Ucluelet BC, Canada Free Adventures & Things To Do.

Ucluelet, BC, Pacific Rim Parks and Trails
Adventures, Eco-Tourism, Hiking.
West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Pacific Rim National Park: Pacific Rim National Park consists of three sections mixing water and land... the Long Beach area, the Broken Islands and the famous West Coast Trail. The whole Pacific Rim area encompasses over 13,000 hectares of which only 7,000 is land! The park is a popular destination because it includes sandy beaches, hiking and backpacking trails and island kayaking destinations. The Pacific Rim National Park is a protected area recognized by the Government of Canada that represents both the land and marine eco-systems of the area. [ ... more information on the Pacific Rim National Park ]
Wild Pacific Trail: The Wild Pacific Trail is mostly a coastal walking path with great views of wilderness scenery, birds singing and the endless thunder of the waves thrown against the rocky coastlines. The west coast of Vancouver Island's Wild Pacific Trail is a gravel, sometimes boardwalk path, weaving in and out, from coastline to rainforest to coastline, with views of Barclay Sound and of the Broken Islands. [ more info about the Wild Pacific Trail ... ]
Long Beach: Wow! Amazing beach. Longest sand dune on Vancouver Island, the Long Beach region stretches for over 16 kilometres and includes many beaches. The Long beach section is anchored by Schooner Cove Beach on the north end of Long Beach and Florencia Bay on the south end. Long Beach is considered the most comprehensive sand and beach setting on Vancouver Island, BC. The sandy beaches of Long Beach include Wickaninnish Beach, Combers Beach, Florencia Bay and Long Beach. [... more information on Long Beach ]
Broken Islands Group: The Broken Marine Group of Islands, in the Pacific Rim National Park, is considered one of the worlds most popular kayaking and boating destination. Some of the more popular Broken Group of Islands include Turtle Island, Effingham Island, Gibraltar Island, Hand Island, Willis Island, Clarke Island and Gilbert Island. [ more info on the Broken Islands... ]
Clayoquot Sound: Clayoquot Sound is an environmental haven showcasing some of the best west coast kayaking routes and “points of interests” destinations exploring old untouched wilderness marine landscapes. Some of the west coast oldest trees are in Clayoquot Sound. [ more info on Clayoquot Sound... ]
Combers Beach. Effects of nature and it's powerful natural forces are evident on Combers Beach because of the eroded shoreline and piles of driftwood logs. Fantastic bird wildlife viewing opportunities at this beach with Bald Eagles, Sandpipers, etc. The beach is ideal for beach combing, photography and children. [ more info about Combers Beach... ]
Big Beach. Part of the Wild Pacific Trail with boardwalk leading to views, cliffs, and sandy beach in a protected cove. Grassy area with a shelter, picnic area and some nearby hiking trails. Good for relaxing with the family and frolicking in the ocean waves. Access from Matterson Road. [ more info about Big Beach... ]
Fisheries Restoration Drive. 16 km loop with interpretive signs explaining the spawning rituals of the Salmon runs.
Florencia Bay. The Florencia Bay Trail offers a short hike through rainforests opening up to Florencia Bay. Please watch for changing tides in this area. When the tides are out, Florencia Bay Beach is ideal for exploring sand tide pools. [ more info about the Florencia Bay... ]
He-Tin-Kis-Park Trail. Located south of the village of Ucluelet, BC. The trail is a a short 30 min walk, easy grade along boardwalk to the lighthouse and connecting to the Wild pacific Trail. Good views for Storm Watching and access to beach. Access from Peninsula Road near Terrace Beach.
Nuu-chah-nulth Trail: An interpretive 2.5 one-way trail that depicts some of the culture and history of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation's people. The trail is a journey connecting Long Beach and Florencia Bay exploring the Quisitis Headlands. [ more info about the Nuu-chah-nulth Trail... ]
Radar Hill. Is a short 100 meter walk to viewpoints over looking Clayoquot Sound. The viewing platform to see Clayoquot Sound is wheel chair accessible. There is a west facing viewing platform and a short trail to the east facing viewpoints. [ more info about Radar Hill... ]
Rainforest Trail. A two-part loop boardwalk trail divided by the highway. Each loop trail on each side of the road is 1 kilometre in length. The Rainforest Trail is an interpretive trail with the beach-side/parking lot loop trail highlighting forest structure and the wildlife. Across the road, the second half of the Rainforest Trail is more about the life cycles of the forests. [ more info about the Rainforest Trail... ]
Schooner Beach Trail. Schooner Cove Beach is accessed by a short 1 kilometre trail through lush rainforests with moss covered trees, ferns, wildflowers and a rambling stream. The Schooner Cove Trail finishes with some steps taking you out onto the beach which is on the northern section of Long Beach. [ more info about the Schooner Beach Trail... ]
South Beach Trail. A short hike, mostly on a well maintained trail, starting behind the Wickaninnish Centre. The South Beach Trail leads you through forests and ferns to an open sandy beach. This beach is well known for the powerful waves that crash over the rocks and the crackle of pebbles that roll down the beach. [ more info about the South Beach Trail... ]
Spruce Fringe Trail. 1.5 km loop trail through a twisted and dwarfed forest transformed by the powerful ocean winds. The trail is a great display of what the winds and pounding surfs can do to distort the growth of the shoreline trees. Depending on the tides beach access is available at many points on the trail. [ more info about the Spruce Fringe Trail... ]