Times are as follows but tofinovr can help you further. Duke Pt ferry terminal to Pt Alberni is 1 hour. Pt Alberni to Kennedy Hill Stop/ Go is 1 hour Delays at Kennedy Hill are 20-40 mins. Kennedy Hill Go to Tofino is 40 mins Hope this helps BC highways web has closer schedules

Apologies I missed your question . As for riptides, signs are posted warning of both riptides & cold water, recommending wetsuits for water activities. From what we observed, Chesterman beach appeared safe at low tides for beach walks & and ankle wading. We also saw families with kids enjoying picnics and playing on the beach. We didn’t swim nor have kiddos with us the time. As for swimming, I think Tin Wis beach - open to public - but by the Best Western Hotel property would be the most protected spot we found for kids to play. Have a great holiday!!

Hi...yep...you can all of that and more on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Both Tofino and Ucluelet offer many many opportunities. Bear in mind that Tofino is crazy busy so doing your research for reservations for accommodations and whale watching is a must. And don't be shocked by prices. The cost of vacationing is a home or hotel is pretty steep.

It's about 2 or 3 kms. I really haven't checked between north and south chestermans. It's a long walk .

Yes. It's a great place to take the dogs. They can run for hours and hours.

outdoor style

as long as you pay close attention to your children in the waves, they should be fine, the tides & currents are strong for novices, so if they aren't average swimmers... swim close to them, & I would recommend not letting them venture out by themselves out of your swimming compacity!!

What is the question Trip Advisor says you have? This is more of a statement..

Last week of July and the first week of August....Best time to see the Tofino end of the peninsula. Ucluelet at the southern end is known for the fog and the residents even call it Fogust. The Chesterman Beach end, which is the northern end of the peninsula, just south of Tofino is great - especially last week of July and first week of August. There are many opportunities to have guided fishing trips out of Tofino, plus the Grey Whale watching tours. Best place to stay, if you reserve soon, the Pacific Sands Resort on Cox Bay....or Long Beach Lodge...The Wichaninnish Inn is fine by very expensive. Keep in mind that this whole peninsula (25 miles in length) from Tofino to Ucluelet has one of the highest occupancy rates year round....so reserve early or you will be out of luck.

Yes - sure can..weather permitted. Sometimes there are fire bans in effect if it is too dry..