This summer, let interpreters from the Pacific Rim National Park 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 2026 schedule. Make sure to check back here regularly for updates!

Photo credits: Pacific Rim National Park 

This summer, let a naturalist guide you on the Wild Pacific Trail! You'll learn about the history and ecology of the region, with different themed walks throughout the season. 

The Wild Pacific Trail is a unique outdoor classroom that offers incredible opportunities to connect people to nature. 

Stay tuned for the 2026 schedule. Make sure to check back here regularly for updates!

The Raincoast Education Society's West Coast Ambassador Program “aims to build a strong and healthy community, encouraging a positive attitude among responsible citizens, improving community relations with visitors, and growing support for the diversity and well-being of area businesses.”

2026 Dates TBA

Who is the program for? All local residents including seasonal staff, newcomers, and business owners. All local residents new and old are welcome to participate in this great, free initiative to expand their knowledge of the area and increase their participation in the communities of Ucluelet and Tofino.

How do I register? It’s simple! Once current course dates are confirmed, click the course topic you wish to attend, complete the online registration form and mark your calendar!  You will receive an email confirmation from the Raincoast Education Society.

This FREE program is offered as a joint initiative of the Raincoast Education Society, the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce,  Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce,  Tourism Ucluelet, and Tourism Tofino,  The Raincoast Education Society is responsible for course curriculum, registration, and program delivery.

Photo credits: Raincoast Education Society

Open Daily | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Free by donation | All Ages Welcome

Daily Interpretive topics can be explored from the new Interpretive Centre overlooking the iconic Amphitrite Lighthouse. Learn about the Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet, and the array of ecosystems on the Pacific Rim!

Step inside and discover the wonders of the Wild Pacific! The interpretive centre is open to all ages for drop-in exploration, where you can learn about local marine life, coastal ecosystems, and Ucluelet’s natural history.

Monday–Friday: Hosted by the Raincoast Education Society
Saturday–Sunday: Hosted by Wild Pacific Trail Society

Bring your curiosity and your nature questions! Friendly naturalists will be there to share stories, point out fascinating wildlife, and help you connect with the incredible biodiversity of the region. No registration required; come anytime between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Souvenir items are for sale.

Storm Watching from the shelter of Amphitrite House is a new attraction.

Visit Ucluelet Aquarium for Ocean Literacy Jeopardy as part of their Ocean Week 2026 series! 

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

Every Wednesday and Saturday this June!

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

Sharks and bats are often misunderstood, and many are rare species that need our help.  Learn more about these fascinating animals, and why they are so important with Parks Canada!

This event is free with purchase of a National Park entry pass, and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets. Recording devices are not permitted. Arrive early as parking may be limited.

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice.

Photo Credit: Parks Canada

Discover what happens when bears, wolves and cougars try to share the landscape with the people who live and visit this region.

This event is free with the purchase of a National Parks entry pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice

Join Ucluelet Aquarium for Nature Connection Yoga on Big Beach as part of their Ocean Week 2026 series! Practice yoga with Jadyn Patton in a relaxing beach setting.

Experience the sights, sounds, and scents of an old growth rainforest with a Parks Canada Naturalist.

This event is free with purchase of a National Park entry pass, and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets. Meet in the Kwisitis Visitor Centre Parking Lot.

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice.

Photo Credits: Parks Canada

Join Parks Canada to experience an interactive touch table while you learn about the bears, wolves and cougars that live in Pacific Rim National Park.

This is a free all ages event with the purchase of a National Park entry pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Arrive early as parking is limited. 

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice

Photo credit: Parks Canada

Join Redd Fish Restoration Society for a 1 hour guided walk through the Ancient Cedars Trail and discover the incredible connection between salmon, forests, and coastal ecosystems. Led by knowledgeable Redd Fish staff, this engaging walk explores how healthy salmon streams support ancient rainforest life along Vancouver Island’s west coast. Perfect for all ages and nature lovers alike

Photo Credits: Redd Fish Restoration/Melissa Renwick

Drop-in at the Lighthouse Discovery Tent. Explore real and replica skulls, pelts, and educational displays while learning how to safely and respectfully coexist with bears, cougars, and wolves. Perfect for all ages, this interactive drop-in experience invites curious minds to discover more about the wild animals that share our coastal environment.

