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Small Craft Harbour

Ucluelet's Small Craft Harbour is the west coast's most comprehensive marine facility. Our Small Craft Harbour is a classic example of a true working harbour, situated on the outskirts of Barkley Sound. It is a destination in its own right. The facility has 20 amp service, fresh water, a maximum draft of 12 feet and is within walking distance of the village center.

For information please contact Harbour Master Kevin Cortes:

Harbour Office Phone: 250-726-4241
Email: kcortes@ucluelet.ca

Boat Launch

In 2012, the District of Ucluelet installed a boat launch facility to access Ucluelet Harbour and beyond. It has a concrete ramp and 120' of dock. It is free to use, has parking for up to 10 vehicles and trailers, and provides access to some of the best salmon fishing in the world.

Marine Charts

Ucluelet Harbour chart no. 3646
Broken Group Islands chart no. 3670
Barkley Sound chart no. 3671

Marine Weather Information

Current Marine Data

Documents and Reports

2021 Harbour Master Plan

Ucluelet Tourism Plan

Introduction

Tourism is one of Ucluelet’s main economic drivers, employing 400-500 people regionally and generating $50-60 million in regional spending each year. Done right, tourism can bring many benefits to communities; doing it right requires proactive planning and ongoing governance for community success.

The District of Ucluelet and Tourism Ucluelet have embarked on a Tourism Plan that will identify a shared community vision for tourism, and strategies to achieve it. The plan will build on the assets that have made tourism and collaboration successful to date, leverage what Ucluelet is good at, proactively align with community expectations, and identify new opportunities and strategies for meeting a changing visitor need and demand.

What is a tourism plan?

More than any other industry, tourism requires collaboration and partnering amongst local, regional and provincial organizations as well as local residents, business groups and operators. A community-based tourism plan is a document informed by the community and developed by a group of stakeholders with a broad cross-section of interests related to tourism. The planning process provides an opportunity for business, local government, cultural organizations, other community-based groups and community members to:

Identify a tourism vision that supports broad community desires
Understand tourism resources and potential
Identify and capitalise on existing and emerging tourism opportunities
Address tourism obstacles to overcome
Allocate resources to pursue actions in the short / medium / long term
Set the future stage for long term success

Process and Timeline

The process for the development of Ucluelet's tourism plan is:

The tourism plan process will be led by WCS Engagement + Planning, who will work closely with a Tourism Plan Working Group, comprised of the following organizations:

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) - West Coast Nest
District of Ucluelet
Heartwood Kitchen
Pacific Rim Arts Society (PRAS)
Parks Canada
Tofino Long Beach Airport
Toquaht First Nation
Tourism Ucluelet
Ucluelet Aquarium
Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce
Ucluelet Consumer Coop
Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation
Wild Pacific Trail Society

Engagement Survey Report and Summary

An online survey was conducted between mid-May and mid-June 2021. The survey sought community input on a community tourism vision, current perceptions on tourism, and our strengths and concerns for tourism. An engagement summary infographic and the full engagement report can be viewed by clicking the Images below.

Ucluelet Tourism Survey Engagement Snapshot Sept 9th

Ucluelet Tourism Survey Engagement Summary Report Blended Sept 9th

Tourism Plan Open House - Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Click Here to Register for Session 1: 5.30pm - 6:45pm

Click Here to Register for Session 2: 7.00pm - 8:30pm

Instructions for Online Input

We are using an online collaborative whiteboard called Miro. We are seeking input on four questions; each question will be on a separate Miro board. Please follow the links below.

