Join free events listed on our calendar (click to download a prinable PDF file) or visit us at Amphitrite House Interpretive Centre any day of the week.
Interpretive Walk Info: See the map at the bottom of this text for colour coded locations. Get tips on how to learn and see more from our enthusiastic Naturalists.
Big Beach Exploration: 10 am every FRIDAY from Big Beach
Join us for a relaxed, one-hour guided walk along the shoreline at Big Beach.
Perfect for locals and visitors alike, this exploration highlights the small details that make this coastline so special — and always changing.
Step into the magical world were the ocean meets the shore. From tide pools and coastal plants to driftwood, shells, and seasonal wildlife, there’s always something new to discover. Whether it’s your first visit or a favourite weekly walk, Big Beach always has something different waiting to be explored.
Exploration of the intertidal zone depends on the tides but even high tides have special discoveries to make.
Meeting location: Big Beach Picnic Shelter. Or find us on the beach if you arrive late. Park at the Frog Parking Lot at Matterson and Marine Drive.
Please wear: Sturdy walking shoes or boots
This walk is fun for all ages rain or shine!
Bog Loop: The Explosive Plant Walk 
Sunday, May 24 - 11:00 AM
Meet at the Whale Parking Lot
Ever heard there are “explosive” plants hiding in the bog?
Join us for a one-hour guided walk through the Wild Pacific Trail’s Bog Loop, where we explore one of the weirdest and most fascinating ecosystems on the coast.
Expect cool plant discoveries, and some low-key mind-blowing nature facts you didn’t know you needed.
We’ll wrap things up with a live science demo of one of the plant’s explosions— a hands-on moment that brings the whole bog story to life in a way you won’t forget.
**Bioblitz Alert** Join the coast-wide BioBlitz as part of Biodiversity Discovery Days!
Download the free iNaturalist app, bring your phone, and help catalogue local species while contributing to real community science—and you could win prizes. In partnership with West Coast NEST and Clayoquot Biosphere Trust.
Meeting location: Whale Parking Lot. Half way down Coast Guard Road at the start of the Lighthouse Loop section of the WIld Pacific Trail. See the map below.
This walk is fun for all ages rain or shine!
Naturalists staff this Educational Centre daily year round.
Open Daily | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Free by donation | All Ages Welcome
Daily Interpretive topics can be explored from our new Interpretive Centre overlooking the iconic Amphitrite Lighthouse. Step inside and discover the wonders of the Wild Pacific! Our 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. Birds and other wildlife abound here on the West Coast, hear about what has been seen recently.
The Amphitrite House Interpretive Centre is open daily for self-guided discovery, with hands-on displays and friendly naturalists ready to share insights about local marine life, coastal ecosystems, and Ucluelet’s natural history. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, there’s always something new to learn.
Monday–Friday: Hosted by the Raincoast Education Society
Saturday–Sunday: Hosted by Wild Pacific Trail Society
Come anytime between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Souvenir items are for sale.
We’re also looking for volunteers to share expertice or support our programs. Get in touch if you’re interested!
Location: Choose any location on the Wild Pacific Trail
Looking for a more personalized experience?
Teachers, tour operators, families, and small groups can book a private guided walk with our Senior Naturalist. Enjoy a private guided walk tailored just for you or your family!
Available by request and suggested donation.
email naturalist@wildpacifictrail.com to inquire.
Calendar events are colour coded to the parking lots at the Whale Parking Lot (red), Lighthouse (teal), Big Beach aka Frog parking lot (blue) and Ancient Cedars trailhead (green).
Our trail naturalist and guest speakers have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share, visit Amphitrite Interpretive Centre for current information.
Wolf Activity has been increasing, please avoid off-peak hour trail walks alone and keep dogs on lease at all times.
If you see wild animals do not approach or linger to take photos. 100 metres (9 school buses) distance is advised. Help keep our wildlife wild.
We are grateful to program experts such the Ucluelet Aquarium the Raincoast Education Society, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, WildSafeBC.com, and Redd FIsh Restoration Society for their expertise.
Events could not be offered without the support of funders such as Tourism Ucluelet, Clayoquot Biosphere Trust and many indivividual donnors.
The trail would not exist without the District of Ucluelet.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for interpretive postings and weather being observed.
Award winning videos below are a great insight into our programs.
