Life's a beachCyclist exploring the forest and trails

Ucluelet

Moments
That
Stick
With You

This is when it happens. The moment spring in Ucluelet leaves its mark on you.


When you spot
a puff of mist,
suddenly
you’re part of
the story


A pink
sunrise
on the
lighthouse
and the day
came alive

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It all becomes etched in your senses

Mix of seafood prepared in  stone dish on a wooden table.

Savour spring

Wake up your taste buds as Ucluelet stirs with the season. Cafés and kitchens welcome spring with forest-fresh flavours and coastal favourites. And there’s always friendly rivalry over the best chowder in town, complete with its own competition. Every meal is a taste of renewal and a reason to linger a little longer.

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A woman cyclist standing next to a large carved totem pole

Cultural moments

Connect with centuries-old stories and craft with Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ locals—also known as the Ucluelet First Nation. Coming face to face with powerful works like Cixʷatin Totem, carved by Clifford George, you might ask: had we even really seen Ukee before now?

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Elderly hand pointing at a starfish with a child's hand reaching out to touch it.

Family time

Marvel at ocean critters, roam coastal trails, and keep your eyes peeled for migrating whales. Springtime in Ukee serves up unforgettable adventures for kids and families who want to soak up every wild coast moment.

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A young man kneeling, rolling up a rubber mat on a rocky beach.

Become a steward

Like a local, take small steps that make a big difference. Learn conservation practices and engage with organizations that are finding creative, impactful ways to keep Ucluelet’s wild beauty thriving.

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Where will you wake up in Ucluelet?

After a day spent tracing shorelines, peering into tide pools and scanning for whales under cotton-candy skies, you’ll want a cozy place to relax and relive it all.

Female in round cedar hot tub overlooking forest and ocean

Hotels

A couple lounging on a bed in a hotel room

Motels

modern individual cabins in the woods with little porches and flowers

B&B's and Cabins

Man picking up cooking ware off of picnic table at campground with his bike nearby

Campgrounds and Hostels

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