July has arrived on Vancouver Island’s West Coast and so has the onslaught of illegal campers — plus the garbage they leave behind. To encourage respectful camping practices, Parks Canada and local ...

Tofino residents upset over messy tourists Tofino residents are taking to social media to shine a light on the disrespectful actions of tourists visiting the West Coast this summer.

Tofino is one of the most famous destinations on Vancouver Island — but it’s also one of the most expensive. When this traveling family looked at campground prices, restaurant costs, and limited space ...

Visitors and locals cruise the waves at Cox Bay Beach on June 18, 2025. Heading into peak tourist season, the average rate for one night at a hotel on this popular Tofino surf beach is $700 and a ...

To encourage respectful camping practices, Parks Canada and local authorities are conducting regular patrols, targeting illegal camping within the areas of the Clayoquot Arm, along the Kennedy Lake ...