"Serves as a bustling Vancouver market explored on the Vancouver‑to‑Tofino itinerary, acting as an urban starting point where travelers sample local food and city life before heading west for surf lessons, kayaking, and coastal activities." - Taryn White Taryn White Taryn White is a D.C.-based travel writer who covers a wide range of topics, including family travel, hotels, food, aviation, beaches, historical and cultural topics, and wellness travel. She can often be spotted around the world with her husband and two travel-loving kids. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines