam
lodges, complemented
inside by massive stone fireplaces and antique nautical
furnishings. Located on
headlands it offers spectacular views from the
guest suites and cabins.
With its seven tastefully
appointed rooms, this
waterfront lodge is a great
place for group hospitality.
Complete with common
areas, gourmet kitchen,
patio BBQ, large hot tub and
private dock. Views of
Meares Island!
634 Campbell Street
250.725-3277
Centrally located within the
Tofino harbour, with its own
private moorage, the Weigh
West Resort offers the perfect setting for fishermen,
boaters and adventurers
alike.
The Inn at Tough City
350 Main Street
250.725-2021
1.877.725.2021
www.toughcity.com
Beautiful stained glass &
brick building located on
the harbourfront, with 8
gorgeous view rooms. Private baths, balconies, down
duvets, deep soaker tubs &
fireplaces.
The Wickaninnish Inn
Osprey Lane
250.725-3100
250.725-3110 Fax
800.333-4604 Reservations
[email protected]
www.wickinn.com
Tofino’s award winning oceanfront inn, located on a rocky
promontory at Chesterman
Beach. World renowned for its
cuisine, service & location,
the inn features the Ancient
Cedars Spa and the Pointe
Restaurant. A supreme west
coast experience.
Crystal Cove Beach Resort
1165 Cedarwood Place
250.725-4213
www.crystalcove.cc
Modern beachfront log cabins
with kitchens & BBQ’s on the
deck, some with fireplaces &
hot tubs — a luxurious family
getaway or private retreat.
RV sites, tent camping & children’s playground. Pet friendly
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vacation rentals
Blue Heron House
925 Sandpiper Place
877.906-2326
250.725-2866
www.blueheronhouse.ca
Situated on Jensen’s Bay
bird sanctuary. Post and beam
interior, wood plank fir floors,
large soaker tub. Ideal group
size for this 3 bedroom suite
is 6-8 guests.
Bluewater Beach Homes
Box 433, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
250.725-4430
250.725-8833
[email protected]
Beautiful waterfront locations
include popular Chesterman
Beach, peaceful Tonquin
Park and Tofino’s picturesque
waterfront. We offer an
exclusive selection of privately owned homes, cottages, condos and suites.
Clayoquot Cedar House
Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
250.725-2421
www.clayoquotassociates.com
We’re new and still booking!
Custom-built vacation home,
located next to Tofino’s best
surf and sand, experience
spacious west coast living in
the dramatic coastal forest.
Sleeps six.
Eik Landing
Platinum Vacation Group
Sea Star Beach Retreat
250.725.2570
1560 Fort Street,
Victoria, BC V8S 5J2
1-866-595-8989
1294 Lynn Road
250.725-2041
1.866.443.STAR (7827)
platinumvacationgroup.com
[email protected]
www.seastar.ws
[email protected]
Platinum has an outstanding
selection of waterfront and
oceanview vacation homes
throughout Tofino. We provide short term rentals to fit
all budgets.
Fully private suites available
for families, couples or singles.
Relax in comfort in your “home
away from home”. Outdoor hottub. Across from Chesterman
Beach.
Sandpiper Beachhouse
South Chesterman Beach
250.725-3417
430 Campbell Street
250.725.2779
877-799-2779
www.eiklanding.com
[email protected]
Fantastic, unobstructed views
on Tofino's charming and picturesque harbour. These gorgeous privately owned homes
range from 1 - 2 bedrooms.
Within easy walking distance
to Tofino village.
Judi’s Seaside Cottages
250.725-3373
250.725-3114 fax
[email protected]
Very private waterfront
cottages and homes. Fully
equipped, fireplaces, cozy
west coast casual. Sleeps 2-6
Ocean Dream
250.725-4282
www.oceandream.ca
Inlet oceanfront cottage
on peaceful, private beach.
Self contained. Large deck
and BBQ.
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Pacific Coast Retreats
Box 336, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
250.725-3906
www.pacificcoastretreats.com
[email protected]
From rustic to luxurious, we
offer exquisite privately owned
vacation homes, condos and
cottages on Chesterman Beach
and Tofino’s beautiful waterfront. All our accommodations
are fully equipped, fireplaces
and hot tub.
[email protected]
Experience the beauty, grace
and peace of the west coast
in this architecturally
designed home that shows
the true character of Tofino.
Pet friendly.
