This summer, let interpreters from Parks Canada inspire and fascinate you as you experience all that the region has to offer! 

Discover and explore the tide-pools and rainforest. Feel a fuzzy sea otter pelt. Listen to stories that are older than our ancient trees. See the land and water from a different perspective as you immerse yourself in the cultural and natural treasures of the Pacific Rim. 

NOTE: Public programs are supported through the purchase of a national park entry pass. Programs are presented in English, with special programming available in French.

Stay tuned for the 2025 schedule. Make sure to check back here regularly for updates!

Photo credits: Pacific Rim National Park 

The Wild Pacific Trail naturalists and other local partner organizations look forward to meeting you for walks and events at their Discovery Tent overlooking Amphitrite Lighthouse on the lighthouse Loop Trail section.

The Wild Pacific Trail is a unique outdoor classroom that offers incredible opportunities to connect people to nature. Their seasonal Discovery Tent at the lighthouse offers revolving topics for all ages.

Easy to walk, one-hour programs aim to engage both visitors and local communities. Topics range from natural to cultural history. 

Learning opportunities are offered most days of the week from June until September. Stay tuned for more details - full schedule of events coming soon!

The Amphitrite House is open 9am-4pm daily with a variety of exhibits and naturalists!

Photo Credits: Wild Pacific Trail 

9am to 4 pm Monday-Friday visit the Discovery Booth at Amphitrite Lighthouse
Question: What impact does the sea have on the rainforest? How do the sea and the land shape one another? Join Raincoast Education Society naturalists to share insight on rotating topics of interest. Bring your curiosity.

A guided tour of the fascinating world that exists where the land meets the sea.

This event is free with the purchase of a National Park entry pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets.

Meet at the Kwisitis Visitor Centre Parking Lot.

Photo by Parks Canada

Take a deep dive into the wondrous world of octopuses! Which one of their unique behaviours will surprise you the most?

Doors Open at 7:30pm at the Greenpoint Theatre!

Photo credit: Peter, iNaturalist

SeaChange Booth at Discovery Tent Sept 7th 11am-4pm. Join SeaChange—a registered charity dedicated to understanding, conserving, and restoring coastal ecosystems. Learn why eelgrass meadows and estuaries are essential for marine life, climate resilience, and healthy coastlines. Together, we can protect these vital habitats for future generations!

Survival is all about food, learn about bears, wolves, cougars and how to keep them from harm. Great display for kids of all ages. Bring your questions about how to be Bear Smart. Plan strategy for putting out garbage bins safely. Don't miss this rare opportunit to visit with WildSafe BC experts.

Join Redd Fish Restoration Society for their sea star wasting survey at Tonquin beach!

With the help of citizen-science volunteers, this is the 11th year of sea star wasting data gathered on the west coast, contributing to the North-America wide monitoring program by MARINe.

Sea Star Wasting Syndrome (SSWS) has decimated the sea star population along the shores of Western North America, quite literally causing sea stars to waste away. This is the 10th year of surveys at the Tonquin Beach location!

No experience necessary! Meet at the Tonquin Beach parking lot and dress for the weather. No registration required. 

Why do wolves howl? What do they eat? Take a walk on the wild side! Learn about how to keep our wolves wild! 

Often cast as villains in popular stories, wolves have long been misunderstood. These sacred creatures, roam the rugged shores and forests of the Pacific coast and hold a deep and complex role in the ecosystems they call home.

Join us for a one-hour guided walk as we explore the lives of these elusive predators—how they hunt, swim, and thrive at the intersection of land and sea. Through stories of culture, ecology, and conservation, we’ll trace the shifting human perspectives of wolves: from feared and hunted to respected and protected

No registration is required. Event is by donation.

This Tidepools Walk with Ucluelet Aquarium and Wild Pacific Trail Society is a highlight of any visit.

Low tide days: Don’t miss the chance to go tidepool exploring with experts from Ucluelet Aquarium and the WPTS when the tide is low. We’ll go looking for the amazing creatures that call Big Beach home.

High Tide Fridays:Explore creatures and features of the beach. Ask experts your tough ocean questions. Our guided beach walk is above the high-tide line respecting the power of the ocean (No Tidepool exploring if the tides are too high).

Please supervise children carefully and wear sturdy shoes, please no pets.

Meet at the sheltered picnic area at Big Beach.

