When contemplating the options for a dog-friendly vacation destination, one fundamental requirement immediately jumps to my mind the beach, a kingdom in which Dog is free to divulge in his deepest desires: swimming, digging, running, chasing, rolling in dead stuff. It was thus that I found myself headed for Tofino, BC with two adventurous dogs and a boyfriend in tow. Our ultimate destination was the Wickaninnish Inn, a Relais and Chateau property situated on the western edge of Vancouver Island in beautiful Tofino, BC, which in turn sits at the proverbial end of the road with an expanse of ocean stretching all the way to Japan at its shore. The Wickaninnish, or “the Wick” as it is referred to locally, springs seemingly organically from the wild landscape that surrounds it. The property features two buildings, the Wick at the Pointe and the Wick at the Beach. The Wick at the Pointe is perfect for those interested in romantic stargazing and incredible storm watching. If you’re mo