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Rough seas calming: Tin Wis, past, present, and future

Tin Wis is within Tla-o-qui-aht Ḥaaḥuułi and the Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks, and like the ancestral village site that existed here for tens of thousands of years, the 85-room beachfront hotel stands facing one of the oldest highways on earth – the ocean. Connected to this deeply storied place, Tin Wis Best Western Resort’s own evolution relies upon the resilience of the Tla-o-qui-aht people, ancestral land and identity, and the perseverance of Cultural Lifeways as well as the Indigenous laws which protect biological diversity.

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5 ESSENTIALS FOR MIDWINTER MAGIC

When the winter light stretches low across the Pacific and storm clouds roll through in silver-blue layers, something shifts on the west coast. Midwinter in načiqs (Tofino) isn’t something to endure, it’s something to embrace. It’s the hush between waves, the glow of a beachfront fire, the exhilaration of cold saltwater on your skin, and the deep exhale that comes from reconnecting with land, sea, and sky. Whether you’re planning a romantic Valentine’s Day escape or gathering the family for BC Family Day weekend, midwinter magic lives here within ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) Tribal Parks. From oceanfront stays and hydrotherapy circuits to surf sessions, rainforest walks, and star-filled skies, here are five essentials to help you rekindle coastal magic this season.

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