Miro practice board – use this board to familiarize yourself with Miro and its functions
Vision for Tourism
Ucluelet Tourism Goals
Tourism Concerns
Ideas for Tourism

Background Information:

Downloadable Documents

Destination BC - 2019 Value of Tourism
Destination BC - 2021 Market Profile
District of Ucluelet - Parks and Recreation Master Plan
District of Ucluelet - 2019-2022 Resort Development Strategy
Tourism Ucluelet - 2021 One Year Tactical Plan
Tourism Ucluelet - Five Year Strategic Business Plan
Tourism Ucluelet - 2019 Strategy Statement and Strategy Pillars

Useful Links

Destination BC - Tourism Industry Dashboard
Province of BC - Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI)
Destination BC - Regional Destination Development Strategy for Vancouver Island

Tourism Resources:

Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
Indigenous Tourism BC
Destination BC

Contact

Abby Fortune, Director of Parks and Recreation, District of Ucluelet afortune@ucluelet.ca
Denise Stys-Norman, Executive Director, Tourism Ucluelet denise@discoverucluelet.com
Dan Wilson, Consulting Lead, WCS Engagement + Planning dwilson@whistlercentre.ca

UkeeMap

UkeeMap is a Web-based application that lets you view data about Ucluelet in map form.

The District's GIS (Geographical Information Systems) gathers information and data from a variety of sources, and constructs detailed map layers for you to view and print out.

UkeeMap's features

Property lines
Google Maps Imagery
Zoning information
Street addresses
Legal lot numbers and plans
PID Numbers (Parcel IDentification)
Public Parks
The Wild Pacific Trail
Tsunami safe zones

By accessing the UkeeMap information, you agree to these Terms of Use. The District of Ucluelet does not warrant or guarantee that UkeeMap's content is current or accurate and you use UkeeMap at your own risk. You acknowledge that the District of Ucluelet is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information contained in or obtained from UkeeMap and you are solely responsible for confirming the content of UkeeMap with the relevant primary source of information. You agree to use UkeeMap solely for personal and private purposes and will not sell or licence UkeeMap information, or operate a service bureau using UkeeMap, or otherwise use, reproduce, publish or disseminate UkeeMap for commercial purposes, directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of the District of Ucluelet and the holder of applicable copyrighted information. These Terms of Use may be changed for any reason and at any time without notice to you.

Emergency Planning Map: Ucluelet

Parking Map

COVID-19 Updates & Resources

COVID 19 Update

Updates & Media Releases

Click here for a PDF of the press release with links.

What you can do

Stay informed and follow the advice of your personal health care provider and governing bodies such as Public Health Agency of Canada regarding COVID-19.

BC Ministry of Health has established BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool to help you better understand if you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19.

Exercise protective measures like wearing a mask in indoor public spaces until you are fully vaccinated, regular, proper hand washing and staying home if you are sick. This is important to personal health and helps safeguard the health of others, particularly the most vulnerable in our communities. For more information on practicing good hygiene visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (COVID-19)

Consider others, everyone is moving forward at their own pace.

Residents are encouraged to have two weeks of supplies ready in the event that they have to self-isolate

Shop locally, and minimize your visits to the grocery store and pharmacy.
Stay up to date by signing up for the District’s UkeeMail and by regularly visiting these Federal and Provincial links:
Government of Canada - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak Update
Government of British Columbia COVID-19 Provincial Support and Information
BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 Data
Residents can call 250-726-7744 or email info@ucluelet.ca for updated information on municipal services.

Resources

General enquiries

For more information contact the District of Ucluelet at 250-726-7744 or info@ucluelet.ca.

Community

ucluelet-community The environment of tranquil Ucluelet provides a stimulating and dramatic backdrop for working, living, and recreating. The town of Ucluelet offers beaches, multi-use sports fields, community parks, waterfront promenades, restaurants, unique shops and galleries, a mini aquarium and a range of accommodation choices. The motto of Ucluelet is “Living on the Edge” due in part to its location on a peninsula surrounded by water. This marine influence permeates Ucluelet from the climate, to events such as the Pacific Rim Whale Festival, to the design of buildings, which are uniquely West Coast.

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Small Craft Harbour

Boat Launch

Marine Charts

Marine Weather Information

Current Marine Data

Documents and Reports

Ucluelet Tourism Plan

Introduction

What is a tourism plan?

Process and Timeline

Engagement Survey Report and Summary

Tourism Plan Open House - Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Instructions for Online Input

Background Information:

Tourism Resources:

Contact

UkeeMap

UkeeMap's features

Emergency Planning Map: Ucluelet

Parking Map

COVID-19 Updates & Resources

Updates & Media Releases

What you can do

Resources

Vaccine Registration

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Previous updates & media releases

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