Seashack Beach Cottage
1273 Lynn Road
250.725-4430
250.725-8833
southchestermantofino.com
[email protected]
Located at the south end of
spectacular Chesterman Beach,
all suites are privately owned
and have been designed with
your comfort in mind. Suites
range from one, two and three
bedrooms and offer full custom
kitchens.
www.tofinoseashack.com
Beautiful, private cottage for
two on Chesterman beach with
spectacular views. A very
romantic retreat with all
amenities. Well-behaved
dogs welcome.
www.tofinotime.com
Stormfront
Tofino Beach Homes
606 Pfeiffer Crescent
250.725.3797
604.662-7209
250.725-2570
www.stormfrontbc.com
[email protected]
Fabulous, privately-owned,
oceanfront vacation homes.
Exclusive to Chesterman Beach.
Ranging from 1-3 bedrooms
and most ‘pet friendly.’
Two fabulous luxury private
suites: Beautiful harbour views.
Private entrances. Quiet. Continental breakfast supplied.
Walk to restaurants & stores.
5 min drive to all beaches.
[email protected]
www.tofinobeach.com
Tofino Seascape
1289 Lynn Road
604 926-2828
www.tofinoseascape.com
[email protected]
Oceanfront executive home
with spectacular views, fully
equipped country kitchen, two
fireplaces, large deck, pets with
responsible owners welcome.
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Tofino Vacation Rentals
Vista Hermosa
real estate
430 Campbell Street
250.725.2779
877-799-2779 Toll free
250 Main Street
250.725-3906
Re⁄Max: Linda Pettinger
www.tofinovr.com
southchestermantofino.com
[email protected]
Tofino’s premier vacation rental
management service since 1998.
From beachfront homes, cottages and townhomes on
spectacular Chesterman Beach
to stunning oceanfront homes,
cottages and condos in the
Tofino area. We have something
for everyone!
Viewwest Rentals
912 Jensens Bay Road
250.726.5209
888-448-4141 Toll free
www.viewwest.com
[email protected]
5 bedroom inlet ocean view,
pool table, woodstove, hot tub,
close to town. 3 bedroom and
2 bedroom suites, bbq, hot
tub, sauna, on Jensens Bay
across from Chesterman Beach
www.tofino.net/vista
[email protected]
This cliff top oceanview
vacation home offers spectacular views over Tofino harbour and Meares Island, fully
equipped custom kitchen,
living room with fireplace,
1000 sq.ft. oceanview deck,
hot tub, BBQ, deck furniture.
Zoe’s at North Beach
1216 Lynn Road
250.725-2500
www.zoesatnorthbeach.com
[email protected]
Enjoy the casual atmosphere
of Zoe’s at beautiful Chesterman Beach. Down duvets, hot
tub, wrap around deck, fireplace and bbq. Perfect getaway for friends and families
311 Neill Street
250.725-3969
250.725-2039 Fax
800. 316-0130 Toll Free
www.tofinorealty.com
[email protected]
Real estate agent for
Re/Max in Tofino. Realtor
Linda Pettinger delivers
results with the largest portfolio of Tofino properties.
Re⁄Max: Jim Schartz
311 Neill Street
250.725.3419
250.725.2183 Fax
877. 999-4888 Toll Free
www.tofinohomes.com
[email protected]
Jim Schwartz has been a resident of Tofino for 30 years.
Services offered in residential,
commercial and remote properties as well as a development consultant.
Tofino Home by Owner
Arnet Street
250.726.5363
250.725.4469 Fax
tofinoforsalebyowner.com
[email protected]
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restaurants
Long Beach Lodge
Blue Heron Restaurant
250.725-2442
1.877.844.7873
634 Campbell Street
at the Weigh West
250.725-3277
www.weighwest.com
Built on stilts, extended
over the inlet, this dining
room offers a unique ambience. Enjoy the extensive
menu with a view of the
harbour.
Breaker’s Deli
www.longbeachlodgeresort.com
Spectacular beachfront dining.
Wonderful hand-crafted food
featuring only
the freshest
of seasonal,
local, organic
ingredients,
served in an
unpretentious
manner.
131 First Street
250.725 2558
www.breakersdeli.com
The best place to refuel!
Awesome burritos, wholewheat pizza, gourmet sandwiches, salads and salsas.
All day breakfast, smoothies
and organic coffee! Open
early to late!
Common Loaf Bake Shop
180 First Street
250.725-3915
Tofino’s famous wholefoods
bake shop. Breads, muffins,
cinnies and cakes. Organic dark
roast coffees. Pizza by
the slice, soups, sandwiches,
enchiladas, curries, salads.
Licensed!
Gary’s Kitchen
308 Neil Street
250.725-3921
Chinese and Western food,
quick and fresh daily specials,
family menu, with burgers, fish
& chips and sea food. Open 7
days a week, located next to
the liquor store.
