Our Story

Hello! We are your hosts Al and Michelle!

We fell in love with Tofino and moved here in 2013 getting married soon after on Chesterman beach and adopting our rescue dog Koli. We opened Cedarwood Cove in May 2013 and the rest is history!

Cedarwood Cove was born from the things we love to do from being outside in nature, playing on the ocean and seeking new adventures. We love meeting new people and feel so lucky to get to share our slice of paradise. The property is full of cedarwood touches made from trees on-site, including the greenhouse and the cabin kitchen. We have filled the cabin with our favourite special touches to make you feel at home.

Michelle can’t live without fresh juice, the ocean, coconut oil and books and is your go-to for all things related to food, wellness and cabin comforts! Alan can’t live without biking, coffee, surfing and Koli and is your goto for surf reports, any kind of adventures and where to get good coffee. We both volunteer for the non-profit Surfrider Foundation advocating for ocean protection and coastline preservation. Together we make great hosts who love Tofino and sharing all the best things we love to do! Welcome!

We acknowledge the territories of hiškʷiiʔatḥ (Hesquiaht First Nation), ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ (Ahousaht), ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations), Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government (Ucluelet First Nation), and tukʷaaʔatḥ (Toquaht Nation) in the spirit of truth, healing, and reconciliation.