Tofino is a small town nestled on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Its wild landscapes and pristine beaches attract surfers, bird watchers, whale watchers, fishermen and nature enthusiasts from around the world. The surrounding area has been home to the Nuu-Cha-Nulth First Nations for thousands of years, and beyond the lush green forests and tranquil inlets, mysteries are still yet to be uncovered. One of the most iconic landmarks in Canadian surfing is Long Beach, located nearby in the Pacific Rim National Park. Its sandy shores and neighboring beaches stretch for over 16 kilometers, and its wide open shape and rocky islands make it a magnet for swells. Tofino is a year round tourist hub that is on the fast track to becoming one of Canada’s most popular tourism destinations In the 1960s, a few of Tofino’s surf pioneers began to take the plunge in the frigid Canadian waves on imported or hand shaped longboards. In the following years, a growing subculture of beach dwelling nature lovers, surfers and travelers flourished on Long Beach. These early pioneers were some of the biggest influences to the Canadian surf culture we have today on the west coast. These days Tofino is… View More »
Fonte: Surfing at Road’s End – Drift Surfing
Surfing at Road’s End - Drift Surfing
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