Welcome to the Ha’houlthee of the Tla-o-qui-aht Ha’wiih (Tofino, B.C.) Here on the edge of the inlet, the Clayoquot Campus is more than a destination—it is a living, breathing organism with a singular, vital mission: to support Indigenous learning, sovereignty, and conservation.
Nestled across 12 acres of breathtaking coastal landscape, we are a place-based learning hub and the inaugural satellite campus of the Pacific IPCA (Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas) Innovation Centre. 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.
The Clayoquot Campus operates as a unified social enterprise managed by the IISAAK OLAM Foundation and owned by the Clayoquot Indigenous Conservation Innovation Centre (CICIC). Rather than separate entities, the facilities on our property function as interconnected parts of a whole, designed to nourish the land and the people who visit. Discover the elements of our campus:
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!