Join Parks Naturalists for a scenic and easy hike in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Discover the beauty and mystery of the old growth rainforest. 

This event is free with the purchase of a National Park Entry Pass. Open to all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult and no pets please.

Meet at the Kwisitis Visitor Centre at Wickaninnish Beach.

Photo by Parks Canada.

Join Parks Canada to learn all there is to know about slugs!

Ask all your questions and interact with the props provided by Parks Canada. 

The event is free and open to all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Join Parks Canada in this fun crafting activity! Did you know that taking shells from the beach can be impacting the ecosystem? Visitors will be able to use rubber casts of different local creatures to print colourful images on either a t-shirt or cloth bag. The cost to purchase a shirt or bag for this activity is $7.30.

Come discover alternate ways of taking the beach home with you this summer and remember, take nothing but photographs, and leave nothing but footprints! 

Why is the rainforest in such a small area?
Join Central Westcoast Forest Society's guide to share forest and wildlife insights. Restoration is our passion!

Discover a world that is not a beach or forest, but is a strange and disappearing blend of both.

This is a 90 minute guided tour, which is free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Photo by K. Kwasnecha/Parks Canada.

What do whales and other sea creatures eat? 

The plankton (from greek planktos, meaning wanderer) are marine organisms that live in the water column and cannot swim against the current. Some are photosynthetic and use the sun's energy to grow, while others are true animals, eating other organisms to grow. In fact, most marine invertebrates start off their lives in planktonic form!  

Though you may not always see them – plankton are out there, and some will become a feast for tiny fish or giant whales. If you want to observe plankton from up close and would like to learn more, join Raincoast Education Society to learn more. Plankton samples will be ready for microscope observation of these fascinating creatures.

Raincoast Education Society will share about the world of plankton! Discover more about these small drifting plants and animals that drive our ocean ecosystems and provide important oxygen to our world. 

If you want to observe plankton from up close and would like to learn more, stop by Ocean Outfitters, 368 Main Street in Tofino. Plankton samples will be ready for microscope observation. Come check out these fascinating creatures!

Photo Credit: Algebra Young
 

Come along and get to know animals of the west coast! Parks Canada is hosting a Jaws, Paws, and Claws touch table for those who wander on the curious side. We encourage you to bring your questions to this hands on learning experience that offers fun for all ages! Come explore and be fascinated by our coastal diversity!

Children must be accompanied by an adult and dogs are not permitted. 

This is a 90 minute guided tour of the fascinating world that exists where land meets sea! 

This event is free with the purchase of a National Park entry pass. Open to all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult, and please no pets. 

Meet at the Kwisitis Visitor Centre at Wickaninnish Beach.

Photo by Parks Canada

Take a walk on the wild side! Investigate the lives of coastal sea wolves, and find out what makes them so extraordinary and what you can do to help protect them!

Bring your curiosity, questions and stories. Meet at the Whale Lot trailhead on the Wild Pacific Trail - first parking area on Coast Guard Dr.

No registration is required. This is a free event, with any donations going to continued programming on the Wild Pacific Trail.

This is a 90 minute guided tour exploring the beach for signs of wildlife!

The event is free and open to all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Photo by Ian Cruickshank.

Come join naturalists from Parks Canada and learn about creatures of the land and sea. Find out why some of these animals are among the most misunderstood and interesting! This is a free event for all ages hosted at the Kwisitis Visitor Centre. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult and dogs are not permitted. 

Join in the fun! 

Join Naturalists from the Ucluelet Aquarium and learn about the animals living in the Pacific Rim intertidal zone. Touch tanks will be set-up so you can pick up and explore animals like sea stars, anemones, and urchins!

The event is free and open to all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Join the Wild Pacific Trail Naturalist to explore the surprising life of trees! 

Question: Do trees share food, communicate information and sleep? 

Learn about recent research that will change the way you look at trees, mushrooms, mosses and lichen.

Drive just past Black Rock Resort on Marine Drive to join this NEW program. 

This is a free event hosted by the Wild Pacific Trail Society. 

Join Parks Naturalists at Wickaninnish Beach for a guided walk to learn about the coastal creatures that rely on the beaches and forests of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

The event is free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Come along and get to know animals of the west coast! Parks Canada is hosting a Jaws, Paws, and Claws touch table for those who wander on the curious side. We encourage you to bring your questions to this hands on learning experience that offers fun for all ages! Come explore and be fascinated by our coastal diversity!

Children must be accompanied by an adult and dogs are not permitted. 

Discover a world that is not a beach or forest, but is a strange and disappearing blend of both.

This is a 90 minute guided tour, which is free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Photo by K. Kwasnecha/Parks Canada.

Everyone is welcome to help out with this important study looking at microplastics on our local beaches. Spend a few hours helping out and leave with a better understanding of microplastics and their potential impact on the environment. Interested volunteers can email Britt in advance at Britt@uclueletaquarium.org .

Date is subject to change if the weather does not cooperate. 

The Ucluelet Aquarium is a unique catch and release facility which provides an up close and personal encounter with a diversity of fish and invertebrates from the local waters of Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds. Their mission is to raise awareness about local marine biodiversity and promote respect for the ocean environment.

For full details of the opportunities to be involved and to discuss the possibilities, email the volunteer coordinator.

Photo credit: Jessica Lansfield

Question: Why are sea stars hard to find and why are micro plastics a risk to sea creatures? Join Ucluelet Aquarium or our trail naturalist on Fridays to explore amazing tide pools

Rubber boots or sturdy footwear is highly recommended so you can explore the treasures of the tides. 

This walk inspires respect for unseen creatures and the impact of plastics on the ocean. 

This tour is not suitable for toddlers due to the rough rocky terrain, small children must be supervised by an adult please. 

Meet at the picnic area at Big Beach in Ucluelet.

This is a free event hosted by the Wild Pacific Trail & the Ucluelet Aquarium!

Join Parks Canada to learn all there is to know about carnivores of the BC west coast. From fascinating facts about wolves, to the natural history of cougars. 

Ask all your questions and interact with the props provided by Parks Canada. 

The event is free and open to all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.