Welcome to the Real West Coast

Ucluelet, a small town of 1,978 residents, peers out at the open Pacific Ocean from the tip of a long peninsula on Vancouver Island’s West Coast near Tofino. The name (pronounced you-CLUE-let) means "safe harbour." Fishing boats, modern yachts, kayaks and charter boats fill the sheltered harbour, a calm retreat on the town’s eastern edge.

Award-winning sustainability

Incorporated as a village in 1952 and officially named a district in 1997, Ucluelet has won six provincial, national and international awards for community planning excellence and environmental sustainability.

Nature & culture

A culturally diverse community, Ucluelet is home to First Nations art galleries and ethnic restaurants. The local economy depends on fishing, logging and an ever-growing number of tourists. Nature is the main attraction here, and outdoor pursuits are endless: hiking, kayaking, fishing, whale and bear watching, surfing, storm watching and more.