Tofino and Ucluelet
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Tofino and Ucluelet
Locals say Pacific Rim
Where the rainforest meets the wild Pacific
Sunset orangeOcean blueRainforest green
Welcome to the Pacific Rim, where the rainforest meets the sea. Whether you're here for the waves or the wild, you'll find a community that loves the outdoors. Grab a coffee and join the conversation.
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The room
One room for everyone around Tofino and Ucluelet. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Tofino and Ucluelet. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Protects rainforest, beaches, and islands.
- Wild Pacific Trail Scenic cliff-top trail in Ucluelet.
- Amphitrite Lighthouse Historic lighthouse in Ucluelet.
- Long Beach Iconic surf beach in the national park.
- Chesterman Beach Popular for surfing and sunsets.
- Hot Springs Cove Natural hot springs in Maquinna Marine Provincial Park.
- Outdoors Surfing at Long Beach
- Outdoors Storm watching in winter
- With kids Tide pooling at Tonquin Beach
- With kids Visiting the Ucluelet Aquarium
- Evenings Live music at local pubs
- Evenings Beach bonfires
- Locals love Surf shops
- Locals love Coffee roasters
Through the year
- Pacific Rim Whale Festival March Celebrates grey whale migration with parades, markets, and ocean-themed activities.
- Tofino Food and Wine Festival April Showcases local chefs, wineries, and craft beverages.
- Ucluelet Lantern Festival February A winter celebration with lantern-lit walks and community gatherings.
- Tofino Film Festival November Independent films with a focus on nature and adventure.
- Tofino Half Marathon June Scenic coastal run through rainforest and along the shore.
Mild, wet, and wild. Heavy rainfall supports lush rainforests; temperatures rarely extreme. Best: Summer for beach days, winter for storm watching.
Talk like a local
- “Tofino time”
- Relaxed, laid-back attitude
- “Surf check”
- Checking the waves
- “Storm watching”
- Winter activity of watching big waves
- “The Rim”
- Short for Pacific Rim
Getaways
- Port Alberni Gateway to the Alberni Valley and Stamp River.
- Strathcona Provincial Park Hiking, lakes, and alpine views.
- Courtenay Comox Valley with farmers markets and skiing at Mount Washington.
- Campbell River Fishing, kayaking, and the Discovery Passage.
Local flavour
Rooting for Vancouver Canucks (NHL), BC Lions (CFL), Seattle Mariners (MLB), Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS)
Eat and drink
- Fresh seafood Halibut, salmon, and spot prawns from local waters
- Fish and chips A staple at local shacks, often with a view of the harbour
- Clam chowder Creamy and hearty, served in bread bowls at many cafes
- Cedar plank salmon Smoky and tender, a nod to Indigenous cooking traditions
Where people go
- Surf beaches Long Beach, Chesterman Beach, and Cox Bay for world-class waves
- Old-growth rainforest trails Mossy paths through giant cedars and spruce
- Hot springs Natural hot springs at Hot Springs Cove, accessible by boat or seaplane
- Whale-watching tours Gray whales, humpbacks, and orcas in the surrounding waters
- Storm-watching viewpoints Winter storms bring dramatic waves and wind, a local spectacle
- Indigenous cultural centers Nuu-chah-nulth heritage and traditions are celebrated at local sites
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Rural Alberni-Clayoquot, BC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.