Catering to the fashionista and the working gal all in one shop, Habit's buyers must have the same…read morefashion DNA as me. Every piece I picked up I wanted to buy, and some items I even already had. With name brands like Kenzo, Mavi, Guess and BK Dakota, this would make being trendy in Tofino a breeze, and at reasonable prices to boot (oh, they have boots too!)

EXPENSIVE. Some cute clothes, but not anything super original. Also, a long sleeve shirt was a…read morethree digit price. Might help to know I'm a 16 year old girl.

La Cache is a little tough to find even if you've been there before. It's so teeny, you could…read moreactually walk right past it ... well, I did & I was looking for it! But it's a great little store with an incredible variety of fashion. They carry Fluevog shoes, semi casual dresses, feminine night wear, pretty affordable silver jewelry. What really stands out though is their service. Even when the store is busy & there's only one person working, you will be acknowledged and looked after. They have an amazing policy for holding items. They impressed me anyways because I asked them to hold shoes that were on sale. Normally, stores will give you grief about such a request. But they held the item for a few days for me. I gave 4 stars rather than 5 only because the store is small so limited in stock. They actually deserve a 4 1/5

This cute little shop has some great deals on its 50% off rack. And there's a bunch of unique…read morepieces on the regular shelves. More lululemon than you can shake a stick at! Quality was really high too. YAY for new spring wardrobe!

From the owner: Cumberland's answer to affordably fun fashion opened in May 2010. West & Co. is committed to…read morehelping people expand and define their personal style by mixing and matching lovingly curated contemporary pieces and vintage treasures. We encourage our customers to experiment with their personal style in an inclusive, relaxed and safe environment. Instagram at @westandco.cumberland

Right out of Haight Street in the middle of Vancouver Island. Very cool shop with great t-shirts…read moreand amazing hats. I purchased a little something to cover my head and help keep the UVs out. Check out the pic on the site and see for yourself.

It's not everyday that one stumbles into a milliner, but Coombs has it. The Coombya has the most…read moreuseful and fun selection going. There is a toque for every sense of humor and practical person. My dates newly purchased sock monkey toque is a real winner. I, however, chose a more fashionably practical little number to match my favorite winter coat. There's more, there are trendy, updated versions of the Canadian Lumber Jack hat. You know the one, fur and flaps abound. The classic old man caps and cute Paddington Bear type for all ages. And let's not forget the owner. Cool as a cucumber playing the best of 60s acid rock, surrounded by a vast selection of all things Volkswagen. Ahh, to be of another generation.

OMG this is a cute shop. I love how it is well organized. The owner is super sweet and they had…read moresome stretchy skinny jeans in my size at $110 regular price = awesome steal.

From the owner: What originally started out as a swimwear boutique has transformed itself into a favourite spot for…read morefinding dresses, denim, basics, and accessories at prices that don't break the bank.

Salt is a cute little gift boutique located just above The Whale Centre. I noticed candles, mugs,…read morestuffed animals, throw blankets, socks and plenty of tees and sweatshirts. I'm sure there's more that I'm forgetting to mention. This was my favorite shop for tees in Tofino. They have a large selection from West Coast Tees, a Vancouver Island printer. The prices are fair and the staff was great. The shop owner gave us a couple of recommendations for Nanaimo.

From the owner: SALT is Tofino's premier gift shop located in the heart of Tofino. We feature Tofino Towel Co, Leah…read moreAlexandra Jewerly, Tofino Soap Co, Westcoastees, Strong As A Mother, K'Pure Naturals, Vancouver Candle Co and Cedar Mountain.

There are lots of beautiful clothes in this store however the sales pressure is so high, I am not…read moregoing to shop there again. I told one of the sales women (I think she was the manager) over and over that I didn't want to try on a certain item, yet she brought the item to my dressing room and hung it on my dressing room rack anyway (are you kidding me?!). I eventually bought an item that was too snug for me and took it home, only to have to return it after I came to my senses. Now I have a store credit I have to use (no refunds) so I will have to go back, if only to use up the cost of my folly listening to someone who was only interested in selling me something, not whether or not it looked good on me. Thank goodness for one of the other sales consultants who ran interference with the manager, so I didn't have to tell her over and over - No, thank you. Once should have been enough. I have heard the same thing from other women who have shopped there.

This boutique has AMAZING formal gowns. I got the most perfect dress for prom there.....it was a…read moreshow stopper. A year after grad, I still get compliments on it! When I received the dress I wasn't happy with the way it looked, and the store staff were more than happy to order a new one for me. They really made my day that much more special with all their help. I would not hesitate to shop at Damsels!