Cox Bay Lookout

Cox Bay Lookout at sunset, with calm blue waves and turquoise sky

Climb the Cox Bay Trail to the Lookout and get an aerial view of Cox Bay, Chesterman Beach, and Clayoquot Sound with Lone Cone Mountain in the background. An easy-moderate intensity, 2.6 km hike, approximately a 10-minute drive from Tofino town center. 

Cox Bay Beach

Cox Bay Beach at sunset with two surfers silhouetted against an orange sun

One of B.C.'s most popular beaches, Cox Bay Beach is an expansive sand beach that is well known for its great surfing and spectacular views. 

Cox Bay Beach Resort

Cox Bay Beach resort at sunset

Cox Bay Beach Resort offers forty West Coast decor one and two-bedroom beach house suites. Enjoy their well-appointed fitness centre, sauna, outdoor hot tub, lounge with an expansive stone fireplace, and spectacular views of Cox Bay Beach. Nestled next to Pacific Rim National Park, situated within Clayoquot Sound, and only a seven-minute drive to the world-famous village of Tofino. 

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Clayoquot Wilderness lodge lit up in the evening, sitting on a river bank surrounded by spruce forest and mountains

A luxury settlement in the style of the turn-of-the-century prospectors, complete with canvas tents and central guest outpost. Clayoquot offers guests an unforgettable experience of Vancouver Island’s Clayoquot Sound, where the landscape and wildlife combine in an enchanting adventure. Open seasonally from May to September.

Thrive Tours

Two canoes on water with people

Thrive Tours is Indigenous-owned and operated offering interpretive guided eco-cultural tourism experiences in Northern Ontario. Reconnect with nature with quality experiences and adventure through guided canoe, kayak, hiking, snowshoeing, and year-round camping. Contact by phone or email to book your adventure!

Deep Roots Adventure

Dog and kayak Deep Roots Adventure

Deep Roots Adventure’s goal is to provide all the skills and tools needed for individuals, families, groups, and youth to become capable and confident in the wild. Our team is made up of experienced outdoor leaders, interpretive guides, fabulous accommodations and amazing local adventure partners. All of our workshops, trips and outfitting are based in Ontario’s Highlands – right at the gateway to adventure!

Laughing Water Lodge

Laughing Water Lodge

Laughing Water Lodge is a Canadian housekeeping, fishing and family vacation resort located north of the town of Sioux Narrows on Long Bay of Lake of the Woods in the province of Ontario.
Our six cottages are nestled among stately pine and spruce trees along the shore of Long Point Island, one of the 14,000 islands of Lake of the Woods. We do our very best to enhance your vacation with personal and friendly service designed to help you enjoy a relaxing holiday surrounded by the pristine natural beauty of Lake of the Woods. 

Ouimet Canyon

Ouimet Canyon

Located 45 minutes east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11/17, Ouimet Canyon features panoramic views of a 150-metre-wide gorge and sheer cliffs that drop 100 metres straight down to the canyon floor. A trail and boardwalk connect two lookout platforms with spectacular views of the canyon, along with the Indian Head. Arctic plants, usually found 1,000 km north, survive in the unique environment at the bottom of the canyon. The cost is by donation.

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