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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 FESTIVALS TO PLAN YOUR VACATION AROUND IN 2026

Ever locked eyes with a Grey whale gliding past the shoreline, watched c̓ixʷatin (eagle) circle overhead, or stood beneath a double ƛiniiḥak (rainbow) after a west coast storm? In načiqs (Tofino), these moments are part of everyday life, and they’re worth celebrating. Throughout the year, local festivals and gatherings mark the seasons, from spring whale celebrations and summer cultural, food, art, and music events, to cozy fall and winter festivities woven into storm-watching season. If you’re planning ahead for 2026, these five festivals offer meaningful moments to build your visit around and experience Tofino at its most vibrant and alive.

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