500 Osprey Ln, Tofino, BC V0R, Canada
About the Inn
The Wickaninnish Inn offers direct access to Chesterman Beach, and panoramic ocean or beach views from every guest room. We also have 75 deluxe guest rooms and suites (with fireplace, soaker tub and individual balcony), and a 720 sq. ft. meeting/banquet room (accommodating up to 60 people). The Pointe Restaurant seats 75 and our full-service Ancient Cedars Spa is a destination spa offering extensive body and esthetic treatments.
The Wickaninnish Inn story begins way back in 1955, and is closely tied to the modern-day history of Tofino and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and of course to the popular draw of Tofino winter storm watching.
Rooms & Rates Dreaming about summer in Tofino? Take advantage of the Wickaninnish Inn's Late Summer Special, an offer designed exclusively for those who wish to book their stay early.
The Wickaninnish Inn is situated on the westernmost point of residential Chesterman Beach. Our two buildings, 'At-the-Pointe' and 'On-the-Beach' have been designed to complement each other and the natural, peaceful beauty of their surroundings. One of the first things you'll notice as you enter any one of our guest rooms or suites are the inspiring views of the ocean and Chesterman Beach. Step out onto your balcony, breathe in the fresh salt air, listen to the waves crash onto the shore below and you'll know you've arrived on Nature's Edge, in Tofino BC.
Pets are also welcome to reserve (limited availability, please reserve by phone).
Wickaninnish History
The Wickaninnish Inn story began in January 1955 when Dr. Howard McDiarmid first moved to Tofino and assumed responsibility for the Tofino General Hospital . Over the years, he recognized the unique nature of the area and was instrumental in the creation of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve in 1971.
The establishment of the national park eventually resulted in the conversion of the original Wickaninnish Inn to today's marine interpretive centre. The Inn 's closure sparked Howard's vision to someday recreate its rustic elegance in a modern hotel context.
Inspired by their parents' foresight, the McDiarmid family joined with a group of long-time Tofino residents to make the vision a reality. The vision was realized in August of 1996 with the opening of the new Wickaninnish Inn and The Pointe Restaurant . The natural appeal of Tofino as a destination and the quality experience provided by the Inn brought a steady growth in Canadian and international visitors, particularly after the opening of Ancient Cedars Spa in 1998.
2001 marked the year that the Inn became a true family-owned business, with the McDiarmids purchasing full ownership. To fulfill its long-term plans and meet growing demand, the Inn added its 'On-the-Beach' building in July 2003. Major features of this beautiful addition include a hotel lobby with sweeping views down Chesterman Beach through 20-foot tall windows, a spacious mezzanine-level Lookout Library area, fully equipped boardroom, a comfortable fireplace-warmed room called the Driftwood Café and a Fitness Room with beach views.
Rooms & Rates Dreaming about summer in Tofino? Take advantage of the Wickaninnish Inn's Late Summer Special, an offer designed exclusively for those who wish to book their stay early.
The Wickaninnish Inn is situated on the westernmost point of residential Chesterman Beach. Our two buildings, 'At-the-Pointe' and 'On-the-Beach' have been designed to complement each other and the natural, peaceful beauty of their surroundings. One of the first things you'll notice as you enter any one of our guest rooms or suites are the inspiring views of the ocean and Chesterman Beach. Step out onto your balcony, breathe in the fresh salt air, listen to the waves crash onto the shore below and you'll know you've arrived on Nature's Edge, in Tofino BC.
Pets are also welcome to reserve (limited availability, please reserve by phone).
Cuisine
For a list of culinary events and more happening at the Inn and around Tofino, please visit our Tofino Events page.
In creating and operating the Wickaninnish Inn the McDiarmid family adheres to a philosophy that transcends conventional parameters of environmental sustainability to include notions of environmental harmony, integration, and celebration. This ideology permeates every aspect of our operations including the exceptionally fresh food created in the kitchens of our world renown The Pointe Restaurant, On The Rocks Bar and Lounge and Driftwood Café.
