The Wickaninnish Centre provides information on the area. North of the Pacific Rim National Park on Hwy 4 is Tofino. This is traditional territory of the Nootka tribe. View interesting marine artifacts and native history here at the museum. It is located in the town centre.
Marine excursions are available here.
Designed by Tsimshian Eagle Clan artist Roy Vickers, the gallery displays many of his famous world wide paintings. Temperate old growth rain forest grows within the sound. This area is excellent for kayaking. Located in the Maquinna Provincial Park this is the only known hot spring on Vancouver Island. With an ocean view and six natural pools these springs make for a beautiful day trip from Tofino.