Frequently Asked Questions

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How far are you from …

Vancouver?
237km/148mi
Approx.3hrs, plus ferry
(flight time approx. 1hr.)

Victoria?
332km/206mi
approx. 4:30hrs
(flight time approx. 1hr.)

Seattle?
446km/279mi
Approx.6:30hrs, plus ferry
(flight time approx. 1hr. 20min.)

 

2. How do I get to the Wickaninnish Inn?

The Wickaninnish Inn can be reached either by air, via regularly scheduled flights from Vancouver and Seattle, or by car. The journey by car begins on the east side of Vancouver Island from Nanaimo BC. From Nanaimo, travel north on Highway 19 for 43km (26 miles) and take Exit 60 onto Highway 4. Take Highway 4 west (also known as the Pacific Rim Highway) for 156km (97 miles) through spectacular Cathedral Grove, historic Port Alberni, and past the pristine shores of Sproat and Kennedy Lakes.

Continue westward until you come to the junction between Tofino and Ucluelet. Take a right turn towards Tofino, which will lead you north through the Pacific Rim National Park. Continue all the way through the Pacific Rim National Park past the Wickaninnish Centre sign for approximately 28km (17 miles). Once you exit the park and pass the Orca Lodge, make a left hand turn onto Lynn Road. Approximately 800 feet down Lynn road, take the right fork onto Osprey Lane, which will take you directly to the Wickaninnish Inn, the Pointe Restaurant and the Ancient Cedars Spa.

 

3. What airlines fly into Tofino?

Regency/North Vancouver Air, which is based out of the South Terminal at the Vancouver International Airport, does regularly scheduled flights from Vancouver. Limited flights are available from Victoria and Seattle.

 

4. How often do the ferries run?

Due to changing ferry times, here is a link to the BC Ferries Online Schedule

 

5. What is the range in temperature in Tofino?

The temperature in Tofino ranges approximately between 0-25 degrees Celsius or approximately 30-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofino has the greatest "mean" temperature in Canada, which means our temperature changes less here than anywhere else in Canada.

 

6. What is the average temperature of the Pacific Ocean in Tofino?

The average water temperature is approximately 7-11 degrees Celsius or approximately 44-52 degrees Fahrenheit.
*Wet suits and surf boards are available for rent in Tofino.

 

7. How far are you from Tofino?

The Wickaninnish Inn is located approximately 4km from Tofino, which is about a 7-minute drive or a 1-hour walk.

 

8. What is the difference between your room types?

All of our rooms do offer ocean and beach views, gas fireplaces and private balconies.

The deluxe rooms are our standard room type, which are approximately 420 square feet in size for a deluxe room with 1 king bed, and 450 square feet for a room with 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed or 2 queen size beds.

Our premier rooms are corner units, therefore offering a two-directional view.

 

9. What is the dress code of the Pointe Restaurant
     and are advanced reservations required?

The Pointe Restaurant is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Advanced reservations are required for dinner only. The dress code is “casual elegance”. Jackets and ties are not required.

 

10. How do you pronounce the name of the Inn
      and where did the name come from?

The Wickaninnish Inn is pronounced ‘Wick’-‘an’-‘inn’-‘ish’ Inn. The Inn's name comes from Chief Wickaninnish, who was arguably the most powerful chief on the west coast of Vancouver Island at the time of European contact in the late 1700's. His former summer home on the Island of Echachis is visible from the Pointe Restaurant and our west facing rooms between Tonquin Island and Wickaninnish Island.