Jupiter Juice Bar
451 Main Street
(Big Yellow building)
Local energy recharge station.
Custom-squeezed juices
made to order; fresh baked
goods and kickin’ coffee.
Raincoast Café
Shelter Restaurant
event services
101-120 Fourth Street
250.725-2215
601 Campbell Street
250.725-3353
Crabapple Floral Designs
[email protected]
www.raincoastcafe.com
www.shelterrestaurant.com
310 Olsen Road
250.725-2911
250.725-2911 Fax
Tofino’s stylish and bustling
restaurant overlooking Clayoquot Sound. Fresh seafood
and local foods creatively
served. Outside patio, open
kitchen, and cheerful service.
Modern food for modern people.
Offering an innovative menu in
an intimate setting from 5pm
daily. Tapas and live music
after 8:30pm every Tuesday.
Reservations recommended.
SoBo
The Pointe Restaurant
1084 Pacific Rim Hwy.
in the Botanical Gardens
250.725-2341
Osprey Lane
250.725-3106
[email protected]
www.wickinn.com
Exquisite food, remarkable
wines and an elegantly rustic
ambiance. Superb breakfast,
lunch and dinner with panoramic views of Chesterman
Beach and the open ocean.
Don’t miss the salmon barbecue brunch in the summer!
Schooner Restaurant
331 Campbell Street
250.725-3444
[email protected]
A cozy, romantic restaurant,
showcasing Vancouver Island’s
seafood, organic poultry
and perfectly aged meat.
Award winning wine list.
Sea Shanty Restaurant
300 Main Street
250.725-2017
250.725-2361 Fax
800.899-1947 Toll Free
Specializing in fresh local
seafood. Waterfront dining.
Situated above the First
Street Dock with a breathtaking view of Clayoquot
Sound. Daily 11am-9pm.
Licensed. Outdoor seating.
[email protected]
www.sobo.ca
Sobo is Tofino’s most unique
eatery. The purple catering
truck uses many local ingrediants to create simple fresh
handmade food for locals
and visitors alike
Tough City Sushi
350 Main Street
250.725-2021
www.toughcity.com
[email protected]
www.crabapplefloral.com
Creative floral designs with
a west coast flair. Garden
style arrangements with natural greenery. Imaginative
accessories & flowers for
weddings and special occasions.
Aperture Overtures Photo
131 Garden Street, Ucluelet
250.726-2762
250.726-2765 Fax
[email protected]
www.alberni.net/weddings
Professional photography services for portraits & weddings.
Beach or studio setting. Make
your West Coast visit that
much more memorable with a
beautiful portrait.
Authentic Japanese sushi
bar and west coast cuisine.
At the Inn at Tough City, with
harbour views, waterfront
patio. Uniquely decorated
with collectibles.
JEREMY KORESKI
PHOTOGRAPHY
www.jeremykoreski.com
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event services
body & soul
Coastal Inspirations
Ancient Cedars Spa
Box 46, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
250.725-2213
250.725-2213 Fax
Osprey Lane
250.725-3113
250.725-3110 Fax
Barefoot Reflexology
Healing Springs Spa
Sacred Stone Wellness
250.725-8141
250.726-5551
[email protected]
www.coastalinspirations.com
[email protected]
www.wickinn.com/spa
[email protected]
[email protected]
421 Main Street
250.725-3341
Wedding Planning, Holiday &
Event Planning.You relax and
we tend to the details.Creative
ideas for all occasions & events.
Offering a luxurious line of
west coast gift baskets.
Extremely beautiful in its
setting between wild Pacific
Ocean and old-growth forest.
Ancient Cedars Spa enhances
the magical guest experience
of this resort haven, known as
a retreat for ‘nature’s dramas’
and epicurean excellence.
Certified Reflexologist, Tina
Wintersgill, provides this
natural healing art that can
melt away stress and rejuvenate your step. Sit back and
savour a refreshing and
unique massage of the feet.
Transformational bodywork
promoting relaxation,
awareness and compassionate healing. Light & Deep
Swedish Massage, Shiatsu,
Hot Stone Massage, Transformational Accupressure,
Traditional Chinese Meridian
Massage, Energetic & Plant
Medicines. Experience Bliss.
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Deb’s Beauty and Spa
161 Fourth Street
250.725-2099
A full service beauty spa
offering esthetics, hair,
tanning, massage and reiki.
Tofino’s original house of
beauty! Open 7 days a week.
Healing Grounds Spa
Clayoquot Widerness Resort
250.726-8235
www.wildretreat.com
Nestled among lush fern gardens and ancient cedars, a
campus of artfully composed
treatment rooms and intimate
spaces welcomes day and
overnight guests to our
beautiful new spa.