Our Executive Chef Warren Barr takes special pride in working closely with the Tofino-Ucluelet Culinary Guild to source B.C. based seafood, game and produce suppliers to stock our kitchens with local and organic ingredients. Our wild salmon, spot prawns, and side stripe shrimp are procured by legendary local Angler Jeff Mikus while our crab, halibut, and other products come from Trilogy in Tofino and West Pacific Seafood. Two Rivers Meats provides us with whole pork used to prepare our homemade sausage, bacon and roasts; they also source free range, organic poultry and beef. Our extensive wine list, recognized by Wine Spectator, and meticulously selected by our Sommelier and Director of Food & Beverage, Ike Seaman, offers west coast bottles with the spotlight on B.C. and Pacific Northwest wines. And finally, quality crafted beer from the local brewmasters at Tofino Brewing Company, Philips Brewing Company, Vancouver Island Brewery, Granville Island Brewery, and Turning Point Brewery.
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The Pointe Restaurant
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The Pointe Restaurant Raise your glass and your expectations at The Pointe Restaurant. It is one of Tofino's top restaurants and a must-go-to Vancouver Island dining destination. With over 240 degrees of Pacific Ocean viewscape welcoming your arrival, it may take a few moments to focus on the menu. Pacific Northwest cuisine is awarded a fresh outlook by Chef Warren Barr and our acclaimed kitchen brigade. |
Rocks Lounge
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If you're dining at The Pointe Restaurant, you might plan to arrive a half an hour early to enjoy a classic cocktail at our On the Rocks Bar and Lounge. Here we feature an excellent selection of Pacific Northwest wines, a quality range of classic ports and one of B.C.'s largest selection of single-malt scotches. |
Driftwood Café
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Driftwood CaféNestled on the Beach level, the Driftwood cafe is one of our hidden gems at the Wickaninnish Inn. Offering a range of specialty espresso drinks, fruit smoothies and spa-inspired fare, it is the ideal spot to start or conclude a morning beach walk, or enjoy a light breakfast or an afternoon snack. A recent addition you can sink your teeth into? Wholesome house-baked bread - fresh daily! After 4:00pm the Driftwood Café offers a west coast inspired menu of small plates perfect for sharing, prepared onsite by a member of our culinary team. Accompanied by a selection of wines and bottled beer, a casual dinner at the Café is a perfect way to end your day on the beach! With a wood-burning fireplace and boot dryer, it is also the perfect location to warm up after a winter storm walk on Chesterman Beach and continue your storm watching from the inside looking out. Why not walk on the Chesterman Beach tombolo to Frank Island (at low tide - check your Tide Guide), view the Inn and the coastal mountains from a different perspective, and return for a hot chocolate - or hot toddy - at the Driftwood Café? |
Room Service
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We are pleased to offer the refined West Coast cuisine of The Pointe Restaurant and On the Rocks Bar and Lounge - in the comfort of your guest accommodations. Our Room Service menu is offered from 7:30am until 9:00pm daily. Traveling with little ones? Ask about our WickKids menu! |
Oysters With the Oysterman
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Join Chefs Barr, Sider and our culinary team with the ever charming Oysterman in the Inn's Driftwood Café for this convivial evening. Delightful creations will be paired with just the right wine to coax you... out of your shell. Simply look for the Oysterman's signature beret, let your own Oyster Revolution begin (a revolution and a cocktail evening? Wow!), and we'll take care of the rest for you.
