TOFINO venues
Community arts inventory project
This information is posted on the PRAS web site for the benefit of those who wish to put on public or private events (shows, performances, concerts, meetings, presentations, etc.) and who are looking for a venue.
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- Caffé Vincente
- Clayoquot Field Station
- Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre
- Long Beach Golf Course
- Mermaid Tales Bookshop
- St. Columba Church
- SoBo Restaurant
- Tin Wis Conference Centre
- Tofino Botanical Gardens & Trilogy Café
- Tofino Community Hall
- Tofino Legion Hall
- Tofino Legion downstairs
- Tofino Village Green & Gazebo
- Weigh West Marine Resort
- Wickaninnish Community School
- Wickaninnish Inn (Salal Room)
- Wildside Booksellers
Caffé Vincente
LOCATION: 441 Campbell St.
MAIL: PO Box 149, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 30 inside, 15 outside
LIQUOR LICENSE: Tentative (June 2008 )
FEE (TYPICAL): No fee if their food & beverages are sold at function, otherwise it varies.
Booking contact
NAME: Torben Hansen
TEL: 725-2599
FAX: 725-2599 (call first to switch over)
EMAIL: caffevincente=AT=telus.net
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: artists painting, Toastmasters, singers, various clubs
NOTES: has karaoke machine that hooks up keyboard, two guitars & DVD (please bring own equipment)
Clayoquot Field Station
LOCATION: 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy.
MAIL: PO Box 886, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 30
LIQUOR LICENCE: must apply for special occasion permit
FEE (TYPICAL): $25/hr or $150/day
Booking contact
NAME: George Patterson
TEL: 725-1220
FAX: 725-2435
EMAIL: info=AT=tbgf.org
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: workshops, meetings, singing workshops, university and school groups
NOTES: has slide projector, film projector, tables & chairs, wireless internet. 2 breakout classrooms, dormitory-style accommodation available on-site. See also Tofino Botanical Gardens (below).
Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre
LOCATION: 380 Campbell Street (District of Tofino building)
MAIL: PO Box 866, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 72
LIQUOR LICENCE: must apply for special occasion permit
FEE (TYPICAL): $75-135 depending on equipment usage
Booking contact
NAME: Celina Tuttle
TEL: n/aFAX: noEMAIL: cscta=AT=island.net
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: readings, workshops, live theatre, meetings
NOTES: banked seating; has projector, lights, sound, film screen
Long Beach Golf Course
LOCATION: 1850 Pacific Rim Hwy.
MAIL: PO Box 998, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 100
LIQUOR LICENCE: yes
FEE (TYPICAL): $150-200/day
Booking contact
NAME: Keith Gibson (Wednesdays)
TEL: 725-3332
FAX: 725-3302
EMAIL: golf AT island.net
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: meetings, workshops, art show, tournaments, wedding receptions
NOTES: has tables & chairs
Mermaid Tales Bookshop
LOCATION: 455 Campbell St.
MAIL: PO Box 539, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 25-30
LIQUOR LICENCE: No
FEE (TYPICAL): No fee
Booking contact
NAME: Michael Mullin
TEL: 725-2125
FAX: 725-2125
EMAIL: mermaidbooks=AT=gmail.com
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: readings, kids events
NOTES: benches, shelves & some stools
St. Columba Church
LOCATION: 110 Second St.
MAIL: PO Box 141, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 80
LIQUOR LICENCE: yes (with permit)
FEE (TYPICAL): $ 75-100 for arts events; inquire for weddings
Booking contact
NAME: Whitey Bernard
TEL: 725-3288
FAX: 725-3287
EMAIL:
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: services, weddings, piano concert
NOTES:
SoBo Restaurant
LOCATION: 311 Neill St.
MAIL: PO Box 813, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 65
LIQUOR LICENCE: yes
FEE (TYPICAL): per person based on catering
Booking contact
NAME: Artie Ahier
TEL: 725-2341
FAX: 725-2344
EMAIL: eat=AT=sobo.ca
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: readings
NOTES: only holds special events in off season
Tin Wis Conference Centre
LOCATION: 1119 Pacific Rim Hwy.
MAIL: PO Box 389, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 24, 40 & 160
LIQUOR LICENCE: yes
FEE (TYPICAL): $100, $275 & $2000 (depending on capacity)
Booking contact
NAME: Nicholas Czerwinski
TEL: 725-4445 front desk
FAX: 725-4447
EMAIL: sales=AT=tinwis.com
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: meetings, conferences, workshops, weddings
NOTES: has LCD projector, overhead projector, slide projector, TV with VCR & DVD, laser pointer. Some extras may have an additional charge.
Tofino Botanical Gardens, Trilogy Café
LOCATION: 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy.
MAIL: PO Box 886, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 20–50 (depending on rooms used)
LIQUOR LICENCE:
FEE (TYPICAL):
Booking contact
NAME: George Patterson
TEL: 725-1220
FAX: 725-2435
EMAIL: info=AT=tbgf.org
WEB: www.tbgf.org
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: Art in the Gardens, Tofino Food & Wine Festival, weddings, meetings, receptions, art shows.
