The Clayoquot Campus is a place of inspiration and connection with the beauty and intelligence of nature. Our 12-acre site is located in Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. in Tofino.
Support Indigenous Learning
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. Every membership purchased directly supports our cultural programming.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
Valid: April 1 2026 to March 31 2027
A Clayoquot Campus annual membership gives you access to the gardens and trails every day from 9am to 5pm, as well as a 15% discount at the cafe, effective May 1st.
Note: Nuu-chah-nulth citizens can receive a FREE Annual Membership. Just come by and apply!
Local Annual Member Rates
Adults (18-64): $80
Seniors (65+): $65
Youth (13-17): $50
Kids (0-12): Free
Nuu-chah-nulth citizens: Free
Annual memberships purchased after Labour Day long weekend are reduced by 50%.
SINGLE DAY PASS
Valid: High Season May 1 to September 30 2026
A Clayoquot Campus Day Pass gives you access to the gardens and trails from 9am to 5pm on the day of your visit, as well as a 10% discount at the cafe, effective May 1st.
Note: Nuu-chah-nulth citizens can enter the Clayoquot Campus free of charge. Simply get a membership card to qualify for discounts at the cafe!
High Season Day Pass Rates (May 1 to Sept 30)
Adults (18-64): $28
Seniors (65+): $23
Youth (13-17): $18
Kids (0-12): Free
Nuu-chah-nulth citizens: Free
In the News
Tofino’s Clayoquot Campus welcomes visitors with open arms | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper
“The scent of chiseled cedar filled the air as artist Josh Watts perfectly centered his latest carving on a white wall. Watts is one of five artists featured this April at the Naa’Waya’Sum Carving Studio in a Carving on the Edge exhibition called the ‘Next Generation Indigenous Art Show’. Naa’Waya’Sum (pronounced nah-why-a-sum) is located at the former Tofino Botanical Gardens within the ha’houlthee (traditional territory) of Tla-o-qui-aht Ha’wiih (hereditary chiefs).”
The Clayoquot campus is owned by a charity and managed by and Indigenous-led educational nonprofit.