Elopement in Tofino
Elopements

Elope in Tofino

Just the two of you, a photographer and the open Pacific. Beaches you can walk onto at sunrise, rainforest trails, and lodges used to tiny weddings.

Best monthsMay–Sept
Storm seasonNov–Feb
From Victoria~4.5 hr drive
Marriage licence$100

Where to say your vows

Tonquin Beach, Tofino
Tofino

Tonquin Beach

A short boardwalk trail through the rainforest drops onto a small cove of rocks and sea stacks.

PermitsPublic beach — keep it small and check with the District of Tofino.TipClosest beach to the village — walk there from your hotel at sunset.
Chesterman Beach, Tofino
Tofino

Chesterman Beach

Three kilometres of sand split by a sandbar out to Frank Island, with surfers in the background.

PermitsPublic beach — keep it small and check with the District of Tofino.TipLow tide opens the sandbar to Frank Island — check the tide table.
Cox Bay, Tofino
Tofino

Cox Bay

A wide surf beach framed by forested headlands at both ends.

PermitsPublic beach — keep it small and check with the District of Tofino.TipSummer mornings are often foggy — afternoon portraits are the safer bet.
Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park
Pacific Rim National Park

Long Beach

Kilometres of open sand and surf inside Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

PermitsNational park reserve — you need a Parks Canada permit.TipBig skies and few people on weekday mornings.
Radar Hill, Pacific Rim National Park
Pacific Rim National Park

Radar Hill

A short paved path to a lookout over Clayoquot Sound and the mountains.

PermitsNational park reserve — you need a Parks Canada permit.TipEasy for older guests — you can park almost at the top.
Amphitrite Lighthouse, Ucluelet
Ucluelet

Amphitrite Lighthouse

A small lighthouse on the rocks at the start of the Wild Pacific Trail.

PermitsCheck with the District of Ucluelet.TipIn storm season this is the most dramatic backdrop on the coast.

The paperwork

Getting legally married in BC is simple. Here’s the whole process.

01
Get a licenceBuy a BC marriage licence from an issuing office. It’s valid for three months.
02
Book an officiantA marriage commissioner, or a religious representative registered in BC.
03
Bring two witnessesBoth need to be there for the ceremony. Your photographer can be one.
04
Order your certificateYour officiant registers the marriage; order the certificate from BC Vital Statistics afterwards.

Lodges for the dinner after

Waterfront & Resorts · Tofino Middle Beach Lodge On request · Not listed guests Waterfront & Resorts · Ucluelet Wya Point Resort On request · Not listed guests Waterfront & Resorts · Tofino Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge All-inclusive On request · Not listed guests Waterfront & Resorts · Ucluelet InnChanter Partly included On request · 25 guests Waterfront & Resorts · Tofino Long Beach Lodge Resort All-inclusive On request · 30 guests Waterfront & Resorts · Tofino Pacific Sands Beach Resort On request · 40 guests
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