Tofino
Feb 10th 2016 | 4:04 pm
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Re: Tofino
I'm just trying to find out what the appeal of this place is? She once convinced me to to visit Saskatoon (the Paris of the Prairies 
), what an utter dump of a place. It was dreadful. So, I'm just a little sceptical. I'm not much a fan of Vegas but at least you can get a decent steak and a good drink at a reasonable price.
), what an utter dump of a place. It was dreadful. So, I'm just a little sceptical. I'm not much a fan of Vegas but at least you can get a decent steak and a good drink at a reasonable price.
Feb 10th 2016 | 5:19 pm
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Re: Tofino
Anyone been? HID wants to go for a few days but tbh I can't see the point. Can anyone help? Its probably going to cost $2500 for the four days, which in itself not that bad until you realize you could do all the same stuff here but better. Restaurants are better here, the shops are better here, you can go to the pictures and you won't lose internet signal. Plus you don't have to drive 8 hours to get there. And iirc it's not like the ferry rides are fun, I don't think they even have bars let alone a casino onboard. I'm struggling to the see the appeal. If you want the solitude of sitting on a cold windswept beach and having seagulls shit on your head, you can do that here without the hassle of a rubbish journey.
Is there something I'm missing about going to Tofino that Canadians somehow see?
Is there something I'm missing about going to Tofino that Canadians somehow see?
I think storm watching at the Wickaninish Inn is popular at this time of year. There isn't much to do unless your into that, surfing, whale and seal watching, native art galleries or walking along the surf.
Feb 10th 2016 | 9:41 pm
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Re: Tofino
If you tell her you won't do it she'll be sad and you'll eat birdseed and spinach pulp for a week, buy a nice bunnyhug (hoodie) with Tofino on it while you're there.
Feb 11th 2016 | 4:18 am
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Re: Tofino
I'm just trying to find out what the appeal of this place is? She once convinced me to to visit Saskatoon (the Paris of the Prairies ), what an utter dump of a place. It was dreadful. So, I'm just a little sceptical. I'm not much a fan of Vegas but at least you can get a decent steak and a good drink at a reasonable price.
), what an utter dump of a place. It was dreadful. So, I'm just a little sceptical. I'm not much a fan of Vegas but at least you can get a decent steak and a good drink at a reasonable price.As you would probably know, that really depends on taste. From memory, when I visited, it felt like a small touristy type area which offers kayaking, whale watching, a few restaurants offering seafood and steak, and a self professed "surf crowd".
It's a ferry across and then a drive - I'm sure there are many videos you can see which might give you a better sense.
Internationally, it wouldn't be on my list, but for VI, well it's OK. I also would prefer to go when it's sunny, but that's just me.
Have a good trip if you go and if you get desperate you can always go for a beer and oysters.
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Feb 11th 2016 | 4:48 am
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Re: Tofino
I've seen more orcas than one would ever want. Unfortunately when they turn up the fish naff off, plus they stink. I did mention Hawaii as at least the fishing would be good, but she's pretending to be worried about the zika virus but I suspect its more about trying to get me to visit other bits of Canada. 
Feb 11th 2016 | 4:50 am
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Re: Tofino
Can't you take your own boat over to Parksville, then catch a bus to Tofino, and bring the cost down a bit. Discover your inner hippy, as that's the kind of place Tofino used to be. As you say, most activities can be better had in Vancouver, but if you can see Tofino without sinking too much dosh, it might be worth it.
Feb 11th 2016 | 5:20 am
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Re: Tofino
Can't you take your own boat over to Parksville, then catch a bus to Tofino, and bring the cost down a bit. Discover your inner hippy, as that's the kind of place Tofino used to be. As you say, most activities can be better had in Vancouver, but if you can see Tofino without sinking too much dosh, it might be worth it.
Firstly its not really about the cost, secondly my tank holds 700L of fuel of which I'd easily use all of that going there and back so given that marine fuel is about 50 cents a litre more than regular petrol I could fly there three or more times for that price.
I'm thinking of just telling her to go with mum and dad, might just be best for us all.
