The entire village of Ucluelet has been recreated in Gingerbread! Last week the community gathered to build this gingerbread village replica of Ucluelet at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort. Thank you to Zoe and the rest of the Black Rock staff for hosting this wonderful event. Families and business owners came out to make their homes […]
Living near the ocean gives you access to limitless recreational activities amongst stunning coastal scenery, wild nature, and the opportunity to participate in an active coastal culture. All I could hear was the sound of my paddle dipping into the water. The bay was completely still, like someone had place a giant mirror, face up, […]
It was high tide. Had we timed it better we would have seen more of the muddy, marshy, intertidal ecosystem that makes up the Tofino mudflats. The water took over most of the gravel beach and had pushed a thin layer of ocean over the flats. An overcast sky hung low, almost touching the surrounding […]
Halloween is a fun holiday, especially for kids. As your little ones dress up in their most terrifying (and more likely ridiculously adorable) costumes and hit the streets for some serious trick or treating, consider a few Halloween safety tips to ensure they stay safe and have the most fun possible. Don’t go trick-or-treating alone. […]
Maybe you’ve already had your turkey dinner this weekend, or perhaps you can smell it roasting in the oven in preparation for tonight's big dinner! Thanksgiving is a favourite holiday for many people as we gather with friends and family to eat a delicious feast and to celebrate the many things in our lives we […]
Late autumn is the best time for observing black bears as they are out and about fattening up for the long winter hibernation ahead. If you have a boat, a great place to see black bears is along the eastern shores of the Ucluelet Harbour at low tide. They can be seen turning over rocks […]
It’s the celebration of the west coast carver. From September 1st through 10th the Carving Edge Festival will be an educational celebration of the carving culture on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Members of the Ucluelet-Tofino communities and visitors alike will learn about the deep history of the west coast while observing both traditional […]
The spirit of the community comes alive on Ucluelet’s Village Green every Friday night. Local vendors are set up under welcoming tents selling their handmade art, jewellery, knits, soaps, and crafts. Freshly baked bread and treats, locally roasted coffee, and locally grown fruits and vegetables can all be found at the Ucluelet Friday Night Market. […]
From the look-out point the water at Florencia Bay always seems to sparkle. Last night the waves were coming in clean sets like straight lines rolling in from the horizon and gently breaking as they reached the sandy shores. On the right the trees grew tall out of rocky headlands. They became silhouettes in front […]
The smell of barbeque filled the air as hundreds of people gathered to the Village Green on Ucluelet's harbour waterfront to kick-off the celebrations of Ukee Days 2012. This annual festival runs in late July and is always anticipated by the community. It’s a full weekend of activities, live entertainment, artisan marketplace, beer gardens, crazy […]