Massage & Therapeutic
Bodywork
250.725-4278
Therese Bouchard’s fifteen
years of professional massage expertise include skills
in rhythmic rocking, craniosacral, acupressure, Reiki,
and therapeutic touch. Her
studio is a unique, natural
and beautiful healing space.
www.sacredstone.ca
We welcome you to our new
waterfront location! A blissful
array of Healing Body therapies, Exquisite Spa Treatments and our beautiful new
Hair Salon. Introducing Silk
Road, Chinoiserie, and Bumble and Bumble hair care
products! Encouraging balance of Body, Mind & Spirit.
Tofino Massage Works
250.725-2588
www.tofinomassage.com
Give us your body for an
hour and we’ll give you back
your state of mind. Come
experience the transformation that occurs by surrendering to healing hands.
Reflections Retreat
656 Shore Pine Cresent
250.725-4448
reflectionsholisticretreat.com
[email protected]
Explore the integration of
massage, acupressure, Reiki
and sound by a MB Certified
Massage Therapist. Hot
Stones, Lomi Lomi, Thai
Massage, yoga, salt glows
body wraps and side by side
treatments are also available. Nurturing energy for
your whole being. Aloha!
event services
Clayooquot Cuisine
250.266.6060 Cell
250.725-1234 Home
[email protected]
Mark Wrigley, Chef de Cuisine
will be offering his exquisite
culinary skills for you and your
friends in the comfort of your
own home or personal lodgings.
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Schooner Cove Trail
From the parking lot it’s about a 2km
return trip over fairly easy terrain to
the northernmost end of Long Beach.
Turn right when you hit the beach
and go around the corner. A good
place to go to get out of the afternoon westerly winds in the summer.
Spruce Fringe
Perched on the edge of the salty
Pacific Ocean the forest here is an
example of survival of the fittest.
The trail is well marked with interpretive plaques that offer botanical
information and descriptions. The
1.5km trail is moderate in difficulty
with only one set of stairs to climb.
Rain Forest
2km trail that crisscrosses the highway takes a half hour to walk. The
boardwalk takes you through a classic temperate coastal rainforest,
offering interpretive plaques and
many opportunities for investigation. Salmon spawning streams and
giant old growth cedars are only a
couple of the wonders to be seen.
Shoreline Bog
Growing like a bonsai garden, the
forest in this bog is stunning. Winding through it is a wide and comfortable boardwalk, making it accessible
to young and old. The area owes its
peculiar appearance to the acidic
soil that stunts and deforms all that
grows there. Trees hundreds of years
Radar
Hill
℡ 
Schooner
Cove
Long
Beach
old, may be only just overhead. The
800m loop takes approximately 20
to 30 minutes to walk and is wheelchair compatible.
Wickaninnish Trail
A historic trail that has its roots as
both an aboriginal path and an early
pioneer roadway. Connecting the
south end of Long Beach and Florencia Bay this 5km loop passes through
many different forest structures.
Named after the Nuu-Chah-Nulth
leader Chief Wickaninnish.
South Beach
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℡ Green
Point
Kennedy Lake
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Combers
Beach
 ℡
Wickaninnish Rd.
Wickaninnish
Beach
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Florencia
Bay
turned into a tree farm. Witness the
process of nature reclaiming itself.
Starting behind the Wickaninnish
Centre this 1.5km round trip takes
you to one of the best beaches on
the west coast for storm watching.
Thanks to the funnelling action of
the rocky headlands, South Beach
tends to get bigger waves than the
surrounding area. Beware of wave
surges that can quickly catch you off
guard. The pebble beach offers great
picnicking in the summer.
Willowbrae Trail
Gold Mine
Half Moon Bay
An easy 3km trail that follows the
Lost Shoe Creek to Florencia Beach.
In the 1900s prospectors worked the
beds of the creek in search of gold.
In the 1960s the area was logged and
Branching off from the end of the
Willowbrae trail this path offers
some of the most spectacular vistas
in the park. Up top you wander past
massive ancient cedars and then
TFINO T IME
half the pce— twice the plesure!
This 3km return trip takes you down
one of the original “corduroy” roads
that was used to travel between
Tofino and Ucluelet. All around you
there is evidence of the pioneers
that once tried to tame the area. You
can still see the notches made by
axes of early loggers as they cleared
some of the early homesteads.

Willowbrae Road
Ucluelet
descend down to Half Moon Bay
under giant twisted spruce trees that
have been turned like cork screws by
the coastal storms. The boardwalk
down to the beach is very steep and
not recommended for everyone.

Tofino Time Magazine July 2005

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