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Daily Brunch Menu
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Executive Chef Warren Barr and Chris Blazeiko are committed to providing you with the freshest, locally sourced ingredients possible. As such specific items in each menu selection may change based on availability. Although updated on a regular basis, onsite menus may show slight variations from the below. |
Sunday Brunch
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Executive Chef Warren Barr and Chris Blazeiko are committed to providing you with the freshest, locally sourced ingredients possible. As such specific items in each menu selection may change based on availability. Altough updated on a regular basis, onsite menus may show slight variations from the below. |
Dinner
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Surveying the panoramic vistas from the westernmost point of Tofino’s idyllic Chesterman Beach, The Pointe Restaurant’s inspired West Coast cuisine and attentive service come gift-wrapped with 240 degree views of the Pacific Ocean, surrounding islands and wildlife. Much of the fresh seafood is fished from the very waters overlooked by The Pointe, and a longstanding focus on locally sourced, high quality ingredients is evident. Dinner is offered on a seasonal à la carte menu, but for the best of the best, try Executive Chef Warren Barr's weekly tasting menu, paired with a selection of wines, showcasing BC’s finest selections with a broad range of international bottlings. Out of the ordinary desserts reflect an innovative Pastry program where almost everything - from bread to butter to scrumptious chocolate croissants - is housemade. |
Dessert
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The final courses of your evening at The Pointe are brought to you by our in-house pastry team. The cheese, dessert and bread program change with the seasons which inspire our daily creations. With the freshest local and seasonal products coupled with the exotic from around the world, our pastry team looks to delight, inspire and challenge your palette with an array of modern whimsy. In the comfort of the conventional with the spirit & adventure of the unconventional, we look forward to helping you find the perfect selection and pairing. |
Feature Packages Dreaming about summer in Tofino? Take advantage of the Wickaninnish Inn's Late Summer Special, an offer designed exclusively for those who wish to book their stay early.
Discover the Wickaninnish Inn and pristine Clayoquot Sound your own way! These Tofino vacation promotions and packages are updated frequently. Whether you are looking for one of a kind seasonal holiday experiences, something with a romantic flair, natural elements, relaxation and spaah, or a taste of the culinary , we've packaged it up and wrapped it in a bow for you.
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Vancouver island itinerary Packages
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Link the legendary Wickaninnish Inn with Canada’s newest Relais & Châteaux property, Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, for an unforgettable West Coast adventure. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Here you will spend three nights in a luxury guest tent with comfortable beds, antique furnishings, thermostat-controlled wood stoves and ensuite bathrooms. During the day, you can take advantage of everything this spectacular wilderness area has to offer: hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing or just sitting and watching the unsurpassed scenery. All gourmet meals and wine pairings are included in the cost of the package, along with a one-hour massage treatment for every adult in your group and an Arc’teryx Atom LT hoody to take home with you. Wickaninnish Inn Then it’s on to the second part of the journey. It begins with a 30-minute boat ride across the sound to Tofino, where a representative from the Wickaninnish will be waiting to whisk you to the Inn. There you will spend three nights in a Chesterman Beach Loft Suite, just steps from the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. The nearby town of Tofino offers a cornucopia of eclectic art studios, delectable restaurants, surf schools and shops, and local outfitters ready to take you out to explore Clayoquot Sound. WickaNimmo Vacation Package
Your WickaNimmo Vacation Package includes:
Ultimate Island Getaway
The Ultimate Island Getaway begins with a pick up from any of Victoria, BC’s transportation terminals by the Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s chauffeur-driven Silver Seraph Rolls Royce. Upon arrival at the seaside hotel, located six kilometres from downtown Victoria, you will be greeted and escorted to a one-bedroom suite with panoramic views of the Salish Sea. During your two night stay, your experience includes couple’s massage in the Boathouse Spa & Baths, as well as an evening of fine dining in the intimate dining room. A tasting menu will be specially prepared by Executive Chef Iain Rennie, customized to suit your culinary desires.
