Secret trails, hidden waterfalls, quiet lakes, and viewpoints without the tour buses.
A short hike from Deep Cove leads to a granite outcrop with panoramic views of the Indian Arm fjord. Most tourists don't make it past Lynn Canyon. This is where locals go for sunrise.
The upper falls are stunning, but locals hike past the crowds to the Ink Pots — six vibrant mineral springs in a meadow surrounded by peaks. Go at 6 AM to have it to yourself.
Tofino's best surf break, but also its most beautiful sunset spot. When the tide is low, walk the entire length of the beach. When a storm rolls in, watch from the rocks at the north end.