Search for signs of the exciting animals that call the rainforest, ocean, and beaches their home.  Between towering whale spouts and crawling banana slugs, what will we find today?

Every Monday this June!

This event is free with the purchase of a National Parks entry pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Arrive early as parking may be limited.

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice.

Photo Credit: Parks Canada

MERS free Ocean Day webinar this year will be on Leatherback Sea Turtles, the only sea turtle species which belongs in BC waters.

Every Ocean Day, MERS provides a webinar for schools that features an astounding marine neighbour that adults may not even realize lives off our coast, AND they want that information to come from an expert on the species.

This year, they are so fortunate that it will be sea turtle expert (and great friend of MERS), Lisa Spaven. Lisa is the lead author of the 2026 research paper "They’re Out There, You Know: Sea Turtle Sightings and Strandings in Canadian Pacific Waters.”

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Leatherback Sea Turtles are the largest reptile in the world, endangered, astoundingly adapted to deal with cold water, and they come all the way from Indonesia to feed on jellies off our coast.

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The content will be appropriate for all ages, but the educational approach will be geared toward elementary school students, and they will be the priority for discussion and questions.

Click the link below to register

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/free-ocean-day-webinar-leatherbacks-in-bc-theyre-out-there-you-know

Join Parks Canada to discover how salmon are the unsung hero, the ultra-elite athlete, whose lives are inextricably tied to all other living things on the west coast.

Every Monday this June.

This is a free all ages event with the purchase of a National Park entry pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets and recording devices are not permitted.

Arrive early as parking is limited. 

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice

Photo credit: Parks Canada

Join Ucluelet Aquarium for a beach clean and trivia as part of their Ocean Week 2026 series! Partnered with The Den, Hello Nature, Ucluelet Brewery, Surfrider, Black Rock Resort, The Cabins at Terrace Beach

Small Town, Big Picture: Tofino is one of 5 courses available within the  West Coast Ambassador Program. This three-hour orientation session delivers the “big picture” of living in Tofino. Learn about local history and basic ecology, cross-cultural understanding, businesses and activities, festivals, host etiquette, and important civic information. This is a great way to get up-to-date local’s information about living and working in Tofino.

This course is a suggested prerequisite for other courses.

Registration is required - register here!

The West Coast Ambassador Program is a joint initiative of the Raincoast Education Society, the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Ucluelet and Tourism Tofino.  The Raincoast Education Society is responsible for course curriculum, registration, and program delivery.

Small Town, Big Picture: Ucluelet is one of 5 courses available within the West Coast Ambassador Program. This three-hour orientation session delivers the “big picture” of living in Ucluelet. Learn about local history and basic ecology, cross-cultural understanding, businesses and activities, festivals, and important civic information. This is a great way to get up-to-date local information about living and working in Ucluelet.

Register HERE for this FREE course (space is limited). 

Join the Raincoast Education Society's West Coast Ambassador Program and learn how to be a responsible resident of this incredible place and how to share that knowledge with visitors.

The courses are open to all local residents, including seasonal staff, newcomers, and business owners. They focus on Tofino and Ucluelet, their past, present, ecologies, vibrant business communities, festivals and events, opportunities, and much more. 

Participants of the Ambassador course will receive an Ambassador Card. Show your card for discounts and benefits at many local businesses!

This FREE program is offered as a joint initiative of the Raincoast Education Society, the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce,  Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Ucluelet and Tourism Tofino,  The Raincoast Education Society is responsible for course curriculum, registration, and program delivery.

Come search for the tracks of Bears, Wolves and Cougars, on the beach and in the dunes!

This event is free with purchase of a National Park entry pass, and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pets. Recording devices are not permitted. Arrive early as parking may be limited.

Every Tuesday & Friday in June!

For more information contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre (250-726-4212)

PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to change without notice.

Photo Credits: Parks Canada/Ian Cruickshank