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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 FAVOURITE WEST COAST WHALE WATCHING SPOTS

Each spring, the west coast comes alive with one of nature’s most remarkable journeys, the return of ḿaaʔak (Eastern North Pacific Grey whales) to the waters of Clayoquot Sound. Their migration north marks the beginning of the Pacific Rim Whale Festival, a beloved community celebration that brings together locals and visitors to honour these incredible beings and the vibrant marine ecosystem they depend on. To help visitors experience the magic of whale season, Pacific Rim Whale Festival Director Sarah Watt shares five of her favourite whale watching spots along the coast. From peaceful shorelines where you might spot a spout on the horizon to breathtaking locations out on the water, these places offer unforgettable opportunities to witness whales in their natural habitat while connecting with the lands and waters of Nuučaanuł territory.

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