"A walk on the WIld Pacific Trail is a meditation with Nature."

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Whales and waves

Click to learn more Spring brings a parade of whales during their migration. Pick a bench and watch for whale spouts and sealions swimming by.

Rocks are scoured clean by waves more powerful and faster than any human, so stay on the trail at all times.

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Interpretive walks

click to learn moreOur Trail Naturalist will help you to explore the three F's - flora, fauna and fungus via online photos and fun facts during our off season.

Our in-person educational programs begin at the Pacific Rim Whale Festival March 16 to 23, 2024. Our daily guided walks will return June 1st through late September.

All events are sponsored by the trail society and supported by donations. A library of videos are available to LEARN MORE >

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The Wild Pacific Trail Society is looking for people passionate about connecting people to Nature. We are currently seeking to expand our "Friends of the Trail" and Board of Directors. Or contact us if you are interested in being a guest speaker. LEARN MORE >

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Welcome to the Wild Pacific Trail

Inspiring through Nature

Click to learn moreNature's voice is strong in this place if we listen. Whether you walk here every day or for the first time, observe the cascade of ecosystems as the trail showcases coastal forests, bogs, mudflats and the creatures that thrive here if we give them space. Give yourself time to explore interpretive signs along the trail, or join a free guided walk with an Naturalist. Benches are spaced along the trail so you can just sit a while to observe the flora and fauna living on this wild coastline. Please visit with respect in the traditional Territory of the Ucluelet FIrst Nation.

This 8 kilometre coastal trail can be walked in two main sections:

Interpretive Programs for 2024

Join us for Daily guided walks and talks June through September 2024. Click here for a list of programs.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for interpretive postings and photos of the wild creatures and weather being observed. Our award-winning videos on a wide range of natural and cultural topics begin below or on our events page.

Interpretive Trails explore fascinating natural and cultural history in specific focus ares:

Award winning video: "Force of Nature" will sweep you off your feet.

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Explore the unique WEATHER that comes with living on the coast, how species not only manage to survive, but THRIVE!

Fun fact: Can you name an amphibian that has no lungs?

We are proud to acknowledge the talents of our past naturalist Tanya Nestoruk for her work with videographer Arya Touserkani www.waterlogue.ca in achieving an award of excellence from Interpretation Canada for this video. Special thanks to Vi Mundy of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation and Dr. Barb Beasley with the Association of Wetland Stewards for Clayoquot and Barkley Sound for their expert advice on content. Project funding from Clayoquot Biosphere Trust is also appreciated. Play full screen to enjoy fully.

20th Anniversary video: " Inspiring through Nature"

This video is a wonderful overview of your goals and 20-year+ success story. The journey continues!

Thank you for your support! Contributions via CanadaHelps or mailed to Box 572, Ucluelet will receive a charitable receipt.
Click here to learn more about donations to the non-profit trail society.