July 2nd - September 1st, EVERY Tuesday morning from 9am to 10:45 am 

Everyone is welcome to join these morning "work bees" in the school garden where we will care for the plants and enjoy the food forest together. People of all ages and abilities are welcome and will be given appropriate and accessible tasks.

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.

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

Join a Parks Canada naturalist to explore the world of sea otters! Ask all your questions and interact with the props provided by Parks Canada. 

The event is free 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.

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

Visit Parks Canada Interpreters at the lighthouse Discovery Tent and enjoy interactive activities with rotating topics to discover, learn, and have fun. Get to know some local whales, test your wildlife knowledge on the trivia wheel, and try to spot a whale spout from shore!. Along the way, you'll learn about the biology, ecology, and conservation of whales and other marine mammals.

No registration is required.

Learn about the carnivores that live in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and the trail cameras that Parks Canada staff use to study them.

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

The event is free with the purchase of a National Park entry pass and is open to all ages.  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 Trail Camera

In collaboration with WildSafeBC, join Wild Pacific Trail for a one-hour guided walk exploring the lives of wolves along Vancouver Island’s wild coast. Discover how these elusive predators hunt, swim, and thrive at the intersection of land and sea. Through stories of culture, ecology, and conservation, we’ll trace the shifting human relationship with wolves, from feared and hunted to respected and protected. Perfect for locals and visitors alike. You will have seen notices about recent wolf activity, please respect dog closure areas.

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?

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

Visit Parks Canada Interpreters at the lighthouse Discovery Tent and enjoy interactive activities with rotating topics to discover, learn, and have fun. Get to know some local whales, test your wildlife knowledge on the trivia wheel, and try to spot a whale spout from shore!. Along the way, you'll learn about the biology, ecology, and conservation of whales and other marine mammals.

No registration is required.

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

Grey, humpback, and orca whales are some of the most captivating creatures that visit the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Learn about their mysterious and fascinating lives, and how our relationship with them has changed over time.

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.

Step into the intertidal zone a world shaped by the rhythm of the tides where every rock pool reveals a hidden story. Join for a guided shoreline exploration and discover colourful seaweeds, crabs, and other fascinating life along the shore. This hands-on, family-friendly program encourages curiosity, careful observation, and respect for the creatures we encounter. Join Wild Pacific Trail and Ucluelet Aquarium for this relaxed, one-hour Naturalist guided walk along the ever changing shoreline at Big Beach. Please wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for uneven, rocky terrain. Perfect for locals and visitors alike.

Please supervise children carefully, wear sturdy shoes,. No pets please. Respect the power of the open ocean, stay with your guide. Meet at the Big Beach Picnic Shelter or find us on the beach if you arrive late. 

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

A fun, hands-on activity that will teach you all about the lives of the Southern Resident Killer Whales with the help of a Parks Canada Naturalist.

The event is free 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 may be limited.

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

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

Be transported on a Nuu-chah-nulth journey through the past and into the present and future. Embracing ancestral wisdom in contemporary society, join “čiisqʷał (Nicki Love) for a Nuu-chahnulth cultural session blending teachings and whalebone tools.

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

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

Learn about the fascinating lives of slugs with a Parks Canada naturalist in the Kwisitis Visitor Centre!

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.

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.

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

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