"A walk on the WIld Pacific Trail is a meditation with Nature."
Join us for FREE guided walks and talks. Read our calendar to plan your visit to an event.
Trail Naturalists and special guests help you to explore the three F's - flora, fauna and fungus. Or visit our tent at the lighthouse for special topics of interest.
All events are sponsored by the trail society and supported by donations. A library of videos are available to LEARN MORE >
MAP to lighthouse loop -- click for a printable file.
FRIDAYS join us at Big Beach to explore intertidal live with Trail and Ucluelet Aquarium Naturalist.
Whale Wednesdays are especially family friendly. Learn about orcas while building a real orca skeleton!
Special this year is a bird watching guided tour every Friday at 8:30 am. This month is our Shorebird tour with our birding expert.
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 >
Nature'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 Trails explore fascinating natural and cultural history in specific focus ares:
Visit our Discovery Tent overlooking Amphitrite Lighthouse on the lighthouse Loop Trail section June through September or join a free interpretive walk with a naturalist guide. Locals are most welcome to enjoy and share their insights.
Follow us on facebook for a current news feed. Click the calendar below for a prinable PDF file.
Award winning video: "Force of Nature" will sweep you off your feet.
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.
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.