Community Notices

Open fire prohibitions lifted in the Coastal Fire Centre: Campfires allowed in the District of Ucluelet   Thanks to fall-like conditions, widespread rain and a decreased fire danger rating in the Coastal Fire Centre, the Category 1 (campfire) open...

Temporary Water Shut-off - Boat Basin Area, September 28, 2023.  Please be advised that on September 28, 2023 our Public Works crew will be completing a water main repair on a supply line located in the parking lot of the inner boat basin. Residents...

Bridge Maintenance on Lost Shoe Bridge / Road Closures Beginning September 11, 2023 Please be advised that Mainroad Crews will be performing bridge maintenance on Lost Shoe #2. The bridge is located on BC Hwy 4 near the District of Ucluelet...

Stage 1  Water Restrictionsfor the District of Ucluelet come into effect on Friday September 1, 2023 until further notice.  Stage 1: Watering of lawns, gardens, trees and landscaped areas is restricted to use of a hand-held hose with an automatic...

Mechanical Issues at Imperial Lane Sanitary Lift Station - August 17, 2023 Please be advised that the District of Ucluelet is currently experiencing mechanical issues with our Imperial Lane sanitary lift station resulting in untreated discharge of...

Matterson Drive and Victoria Road Paving - Saturday August 19, 2023   Please be advised that on Saturday August 19, 2023, Milner Group will be completing pavement restoration work in the areas of Matterson Drive and Victoria Road. Intermittent...

Highway 4: Full Day Road Closures Upcoming - August 17 & 24, 2023   Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Highway 4 Update: The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure continues to work toward a full reopening of Highway 4 at Cameron...

Notice is hereby given that the Regular Accessibility Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday August 16, 2023, has been CANCELLED.

The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) is reaching out to the community for feedback on draft schedules and routing for interim public transit service. Starting July 26, 2023, the ACRD invites the public to provide input, through an online...

Temporary Water Shut-Offs: July 27 & 28, 2023

  Ucluelet Water Update - July 18, 2023 British Columbia, and more specifically our west coast region, is currently experiencing unprecedented drought conditions. We have had significantly less rainfall in the region compared to previous years, which we...

  Highway 4 - Closures Upcoming Slope Stabilization Work Begins July 17, 2023  Beginning Monday, July 17, 2023, crews will undertake essential rock scaling on the hillside affected by wildfire along Highway 4 on Vancouver Island. This work is critical in...

Matterson Drive & Victoria Road Intersection Closure July 12 & 13, 2023   Please be advised that the Milner Group will be completing a sanitary sewer force main tie-in Wednesday July 12, and Thursday July 13, 2023. In order to complete this work,...

Hose Testing on Forbes Road Tuesday Evenings, July 11, 2023 For the next few Tuesday evenings, the Ucluelet Fire Department will be undertaking annual hose testing on Forbes Road from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Water discolouration or pressure loss may...

Water Disruptions on Short Road Thursday July 6, 2023 Please be advised that on Thursday July 6, 2023 between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM the Milner Group will be completing work on a watermain on Matterson Road. In order to complete this work...

Possible Water Impacts : July 5, 2023  The District of Ucluelet's water system experienced a temporary disruption which has now been resolved. Possible impacts may include water discolouration and/or low pressure this morning.

The District of Ucluelet’s 2022 Annual Municipal Report is now available for public inspection. Click here for a PDF version of the notice.

Highway 4 Cameron Bluffs Wildfire, June 23, 2023     After more than two weeks of closure, Highway 4 on Vancouver Island will reopen at 3 p.m. (Pacific time) on Friday, June 23, 2023. The highway will operate with single-lane-alternating traffic at...

Water Flushing Project: Completion Summary 2023 The District of Ucluelet has undertaken new and extra efforts to improve the drinking water quality. We acknowledge the impacts this process has had on the residents, businesses, and visitors of...

