Wild Pacific Trail
When you visit Ucluelet, don’t pass up the chance to hike the Wild Pacific Trail. Since 1999, the Wild Pacific Trail Society has built and extended the trail. The trail has grown from its initial 2.7 km to a stunning 14 km shore-line walk.
Hikers of all levels can enjoy Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trail. The trail is mostly flat and can be tackled in sections. And the breathtaking scenery isn’t too bad either!
The Wild Pacific Trail takes you through lush coastal rainforest. Photo credit
Coast Guard Road to He-Tin-Kis Park
(2.7 km / 1.6 miles)
The Wild Pacific Trail begins at the start of Coast Guard Road at the south end of Ucluelet. The Wild Pacific Trail winds along Ucluelet’s rugged shore line at the south end of town and takes you past Amphitrite Point lighthouse before veering west and then north. The trail continues through He-Tin-Kis park and connects back to Peninsula Road.
Phase 2 of the the Wild Pacific Trail begins at Big Beach Park. Photo credit
Big Beach Park to Pacific Rim Highway (8.5 km / 5.3 miles)
The newest phase of the Wild Pacific Trail is just as spectacular and is one of the best ways to see Vancouver Island and the Pacific Rim.
Phase two of the Wild Pacific Trail begins in Big Beach Park and follows the Pacific coast northward. Hikers are treated to the awe-inspiring sight of Vancouver Island’s coast on one side and lush, coastal rain forest on the other.
The trail ends just north of Ucluelet where a bike path makes for an easy walk back in to town.
One of the many beautiful viewpoints on Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trail. Photo credit
Canadian Princess Resort
Stay in the heart of Ucluelet heart at the Canadian Princess. Choose from nautical ship-board cabins or waterfront rooms on shore.
