Community InformationThe rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, home to the world-renowned Pacific Rim National Park and breathtaking scenery, is also the setting for one of Vancouver Islands most picturesque towns.
Once a timber and fishing town, Tofino today is an increasingly popular tourist destination. Located near the entrance to Clayoquot Sound, recently designated BC’s first United Nations Biosphere Reserve, the Tofino area boasts miles of sandy beaches, stands of old growth cedar, migrating gray whales, hot springs and sea lions. Tofino’s harbour bustles with local fishermen and is the launch point for numerous sea kayaking and whale watching tours.
The marine climate of the Pacific Rim is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Up to three metres of precipitation fall here each year, but snow is uncommon. Summer temperatures range between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius, and winter temperatures between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius.
INDUSTRY:
Tourism, outdoor recreationPopulation
Town Population: 1,876 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Ages of Population: 0-17: 19.4% 18-24: 9.4% 25-64: 53.7% 65+: 17.5% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures)Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Island Health
Health Service Delivery Area: North Vancouver Island
Regional District: Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: A
RRP Points: 20.25
Practitioners + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 5 (www.cpsbc.ca)
Clinic Tonquin Medical Clinic Box 189, 220 First Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 725-3282 | F: 250 725-3215 Hrs: Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm
Tofino General Hospital is an acute care facility with an emergency room.
Contact Info
Tofino General Hospital 261 Neill Street Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 725-3212 | F: 250 725-3150
Emergency Room
The Emergency Room in this community provides full emergency services and limited emergency obstetrical services. It is open 24/7.
Number of Visits Per Year: 4,593 (2009 Statistics)
Travel distance to transfer hospital: 206 km to Nanaimo
Hospital CAEP and CTAS
CTAS Level CTAS Level I (Resuscitation) CTAS Level II (Emergent) CTAS Level III (Urgent) CTAS Level IV (Less Urgent) CTAS Level V (Non Urgent)
Maternity
Midwives from Courtenay, Comox and Nanaimo service the Tofino area.
Search midwives in BC communities at www.bcmidwives.com.
Lab services
Tofino General Hospital Lab 261 Neill Street Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 725-4010 | F: 250 725-3150 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 10:00 am, 1:30 pm - 3:00pmBlood Bank
There is a Blood Bank in this community.
Imaging services
X-Ray Tofino General Hospital Imaging 261 Neill Street Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 725-4010 | F: 250 725-3150 Hrs: Mon-Thurs 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Fri: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm CT There is CT service in this community. MammographyMammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details.
Additional Services
Echocardiography
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BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance service.
Pharmacy
Pharmasave 131 1st Street Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 725-4949 | F: 250 725-1249 www.epicpharmacy.ca Tofino Pharmacy Box 509, 360 Campbell Street Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 725-3101 | F: 250 725-4491
Midwifery
Midwives from Courtenay, Comox and Nanaimo service the Tofino area.
Search midwives in BC communities at www.bcmidwives.com.
Physiotherapy
Hospital Tofino General Hospital 261 Neill Street Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 725-3212 | F: 250 725-3150 In-community Katharine Hasz Physiotherapy Box 505, 684 Ocean Park Drive Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 725-2616
Mental Health and Addictions
Tofino General Hospital 261 Neill Street Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 725-3212 | F: 250 725-3150
Social workers
Vancouver Island Health Authority Tofino General Hospital Box 190, 261 Neill Street Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 725-3212 | F: 250 725-3150
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Family Ties Pregnancy Outreach Program Coastal Family Place Box 1078 Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 725-4020 | F: 250 725-4019
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Practice Site Information
Tonquin Medical Clinic Box 189, 220 First Street Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 725-3282 Physician Site Coordinator Dr. Pam Frazee
Training Site Information
Medical Student Training: Yes
Medical Student: UBC
Family Practice Resident Site: Yes
Medical Resident: UBC
Preceptor Physicians
Dr. John Armstrong Dr. Carrie Marshall Dr. Luke Williston