Highway 4 Cameron Bluffs Wildfire, June 20, 2023   All assessments are complete and work is underway to prepare the site for single lane re-opening, including danger tree removal and safety barrier installation.   Approximately 124 metres of roadside...

Highway 4 - Cameron Bluffs Wildfire Update, June 15, 2023 Continuing work on debris management and danger tree removal is underway, and progressing well so far.  It is anticipated that this weekend crews will begin to implement safety measures in...

Barkley Community Forest Corporation: Seeking Applicants for the Board of Directors  

  Message from Mayor McEwen, June 14, 2023 Dear Ucluelet Community, The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) has announced that they anticipate Highway 4 to remain closed for up to an additional ten days, with a phased reopening...

Vacation Rental and B&B Operators: Register for Tourism Ucluelet's Newsletter  It is challenging and uncertain time for tourism businesses navigating how to support visitors who are unsure of what their options are, or what information is accurate. Tourism...

Matterson Dr. Temporary Road Closure Wednesday June 21, 2023 Please be advised that on Wednesday June 21, 2023, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM, Matterson Drive will be closed to regular traffic between Larch Road and Peninsula Road,...

Highway 4 - Cameron Bluffs Wildfire Update from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, June 13, 2023  The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure held a press conference providing an update on the Highway 4 closure, including...

  Highway 4 - Cameron Bluffs Wildfire Update, June 12, 2023 The latest update on the Highway 4 - Cameron Bluffs Wildfire The Cameron Bluffs wildfire is currently at 254 hectares, and crews are actively working to contain it. The Ministry of...

Highway 4 detour reopens, priority given to essential goods delivery     The Highway 4 detour reopened as planned the evening of Friday, June 9, 2023, following the successful extraction of a vehicle from Francis Lake. The priority for the detour route is...

Highway 4, Cameron Bluffs Wildfire Update - June 10, 2023 Food and fuel supplies are making their way to Ucluelet regularly. Convoy options for commercial traffic are being explored, which will continue to improve the regular delivery of supplies to the...

Alberni Valley and West Coast encourage people to limit travel - June 9, 2023

Highway 4, Cameron Bluffs Wildfire Update Friday June 9, 2023 #2 The Cameron Bluffs wildfire has grown to 208 hectares. Today was a good day for fire response as fire activity has decreased. Additional crews were deployed with heavy equipment and...

  Amphitrite House Project Begins  Wednesday June 12, 2023   The Amphitrite House project is set to begin on Monday June 12, 2023. The existing Lightkeepers residence, and the surrounding grounds, are set to be transformed into a premier public facility and...

Highway 4 - Cameron Bluffs Wildfire Update Friday June 9, 2023   The latest update on the Highway 4 - Cameron Bluffs Wildfire Update from Josie Osborne, MLA From: Josie Osborne MLA Office, josie.osborne.mla@leg.bc.ca Cameron Bluffs Wildfire and BC Highway 4 Update #1...

  Highway 4 Closed - Alternate Route Now Available for Essential Traffic The Cameron Bluffs wildfire is currently burning near Cameron lake affecting Highway 4 in both directions between Cathedral Grove/MacMillan Provincial Park and Koen Rd for 7.0 km...

  Notice - Water Disruptions on Short Rd. and Traffic Detour Occurring Tuesday June 6, 2023     Please be advised that on Tuesday June 6, 2023, the residents of Short Road will be without water from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM while Milner Group completes a...

Notice - Peninsula Road: Traffic Disruptions, Friday June 2, 2023 A portion of Peninsula Road between Alder Street and Marine Drive will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic on Friday June 2, 2023 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM to accommodate a...

  Notice - Moulting Seal at Big Beach, Tuesday May 30, 2023    

Coastal Fire Centre S.10 Category 2 and Category 3 Open Fire Prohibitions and S.12 Restricted Activities   Please be advised that the Coastal Fire Centre has prohibited Category 2 (back yard) and Category 3 (industrial) open fire effective 12:00 noon...