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Black bears peek under barnacle-encrusted stones, colorful starfish cling to wave-battered rocks, and gray whales spout into the misty morning air. These are the sights of Tofino on the Pacific coast of Canada’s Vancouver Island.
We spent three days at the Wickaninnish Inn while searching for Tofino’s wildlife, wandering the beach, hiking the forests, and catching boat tours with The Whale Centre. Here are a few of the creatures we saw along the way. All photos by Hal Brindley and Cristina Garcia.

Huge Banana Slugs are common along the Combers Beach Trail in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve near Tofino

Black Bears lift up rocks along the shore and search for crabs. Sighted on bear tour with The Whale Centre.
Many thanks to The Whale Centre in Tofino. Most of the above photos were taken during the whale and the bear watching tours that we took with them. Also thanks to the Wickininnish Inn for providing lodging during our stay in Tofino.