I camped on the beach in Tofino in 1970. Woke up in the morning to the roar of the waves and the
sound of sea lions arfing, woofing, yelping (what do we call their conversations) just a ways out into the water. We were the only little tent on that huge beach. It was so wild then. I wasn't of course, even though I was in my early 20s.
You are going to have such a fabulous trip. I don't know Vancouver well at all but I think you have most of it covered.
Unless you want outstanding sushi: Tojo's on W. Broadway.