Tofino Art Galleries
A Nuu-chah-nulth basket. Photo credit
From hand-made crafts to world-class artists, Tofino is home to some of the most interesting art galleries, studios and art stores on Vancouver Island.
Craft and art galleries in Tofino are concentrated along Campbell Street, the main ocean-side street in the heart of the community.
Native artists are a large part of the art scene in Tofino, and their fine carvings, masks, jewelry, paintings and crafts draw cultural tourists from around the world to Tofino’s art galleries..
Urban art, clothing and design also flourish in Tofino’s galleries and shops. Young, up-and-coming artists are drawn to Tofino’s surfing and outdoor culture and they meld the influences of city life with coastal life in their work.
Home-grown artisans and craftspeople are another big draw for Tofino’s art galleries. There’s no better way to while away an afternoon than by exploring the studios and artist-run galleries dotted throughout the town.