Tofino isn't a well-kept secret by any means. It draws in tourists from around the world, who flock to the sandy stretches of coastline and take in the uniquely beautiful West Coast views. The small town in B.
C. is idyllic in the summer, to say the least, but in the off-season a different type of beauty rolls in. Think scenes of powerful waves crashing up on the rocky coastlines of the area, the water-drenched rainforest of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and wind-swept trees hanging off of the cliffside with beach below.
Like much of B.C., fall in the area means rain.
While that's typically not a crowd-pleasing season in the likes of Vancouver, it's easier to see the upside of the dreary weather while in Tofino. Then comes storm season, from early November until the end of February, when the town and the surrounding environment seem to come alive with the sheer force of nature. The dramatic landscape here offers the ideal setting to watch the frequent stormy weather darken the skies and turn the ocean into a frenzy.
Storm watchers travel here, pulling on their raincoats and donning boots for an off-season beach walk. While you need to keep safety in mind and follow recommendations like being aware of tides, staying off of tidal rocks and keeping a safe distance from the water, it makes for a memorable beach trip, to say the least. There's also something about cozying up indoors while a storm passes you by and watching the rain drip down the windows.
Tofino is full of stun.