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21 Best and Fun Things To Do In Ucluelet, Canada


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This is a small community on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. It’s known for its beautiful scenery, beautiful beaches, and close proximity to Vancouver. Ucluelet is also world-renowned for its excellent fishing options and is a great destination to get away from the hustle and bustle of bigger cities.

There is a wide variety of attractions in Ucluelet. It is home to several green areas that are perfect for nature lovers, such as the Thornton Creek Hatchery, the Kennedy River Bog Provincial Park, and the Wild Pacific Trail. This trail leads up to the Amphitrite Point Lighthouse and offers some stunning views of the ocean, making it well worth the hike.

Read our list below to discover more fun things to do in Ucluelet, Canada

The 21 Most Popular Things To Do In Ucluelet, Canada

21. Lyche Island

1.0 ★☆☆☆☆ (1 review)

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20. Willowbrae Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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19. Mount Ozzard

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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18. Hyphocus Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

17. Kvarno Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

16. Pacific Rim Arts Society

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: 250 Main Street Ucluelet BC

Tel:  250 726 2443

Web Address:   https://pacificrimarts.ca/

15. Thornton Creek Cedp Hatchery

5.0 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Location: Thornton Road Alberni Clayoquot C BC

Tel:  250 726 7566

14. Pacific Rim Distilling

5.0 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

Location: 317 Forbes Road #2 Ucluelet BC

Tel:  250 726 2075

Web Address:   http://pacificrimdistilling.ca/

13. He-Tin-Kis Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (90 reviews)

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Location: 983 Peninsula Road Ucluelet BC

Web Address:   https://ucluelet.ca/community/parks-recreation/parks-trails-fields

12. Brown’s Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (144 reviews)

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Location: 748 Odyssey Ln Ucluelet BC

Tel:  250 726 7744

Web Address:   http://ucluelet.ca/explore-ucluelet-british-columbia/attractions/wild-pacific-trail-hiking-wheelchair-accessible-trails-ucluelet-bc

11. Pacific Rim Visitor Centre

4.4 ★★★★☆ (501 reviews)

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Location: 2791 BC 4 Ucluelet BC

Tel:  250 726 4600

Web Address:   http://discoverucluelet.com/

10. Wild Pacific Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (633 reviews)

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Location: 250 Coast Guard Dr Ucluelet BC

Web Address:   http://wildpacifictrail.com/

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9. Reflecting Spirit Gallery Inc.

4.9 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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Location: 1620 Peninsula Road Ucluelet BC

Tel:  250 726 2422

Web Address:   http://reflectingspirit.ca/

8. Terrace Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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7. Wild Pacific Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

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6. Little Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (62 reviews)

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5. Ucluelet Aquarium

4.6 ★★★★★ (174 reviews)

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Location: 180 Main Street Ucluelet BC

Tel:  250 726 2782

Web Address:   http://uclueletaquarium.org/

4. Ancient Cedars Loop Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (210 reviews)

Location: Wild Pacific Trail Ucluelet BC

Web Address:   http://wildpacifictrail.com/ancient-cedars.html

3. Big Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (224 reviews)

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Location: 554 Marine Dr Ucluelet BC

Web Address:   http://wildpacifictrail.com/

2. Ucluelet Lighthouse Loop

4.8 ★★★★★ (760 reviews)

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Location: 1002 Peninsula Road Ucluelet BC

Web Address:   http://wildpacifictrail.com/lighthouse.html

1. Amphitrite Point Lighthouse

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,306 reviews)

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Location: Ucluelet BC

Web Address:   https://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Ucluelet, Canada! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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