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

Discover how black bears survive on the West Coast—and what’s on their menu! Learn how berries, bugs, and beachcombing shape a bear’s seasonal diet. Discover how black bears, berries, and native plants are all connected and find out which plant along the Wild Pacific Trail has an explosive pollination mechanism —its flowers launch pollen into the air when triggered, 800 times that experienced by astronauts during liftoff!

No registration is required.

Join WildSafe BC at Wild Pacific Trail for a weekend full of nature adventures! Enjoy guided walks and talks on bears, cougars, and wolves, animal tracking, plus exciting bear spray demos. Fun and learning for all ages!

Why do wolves howl? What do they eat? Take a walk on the wild side! Learn about how to keep our wolves wild! 

Often cast as villains in popular stories, wolves have long been misunderstood. These sacred creatures, roam the rugged shores and forests of the Pacific coast and hold a deep and complex role in the ecosystems they call home.

Join us for a one-hour guided walk as we explore the lives of these elusive predators—how they hunt, swim, and thrive at the intersection of land and sea. Through stories of culture, ecology, and conservation, we’ll trace the shifting human perspectives of wolves: from feared and hunted to respected and protected

No registration is required. Event is by donation.

This Tidepools Walk with Ucluelet Aquarium and Wild Pacific Trail Society is a highlight of any visit. With a special guest host September 19th only!

Low tide days: Don’t miss the chance to go tidepool exploring with experts from Ucluelet Aquarium and the WPTS when the tide is low. We’ll go looking for the amazing creatures that call Big Beach home.

High Tide Fridays:Explore creatures and features of the beach. Ask experts your tough ocean questions. Our guided beach walk is above the high-tide line respecting the power of the ocean (No Tidepool exploring if the tides are too high).

Please supervise children carefully and wear sturdy shoes, please no pets.

Meet at the sheltered picnic area at Big Beach.

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

Discover how black bears survive on the West Coast—and what’s on their menu! With a special guest host from WildSafe BC, learn how berries, bugs, and beachcombing shape a bear’s seasonal diet. Discover how black bears, berries, and native plants are all connected and find out which plant along the Wild Pacific Trail has an explosive pollination mechanism —its flowers launch pollen into the air when triggered, 800 times that experienced by astronauts during liftoff!

No registration is required.

Start at the Ancient Cedars Trailhead to experience a series of artistic events sponsored by the Pacific Rim Arts Society.
This event is part of the 2025 Cultural Heritage Festival which engages the residents of the west coast region of Vancouver Island to explore the many avenues of our varied culture through various art disciplines.

Why do wolves howl? What do they eat? Take a walk on the wild side! Learn about how to keep our wolves wild! 

Often cast as villains in popular stories, wolves have long been misunderstood. These sacred creatures, roam the rugged shores and forests of the Pacific coast and hold a deep and complex role in the ecosystems they call home.

Join us for a one-hour guided walk as we explore the lives of these elusive predators—how they hunt, swim, and thrive at the intersection of land and sea. Through stories of culture, ecology, and conservation, we’ll trace the shifting human perspectives of wolves: from feared and hunted to respected and protected

No registration is required. Event is by donation.

This Tidepools Walk with Ucluelet Aquarium and Wild Pacific Trail Society is a highlight of any visit.

Low tide days: Don’t miss the chance to go tidepool exploring with experts from Ucluelet Aquarium and the WPTS when the tide is low. We’ll go looking for the amazing creatures that call Big Beach home.

High Tide Fridays:Explore creatures and features of the beach. Ask experts your tough ocean questions. Our guided beach walk is above the high-tide line respecting the power of the ocean (No Tidepool exploring if the tides are too high).

Please supervise children carefully and wear sturdy shoes, please no pets.

Meet at the sheltered picnic area at Big Beach.

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

Discover how black bears survive on the West Coast—and what’s on their menu! Learn how berries, bugs, and beachcombing shape a bear’s seasonal diet. Discover how black bears, berries, and native plants are all connected and find out which plant along the Wild Pacific Trail has an explosive pollination mechanism —its flowers launch pollen into the air when triggered, 800 times that experienced by astronauts during liftoff!

No registration is required.

As part of our annual West Coast Fibre Art Retreat, we invite everyone to join us for our Fibre Art Marketplace! Browse and buy from a selection of yarn, patterns, cedar, beaded jewelry and more! 

Stay tuned for more information about this year's vendors! 

Photo credits: Andrew McCurdy