Chesterman Beach is one of the most beautiful stretches of surf beach on the Pacific coast of Canada, and the properties that back onto it or sit within walking distance of it are priced accordingly. This is Tofino's most sought-after residential address — a long curve of sand that faces southwest, catches the afternoon light, and is far enough from the commercial core to feel private.
Housing here ranges from high-end vacation properties to modest older homes on generous lots. The beach itself is accessible to the public, but the neighbourhood around it is quiet and residential. Frank Island, accessible at low tide, sits at the southern end.
Buyers here are predominantly purchasing lifestyle — a place where the sound of the ocean is constant and the view from the kitchen window makes the price feel reasonable.
Chesterman Beach is the address in Tofino that most people with the means to buy here eventually gravitate toward. The beach is exceptional — a long southwest-facing arc of sand that catches the afternoon light and the full energy of the Pacific, with Frank Island sitting at the southern end. Properties within walking distance occupy a setting that has no equivalent on the Pacific coast of Canada at any price point.
Properties here trade at the upper end of the Tofino market, and the range of buyers — local professionals, Vancouver-based buyers looking for a second property, international buyers — keeps demand consistent even as prices have risen significantly.
For buyers considering Chesterman as a primary residence, the lifestyle proposition is clear. The beach is a five-minute walk. The town is accessible by bike or a short drive. The natural setting — the forest behind the properties, the ocean in front, the fog and the surf and the light that changes with every tide — is the reason people come to Tofino.
Median pricing sits at $2725k across current listings. Within 2km you'll find 9 transit stops. Inventory and pricing can shift quickly | check back regularly for new listings.
