With the open Ocean, islands, inlets and rain forests at its door step, Ucluelet is a major tourist destination providing quality services and all the amenities for visitors and permanent residents. The town is the gateway to a Pacific Rim National Parks’ Broken Group Islands and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Like the town at the other end of the Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, Ucluelet is making the transition from a resource-based economy to a tourism-based economy. Located in between Tofino and Ucluelet is the Long Beach section of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

The Broken Islands Group, part the marine area referred to as Barkley Sound, lies southeast of Ucluelet. The fishing community of Bamfield lies on the opposite shore of Barkley Sound. This is also the site of Kiix?in (Keeshan), an important archaeological site and National Historic Site of Canada protecting a Nuu-chah-nulth fortress.

Recreational activities include the following: surfing, fishing, whale watching, kayaking, camping, biking, sailing, scuba diving, beachcombing and golf. If visiting Ucluelet during the winter to storm watch. Make sure to bring your sense of adventure, since the west side of Vancouver Island is one of the wettest places in all of Canada, receiving nearly 10 feet annually.

A visit to Ucluelet isn’t complete without a walk on the astounding Wild Pacific Trail which features the Amphitrite Lighthouse. This 5 mile trail is easily accessible and has spectacular views of the west coast. While on the well-maintained trail you could see bald eagles, along with exception views of nearby Barkley Sound. While on your trek you may also spot a wide range of other wildlife, including harbour seals, black bears, cougars, wolves, and river otters.

The weather in the Pacific Rim area of Vancouver Island is tempered by the Pacific Ocean and is some of the most moderate in Canada. The sandy beaches in this area are wonderful for family outings. The sport fishing is possibly the best in Canada. There’s an excess of year round recreational activities in the region. There is first class dining and shopping facilities and excellent professional services in the region.

The Pacific Rim Whale Watching Festival occurs every spring. The event, hosted by Ucluelet, Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park allows spectators to watch the annual grey whale migration. Many other whale watching tours are available right through the year as well, enabling visitors to catch glimpses of humpback and orcas whales.

The closest city is Port Alberni approximately 100 km to the east. The District of Tofino is 40 km northwest of Ucluelet on Pacific Rim Highway. Ucluelet is located 8 km south west of Highway 4 and the Pacific Rim Highway junction at the northern edge of Barkley Sound, on the outer west coast of Vancouver Island.

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