Naa'Waya'Sum Gardens (formerly the Tofino Botanical Gardens)

Visiting the garden on an unexpectedly sunny day was the best decision we'd made all week. While the formal garden near the cafe and entrance was pretty standard, it was the Children's Garden that gave us an idea if what the rest of the garden had in store. The Children's Garden was wild and very natural; hidden little paths though the roots and fern filled underlayer of the forest that were a perfect place for imaginary play. Granted, I was too big to crawl all the way into that jungle, but it was a hoot to try.The walking path beyond the fantasy-esque gazebo was the real treasure of the Gardens. Amazing views of the mud flats, twisty paths through the rain drenched foliage, boardwalks into the trees, interersting art installations, and places to learn about the First Nation people. I love to see wildly beautiful nature from a safe path.We were lucky enough to visit while artists were working on some wooden wolf figurines. It was amazing to see their work! They stopped to chat and tell us about the poles they were working on.

Truly a gem of Tofino. Largely a naturalized area, this garden's features include beachfront, shelters, sculpture(s), farm, children's area cafe and gift shop.Admission was a reasonable price, the entire garden could have been toured in about an hour and a half, or, quite easily, all day. Sun protection and hiking or comfortable shoes are definitely an asset for touring the grounds. There are sections that are protected and accessed by boardwalk and paths and other areas that are open and invite exploration. The children's area was definitely constructed to be a little people's world, and some parts might not be accessible by some parents.Overall a great place to tour, I wish I could go back

A lovely place to spend a few hours exploring, with unique places to sit and cool photo opportunities. You'll encounter chickens and roosters, and if you're lucky you may even pet a goat! The Darwin Cafe at the entrance is a groovy little spot to stop and relax, and they follow a low/no waste eco policy, so if you want takeout you need to bring your own cups/containers. They even have an eclectic mix of used books for sale if you have some change jingling in your wallet. Wear sensible shoes, as the boardwalks can be slippery.

I thought that this was so cool. On top of a nice little walk and pretty views there are also several art instalments. Doesn’t take up to much time and definitely worth it if you visit tofino :)

Wonderful place to explore.So much fun watching all the chickens and roosters run around freely, while dining on amazing hummus and crostini listening to beautiful classical music playing in the background.Wonderful easy and mostly accessible hikes, strolls , and educational with 1st Nation indtallments along the way.Something for everyone at this magical place.Kudos to the staff as well.

Had been meaning to visit for years now. Wish I had gone sooner! Beautiful walk through traditional botanical gardens and Oceanside forests. Tons of labelled vegetation. Some very interesting art installations throughout the property. PLUS your tickets are good for a few days, so you can come back for a second wander around the property while you're in town.

This place is so beautiful. Lots of pretty flowers and plants and has a nice trail leading to the beach. There are also chickens running around. The kids have a great time here. This is a must come place if you are ever in the area.

This place is underrated in Tofino! Do check it out if you happen to visit Tofino! Has tons of sculptures and wooden structures that are works of art! I do recommend taking all the trails inside the garden as each has it’s own unique vibe! Used to have tons of animals including Alligators but haven’t seen one recently.

Wish we had more time to explore. The trails leading from here were pretty easy to do with kids and one had a beautiful viewpoint of mud flats. One of my highlights of my visit to Tofino!

Remarkable place to visit and learn about local botany, art and culture. Darwin Cafe is wonderful spot to hang out in the garden. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Take the garden path tour and be sure to stop and read about the local Tla-o-qui-aht culture and canoe making knowledge keepers.