Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum

Conveniently located in downtown Tofino, the Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum showcases the area’s rich history from ancient to modern times. Explore a mix of written and digital displays to learn how our past shapes our present.

Exhibits span over 10,000 years of social and geographical history. Topics include glaciation, pre-contact, European arrival, fur trade, early settlers, Nikkei history, fishing, logging, ship wrecks, environmental activism, interesting characters of the past, and Tofino’s development.

A visit to the Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum will provide a deep understanding of life through the ages that will enrich your visit.

Museum photos by Tayu Hayward