The Ultimate Guide to Scenic Ucluelet
Getting Outdoors
The best hikes and nature walks in the Pacific Rim area.
The Wild Pacific Trail is only a short walk from the apartment.
A light nature stroll, it takes you through the forest and along the coast, and it is easily one of Ucluelet's most serene offerings.
Two recommended trails are the Lighthouse Loop (45 min) and the trail from Brown's Beach to Rocky Bluffs and back (1.5 hr).
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Wild Pacific Trail
Wild Pacific TrailThe Wild Pacific Trail is only a short walk from the apartment.
A light nature stroll, it takes you through the forest and along the coast, and it is easily one of Ucluelet's most serene offerings.
Two recommended trails are the Lighthouse Loop (45 min) and the trail from Brown's Beach to Rocky Bluffs and back (1.5 hr).
Big Beach is a perfect spot for a morning walk or an evening bonfire.
Our favourite activity is picking up firewood from Murray's Grocery and heading to Big Beach to roast s'mores and watch the sunset.
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Big Beach
554 Marine DrBig Beach is a perfect spot for a morning walk or an evening bonfire.
Our favourite activity is picking up firewood from Murray's Grocery and heading to Big Beach to roast s'mores and watch the sunset.
Only a 10-minute drive from Ucluelet, Wick is a beautiful beach for a long walk on the shoreline.
Want to surf instead? Grab your board and enjoy the waves!
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Wickaninnish Beach
Only a 10-minute drive from Ucluelet, Wick is a beautiful beach for a long walk on the shoreline.
Want to surf instead? Grab your board and enjoy the waves!
This is awesome. You can hike for ~1 hour and see an abandoned plane crash on the way to Tofino!
Aside from the crash being a cool stop, the hike is gorgeous.
Highly recommended.
Canso Plane Crash Site
This is awesome. You can hike for ~1 hour and see an abandoned plane crash on the way to Tofino!
Aside from the crash being a cool stop, the hike is gorgeous.
Highly recommended.
Cafes & Bakeries
Great coffee, delicious pastries, and hearty lunch options for both vegans and carnivores!
Zoë's is a local favourite only steps from the apartment, and it's one of the most popular spots in town. Equally perfect for an early-morning coffee or an early-afternoon brunch.
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Zoe's Bakery and Cafe
250 Main StGreat coffee, delicious pastries, and hearty lunch options for both vegans and carnivores!
Zoë's is a local favourite only steps from the apartment, and it's one of the most popular spots in town. Equally perfect for an early-morning coffee or an early-afternoon brunch.
Foggy Bean is a great spot to grab a delicious early-morning coffee or tea on your way out for a walk.
Their coffee is so popular that it's even sold in Vancouver Island grocery stores!
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The Foggy Bean Coffee Company - Coffee Bar and Coffee Roasters
1601 Peninsula RdFoggy Bean is a great spot to grab a delicious early-morning coffee or tea on your way out for a walk.
Their coffee is so popular that it's even sold in Vancouver Island grocery stores!
Barkley Cafe is a great breakfast spot.
If you're in the mood for something quick, the cinnamon buns, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries are perfect. The coffee and tea are both good, too!
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Barkley Cafe
1-1620 Peninsula RdBarkley Cafe is a great breakfast spot.
If you're in the mood for something quick, the cinnamon buns, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries are perfect. The coffee and tea are both good, too!
Restaurants & Bars
Pluvio was rated one of Canada's Top 10 Best New Restaurants by Air Canada in 2019.
The food is delicious and fun and the beverage list is extensive.
If you're celebrating a special occasion or want to treat yourself for a night, this may be the place to do it. While prices are higher, so is the quality.
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Pluvio restaurant and rooms
1714 Peninsula RdPluvio was rated one of Canada's Top 10 Best New Restaurants by Air Canada in 2019.
The food is delicious and fun and the beverage list is extensive.
If you're celebrating a special occasion or want to treat yourself for a night, this may be the place to do it. While prices are higher, so is the quality.
Heartwood Kitchen is an all-around solid restaurant. You'll enjoy their brunch menu as much as you will their dinner menu.
The staff makes you feel at home, and the food is wonderful. We recommend you try their "Fortune Fries" with your lunch or dinner!
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Heartwood Kitchen food outfitter
1682 Peninsula RdHeartwood Kitchen is an all-around solid restaurant. You'll enjoy their brunch menu as much as you will their dinner menu.
The staff makes you feel at home, and the food is wonderful. We recommend you try their "Fortune Fries" with your lunch or dinner!
