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On the Rocks Bar photo by Kyler Vos

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Gallery

  • Shoreline Terrace Service photo by Jeremy Koreski
  • Sablefish photo by Makito Inomata
  • Chef Selecting Salal
  • Beef and Morel Dish photo by Makito Inomata
  • The Pointe Restaurant - Jeremy Koreski 2021 (30)
  • Grapefruit and Honey Cake photo by Makito Inomata
  • Windowside_Table_Ivan_Hunter
  • Tuna_Plate
  • Driftwood Wine Bar
  • Orange Twist Kyler Vos
  • Duck Dish photo by Makito Inomata
  • Feather George photo by Kyler Vos
  • Chocolate Terroir photo by Makito Inomata
  • On the Rocks Oysters photo by Kyler Vos
  • Gooseneck Barnacles photo by Makito Inomata
  • Cherries and Cocktail Kyler Vos
  • Pouring a Feather George photo by Kyler Vos

The People

Charles McDiarmid, Managing Director
Chef Clayton Fontaine, Executive Chef
Ike Seaman, Food & Beverage Director

About The Pointe Restaurant

Wickaninnish Inn, a Relais & Châteaux property since 1997, overlooks the Pacific Ocean from a rocky point on Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast, near the eclectic town of Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park. Two contemporary cedar buildings, set against a backdrop of ancient rainforest, boast an extensive local art collection (complemented by the neighbouring wood carving shed), and all rooms and suites offer ocean or beach views, gas fireplace, soaker tub and individual balcony. Uncompromising service, including a Clefs d’Or Concierge team, is a standard.

The sole resort on Chesterman Beach, Tofino’s longest at 2.5km/1.5mi, the Inn is home to naturally-inspired treatments at its intimate Ancient Cedars Spa and refined West Coast cuisine at award-winning The Pointe Restaurant. Surveying the panoramic vistas from the westernmost point of Tofino’s idyllic Chesterman Beach, The Pointe Restaurant’s inspired West Coast cuisine and attentive service come gift-wrapped with 240 degree views of the Pacific Ocean, surrounding islands and wildlife.

Much of the fresh seafood is fished from the very waters overlooked by The Pointe, and a longstanding focus on locally sourced,  high quality ingredients is evident. Dinner is offered on a seasonal à la carte menu, but for the best of the best, try Chef Carmen Ingham weekly tasting menu. Daily brunch is a true treat and a favourite with local Tofitians. Out of the ordinary desserts reflect an innovative Pastry program where most everything – from bread to butter to scrumptious chocolate croissants are house made. An extensive wine list, recognized yearly by Wine Spectator magazine, showcases BC’s finest selections with a broad range of international bottlings.  Over 100 Scotch Whiskies and a creative cocktail menu can be savoured in the comfortable On the Rocks Lounge. A true taste of Rustic Elegance On Nature’s Edge – and the West Coast’s best views – are on the menu at Wickaninnish Inn and The Pointe Restaurant. Uncompromising service is a standard.

Reviews/Accolades

Member, Tofino Ucluelet Culinary Guild
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, Best Resort Dining
Wine Spectator, Best of Award of Excellence
Travel + Leisure Magazine, T+L World’s Best Awards, #1 in Canada
Andrew Harper’s Reader’s Survey, #7 International Hideaway out of 1,000 Inns
Sunday Times Travel, 100 Best Hotels in the World, #1 in North America