if you happen to find yourself in tofino (for 24 hours or less)...

coffee
If you’re passionate enough about coffee to see through fancy drink names and a robust website then you’ll appreciate The Tofitian for all it has to offer - a seriously great cup of Joe, some nifty memorabilia and an authentic Tofino experience. This locally run shop is the place to caffeinate pre-island adventure or to warm up (the mocha hot chocolate comes highly recommended) after a cold day riding the Pacific surf.

trail
If you’re up for a hike, check out Schooners Cove. The moderate trail starts off in the rainforest with a series of wooden platforms and steps and then spits you out on the north end of Long Beach. Insider tip: Go at low tide, keep to the right when you hit the beach and uncover some amazing wildlife like bald eagles and starfish.

surf
It wouldn’t be a successful trip to Tofino without getting your feet a little wet. If you’re looking to catch a wave for the first time check out Surf Sister. Their all-female staff brings a unique flare (and extreme passion) to the surf scene, specializing in instructing with the beginner in mind. Dudes – don’t shy away, these classes are for you too!

a cold brew
Tofino Brewing Company is a great place to crack a cold one. The beers satisfy, the ambiance is cool and the dudes who own it are a pleasure to chat with. Purchase their iconic jug and have it refilled over and over again when you’re back in Vancouver. 

eat
When it comes to grabbing a bite of delicious grub, Tacofino has it dialed. From the staff to the outdoor dining experience at long wooden communal tables this taco truck is the epitome of cool. The fish tacos are a must and wash down quite nicely with a Lime-Mint Freshie – oh, and don’t forget to grab a Chocolate Diablo Cookie for dessert.

Ever been? What are some of your favourite pitstops in Tofino?

This afternoon we put our lululemon office coffee to the test against the new Starbucks VIA instant coffee. Can you guess which came out on top?

Sheena - very thrilled at the idea of instant coffee!

Ronnh - not convinced the 'Bucks could beat our regular office joe.

Monica, our VIA chef! Time to the tear the package...

The powder goes in the mug! That was easy!

Adding hot water...

Our office coffee... is it up to the challenge?

Here goes - pouring the office coffee ...

Nat doesn't know which mug is which. She drinks regular Starbucks drip coffee each morning.

Hint: Blue mug = Office Coffee, Purple Mug = VIA

Nat was not a fan of the blue mug coffee. Fail. This was our office java.

Yum! Nat loved what was in the purple mug - and knew it was the Starbucks coffee. She said it tasted exactly like it was fresh from the store!

Yep! We have a WINNER! Starbucks VIA clearly beats our office java.

And now .. back to work!