My Favourite Tofino Wedding Venues

If you’re a newly engaged couple planning an adventurous and intimate BC elopement or you’re dreaming of getting married on the beach surrounded by all your loved ones, these Tofino wedding venues can host weddings and elopements of all shapes and sizes. Best known for its surf culture and incredible natural beauty, Tofino, BC is a rugged, coastal paradise on the west coast of Vancouver Island, located just 5 hours from Victoria or 3 hours from Nanaimo by car. If you want to cut down on travel time, you can also fly non-stop to Tofino on a scheduled or charter flight, in as little as 45 minutes from Vancouver on scheduled flights with Pacific Coastal Airlines or land in Tofino Harbour with Harbour Air! Either way, once you land in Tofino (or it’s sleepy sister town, Ucluelet, located just 30 minutes down the peninsula), you won’t want to leave.

The Tofino & Ucluelet landscape is wild, raw and untamed. The Pacific Rim National Park is at the centre of this west coast outdoor adventure paradise. Around every corner is another majestic cove to explore or a coastal forest trail to wander through. Characterized by white sand beaches that stretch for miles and rocky coastlines complete with crashing waves and tidal pools full of sea creatures, Tofino is also known for its old growth temperate rainforests, stormy weather and big waves. During the summer, Tofino beaches feel almost tropical and it has been described as the “Hawaii of Canada” and in the winter, you can usually expect a lot of rain, fog and moody west coast vibes which make it perfect for getting cosy with your loved ones next to the fireplace and storm watching out your cabin window.

If you are looking for a beach wedding venue where you can surf your days away and catch sunrise and sunset right outside your door, Tofino has a long list of options for you. Or if a modern resort wedding venue where you can be pampered and soak up all the romance is more your style, you can find a wide variety of unique and luxurious wedding venues in Tofino and Ucluelet. Because Tofino is such a small, remote destination and because the local surf culture is tied so closely to the ocean, this Pacific coast community places a lot of value on sustainability and environmentally conscious practices. If you are looking for eco-friendly wedding venues in BC you will find more than a few here as well. Tofino is also a great jumping point for couples looking for an exciting adventure elopement destination. You can take a helicopter to the top of a snow-covered mountain peak and exchange your vows and finish the day by jumping into the Pacific ocean at sunset or take a boat ride to the near by Hot Springs cove and soak in the natural hot springs watching the sun set over the ocean. There is so much to do in Tofino that you will be sure to keep coming back year after year to celebrate your anniversary!

Looking for an experienced tofino wedding photographer?

I’ve been exploring Tofino for over a decade as a wedding photographer! I would love to take you to all my favourite spots and a few off the beaten path locations that are a well-kept secret. I offer special Tofino wedding & elopement packages that include all my travel and accommodation.

Middle Beach Lodge

Spectacularly perched on 40 acres of secluded West Coast oceanfront, Middle Beach Lodge features almost a mile of quiet beach, rugged headlands, two magnificent lodges, and twenty rustic self-contained cabins. This tranquil, natural domain offers the perfect sanctuary for those seeking a quiet retreat that caters to romance.

Wickaninnish Inn

Say your I do’s on the stunning Chesterman Beach lined by old-growth rainforest. From intimate oceanside ceremonies to festive receptions, the Wickaninnish Inn offers a striking backdrop and catered experience to celebrate all your special moments.

Long beach lodge resort

Exchange your vows with your toes in the sand, on the beachfront patio, or from the warmth of the Great Room, overlooking the wild Pacific Surf and expansive sandy beach of Cox Bay. Long Beach Lodge Resort specializes in intimate West Coast weddings of 2 to 50 people.