1. Walk on the Rainforest trail
The Rain Forest Trail consists of two separate loops. I walked on Route B; the trail is entirely on a wooden boardwalk to lessen the impact on the forest. What a really magical and mystical place! The vegetation is dense with big cedar, hemlock, fir, moss, ferns, shrubs and young tree seedlings. Aged trunks, which crashed earthward hundreds of years ago, criss-cross the forest floor. To pass by these fallen giants is to walk through past centuries …some of these trees were well established seedlings before the first white people saw the coast of North America…
Location: Inside the Pacific National Park – Off the Pacific Rim Highway between Tofino and Uclulet
2. Discovering The Native First Nation Culture
Ecotourism is also about discovering the culture. Be sure to check out the Himwitsa Native Art Gallery http://www.himwitsa.com/ and the amazing Eagle Aerie Gallery where you can enjoy the work of celebrated painter and carver Roy Henry Vickers.
Tla-ook Cultural Adventures offers half-day and full-day adventures with local first nation guide. Learn about the Nuu-chah-nulth way of life by paddling across waters steeped in mist and myth. More information here
3. Walk on the Wild Pacific Trail
This easy trail goes along the pacific shore where you can admire rugged cliffs and shoreline of the westcoast of Vancouver Island. Overlooking Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands to the east and the open Pacific Ocean to the south and west, it offers spectacular shoreline panoramas and seaward vistas. I enjoyed the mysterious atmosphere on a foggy day; if sunshine comes along the way you will be rewarded by gleaming views of the blue sea…
Location: In Uclulet
4. Hotspring cove tour
If you have time and are spending more than 2 nights in Tofino; I highly recommend the full day tour to the hotsprings. The ride is gorgeous as it winds its way through many islands and beaches. Once at the 
hotsprings there are several natural pools leading directly to the ocean. In the lower pools, the waves wash right in, lowering the temperature of the 38°C water to a pleasant 30°C. The further away from the ocean, the hotter it gets!
More information on the hotspring cove tour here
5. Bear or Whale Watching
Embark on a 2 hour boat tour to view orcas or grey whales with jamie’s Whaling. Jamie follows the guideline for Marine Wildlife Viewing so that it lessen the disturbance. More information here.
Where to Stay?
Ecotourism is also about choosing the right place to stay. The ecolodge at The Tofino Botanical Garden is located on 12 acres of waterfront gardens and rainforest at the gateway to the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this eco lodge is surrounded by paths and boardwalks in the middle of the rainforest and is only five minute walk to the sandy open ocean beaches.
The electricity comes from hydroelectric projects throughout BC, but most recently from a Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations micro-hydro project located on Canoe Creek about thirty miles from Tofino. Lighting and tool battery recharging in the tool shed is powered by a solar panel. In 2011 they plan to expand to four panels which will power low voltage exterior lighting.
They have a beautiful organic garden Native plants comprise more than ninety eight percent of the biomass on the twelve acre property.
All cleaning supplies in the lodge are non-toxic and biodegradable. They have policies against the use of plastic cutlery and bottled water. They encourage sensible use of linens and towels. Recycling is a participatory activity at the lodge. Double room from $60 per night. More information on The ecolodge at Tofino here.
