7 Best Shopping in Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Chocolate Tofino

Everything from the wild blackberry butter creams and lavender truffles to the sorbets and gelatos are handmade in-house at this tiny chocolate and gelato shop just south of Tofino. You can even watch chocolatiers at work in the open kitchen.

House of Himwitsa

You'll find a good selection of First Nations crafts, jewelry, and clothing at this Native art gallery. The complex also has a dockside smoked-fish store and four waterfront suites.

Mermaid Tales Bookshop

This locally run shop has a carefully curated selection of novels, nonfiction selections, and local-interest books as well as kites and toys.

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Roy Henry Vickers Gallery

In a traditional longhouse, this magnificent gallery houses a collection of prints, paintings, and carvings by renowned BC artist Roy Henry Vickers.

Tofino Brewing Co

This sustainable, locally focused craft brewery is producing small-batch, handcrafted beer. Enjoy a flight of their west coast-inspired brews with a charcuterie platter picked up from Picnic Charcuterie, located across the street.

Tofino Craft Distillery

Stop in for a mini cocktail in the Tasting Room at Tofino Craft Distillery. This craft spirit distiller makes hand-crafted organic flagship spirits, including small-batch vodka, West Coast Gin, Old-Growth Cedar Gin (made with western red cedar tips and organic botanicals), Rose Hibiscus Gin, and a Psychedelic Jellyfish Absinthe. Tasting Room infusions change weekly.

Tofino Public Market

Head to the Village Green on Campbell Street for food, crafts, and entertainment every Saturday from mid-May to October.