Guidebook for Ucluelet
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to stop on your way into town. Zipline takes you over the Kennedy River. You can also go kayaking here.
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WestCoast WILD Zipline
51861 Pacific Rim HighwayGreat place to stop on your way into town. Zipline takes you over the Kennedy River. You can also go kayaking here.
Sightseeing
The Ucluelet Aquarium catches all its exhibits from local waters in the spring, and set them free in the fall in a community event It's a great place to see what's under the focal waters
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Ucluelet Aquarium
180 Main StThe Ucluelet Aquarium catches all its exhibits from local waters in the spring, and set them free in the fall in a community event It's a great place to see what's under the focal waters
This family-run business offers sightseeing tours for whale-watching and wildlife viewing. In the same building is the Gray Whale Deli, which serves fresh-made sandwiches, coffee and ice cream
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Subtidal Adventures
1950 Peninsula RdThis family-run business offers sightseeing tours for whale-watching and wildlife viewing. In the same building is the Gray Whale Deli, which serves fresh-made sandwiches, coffee and ice cream
Whale watching and wildlife viewing
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Jamie's Whaling Station and Adventure Centre - Ucluelet
168 Fraser LnWhale watching and wildlife viewing
This is a great place to see and photograph commercial fishing boats and private vessels. Numerous fishing charter operators are based here.
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Ucluelet Fishing Charters
200 Hemlock Street RdThis is a great place to see and photograph commercial fishing boats and private vessels. Numerous fishing charter operators are based here.
From the latter part of September through early October, black bears can be seen catching salmon in the creek. Use extreme caution when viewing them, and remember to leave them lots of space.
Thornton Creek Cedp Hatchery
Thornton RoadFrom the latter part of September through early October, black bears can be seen catching salmon in the creek. Use extreme caution when viewing them, and remember to leave them lots of space.
Part of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, this is a great place for beach-combing, sunbathing, and surfing.
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Wickaninnish Beach
Part of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, this is a great place for beach-combing, sunbathing, and surfing.
Located in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, this beach is less frequented, and is accessed by a flight of 77 steps. Good for beach-combing, sunbathing, and surfing.
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Florencia Bay
Located in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, this beach is less frequented, and is accessed by a flight of 77 steps. Good for beach-combing, sunbathing, and surfing.
Wildlife cruises into the spectacular Broken Group of Islands where you may see whales, eagles, sea lions, sea otters and other marine life, and enjoy an optional gourmet lunch on the water. They also offer evening whale and bear watching cruises.
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Archipelago Wildlife Cruises
1943 Peninsula RdWildlife cruises into the spectacular Broken Group of Islands where you may see whales, eagles, sea lions, sea otters and other marine life, and enjoy an optional gourmet lunch on the water. They also offer evening whale and bear watching cruises.
Essentials
The Petro Can has the only auto mechanic service in town. Very friendly, and reasonable rates
Petro-Canada
2040 Peninsula RdThe Petro Can has the only auto mechanic service in town. Very friendly, and reasonable rates
Harbourview Drugstore
1892 Peninsula RdOne of two pharmacies in town. The other is Barry's, at 1685 Peninsula Rd.
Co-op Gas Bar
2076 Peninsula RdBC Liquor Stores
328 Neill StThis is a privately run liquor store, and is open when the Government liquor store on Main Street is closed. It is also the first one you see when you come into town. Prices are a little higher than the Government store.
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Ucluelet Liquor Store
1786 Peninsula RdThis is a privately run liquor store, and is open when the Government liquor store on Main Street is closed. It is also the first one you see when you come into town. Prices are a little higher than the Government store.
Shopping
A great place to find books of local interest, as well as best sellers. They also sell organic produce
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Blackberry Cove Marketplace
243 Main StA great place to find books of local interest, as well as best sellers. They also sell organic produce
Thi quirky little store is the oldest building in Ucluelet and is a great place to pick up gifts and souvenirs
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The Crows Nest
Thi quirky little store is the oldest building in Ucluelet and is a great place to pick up gifts and souvenirs
If you want to go surfing, this is the place to sign up for lessons or rent equipment. They also sell pretty cool clothing and accessories.
