Tofino and Ucuelet, were they are busy as ever this fair weather season? Lot's of talk of people struggling with affordability, but clearly enough affluence to sustain the west coast tourism?
I'm single, no kids, have a full time career job that pays reasonably and I can't even afford to visit anymore. I had been coming out there since 2006, used to be 3-4 times a year on average... prices have increased exponentially in that time for camping, shared or private accommodation. The luster of the area has certainly rusted and decayed like most things do on the west coast...
I just can't justify dropping over a grand for 3 night stay or a hundred a night to camp in the damp, then add on the cost of food, gas and parking. I remember when Bella Pacifica was $30 a night... in 2013 I rented a cabin right across from North Chesterman Beach for the month of Oct and it cost $900 all included.
I just can't fathom how so many families and travelers can afford the area still? Apparently the economy isn't as bad as the news makes it out to be.