NOTES: Recently completed Event Terrace, with space for exhibition tents. See also Clayoquot Field Station (above).
Tofino Community Hall
LOCATION: 351 Arnet Rd.
MAIL: PO Box 9, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 300
LIQUOR LICENCE: yes, with special permit
FEE (TYPICAL): nonprofit $20-40/hr depending on amenities; $300 full day; damage deposit $100-300
Booking contact
NAME: Sally Mole
TEL: 725-3229
FAX: 725-3775
EMAIL: tofino.ca, go to parks and rec click, community hall – rates
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: weddings, birthday parties, rec programs, music, dance class, cooking classes
NOTES: has full kitchen with dishes.
Tofino Legion Hall
LOCATION: 331 Main St.
MAIL: PO Box 77, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 223 standing, 150 sitting
LIQUOR LICENCE: yes (in-house bar, facility run)
FEE (TYPICAL): $350, deposit $100 (returnable)
Booking contact
NAME: Emily Sopow (725-3361) or Whitey Bernard (725-3288 ph, 725-3237 fx)
TEL:
FAX:
EMAIL: adam=AT=tofinotime.com (only for booking bands)
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: live bands, weddings, funerals, auctions, art
NOTES: large flat screen, DVD; for rent from Adam Buskard: all music equipment & set-up. If kitchen is required call Rene Gibson 725-3470.
Tofino Legion downstairs
LOCATION: 331 Main St.
MAIL: PO Box 77, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 50-75
LIQUOR LICENCE: no
FEE (TYPICAL): $50
Booking contact
NAME: Evyonne Bond
TEL: 725-3453
FAX: n/a
EMAIL: n/a
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: bingo, courses, meetings, judo, etc.
NOTES: has tables and chairs.
Tofino Village Green & Gazebo
LOCATION: 121 3rd St.
MAIL: PO Box 9, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: n/a
LIQUOR LICENCE: yes with special event license (RCMP and District approval needed) $100 charge, must fence off liquor area
FEE (TYPICAL): No fee, but must apply though council; special events permit needed (apply a few weeks in advance)
Booking contact
NAME: April Froment
TEL: 725-3229
FAX: 725-3775
EMAIL: recreation=AT=tofino.ca
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: MUPSUP community dinner, concerts, BBQs, summer market.
NOTES: Gazebo has power supply. Some extras may have additional charge.
Weigh West Marine Resort
LOCATION: 634 Campbell St.
MAIL: PO Box 69, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 60 seated, 75 standing (Coho Room); 50 seated, 60 standing (Chinook Room)
LIQUOR LICENCE: yes
FEE (TYPICAL): $500/full day, $250/half day
Booking contact
NAME: Sabrina Donovan
TEL: 725-3277
FAX: 725-3234
EMAIL: foodandbevrage=AT=weighwest.com
WEB: www.weighwest.com
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: bands, comedy night, meetings
NOTES: tables & chairs, TV VCR/DVD, flip chart, screen. Some extras may have additional charge.
Wickaninnish Community School
LOCATION: 431 Gibson St.
MAIL: PO Box 220, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 30
LIQUOR LICENCE: no
FEE (TYPICAL): $20/hr. Only available Sept-April, 4pm – 10 pm
Booking contact
NAME: Michelle Gagne
TEL: 725-2555
FAX: 725-3264
EMAIL: wickcom=AT=sd70.bc.ca
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: meetings, choir, evening sports, yoga, pottery, scrapbooking
NOTES: can use library, success maker (kitchen). Some extras may have additional charge.
Wickaninnish Inn (Salal Room)
LOCATION: 500 Osprey Lane (Chestermans Beach)
MAIL: PO Box 250, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 60
LIQUOR LICENCE: yes
FEE (TYPICAL): $500/day or evening
Booking contact
NAME: Lane Stewart
TEL: 725-3100
FAX: 725-3129
EMAIL: sales=AT=wickinn.com
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: artists in action, readings, meetings, dining room, corporate, seminars,
NOTES: projector, screen rental available. Also help with set-up and take-down, flatware and staff member Some extras may have additional charge.
Wildside Booksellers
LOCATION: 320 main St.
MAIL: PO Box 620, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
CAPACITY: 20 seats
LIQUOR LICENCE: No
FEE (TYPICAL): Usually holds own events – private space.
Booking contact
NAME: Dorothy Baert
TEL: 725-2814
FAX: 725-2070
EMAIL: wildbook=AT=island.net
Venue info
PAST EVENTS: readings
NOTES: has coffee area. Some extras may have additional charge.
If you have corrections to this list, or a new venue to add to it, please leave a comment below or send us an email.
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—Page updated 24 July 2008 by Greg B
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And FYI, the Weigh West Resort will be holding happy hour with free apps from 4 till 7pm!