
For Canadians, the tiny town of Tofino, B.C. on the western-most extent of Vancouver Island is the epicenter of our country’s burgeoning surf scene. The conclusion of the second annual O’Neill Cold Water Classic surf contest has cast a spotlight on the popular beach-side hamlet, leaving the 1700 permanent residents wondering if the exposure cast by local professional surfers like Peter Devries will help keep the former fishing town afloat.