Feb 11th 2016 | 5:27 am
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Re: Tofino
I suspect its more about trying to get me to visit other bits of Canada.
Please don't visit other parts of Canada lest you infect the people there with your Miserable Git temperament/attitude.
Please don't visit other parts of Canada lest you infect the people there with your Miserable Git temperament/attitude.
Feb 11th 2016 | 5:44 am
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I maybe a git but I'm not really miserable, in fact I'm generally considered to be effusively charming and congenial its just that its an established fact that nearly all of Canada is a complete shithole.
Feb 11th 2016 | 6:55 am
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[QUOTE=Oink;11864817]I maybe a git but I'm not really miserable, in fact I'm generally considered to be effusively charming and congenial its just that its an established fact that nearly all of Canada is a complete shithole.[/QUOTE
From Urban Dictionary.
Git
1. A completely ignorant, childish person with no manners.
2. A person who feels justified in their callow behaviour.
3. A pubescent kid who thinks it's totally cool to act like a moron on the internet, only because no one can actually reach through the screen and punch their lights out.
Seems to fit you to a T.
From Urban Dictionary.
Git
1. A completely ignorant, childish person with no manners.
2. A person who feels justified in their callow behaviour.
3. A pubescent kid who thinks it's totally cool to act like a moron on the internet, only because no one can actually reach through the screen and punch their lights out.
Seems to fit you to a T.
Feb 11th 2016 | 7:09 am
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Re: Tofino
The Nuu-chah-nkulth First Nation has lived and worked here for as long as 10,000 years. They're proud artists and miraculous carvers. Aboriginal art – masks, totems, jewellery, pottery, prints – are plentiful at Tofino's Himwitsa Native Art and Eagle Aerie galleries.
Tla-ook Cultural Adventures is a pioneering company offering adventures in authentic Native dugout canoes. Paddle across waters steeped in mist and myth.
Feb 11th 2016 | 7:10 am
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Re: Tofino
[QUOTE=plasticcanuck;11864894]
Have you been to Tofino or are you just a little touchy about most of Canada being a dump?
I maybe a git but I'm not really miserable, in fact I'm generally considered to be effusively charming and congenial its just that its an established fact that nearly all of Canada is a complete shithole.[/QUOTE
From Urban Dictionary.
Git
1. A completely ignorant, childish person with no manners.
2. A person who feels justified in their callow behaviour.
3. A pubescent kid who thinks it's totally cool to act like a moron on the internet, only because no one can actually reach through the screen and punch their lights out.
Seems to fit you to a T.
From Urban Dictionary.
Git
1. A completely ignorant, childish person with no manners.
2. A person who feels justified in their callow behaviour.
3. A pubescent kid who thinks it's totally cool to act like a moron on the internet, only because no one can actually reach through the screen and punch their lights out.
Seems to fit you to a T.
Feb 11th 2016 | 7:15 am
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Re: Tofino
Aboriginal Cultural Touring
The Nuu-chah-nkulth First Nation has lived and worked here for as long as 10,000 years. They're proud artists and miraculous carvers. Aboriginal art – masks, totems, jewellery, pottery, prints – are plentiful at Tofino's Himwitsa Native Art and Eagle Aerie galleries.
Tla-ook Cultural Adventures is a pioneering company offering adventures in authentic Native dugout canoes. Paddle across waters steeped in mist and myth.
The Nuu-chah-nkulth First Nation has lived and worked here for as long as 10,000 years. They're proud artists and miraculous carvers. Aboriginal art – masks, totems, jewellery, pottery, prints – are plentiful at Tofino's Himwitsa Native Art and Eagle Aerie galleries.
Tla-ook Cultural Adventures is a pioneering company offering adventures in authentic Native dugout canoes. Paddle across waters steeped in mist and myth.
Feb 11th 2016 | 7:23 am
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Re: Tofino
February in Tofino? Nope. It is windy, grey and somewhat grim in August, cannot imagine what it is like in Feb. If you do go, beware the tippy whale watching boats....