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Elopement Packages
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"I Do" Elopement Package
A package created for two - Exchange or renew your vows intimately amidst the timeless beauty of the rugged west coast. Simplify your planning, and let us coordinate the details so the two of you can enjoy this special day worry-free. This selection of essential elements allows you to savour every moment knowing everything has been arranged. The "I Do" Elopement Package features:
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Romantic Packages
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Bed & Breakfast
As a perfect home base for exploring Tofino and Clayoquot Sound, we're offering our first ever Bed & Breakfast package to make sure you are rested and fueled for a day of adventure! All You Need Is Love
For all those special occasions: birthdays, honeymoons, anniversaries, and even proposals. This year-round Tofino romantic getaway package takes care of the details so all you need is... well, you know! The All You Need is Love package includes the following:
West Coast Escape
The West Coast Escape vacation package includes the following:
Ancient Cedars Active Health
Celebrate your whole health with this three day package built for two people. The Ancient Cedars Active Health package includes:
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Seasonal Packages
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Storm Watchers
Did we mention it can get stormy here? With nothing between us and Japan, you can imagine the spectacular shows that Mother Nature puts on from November through February. Whether you take it in from your fireplace-warmed suite or don a rain slicker and take your experience to the beach, the Storm Watchers package gives you an introduction to 'Old Testament' West Coast weather at its finest. Feast Your Senses
Kick-off your summer with Feast, Tofino’s celebration of Tofino's culinary and natural riches from May 8th to 24th. Explore the finest of boat-to-table sustainable cuisine! |
Spa Packages
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Ancient Cedars Active Health
Celebrate your whole health with this three day package built for two people. The Ancient Cedars Active Health package includes:
Ancient Cedars Spa Package
Time to cleanse your body and soul - and enjoy some “me” time at Ancient Cedars Spa. Wake up and loosen up with a semi-private (maximum five participants) Hatha yoga session. Indulge in a relaxing eucalyptus steam in our newly renovated steam cave prior to your one-hour treatment. Our Ancient Cedars Spa package includes:
Created for those of us who just loooove to be pampered – not a minority population, as we’ve come to witness at the Inn - this package focuses on the art of making it all about you. Consider yourself warned if upon check-out, you find yourself asking “Why am I leaving?” Our four night Ancient Cedars Spa package includes:
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Culinary Packages
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Feast Your Senses
Kick-off your summer with Feast, Tofino’s celebration of Tofino's culinary and natural riches from May 8th to 24th. Explore the finest of boat-to-table sustainable cuisine! This vacation package is available May 8th through May 24th 2015, and prices are based on double occupancy. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer and does not include Premier rooms. Gourmet Getaway
A package of epicurean proportions! One of our most popular choices, this package allows you to experience the culinary magic of The Pointe Restaurant's kitchen brigade, with our inimitable accommodation. Bring your appetite and prepare to be spoiled! The Gourmet Getaway vacation package includes the following:
Bed & Breakfast
As a perfect home base for exploring Tofino and Clayoquot Sound, we're offering our first ever Bed & Breakfast package to make sure you are rested and fueled for a day of adventure! |
Treatments & Rates
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Ancient Cedars Spa features four individual treatment rooms and two side-by-side treatment rooms: Rainforest Haven and Cedar Sanctuary. As it is our mantra to promote relaxation for all of our guests, the length of each treatment is longer than you might find in another spa. This treatment time also includes a personal consultation with your practitioner to determine your expectation of the treatment and to explain what the experience will entail. We are proud to use innovative product lines such as Comfort Zone, Seaflora, Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients. We highly recommend making your spa appointments shortly after confirming your guest room or suite reservations to ensure preferred treatments and times are available. Why not request your treatment online? |
Massage & Acupressure
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Treatment add-on: Vital Leg Remedy Release tension and ease the pressure of mild swelling, all the while improving the tone and elasticity of tired legs and feet. Treatment add-on: Destress Express Scalp Treatment This blissful enhancement is both invigorating and calming. By applying an aromatic oil blend to the scalp, our practitioners will help to invigorate the senses, calm the neural system and relieve stress. This treatment will stimulate circulation in the scalp and provide luxurious moisture to both the skin and hair. Treatment add-on: Organic Elixr Facial This quick and powerful anti-aging treatment will leave skin looking and feeling soft, supple and bright. All products used in this treatment are made up of organic, sustainable, food-grade, cruelty-free ingredients. This treatment is great on its own or as an add-on. |
Thalassotherapy
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Hydrotherapy Soak The Hydrotherapy Soak is available on its own or as an add-on to your treatment. Enjoy the legendary Bouvier Hydro Equinox tub as a treatment unto itself. Seaweed salts are added to our hydro tub as 144 water jets massage your entire body for an invigorating and relaxing treatment. Also great to enjoy in combination with our other services. Pacific Sea Salt Glow An invigorating full body exfoliation uses Vancouver Island seaweed body polish to remove surface impurities and smooth your skin. After a moisture application, your skin will feel smooth and refreshed. |
Skin Care & Facials
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Treatment add-on: Eye Supreme Firming TreatmentAwaken the delicate area around your eyes and reduce the appearance of expression lines with a soothing, nutrient rich application.
