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Whale-watching

1 Clayoquot Connections 606 Campbell St 250/725-3919 www.clayconnect.com They offer a relatively inexpensive ($25) tour of the harbour and Meares Island.

2 Ocean Outfitters 421 Main St 250/725-2866 or 1-877/90-OCEAN www.oceanoutfitters.bc.ca They offer a wide range of tours on rigid or zodiac boats.

3 Jamie's Whaling Station 606 Campbell St 250/725-3919 or 1-800/667-9913 www.jamies.com The longest-running such venture in Tofino (founded in 1982), which also offers a choice of zodiac boats or the twenty-metre Lady Selkirk, which comes with heated cabin. If you don't see whales, Jamie's offers vouchers which can be used on another trip.

4 Remote Passages At the bottom end of Wharf St 250/725-3330 or 1-800/666-9833 www.remotepassages.com Long-established (since 1986) tour operator that is a zodiac specialist.