机构与地理背景
加拿大 Tofino 植物园（Tofino Botanical Gardens）位于 BC 省温哥华岛西海岸 Tofino 镇，是占地 12 英亩的花园、原生温带雨林与海岸线一体的迁地保护与科普基地，由 Tofino Botanical Gardens Foundation 注册为加拿大持牌慈善机构（非营利组织 #87275 5202 RR0001）负责日常运营与教育推广。其所在的 Clayoquot Sound 已被联合国教科文组织划为生物圈保护区（UNESCO Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve），园方以世界沿海温带雨林的迁地保育、研究与公众教育为长期使命。
园区构成与文化地标
园内 12 英亩土地由步道与架空木板栈道串联起花坛、香草花坛、药用花园、菜园、社区花园、池塘与儿童花园等多个功能区，原始老龄雨林穿插其中并被改造成口袋花园与艺术装置。建筑遗产包括 Bernardo O’Higgins 农场旧址、本地艺术家 Jan Janzen 制作的讲故事小屋，以及俯瞰 Tofino Mudflats 野生动物管理区的两处观鸟屋，2011 年海啸纪念馆是园内最具仪式感的纪念节点。
保育使命与可持续运营
植物收集与展示聚焦世界沿海温带雨林原生植物，兼顾 Clayoquot Sound 本地生态系统的科普讲解。园区自 2017 年起在主入口附近设置 J-1772 电动汽车充电站，访客可在游览或前往 Darwin’s Café 期间为电动车补能，是基金会长期践行的低碳运营承诺之一。
三位一体的非营利运营结构
基金会与 Darwin’s Café、Ecolodge Retreat Center 形成三位一体的运营结构：植物园承担保育与教育，Café 提供季节性餐饮与小型婚宴场地，Ecolodge 可容纳 26–32 位住客及约 50 人的会议，是 BC 西海岸典型的“保育 + 餐饮 + 住宿”复合型非营利机构。所有捐赠均通过 CanadaHelps 处理并由加拿大税务局开具慈善税单。
开放时间、入园费用与联系信息
游客可在全年 8AM 至日落间入园，成人 12 加元、老年 10 加元、学生 8 加元、12 岁及以下儿童免费，三日联票有效；步行或骑行到访再减 1 加元。年度会员 35/30/70 加元三档，是周边居民与温哥华岛生态游客长期支持本地温带雨林教育的稳定渠道。机构地址 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC，电话 (250) 725-1220。
Institution and Geographic Setting
Tofino Botanical Gardens, located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in Tofino, British Columbia, is a 12-acre site integrating gardens, old-growth temperate rainforest and shoreline, operated by the Tofino Botanical Gardens Foundation as a registered Canadian charity (non-profit #87275 5202 RR0001). The garden sits within the UNESCO Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve and is dedicated to the ex-situ conservation, research and public education of the world’s coastal temperate rainforests.
Site Composition and Cultural Landmarks
A network of paths and boardwalks links flower beds, herb beds, medicinal gardens, kitchen gardens, community garden, pond and children’s garden, with old-growth rainforest pockets converted into garden rooms and art installations. Heritage buildings include the Bernardo O’Higgins homestead, Jan Janzen’s storytelling hut, two bird blinds overlooking the Tofino Mudflats Wildlife Management Area, and the 2011 tsunami memorial.
Conservation Mission and Sustainable Operations
Plant collection and display focus on species native to the world’s coastal temperate rainforests, paired with interpretation of the local Clayoquot Sound ecosystem. Since 2017 a J-1772 EV charging station near the entrance has allowed visitors to recharge electric vehicles while touring the gardens or visiting Darwin’s Café, reflecting the foundation’s long-term low-carbon operations commitment.
Three-Pillar Non-Profit Operation
The foundation runs a three-pillar operation combining botanical garden, Darwin’s Café and the Ecolodge Retreat Center. The Ecolodge accommodates 26–32 overnight guests with conference space for up to ~50, while the Café offers seasonal espresso drinks, home-baked goods and wedding venue services for 2–80 guests. Donations are processed through CanadaHelps and supported by Canadian charitable tax receipts.
Hours, Admission and Contact Information
The gardens are open year-round from 8AM until dusk. Admission is $12 adults / $10 seniors / $8 students / free for children 12 and under, with a $1 discount for walk-in or cyclists; the ticket is valid for three consecutive days. Annual memberships at $35 / $30 / $70 provide ongoing support from regional residents and Vancouver Island eco-tourists. Mailing address: 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC. Tel: (250) 725-1220.
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