The Wild Pacific Trail is a unique outdoor classroom that offers incredible opportunities to connect people to nature.
Amphitrite House Interpretive Centre and our seasonal Discovery Tent at the lighthouse offers revolving topics for all ages.
Seven entertaining and award winning videos can be a great preview of what there is to see and learn.
Episode 1: "What's that smell?" video with our Wild Pacific Trail Naturalist
Special thanks to Special thanks to Vi Mundy of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation for her guidance.
Video series by Arya Touserkani @tousquared www.waterlogue.ca
Episode 2: " Follow that Slime" -- We have a lot to learn from Nature, we just need to listen!
Special thanks to Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ community, Elder Vi Mundy and Gisele Martin of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation for their traditional teachings.
Narrated by Tanya Nestoruk, trail naturalist, video by Arya Touserkani.
Episode 3: "For Peat's Sake" -- explore with our Wild Pacific Trail Naturalist!
Follow our naturalist as she discovers the weird and wonderful species that thrive in a Woodland Bog. Warning, you could get lost.
Follow this link for a COLOURING BOOKLET or a fun WORD PUZZLE.
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Special thanks to Special thanks to Vi Mundy of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation. Video by Arya Touserkani.
Episode 4: "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 skills of our naturalist Tanya Nestoruk for her work with videographer Arya Touserkani www.waterlogue.ca
in achieving an award of excellence from Interpretation Canada for the video above.
Special thanks to Vi Mundy of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation and Dr. Barb Beasley with the Association of Wetland Stewards for Clayoquot and Barkley Sound.
Episode 5: "Remarkable Ravens" a story of the smartest bird in the rainforest
Raven’s are not only role models of communication, fair trade, and savvy intelligence, they play an essential role as ecosystem recyclers.
Challenge: how can you tell the difference between a raven and a crow?
Thank you to Parks Canada for support for this project. Special thank you for footage and raven sound clips copyright by Ian Cruickshank
Note: footage was taken with a telephoto lens to avoid disturbing wildlife. Raven vs Crow Image by Rosemary Mosco and Dr. Kaeli Swift with BirdandMoon.com @corvidresearch
Special thanks to Vi Mundy of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation for Nuu-chah-nulth translations.
Additional footage courtesy of:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHHHAfzAuKc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEksZdWKqtA – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6K9LbRX15Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJdj-2XvGF4 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6vzGrWP9lc
Also thanks to the Clayoquot BIosphere Trust for funding.
Video production by Arya Touserkani.
Episode 6: "Tree-S-I: Murder by Mushroom" help us solve this mystery.
There’s been a murder in the forest! Who! What? Why!
Follow along as detective Tanya gets to the root of the crime by investigating clues and searching for suspects in the woods… will she discover whodunit in this intriguing case?!
Special thanks to the inspirational Gisele Martin of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation for sharing her timeless knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth language and culture.
So Mush-thanks to Andy MacKinnon, forest ecologist extraordinaire, for sharing his vast scope of marvelous mushroom knowledge and delightful sense of humour.
Stop motion animation on tree communication by Local Ucluelet youth, Riley Gerbrandt. Thank you!
Fun fact: what is our planet's largest organism?
Special thanks to the Clayoquot BIosphere Trust for funding. Video by Arya Touserkani.
Episode 7: hašaḥma quuquuʔaca ( language is precious & valuable )
Join special guests Jeneva Touchie and Gisele Martin as they share their personal connections to the Wild Pacific Trail and the importance of Nuu-chah-nulth language.
What wisdom can we learn from ancient languages?
To learn more about the Nuu-chah-nulth language visit:
https://www.firstvoices.com/explore/FV/sections/Data/Nuu-chah-nulth/Nuu%C4%8Daan%CC%93u%C9%AB/Nuu-chah-nulth%20(Barkley)
Jeneva offers free Nuu-chah-nulth language classes Tuesday evenings over Zoom. To find out more please email touchie_jeneva@hotmail.com
To learn more about Nuu-chah-nulth history, culture, news and events please go to https://nuuchahnulth.org/
We are grateful to our special guests and Sam Touchie from Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation for inspiring this episode.
Project funded by the WIld Pacific Trail Society and the Clayoquot BIosphere Trust.
Video by Arya Touserkani @tousquared www.waterlogue.ca
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