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Relic Surf Shop and Surf School
1998 Peninsula RdIf you want to go surfing, this is the place to sign up for lessons or rent equipment. They also sell pretty cool clothing and accessories.
Food Scene
Barkley Cafe
1-1620 Peninsula RdGreat coffee, baked goods and sandwiches. Free wifi.
Great place for breakfast and lunch. They close at 4 PM
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The Blue Room, A West Coast Bistro
1627 Peninsula RdGreat place for breakfast and lunch. They close at 4 PM
Pluvio restaurant and rooms
1714 Peninsula RdFine dining with a West Coast take
Fresh fish and seafood caught locally. They will also freeze your catch for you to take home. Open May to September.
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Fishfull Thinking
1914 Peninsula RdFresh fish and seafood caught locally. They will also freeze your catch for you to take home. Open May to September.
This food truck is one of the best places to go for fish & chips. Their hamburgers are also amazing. They recently moved from the corner of Peninsula and Bay to in front of Barry's Drugs. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
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Jiggers
1685 Peninsula RdThis food truck is one of the best places to go for fish & chips. Their hamburgers are also amazing. They recently moved from the corner of Peninsula and Bay to in front of Barry's Drugs. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Dine alfresco at this eatery where everything is really fresh. Burgers, sandwiches, tacos, fish & chips, soups and salads, and oh yes, poutine.
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Wildside Grill
1180 BC-4Dine alfresco at this eatery where everything is really fresh. Burgers, sandwiches, tacos, fish & chips, soups and salads, and oh yes, poutine.
Fetch Restaurant & Float Lounge
596 Marine DrOpen May to September, this floating restaurant is in Ucluelet's Small Craft Harbour, and you can see many fishing boats and sometimes some very fancy yachts.
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Floathouse Restaurant
200 Hemlock StOpen May to September, this floating restaurant is in Ucluelet's Small Craft Harbour, and you can see many fishing boats and sometimes some very fancy yachts.
The Schooner Restaurant
331 Campbell StGreat food, and a good place for oysters
The name says it all - Sophisticated Bohemian. Great food, sensible portions.
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SoBo TO-GO
311 Neill StThe name says it all - Sophisticated Bohemian. Great food, sensible portions.
Trilogy Fish Company Ltd.
630 Campbell StFresh fish and shellfish
Awesome chocolates and ice cream. Located at Live To Surf in Tofino, next to the Wildside Grill
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Chocolate Tofino
1180A Pacific Rim HwyAwesome chocolates and ice cream. Located at Live To Surf in Tofino, next to the Wildside Grill
Great family restaurant, where you can also go bowling or play billiards.
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Howler's Family Restaurant and Amusements
1992 Peninsula RoadGreat family restaurant, where you can also go bowling or play billiards.
Fresh and local is Chef Ian Riddick's philosophy for this restaurant. Enjoy the Curry of the Day at lunchtime, or reserve for the Seafood Feast or Crab Shack in the evening. Our favourite restaurant in Ukee.
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Heartwood Kitchen food outfitter
1682 Peninsula RdFresh and local is Chef Ian Riddick's philosophy for this restaurant. Enjoy the Curry of the Day at lunchtime, or reserve for the Seafood Feast or Crab Shack in the evening. Our favourite restaurant in Ukee.
Shipwreck Pizza
250 Main StreetArts & Culture
This gallery features unique items of art, pottery, jewellery and more, crafted by local artisans
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Reflecting Spirit Gallery
1636 Peninsula RdThis gallery features unique items of art, pottery, jewellery and more, crafted by local artisans
A great place to purchase First Nations arts and crafts, and clothing
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House of Himwitsa
300 Main StA great place to purchase First Nations arts and crafts, and clothing
Parks & Nature
Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean
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Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet, BC
250 Coast Guard DrSpectacular views of the Pacific Ocean
Combers Beach
The Park is a great place to for beachcombing, soaking up the sun, and surfing
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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Long Beach Unit
The Park is a great place to for beachcombing, soaking up the sun, and surfing