Clayoquot Sound

Canada invests $11.3 million to increase biodiversity conservation in UNESCO biosphere reserves

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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This investment will help the biosphere reserves continue their conservation work, which could include biodiversity research, documentation, and land management practices, as well as stakeholder engagement to increase awareness around other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) and Canada's conservation goals.

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  • This investment will help the biosphere reserves continue their conservation work, which could include biodiversity research, documentation, and land management practices, as well as stakeholder engagement to increase awareness around other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) and Canada's conservation goals.
  • Moving forward, the Government of Canada will continue to work with conservation partners to identify additional opportunities to support biodiversity conservation.
  • By investing in Canadian biosphere reserves, we are advancing important conservation work in areas rich with cultural and biological diversity."
  • There are currently 727 biosphere reserves in 131 countries that belong to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

B.C. Spearfishing Summit launches at Tofino Resort + Marina, April 23rd, 2022

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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Tofino, BC, March 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tofino Resort + Marina invites B.C.s underwater enthusiast community to the B.C.

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  • Tofino, BC, March 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tofino Resort + Marina invites B.C.s underwater enthusiast community to the B.C.
  • Spearfishing Summit on Saturday April 23rd, 2022.
  • Topics covered include equipment education, sustainable harvesting, respectfully accessing traditional lands and waters, licensing and regulations.
  • In partnership with Tofino Resort + Marina, the BC Spearfishing Summit will bring together this tight-knit community, open a dialogue with the Coastal First Nations and underscore our core values of safety, sustainability and respect.

The Coast is Calling: Embrace the healing nature of Tofino

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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We believe that Tofino is the tonic that travellers need to reset and rediscover their passion for travel, away from the crowds and immersed in nature, says Christopher Fehr, general manager of Tofino Resort + Marina.

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  • We believe that Tofino is the tonic that travellers need to reset and rediscover their passion for travel, away from the crowds and immersed in nature, says Christopher Fehr, general manager of Tofino Resort + Marina.
  • New for spring 2022, Tofino Resort + Marina will be expanding its wellness offering with a remote wood-fired floating sauna , located a 25 minute boat ride from the resort, surrounded by dense temperate rainforest.
  • Breathe in Tofinos purifying coastal air, escape the crowds and reconnect with nature.
  • Home to Tofinos largest private marina with 58 slips and space to moor vessels of up to 130 feet, plus Tofinos only waterfront fitness centre, Tuff Fit.

Race for the Blue Tuna Tournament returns to Tofino Resort + Marina September 10-18, 2021

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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Tofino, BC, Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating its fourth anniversary, Race for the Blue at Tofino Resort + Marina brings tournament fishing way, way offshore in pursuit of one of the fastest and tastiest fish in the ocean.

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  • Tofino, BC, Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating its fourth anniversary, Race for the Blue at Tofino Resort + Marina brings tournament fishing way, way offshore in pursuit of one of the fastest and tastiest fish in the ocean.
  • We were blown away by how quickly Race for the Blue sold out this year, says Willie Mitchell, Tofino Resort + Marina President and Partner.
  • Tickets for the public are $25 and can be bought on-site at Tofino Resort + Marina or online at tofinoresortandmarina.com/racefortheblue .
  • Tofino Resort + Marina is the only full-service resort situated on the inlet, and is just a short stroll from Tofinos artisan boutiques, surf shops and Pacific flavours.

Tofino Resort + Marina gives back to community through annual fishing tournaments: Race for the Blue and Fish for the Future

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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Tofino Resort + Marina teamed up with the region\xe2\x80\x99s community foundation, the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust, to ensure the cans were received by those in need.

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  • Tofino Resort + Marina teamed up with the region\xe2\x80\x99s community foundation, the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust, to ensure the cans were received by those in need.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cTofino Resort + Marina has proven to be a dedicated partner by using their strengths to support the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe tuna distribution is not Tofino Resort + Marina\xe2\x80\x99s only collaboration with the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust.
  • In 2019, the resort took Fish for the Future - its annual catch-and-release, family-focused fishing event - and turned it into the Fish for the Future Fund , a donor-advised endowment fund at Clayoquot Biosphere Trust aimed at safeguarding wild salmon in Clayoquot Sound.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe are passionate with a purpose - as we learn and grow as a business our impact on the community remains top of mind.