Escape to Ucluelet to enjoy a quiet town on a peninsula adjacent to Pacific Rim National Park, and just 30 minutes from Tofino. You can explore the rainforest along the coast, watch wildlife like whales and sea lions swimming in the area, and visit nearby white sandy beaches.
Enjoy outdoor activities
Hike along dedicated local trails in Pacific Rim National Park and the Wild Pacific Trail, stroll along a variety of sandy, unspoiled beaches, and kitesurf, windsurf, and surf in shallow waters
Visit a lighthouse
Hike the Wild Pacific Trail to the Amphitrite Point Lighthouse, or park nearby to visit the grounds of the longstanding lighthouse, surrounded by scenic coastal views.
Join a wildlife tour
Join a wildlife tour to satisfy your need for thrill, or go kayaking in coastal waters and keep your eye out for some local wildlife swimming by.
Savour farm-to-table meals
Enjoy Ucluelet's many restaurants that uses fresh indigenous ingredients, like Norwoods Restaurant, to bring you the extravagant farm-to-table meals.
Discover local marine life
Get up close to a wide selection of local marine life at the Ucluelet Aquarium.
Sail through the waters of Clayoquot or Barkley Sound and encounter marine with an experienced guide on this 3-hour whale-watching tour. During the tour, you might see orcas, humpback whales, or grey whales as they migrating from Baja California.
Tour highlights
Embark on a memorable experience touring the calm inlet waters of the Clayoquot Sound. Join knowledgeable guides on a 3-hour tour in search of black bears as they roam the shores foraging for their next meal.
Tour highlights
Explore Tofino and the majestic beauty of Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The village of Tofino has a laid-back surfers vibe, with a wide selection of restaurants and lots of wildlife watching and storm watching opportunities. The surrounding area is made up of lush, old-growth forests and expansive white sandy beaches. This incredible area is the perfect starting point for exhilarating activities, like coldwater surf lessons or kayaking, or relaxing getaways.
Drive to Port Alberni for a variety of activities and attractions. Close to Barkley Sound, Clayoquot Sound and the Pacific Rim National Park, Port Alberni is the perfect base for exploring the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Drive 30 minutes north from Nanaimo to visit Parksville, offering long sandy beaches, lots of water sports, and plenty of arts and crafts to suit all tastes. Known as Canada's Riviera, Parksville is the perfect destination for romantic getaways and family fun.
Take the ferry from Vancouver to visit Nanaimo—the second-largest city on Vancouver Island, with plenty of outdoor activities and adventures for everyone, situated along one of the most beautiful waterfronts in Canada.
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