Ucluelet can be a bit of a tongue twister, but broken down is a little easier, well sort of, you clue let, but to simplify even more the locals call it ukee. Continue through port alberni on highway 4, following signs to tofino, ucluelet and the pacific rim national park. You can enjoy a comfortable stay in the city by booking the best hotels in ucluelet like easy on the edge, west coast motel on. From nanaimo, it is a three hour drive across the island and over a mountain pass to reach the town of ucluelet on the ucluelet peninsula. Ecological tours are highlight of ucluelet, which lies just south of the pacific rim national park. The entire park is 51,300 hectares 126,761 acres including 22,300 hectares 55,103 acres of ocean, starting at port renfrew in the south and going up.
A remarkable journey to alaska, british columbia, and haida gwaii. Ucluelet has fantastic family friendly local surf shops that provide everything from lessons to rentals. Find your way to the west coast of canada and be prepared for some of the most scenic views in canada. The pacific rim visitor centre has been part of the tourism british columbia tourist information network since 2004. The pacific rim whale festival is a series of public events and festivities for the whole family. Unique park composed of three sections long beach, the west coast trail and the broken group of islands that feature sandy beaches, island archipelagos, temperate rainforests and important archaeological sites. Canadian princess marina 1943 peninsula road ucluelet bc v0r 3a0 postal phone. Explore pacific rim national park reserve holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Before reaching tofino you travel through the pacific rim national park. As seen through the lens, and recorded in the beautiful summer of 2017, by. In addition, fees apply for various services within pacific rim national park. In ucluelet, check out the wild pacific trail for an easy coastal walk. Pacific rim national park reserve vancouver island news. Pacific rim national park reserve offers a west coast experience steeped in nature. Elsewhere in tofino, ucluelet, and the pacific rim pacific rim national park reserve this national park has some of canada s most stunning coastal and. Homepage l location l contact us l rates l pacific rose. Pacific rose cottage and vacation house offers full kitchen facilitiesand great ucluelet bc locations on the pacific rim of vancouver island, near pacific rim national park. In the decades before the pacific rim national park was born in 1970, this moss laden landscape of. Dedicated a national park reserve in 1970 by princess anne, the park consists of three parts long beach, the broken group and the west coast trail. Pacific rim national park tofino all you need to know. The wild pacific trail in ucluelet, bc the driftwoods family. Official guide to pacific rim national park reserve.
Pacific rim national park ucluelet, bc parks mapquest. Pacific rim national park reserve of canada british. On the churning pacific coastline of british columbia, the pacific rim national park reserve features the sandy beaches of the national park s long beach unit, over 100 sheltered islets of the broken group islands popular for kayaking expeditions, and the 75kilometre multiday west coast trail. Every march and april, the pacific rim national park and the communities of tofino and ucluelet celebrate the return of the gray whale during its annual spring migration. Pacific rim national park tofino 2020 all you need to know. The vancouver island rough west coast pacific rim national park. It represents the pacific coast mountains landscape which is characterized by rugged coasts and temperate rainforests. About 15 minutes north of ucluelet is the infamous pacific rim national park. The pacific rim of vancouver islands wild west coast, with its picturesque coastal villages of tofino and ucluelet and expansive wavewashed sands of long beach. Pacific rim national park actually extends from near the outskirts of ucluelet to the outskirts of tofino. Ucluelet campground is located in the historical fishing village of ucluelet, at the southern edge of the pacific rim national park. Activities range from a onehour interpretive walk to the hike of a lifetime along the legendary west coast trail.
The seashore invites your exploration and discovery. Situated in ucluelet on beautiful terrace beach, our waterfront cabins are nestled in the midst of the pacific rim national park reserve long beach and wickaninnish beach only 10 minutes. People come from all over the world to catch a wave. The centre is ucluelet s main visitor centre, and it is shared with the pacific rim national park reserve. Driving distances to pacific rim national park and the start of long beach 10 minutes, tofino 30 minutes.
Pacific rim national park reserve national geographic. Steeped in nuuchahnulth culture dating back thousands of years, pacific rim national park reserve is your gateway to the rugged west coast of vancouver island. Both organizations provide regional tourism information about the west coast and share the responsibility of keeping the. Box 280 2040 pacific rim highway ucluelet, bc v0r 3a0 canada. The pacific rim national park reserve is a hefty 511. The motel is within easy walking distance to restaurants, tour operators and the wild pacific trail. Near long beach, ample shopping, accommodation and services are available at the communities of ucluelet and tofino. Pacific rose cottage by the sea hot tub and kitchen. Try the best ucluelet trip planner to visit this pacific rim national park reserve of canada as well as many others. The pacific rim national park is located on the west coast of vancouver island, british columbia, canada. Pacific rim whale festival society box 428 ucluelet, bc vor 3ao telephone. Whale watching and fishing in ucluelet, vancouver island, british columbia. Interpretive programs pacific rim national park reserve.
