Pat McCashin
Archaeologist. Writer. Tofino Local.
I live on the west coast of Vancouver Island. I spend my days between archaeological field sites, cold ocean water, and building things that didn’t exist yesterday. This is where I write about all of it.
🌊 Tofino Like a Local
I’m writing the guide I wish existed when people ask me about visiting Tofino. Not the tourism board version — the real one. Where to eat, what to skip, when to come, and what nobody tells you about the west coast.
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New posts on Tofino, west coast life, recovery, and whatever I’m building. See all posts →
About Pat
I’m an archaeologist and writer based in Tofino, BC. I’ve spent 20 years working on major infrastructure projects across British Columbia — pipelines, mines, highways — consulting with First Nations and documenting the cultural heritage of this province. I also run Green Spring Research, where I’m building AI tools for archaeological consulting. When I’m not in the field, I’m in the ocean, on a trail, or at a keyboard.
Projects
Green Spring Research
AI-powered archaeological consulting. Making heritage protection faster and more accurate.
Momhak
Breathwork, cold exposure, and movement. The daily practice that keeps me sane.
Green Gandalf
Fiction, creative writing, and whatever doesn’t fit anywhere else.