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Discover the best of the West Coast in Ucluelet! From stunning beaches and lush rainforests to exciting wildlife encounters and charming local culture, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this vibrant coastal community. Plan your adventure today!
Your journey to the magnificent West Coast of Vancouver Island on the Pacific Rim Highway (Highway 4) leads west through the rugged mountains of the Mackenzie Range, past the rushing waters of Kennedy River and the shores of gigantic Kennedy Lake. At the edge where land meets the Pacific Ocean is Ucluelet, whose slogan is justifiably “Life on the Edge”.
The Nuu-Chah-Nulth people have long used the word U-clue-let, meaning “safe harbour” and it is a good description for a village that offers a long sheltered inner harbour — watch the bustle of the fishing and charter vessels, spot the ever present bald eagles as they soar overhead, and keep an eye out for the sea lions, harbour seals and river otters.Just a 10-minute drive away is Long Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Long Beach Golf Course offers 9 holes of beautiful terrain where the bears play through before the golfers! Another 20 minutes from there is the community of Tofino. Bus lines, an airport, seasonal passenger ferry and float planes serve the two communities.
Your journey to the magnificent West Coast of Vancouver Island on the Pacific Rim Highway (Highway 4) leads west through the rugged mountains of the Mackenzie Range, past the rushing waters of Kennedy River and the shores of gigantic Kennedy Lake. At the edge where land meets the Pacific Ocean is Ucluelet, whose slogan is justifiably Life on the Edge
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Include kayaking, surfing, fishing, scuba diving, sailing, biking, and even extreme mountain biking.
Hello Nature Adventure Tours for harbour tours, or Broken Group Islands tour (part of Pacific Rim National Park)
Relic Surf Shop for surfing lessons, equipment rentals, and of course stand up paddle-boarding
Subtidal Adventures for whale watching, bear watching and other wildlife; by zodiac or a covered boat — year round!
Touch tanks provide an opportunity to get up close and personal with sea stars, sea urchins, anemones, and more. The Ucluelet Aquarium is a catch-and-release aquarium, so the sea life changes with the seasons.
Reflecting Spirit Gallery showcases over 160 artists from the west coast, with locations in Ucluelet and Tofino. Rubio Jewellers offers cruise ship-quality treasures at a fraction of the price, also in both towns. The Crow’s Nest, located in Ucluelet’s oldest building, is a quirky gift shop that has something for everyone.
Drift Spa at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort — the ultimate in pampering for you, your partner, or both of you!
West Coast Wild Zipline for the thrill of a lifetime! Six zip sections traverse some of the most beautiful scenery you’ll ever see. Very safe and lots of fun!
Embrace the raw power of nature as mighty waves crash against the rugged coastline. Witness the awe-inspiring dance of wind and water from the warmth of your cozy suite.
Ucluelet’s pride and joy is the Wild Pacific Trail – several sections include the 45-minute loop around Amphitrite Point Lighthouse. Much of the trail is on a rugged cliff overlooking the ocean (great for storm watching!) and most of it is right along the water’s edge.
Your journey to the magnificent West Coast of Vancouver Island on the Pacific Rim Highway (Highway 4) leads west through the rugged mountains of the Mackenzie Range, past the rushing waters of Kennedy River and the shores of gigantic Kennedy Lake. At the edge where land meets the Pacific Ocean is Ucluelet, whose slogan is justifiably “Life on the Edge”. The Nuu-Chah-Nulth people have long used the word U-clue-let, meaning “safe harbour” and it is a good description for a village that offers a long sheltered inner harbour — watch the bustle of the fishing and charter vessels, spot the ever present bald eagles as they soar overhead, and keep an eye out for the sea lions, harbour seals and river otters. Just a 10-minute drive away is Long Beach in the Pacific Rim National ParkReserve. Long Beach Golf Course offers 9 holes of beautiful terrain where the bears play through before the golfers! Another 20 minutes from there is the community of Tofino. Bus lines, an airport, seasonal passenger ferry and float planes serve the two communities.
One of Ucluelet’s must-see is our Aquarium. You won’t believe how many displays and touch tanks there are in there! Located at the foot of Main Street on the harbour promenade, it’s open March through November, at which time the town’s residents come down for “release day” and set free all the specimens that resided there back to the ocean from whence they came.
Over 70 events for all ages, taking place in Ucluelet, Pacific Rim National Park and Tofino. Celebrating the spring migration of over 20,000 Grey Whales past our shore. A great time to do some whale watching, although we do have resident whales here right through to October. The last few years we’ve seen more Humpback whales returning, so the mix is about 50/50 now.
Check out the: pacificrimwhalefestival.com
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