Clayoquot Eco-Tours at the Whale Centre
411 Campbell St • Tofino, BC
Toll free 1-888-474-2288, Local (250)725-2132
Fax (250)725-2136 • whales@island.net
5-421 Main Street • Tofino, BC » View map
Toll free 1-877-90-OCEAN, or 250-725-2866
Remote Passages Marine Excursions
Toll free 1-800-666-9833 (Canada/US), Local (250) 725-3330
Tofino Hot Springs or "Hot Springs Cove"
This is a year-round adventure with most charter outfits leaving in the morning and picking up in the late afternoon. The best part about this trip is it encompasses everything that you would normally see on a whale watching trip with the Hot Springs thrown in as a bonus.
Hot Springs Cove is actually on the mainland of Vancouver Island about 30 km north of Tofino and it is about an hour and 20 minute boat ride in each direction. You will be dropped off at a boardwalk trailhead that leads 30 minutes through an old growth cedar forest. The geothermal springs come out of the ground at 120°F and cascade down a waterfall into a series of soaking pools naturally cut out of the surf rocks.
The standard transport price is around $89.00 - $99.00 for adults, $70.00 student/senior, $50.00 child (under 12). Travel by seaplane will range from $175-$250 depending on the size of the plane. Departures are in the morning and early afternoon. Hot Springs are less accessible by boat from November-February, but some Tofino whale watching charter companies do remain open year round. The Hot Springs are accessible year round by float plane.
Consider staying overnight at the Hot Springs
During peak summer months, the springs can be very crowded during the daytime. To truly enjoy this location, figure out some time in your visit to stay overnight. Camping and fixed roof accommodation are both available in Hot Springs Cove.
Maquinna Campground
Contact the Hesquiat First Nation: (250) 670-1100
Hot Springs Lodge
Located across Hot Springs Cove from the Hot Springs trailhead.
Around $100 per night: (250) 670-1106
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