Don't let Sake Sushi's exterior deceive you! We were just as surprised to discover that their sushi is great.
It's perfect for a quick meal before heading off to the beach. We recommend the toro nigiri... delicious.
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Sake Sushi
1648 Peninsula RdDon't let Sake Sushi's exterior deceive you! We were just as surprised to discover that their sushi is great.
It's perfect for a quick meal before heading off to the beach. We recommend the toro nigiri... delicious.
Howler's is a great place to go with family or friends for dinner and games.
Enjoy bowling, pool, and arcade games along with salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more.
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Howler's Family Restaurant and Amusements
1992 Peninsula RoadHowler's is a great place to go with family or friends for dinner and games.
Enjoy bowling, pool, and arcade games along with salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more.
Meet your friends and grab a pint at the Ucluelet Brewing Company, just up the hill from the apartment.
Upstairs from Foggy Bean Cafe, the Ucluelet Brewing Company is a great place to spend an afternoon with friends or family for some great appetizers and drinks.
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Ucluelet Brewing Company
1601 Peninsula RoadMeet your friends and grab a pint at the Ucluelet Brewing Company, just up the hill from the apartment.
Upstairs from Foggy Bean Cafe, the Ucluelet Brewing Company is a great place to spend an afternoon with friends or family for some great appetizers and drinks.
Ukee Dogs is phenomenal. Their tacos delicious and their hot dogs are wild expressions of creativity.
Great for a quick snack and a beer or a full meal. You can't go wrong.
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Ukee Dogs Taqueria
1576 Imperial LnUkee Dogs is phenomenal. Their tacos delicious and their hot dogs are wild expressions of creativity.
Great for a quick snack and a beer or a full meal. You can't go wrong.
Raven Lady is a great place to grab a bite of seafood. They have shrimp sandwiches, fish and chips, oysters, and more — all from their roadside food truck.
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RAVENLADY
1801 Bay StRaven Lady is a great place to grab a bite of seafood. They have shrimp sandwiches, fish and chips, oysters, and more — all from their roadside food truck.
Local Shops
Want to surf? Check out Relic for board and wetsuit rentals, surf lessons, and apparel (WAY CHEAPER than in Tofino)!
The crew are a great bunch, and they'll happily get you out on the water safely and affordably.
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Relic Surf Shop and Surf School
1998 Peninsula RdWant to surf? Check out Relic for board and wetsuit rentals, surf lessons, and apparel (WAY CHEAPER than in Tofino)!
The crew are a great bunch, and they'll happily get you out on the water safely and affordably.
If you want to cook for yourself at home, you're in luck! The local Co-Op grocery is only a two-minute walk away.
Grab a bag of groceries and make a delicious meal in Cannery Row's full kitchen, while you enjoy the warm fireplace and beautiful views of the Barkley Sound.
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Co-op Food Store
1580 Peninsula RdIf you want to cook for yourself at home, you're in luck! The local Co-Op grocery is only a two-minute walk away.
Grab a bag of groceries and make a delicious meal in Cannery Row's full kitchen, while you enjoy the warm fireplace and beautiful views of the Barkley Sound.
Located on the ground floor of Whiskey Landing (your loft!), The Den is the Pacific Rim's #1 shop for thoughtfully-curated, earth-friendly products for you and your home. Check out their ceramics, candles, local art, and household products.
Plus, the owners – Kristen and Diane – are lovely!
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The Den
1645 Cedar RdLocated on the ground floor of Whiskey Landing (your loft!), The Den is the Pacific Rim's #1 shop for thoughtfully-curated, earth-friendly products for you and your home. Check out their ceramics, candles, local art, and household products.
Plus, the owners – Kristen and Diane – are lovely!
Directly downstairs from Cannery Row, Cedar House Gallery is the best spot in the Pacific Rim area for indigenous art. A First Nation's owned and operated business, the gallery is run by artist Tlehpika Hjalmer Wenstob and his family.
The artwork is spectacular.
Book an appointment by calling or texting Annika at (250) 893-8579 or by emailing art@cedarhousegallery.com.
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Huu Mees Ma As Cedar House Gallery
1645 Cedar RdDirectly downstairs from Cannery Row, Cedar House Gallery is the best spot in the Pacific Rim area for indigenous art. A First Nation's owned and operated business, the gallery is run by artist Tlehpika Hjalmer Wenstob and his family.
The artwork is spectacular.
Book an appointment by calling or texting Annika at (250) 893-8579 or by emailing art@cedarhousegallery.com.