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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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MAKE 2026 A YEAR OF TRANSFORMATIONAL TRAVEL

As you look ahead to 2026, your intention becomes the starting point for meaningful travel. Mindful west coast journeys, guided by respect, seasonality, and connection, transform blue-sky dreaming into experiences that stay with you long after you return home. This year, we invite you to plan your travels with intention in načiqs (Tofino), a world-class destination within Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks. From storm-washed winter shores to vibrant summer celebrations, each season offers opportunities to deepen your relationship with the land, ocean, and the Nuučaanuł Peoples who have stewarded this place since time immemorial. Oceanfront Tin Wis Resort, an Authentic Indigenous and Original Original property, offers a home base for travel that is rooted in respect, learning, and transformation. Let this guide inspire a year of travel shaped by the rhythms of nature, cultural understanding, and the principles of ʔiisaak, respect, responsibility, and reciprocity.

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Plunge into 2025 with a deeper connection to the ocean

As we step into the new year, there’s no better time to embrace a transformative experience that blends nature, wellness, and community. Whether you're drawn to the invigorating rush of cold water or the soothing heat of a Nordic sauna, the ocean is calling. On the shores of Tin Wis Resort, nestled between the ancient rainforest and the vast Pacific, Tuff City Saunas offers a unique space where you can reconnect with the land, sea, and your own body in a profound way. In this post, we dive into the inspiring vision behind the new sauna, the benefits of cold plunge therapy, and the spiritual grounding that comes with being immersed in the pristine waters of the Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks. From the rejuvenating New Year’s Day Polar Dip to the power of nature-based healing, 2025 is your year to deepen your connection to the ocean—and to yourself. Ready to plunge in? Let’s begin!

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