FLYING TIMES	DRIVING TIMES
Vancouver (1 hr) Victoria. (3/4 hr.) Seattle (1 hr)	Vancouver (5 hrs) Victoria. (4.5 hrs) Seattle (8 hrs) Nanaimo (3 hrs) Port Alberni (1.5 hrs)
WEATHER Current Tofino Forecast : Includes current radar image www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca Regional forecast with satellite image	TRAVEL OPTIONS Ferries depart from Vancouver and Seattle to Nanaimo and Victoria www.bcferries.com Tofino Bus is an Express Bus from Victoria to Tofino, Nanaimo to Tofino and Vancouver to Tofino. www.tofinobus.com Orca Air provides scheduled flights and air cargo flight service between Tofino/Ucluelet, Vancouver & Victoria, British Columbia. www.flyorcaair.com/

F A Q 's (Questions & Answers)

What should we bring?

• Every tour is different. We provide a list on each page for suggested items to have with you to make your expedition comfortable.

Can we bring our camera?

• Of course and bring extra film too! If it makes you feel more comfortable, pack it in a plastic ziplock bag.

What should we wear?

• Always be prepared for west coast weather. Layers are suggested. You can always take a layer off if you find yourself too warm.

Are the boats safe?

• We are very proud of our boats and take very good care of them. They are newly built tour boats with washrooms on board and state of the art navigation equipment. They are also the only yellow tour boats in Tofino (you can't miss us on the water!)

Are we going to get wet?

• This is not a ride at Disneyland, there are no waves that come into the boat, but on a windy day you may get a bit of ocean spray on you. How refreshing!

How many passengers do the boats carry?

• 12 guests at the most.
  

I am pregnant/have a broken collarbone/ osteoporosis. Can I go on a zodiac?

• No

Are we guaranteed to see whales?

• We very seldom come back to the dock without seeing at least one whale - if it so happens you are without a sighting, we will give you a raincheck for the next time you wish to come out.

Will we see killer whales?

• Killer whales in Clayoquot Sound are transient hunters (we cannot predict their arrival or departure) but when we are lucky enough to have them in the area it is a very exciting time for the whaling fleet.

Can we bring our dog?

• Only in memory.

How big are the waves?

• The waves are called swells and with the everchanging tides and weather we cannot predict how big they will be but we can assure you that our skippers will not take you where the boats cannot maneuver with the utmost safety.

Are we going to get sick?

• If you are in the least bit worried, chew gum -- it seems to help. You may also purchase travel bands to prevent seasickness. They are available in our office

TOFINO EVENTS
MARCH:	The Whale Festival: Come celebrate the northern migration of the Gray Whale
APRIL:	The Shorebird Festival: Thousands of shorebirds fly through the Tofino area
MAY:	Annual Blessing of the Fleet Rhododendrons in Bloom
JUNE:	Golf Tournaments Food and Wine Festival
JULY:	Summer Music Festival
AUGUST:	Performing Art's Festival
SEPTEMBER:	Gray Whales begin their southern migration

What to Bring Dress warmly for the boat trips Raincoat (rainforests can experience rain) Sunglasses & Sunscreen Walking shoes A camera and a true west coast spirit for adventure.

Reserve ahead for the busy summer months. Ocean Outfitters Ltd. 368 Main Street, Tofino, B.C. VOR 2ZO Tollfree- 1-877-906-2326 Local (250) 725-2866 e-mail: oceanoutfitters@telus.net Contact Names: Ken Thomson or Elizabeth John Gift Certificates Available

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