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The park is world renown for its remote sandy beaches, wilderness camping opportunities, kayaking, hiking and backpacking, the wct is accessed from the communities of port renfrew and bamfield. From the east coast of vancouver island, follow highway 19 and then highway4 to port alberni. Long beach, the broken group islands, and the west coast trail. Its positioned in the famous pacific rim national park that encompasses a total area of almost 50,000 hectares of land and ocean known as long beach, the broken group islands and the west coast trail makes it an excellent destination. Nestled in the lush coastal rainforest of vancouver islands west coast, a few kilometres outside ucluelet and within minutes of the pacific rim national park, wya point resort is an read more featured content from pacific rim. Pacific rim national park reserve, ucluelet, british columbia. Welcome to the pacific rim motel on the west of vancouver island. The pacific rim national park has a rugged ocean coastline and hundreds of kilometers of dense rain forests, perfect for hiking and camping.
Pacific rim national park reserve of canada, ucluelet. Pacific rim national park reserve is on the west coast of vancouver island, a threehour drive along highway 4 from the ferry terminal at nanaimo, or a onehour flight from vancouver. Text adapted from the 2011 national geographic book guide to the national parks of canada. Fishing charters operate out of ucluelet several times a year. Pacific rim national park reserve is a 511 km 2 197 sq mi park located in british columbia, canada, which comprises three separate regions. Pacific rim national park protects over 500 square kilometers of thick forest, rocky shoreline, and the ocean off of vancouver island, canada.
For years, it has been a favourite vacation spot along the west coast of british columbia. Pacific rim national park reserve, bc is a great place to. Cameron ocean adventures offers adventures in the waters of the broken group islands and barkley sound in pacific rim national park. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions location. Planning a trip in pacific rim national park frommers. This luscious area is one of british columbia s most popular national parks. Pacific rim national park reserve british columbia. One of the best places to explore canada s temperate rainforest and unspoiled west coast beauty, pacific rim is truly an amazing example of the power of nature and the sea. The most accessible surf beaches from ucluelet, are wickaninnish beach and long beach in the pacific rim national park reserve. The 500sqkm park comprises the northern long beach unit, between tofino and ucluelet. Ucluelet is situated on the stunning west coast of the pacific ocean on vancouver island known as the pacific rim. Planning a visit in pacific rim national park reserve. All parks canada facilities are temporarily closed.
Watch the pacific ocean at long beach, the broken islands and the amphitrite lighthouse. A laid back fishing village perched on the most westerly edge of canada surrounded by the pacific rim national park reserve. The park consists of three geographically separate areas including long beach, the broken group islands and the west coast trail. Pacific rim national park tofino 2020 all you need to. Our recommended things to do in ucluelet tourism ucluelet. Pacific rim national park reserve, british columbia. We based ourselves in ucluelet and explored both the wild pacific trail and pacific rim national park.
The pacific rim region is on vancouver island and includes ucluelet, pacific rim national park reserve and tofino. Come explore some of canadas outstanding shorelines, landscapes, and. Tofino, ucluelet, and the pacific rim, british columbia. Come discover the pristine coastline, temperate rainforest and secluded beaches nestled along vancouver islands top rated wild pacific trail. Terrace beach resort ucluelet accommodations, beach cabin. Threepart park skirting the western fringe of vancouver island, long beach is the most northern of three park units, a 34,800acre chunk of beachfronted coastal temperate rain forest, and. This summer, come explore with our interpreters as you experience all that pacific rim national park reserve has to offer. Ucluelet campground is located on the west coast of vancouver island, in the town of ucluelet. Pacific rim whale festival society box 476 tofino, bc vor 2zo telephone. In the long beach unit, the park offers audiovisual programs at the kwisitis visitor centre formerly the wickaninnish centre and green point theatre.
The pacific rim national park reserve consists of 3 units stretching from tofino, the northern end, to port renfrew at the southern end, on vancouver island. Tofino and ucluelet have capitalized on their coastal location and proximity to pacific rim national park and both offer a variety of activities and attractions. Beachwoodwaterfront home near pacific rim national park. The wild side guide to vancouver islands pacific rim. The broken islands group is a marine park only accessed by boat. Choose from more than 231 properties, ideal house rentals for families, groups and couples. Pacific rim national park reserve, tofino vacation rentals. The private campground offers 125 sites for tents, trailers and rvs, some with beautiful harbour and mountain views. Fresh local seafood is a ucluelet specialty and is featured on most menus. We based ourselves in ucluelet and explored both the wild pacific trail and pacific rim national park as well as tofino during our three day stay.
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