Learn about the temperate rainforest, and take in the views. The Wild Pacific Trail is a unique outdoor classroom that presents incredible opportunities to connect people to nature through its location, fixed interpretive signage, and specialist-led programs. Programs aim to engage both visitors and local communities. 

What impact does the sea have on the rainforest? How do the sea and the land shape one another? Join Raincoast Education Society naturalists alternate Tuesdays to share insight on coastal interactions.

No registration is required. Event is by donation.

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. 

Question: Why are micro plastics harmful to sea creatures? Join the WPT Trail Ambassador for a first hand discovery of plants and animals living here. Follow your guide to touch a real shipwreck!

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!

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.

Join in for an educational experience at Ocean Outfitters.

Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society will dive deep into the lives of Killer Whales to explore the biology, anatomy, history & behaviour of one of Clayoquot Sound's most iconic marine mammals – Killer Whales!

See a real Killer Whale skeleton and discover all the things their bones can tell you about their underwater lives. 

This is a Free Event. No Registration is necessary, just drop on by!

Why do 100 year old bog trees look like artistic bonsai plants or big broccoli?

Discover the secrets of dwarf trees, carnivorous sundews and the unique species that thrive above an acidic pool of water. This guided walk will help you explore the newest trail on the Wild Pacific Trail system.

No registration is required. This is a free event hosted by the Wild Pacific Trail Society!

Meet at the Whale Lot, Lighthouse Loop trailhead - first parking area on Coast Guard Dr.

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.

Guided walks occur daily throughout the summer months. Specific themes, departure times and locations will be provided in Spring 2019.

The guided walks are 90 - 120 minutes, open to all ages, and free to attend. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Photo by Parks Canada

Check in again soon for 2019's program schedule. Look forward to rainforest walks, bog talks on the bog loop, storm stories and more!

Learn about the Wild Pacific Trail, and take in the views. The Wild Pacific Trail is a unique outdoor classroom that presents incredible opportunities to connect people to nature through its location, fixed interpretive signage, and specialist-led programs. Programs aim to engage both visitors and local communities. 

No registration is required. Event is by donation.

Stay tuned for 2019 dates and locations!

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 .

Rain or shine so dress for the weather!

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

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
 

Join expert guides from Raincoast Education Society as they draw on both scientific and cultural perspectives to provide you with a unique understanding of the globally significant ecosystems of the region.

Coastal temperate rainforests are one of the world’s rarest ecosystems, comprising less than 0.1% of the earth’s surface. British Columbia is home to more than 25% of the earth's remaining old-growth temperate rainforests, with Clayoquot Sound containing the largest tracts of ancient rainforest on Vancouver Island.

Guided rainforest walks will provide you with a unique understanding of this globally significant ecosystem, from the impressive diversity of flora and fauna to the interconnections with the marine environment to the rich environmental and cultural history that defines the landscape to this day.

The ancient rainforests of Clayoquot Sound provide a rare glimpse into the evolutionary potential of this magnificent coastal landscape. Guides draw on both scientific and cultural perspectives to provide you with a strong understanding of what makes these rainforests so significant.  

If tides permit, the walk will also touch on the intertidal ecosystem. Tide pools exist in the rocky intertidal zone (intertidal: the area between the highest high tide and the lowest low tide).

The walks are open to all-ages and are by donation. 

Raincoast Walks are held rain or shine through July and August.

Explore intertidal eelgrass meadows and learn about the animals that live in this important habitat. All animals collected will be gently returned to the ocean. 

Gumboots recommended! The program will run rain or shine so please dress appropriately!

This event is free and donations to the Raincoast Education Society are always appreciated.

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
 

Join expert guides from Raincoast Education Society as they draw on both scientific and cultural perspectives to provide you with a unique understanding of the globally significant ecosystems of the region.

Coastal temperate rainforests are one of the world’s rarest ecosystems, comprising less than 0.1% of the earth’s surface. British Columbia is home to more than 25% of the earth's remaining old-growth temperate rainforests, with Clayoquot Sound containing the largest tracts of ancient rainforest on Vancouver Island.

Guided rainforest walks will provide you with a unique understanding of this globally significant ecosystem, from the impressive diversity of flora and fauna to the interconnections with the marine environment to the rich environmental and cultural history that defines the landscape to this day.

The ancient rainforests of Clayoquot Sound provide a rare glimpse into the evolutionary potential of this magnificent coastal landscape. Guides draw on both scientific and cultural perspectives to provide you with a strong understanding of what makes these rainforests so significant.  

If tides permit, the walk will also touch on the intertidal ecosystem. Tide pools exist in the rocky intertidal zone (intertidal: the area between the highest high tide and the lowest low tide).

The walks are open to all-ages and are by donation. 

Raincoast Walks are held rain or shine through July and August.

Join in for an educational experience at Ocean Outfitters.

Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society will dive deep into the lives of Killer Whales to explore the biology, anatomy, history & behaviour of one of Clayoquot Sound's most iconic marine mammals – Killer Whales!

See a real Killer Whale skeleton and discover all the things their bones can tell you about their underwater lives. 

This is a Free Event. No Registration is necessary, just drop on by!

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
 

Explore intertidal eelgrass meadows and learn about the animals that live in this important habitat. All animals collected will be gently returned to the ocean. 

Gumboots recommended! The program will run rain or shine so please dress appropriately!

This event is free and donations to the Raincoast Education Society are always appreciated.

Come and explore the hidden gardens of the west coast! Ucluelet has a unique temperate ocean-side climate, with mild winters and cool summers, making for very special edible gardening and urban agriculture. Come be inspired, learn new tips, and meet with passionate local food producers.

The annual Edible Garden Tour, hosted by the Ucluelet Local Food Society and the Tofino Community Food Initiative, highlights local Ukee gardens focused on food production. Proceeds go toward community food projects.

Information on registration and tickets will be available soon!

Don't forget to check out the Tofino Edible Garden Tour- August 4th. 

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