Clayoquot Campus - former Tofino Botanical Gardens

09/01/2026

🌿 More nature, fewer barriers. We’re making a big change to ensure our gardens are accessible to everyone in our community!

Starting today, our DAY PASS price is dropping from $28 down to $10.00.

We want to see the community here more often—whether it’s for a quiet morning coffee, an afternoon stroll through the flora, or a quick reset in nature.

🎟️ Grab your $10 Day Pass at www.clayoquotcampus.ca or tap the link in our bio. ** Annual Passes available. See you in the garden! Get your Day Pass online! https://www.clayoquotcampus.ca/pass-purchase/

09/01/2026

Only 2 tickets left!

GYETK - Indigenous Food Knowledge and Cookbook Launch coming up this month at the Clayoquot Campus - former Tofino Botanical Gardens!

📍EVENT DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10.00 (Includes a complimentary food tasting!)

Guest Speakers
• Spencer Greening, PhD — Tsimshian anthropologist, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at UVic, and Gitga'at Community Researcher.
• Rachel Greening, RD, CDE — Tsimshian Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Co-Founder of mułaa (Rising Tide).

👉 Click the link in our bio/below to grab your ticket before they sell out!
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https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gyetk-indigenous-food-knowledge-and-cookbook-launch-tickets-1998514268977

08/31/2026

So many reasons to be here. 🌿 Walking in nature triggers immediate, measurable shifts in your physical and neurological state. When you step onto a natural trail, your brain shifts out of the high-alert "directed attention" mode required by screens and high intensity environments. Environmental psychologists call this transition "soft fascination"—a state where gentle natural visuals, like light filtering through canopy leaves or moving water, allow your prefrontal cortex to rest and recover from cognitive fatigue.

At the biological level, your nervous system responds within minutes by dialling down sympathetic "fight-or-flight" activity. Salivary cortisol levels drop, blood pressure stabilizes, and heart rate variability improves as your body enters a restorative parasympathetic state...

Come and breathe in the forest air ❤

08/31/2026

Your new favorite Tofino morning ritual awaits. ☕️

Whether you're fueling up before hitting the trails or warming up after a morning surf, our espresso machine is pulling the perfect shots from 10am to 4pm, 7 days a week.

Call ahead and we can pack breakfast to go!

08/31/2026

Looking up at the night sky in Tofino connects us to thousands of years of history. 🌟 Tonight, the planets Saturn and Neptune sit high in the southeast sky, while Uranus follows lower in the east. While coastal clouds might obscure our view of these distant worlds, the night sky here has always held profound meaning.

For the Nuu-chah-nulth people, the stars were far more than distant lights. The cosmos served as:

• Tracking star movements dictated the exact timing for harvesting salmon, herring, and berries.

• High-ranking chiefs and whalers observed specific constellations to time spiritual preparation rituals before whale hunts.

• Master navigators used the positions of the stars to guide their canoes safely through open, dark ocean waters.

In this coastal paradise, the sky and the sea are deeply connected. Even on cloudy nights when the stars hide, look down at the shoreline—you might just catch the magical turquoise glow of bioluminescent plankton crashing in the waves. 🌊

Always looking up! https://grantkeddie.com/2025/11/cultural-astronomy-of-the-indigenous-peoples-of-british-columbia/

08/30/2026

POV: you just found your Sunday plans 👀

Enjoy a slow morning or bustling afternoon on our beautiful patio!

Gaze out into beautiful West Coast flora and fauna while listening to the sounds of birds chirping!

Featured dish:
🍳 Egg Soufflé: a daily mix of garden vegetables provided by Tofino Ucluelet Culinary Guild , cheddar goat cheese and caramelized onions, served with crispy potatoes and your choice of sour dough or a biscuit.

Bonus: grab an admission pass to the gardens and explore our rewilding efforts after you’ve filled your tummy! 🌿

Cafe open 10am-4pm daily

Campus members receive 15% off, everyone is welcome 🤗

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

Experience Authentic First Nations Tours & Wildlife Watching with Clayoquot Wild 🌲

If you are planning a trip to Tofino, Clayoquot Wild offers one of the most immersive ways to explore the Pacific Northwest's coastal wilderness.

Operated out of Tofino, Clayoquot Wild specializes in small-group whale watching, Hot Springs Cove excursions, deep-sea salmon fishing, and custom cultural tours.

What sets them apart is their strong emphasis on First Nations guidance and ecological interpretation—giving visitors a rare look into the history, traditions, and marine ecosystems of Clayoquot Sound directly from long-standing local community members and elders. ❤

Call (250) 266-0543 or Email [email protected] to book!

08/29/2026

Gardens have a magical way of bringing people together. 🌿

At the Clayoquot Campus, our green spaces serve as a hub for community volunteers, workshops, indigenous knowledge and shared learning. Whether you are a master gardener or just love being around growing things, there's a place for you here!

🔗 Discover the clayoquotcampus.ca

08/28/2026

We love to hear from our friends and colleagues that stay with us at our Ecolodge. Thank you to Noella and Robin at University of Guelph ✨ We hope you come back soon!