Record Number of Festivals and Events Celebrate Tofino''s Year-Round Allure
Dozens of Culinary, Arts, Cultural and Outdoor Events Attract Visitors to West Coast Vancouver Island Destination
(firmenpresse) - TOFINO, BC -- (Marketwired) -- 03/11/15 -- today unveiled the complete list of 2015 festivals and events to be held in Tofino -- the iconic oceanfront destination on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
The record number of events -- most of them with free admission -- includes:
Inspirational talks, interpretive walks, children''s fun, culinary events, First Nations cultural workshops, and spring art show.
A variety of fun and educational events exploring the world of tea.
Known for its array of thought-provoking films and guerilla film contest.
Annual boat-to-table culinary extravaganza featuring locally caught seafood in a variety of coastal settings.
Celebrating the annual migration of thousands of shorebirds stopping in Tofino to feed and rest on their journey from South and Central America northward to Arctic breeding grounds.
Tofino''s Village Green buzzes every Saturday with handmade goods, edibles, and live music.
Canada''s national surfing championship.
A weekend of events frames "Grazing in the Gardens" marrying local culinary talent and British Columbia wines and beer in the whimsical Tofino Botanical Gardens.
Music, dance, theatre, film, and art in Tofino and Ucluelet.
Former National Hockey League (NHL) player Brendan Morrison''s annual fundraising fishing derby supporting local community initiatives.
A fundraiser for the Raincoast Education Society with imaginative hand-made lanterns dotting the forested pathways of the Tofino Botanical Gardens.
Showcasing more than 30 musical acts on outdoor stages and a sprawling green lawn at the Main Stage.
Culturally diverse event celebrating the Pacific Rim''s rich wood carving scene and history.
A day at the beach with competitive and non-judged events for young Canadian surfers of all ages, organized by Tofino''s Bruhwiler family.
A "Surfing the West Coast" theme leads this series of art exhibits, demos, and family events in Tofino and Ucluelet.
Western Canada''s all-female surf contest includes longboard, shortboard, and under 16 "Princess of the Peak" categories with cash prizes.
A fun, competitive event for talented and committed standup paddle surfers from Canada and beyond.
Popular event featuring oyster farm tours, oyster and wine tastings, educational seminars, Mermaid''s Masquerade and Oyster Gala.
This pre-holiday preparation weekend is when Tofino shops, boutiques and art galleries open their doors late into the night. Soak in the holiday cheer and deals as Tofino Jingles Into Christmas.
This one-day event is a Tofino tradition, with gifts, beautiful things and treats, all made in and around Tofino.
Tourism Tofino is a destination marketing organization (DMO) promoting Tofino''s extensive attributes, local events and hospitality industry businesses. Tourism Tofino also partners with other tourism organizations to create awareness of regional tourism initiatives for visitors worldwide.
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Datum: 11.03.2015 - 12:51 Uhr
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