Things to Do in Ucluelet, Ucluelet, British Columbia

Up until a few months ago, I had never heard of Ucluelet. I was interested in visiting Tofino, and upon researching places to stay and things to do in Tofino, I found nearby Ucluelet met all my needs for a more affordable price.

Located on Vancouver Island鈥檚 rugged west coast, Ucluelet is smaller and the less hipster sister of its famous northern neighbor Tofino. With a population of just over 2,000 and growing, the small downtown features several coffee shops, a few retail stores, and some nice restaurants.

Hiking trails and beaches surround the village whose names comes from the local Nuu-chah-nulth language and translates to people of the safe harbor. Below are a few things to do in Ucluelet.

The first day of my visit to Ucluelet in mid-June was rain-filled. As a result, I found an indoor activity and visited the Ucluelet Aquarium. To my knowledge, it is the first time I have ever been to a catch and release aquarium.

The aquarium is built on the waterfront, and the water for its tanks is sucked in directly from the harbor. As a result, the specimen, all collected locally, have an easier time adjusting to the conditions while on display. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Things to Do in Ucluelet
Guide Location: Canada » Ucluelet
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Elizabeth Bankhead
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