Local Calendar of Events:
Shorebird Festival, May 3-5 http://raincoasteducation.org/events/tofino-shorebird-festival
Feast, May 1-31 http://feastbc.com/index.htmlTofino Food and Wine Fest, June 7-9 http://tofinofoodandwinefestival.com/
Ucluelet Salmon Ladder Derby, May-September http://www.uclueletsalmonladderderby.com/index.html
Edge to Edge Marathon, June 9 http://www.edgetoedgemarathon.com/
Pacific Rim Arts Festival, June 21-July 1 http://pacificrimarts.ca/
Tofino Salt Water Classic Derby, July 5-7 http://www.tofinosaltwaterclassic.com/
Ukee Days, June 26-28 http://www.ucluelet.travel/ukee-days-ucluelet-salmon-bbq-pancake-breakfast-july-vancouver-island
A family visit to Ucluelet is the perfect opportunity for a family photo session. Invite West Coast Portrait to join in your activities and capture the fun and discovery.
A walk on the Wild Pacific Trail is a must on your visit to Ucluelet. Ucluelet's gem and The New York Times "Top 33 things To Do", it is a beautifully designed wide gravel trail that can accommodate double strollers and has numerous benches along the way to stop and take in the beauty. It has many access points, allowing one to walk the entire trail or a short jaunt to catch a spectacular sunset. Even a person with limited mobility can enjoy parts. Allow this great photo article to entice you.
Whale watching is a reason in itself of why people make the trek down the windy road to the edge of the world. Most outfits guarantee sightings and with the abundance of wildlife and the beauty of the Broken Island Group, Barkley Sound and Clayoquot Sound, it truly will leave you in awe. Subtidal Adventures and Jamie's Whaling Station have both been in business for over 30 years, or cruise in luxury on the Raincoast Maiden with Archipelago Cruises.
The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve are the reasons most people know about the rugged West Coast. The park houses miles of sandy beaches, like Long Beach and Wikinninish Beach which are both famous for surfing.
Speaking of Surfing, there are two places to get lessons and rent all the gear in Ucluelet, and at least four places in Tofino. Relic Surf Shop, Long Beach Surf Shop, and the newest Wya Point Surf shop at the junciton.
If experiencing the true force of the ocean inside the wave isn't your idea of fun, Ocean Kayaking is another way to get on the water and explore the numerous bays, islands and inlets in the area. Majestic Ocean Kayaking is located in Ucluelet and has lessons, day trips and overnight excursions.
Then there is deep sea fishing, and if you like a challenge register for the Salmon Ladder Derby. There are many charters to take you out, including Roanne Sea Adventures which is just two doors down from our suite or Pacific King also just down the road.
If there is something specific you need, you may want to pick it up across island before driving over, but otherwise you really can get everything you need here. We have a Co-Op Grocery store, two pharmacies, a CIBC and a Credit Union, BC Liquor Store and a Cold Beer and Wine, many great restaurants and even a few fantastic clothing stores. Not to mention gift shops, galleries, and cafes. Remember this is Island time so shop hours are limited.