Men's Performance Facial
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Nail Care & Esthetics
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Ancient Cedars Pedicure A royal foot treatment that begins with an invigorating foot soak in a copper tub. Complete cuticle, callous and nail care is followed by a relaxing and hydrating foot and lower leg massage. Finish with the polish of your choice. Ancient Cedars Manicure Ocean Rockweed Exfoliation Enhancement |
Yoga
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Ancient Cedars Spa at the Wickaninnish Inn is pleased to offer daily yoga classes in our beautiful Rainforest Haven room. Classes are semi private - designed for all skill levels - so individual attention is guaranteed. Our instructors are Registered Yoga Teachers in accordance with Yoga Alliance standards. Eco responsible Manduka mats and all necessary equipment are provided for you to use during your class. Our morning yoga classes are designed to help you meet the day with greater vitality and ease, to provide an energizing and strengthening practice for your body, and a calming, restorative experience for your mind. Inquire about private instruction with any of our experienced teachers for an individual experience tailored to your exact needs, a great way to try yoga for the first time, or deepen an already existing practice.
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Weddings Tofino Weddings on Vancouver Island | Wickaninnish Inn
Windswept Tofino beaches, bleached driftwood, Vancouver Island old-growth forests, and the Pacific Ocean are only a few of the natural elements that combine to make weddings at the Wickaninnish Inn truly unique. Our professional Special Events team will create a wedding experience so unique that you and your guests will remember it for a lifetime.
Custom-Designed Tofino Wedding Experiences
Does your ideal wedding include an intimate ceremony for two in a plush suite by a dancing fire? Perhaps you envisioned a seafood bbq/buffet for family and friends on a private beach, or an epicurean celebration for 10-50 in a private dining room with a forested view out to Chesterman Beach?
Our expertise is in custom-designing your wedding day just the way you imagined it. We'll arrange all aspects of the experience so that you can relax and enjoy a Tofino wedding celebration only possible at the Wickaninnish Inn on Vancouver Island.
Your Guests are our Guests
Entertaining your wedding guests is our specialty. Celebrate with them in signature Tofino style! There are activities for every age group and physical ability, from walks on the hard packed sand of Chesterman Beach (2km) in our front yard to the following:
The opportunities are endless at the Wickaninnish Inn, the home to your very own Tofino wedding.
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Published Thu, May 31, 2026
Our second visit did not disappoint and has actually exceeded our expectations. From pre arrival email arrangements to our arrival, the staff and support of our trip have been exemplary. They...
Published Mon, May 31, 2026
There are hotels, there are resorts, and then there is the Wickaninnish Inn — a category entirely its own. From the moment we arrived on the wild edge of Tofino, it was clear this was no ordinary...
Published Thu, Apr 30, 2026
Our stay at the Wick was incredible, exceeding all our expectations. We stayed in the Beachcomber Suite, which offered stunning views of Chesterman Beach. The breakfast and dinner at the Pointe...
