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Tofino BC

Captain praying for families of five dead passengers aboard B.C. vessel

Doomed vessel's captain says passengers and crew were heroic as the vessel went under, claiming lives of five people.
The Canadian PressOct 30th, 2015

Equipment that could provide more answers recovered from sunken B.C. boat

Ship capsized on Sunday with 27 people on board, about 15 kilometres from the tourist community of Tofino
The Canadian PressOct 30th, 2015

Community response helped save 21 from sinking whale-watching boat off B.C.

All five people who died were British nationals, Britain's Foreign Office confirmed on Monday.
The Canadian PressOct 26th, 2015

Once and future queens: When women surfers rip gnarly swells, Tofino bursts with pride

The surfers paddled out to face the swells.  Said Cath Bruhwiler, “it was pretty full-on. It was really difficult, a lot of paddling. The waves were beautiful, almost as good as it gets. Too bad...
Sponsored ContentOct 18th, 2013

Top 8 Vancouver Day Trips: Surfing in Tofino, British Columbia

Surfing in Tofino, British Columbia makes for a brilliant getaway. Ride the wave and immerse yourself in Canada's best-known surfing community.
Kirsten SoderMar 13th, 2012