Clayoquot Campus

AN ECOSYSTEM OF CULTURE AND CONSERVATION

Welcome to the Ha’houlthee of the Tla-o-qui-aht Ha’wiih (Tofino, B.C.), where the Clayoquot Campus operates as a living, breathing organism and gathering place on the edge of the inlet—a unified social enterprise managed by the IISAAK OLAM Foundation and owned by the Clayoquot Indigenous Conservation Innovation Centre (CICIC).

Nestled across 12 acres of breathtaking coastal landscape as a place-based learning hub and the inaugural satellite campus of the Pacific IPCA (Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas) Innovation Centre, our interconnected facilities nourish both the land and the people who visit through relational learning, Indigenous leadership, knowledge, and wellbeing.

When you choose to stay with us, you Travel with Impact: Every footprint on our trails, every night spent in our lodge, and every meal shared at our cafe directly funds a broader movement to empower Indigenous-led conservation across the Pacific region. Please note that our cafe is currently closed for the winter season and will reopen in early Spring 2027.

WELCOME TO THE LIVING CLASSROOM

The Naa’Waya’Sum Coastal Indigenous Gardens (formerly the Tofino Botanical Gardens) provide a space to learn from nature.

The word Naa’Waya’Sum is a reference to traditional Nuu-chah-nulth cedar benches used for intergenerational knowledge sharing
and observation. This is a place where visitors can learn about Nuu-chah-nulth art, culture, and knowledge systems through tours, talks, and scheduled programming. Participate in an act of reconciliation and the preservation of an irreplaceable eco-system by purchasing a membership today!