One of them is definitely your phone or camera. With the breath-taking views from the house, we are certain that you will be capturing a lot of memories to show your friends. The most popular area for photography around Chesterman House is Chesterman Beach. Since the house sits directly upon the beach and has its own private access, we have no doubt that your group will be going back and forth between the beach and your accommodation many times during the course of the day, evening, and yes – at night, too. Especially during low tides, when the water recedes beach-combing and strolls are very popular activities here.

You won’t want to forget your bathing suits so you can take a surfing lesson or relax in the hot tub.

For when you take an evening stroll on the beach or enjoy an ocean excursion, pack some extra layers.

Needless to say, you will also need to bring your own food which you may easily purchase, after settling in, in one of the local supermarkets. If you plan on cooking any special dishes while in your Tofino accommodation, which require special kitchen gadgets or seasonings, we recommend that you bring yours along.

Bring binoculars! Starry nights during the full moon cycle are stunning: the water is beautiful, and the lack of light pollution outside the city allows for incredible displays of the stars in our galaxy. During the day, you can watch whales, birds, and other wildlife — and maybe keep an eye on your kids while they play on the beach …

In the “Fun Department”, there are fishing shops in town that also sell bait though you may want to bring your own rods and “lucky baits” with you. Since Chesterman House is right on the beach you may want to bring some binoculars for star gazing at night, or to observe the different birds which abound in this area.   Also, if you are coming with children, you may want to bring some of their beach toys, kites, books, etc. If you are into biking, bring your bikes along or you can rent in town. There are some truly stunning bike rides around Tofino and Chesterman Beach.