The Resort Municipality of Ucluelet is situated on the edge of the Wild Pacific Ocean. It offers visitors and residents the opportunity to live in and explore one of the world's most pristine coastlines. A true west coast working harbour, Ucluelet is a place rich in tradition and natural beauty.
Do you see a pothole that needs filled? Is there a storm drain on your street that isn’t draining? Citizens of Ucluelet are encouraged to utilize our online Service Request form to request the attention of our Public Works or Parks teams.
Some other examples of requests for service include garbage on the beach, maintenance required on our trails, streetlights out, or washrooms that need attention. Our Online Service Request form is a great way to let our Team know when something may need attention. Not comfortable submitting an online request? No problem! Reach out to the District Office at 250-726-7744.
If you experience an emergency, such as a fire, flood or an accident, be sure to contact the appropriate emergency authority. Comments, suggestions or complaints are best directed in writing, and can be received in person at the District Office, by mail or by email at info@ucluelet.ca.
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The Mayor and Council elected for the 2014-2018 term are Mayor Dianne St. Jacques and Councillors Sally Mole, Randy Oliwa, Marilyn McEwen, and Mayco Noel.
You are not alone. This article will provide key points to get the most out of your trip and explore life here on the edge. Also, make sure to visit our running list of things to do in Ucluelet to be prepared and to stimulate your imagination.
The summer is an amazing time to explore the rainforest and enjoy the ocean but with all accommodations running at full capacity, it is harder to strike a good deal. Ucluelet is not only a summer destination! The storm watching season is especially attractive both from a sightseeing and affordability standpoint.
There is an impressive amount of hiking trail adventures and most of them are free to explore.
The free 9km Wild Pacific Trail, rated the #1 activity to do on Vancouver Island, weaves along the rugged coastline of Ucluelet and provides amazing vantage points to watch the winter waves come crashing in. You can also spend days exploring the trails and beaches in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
Furthermore, activities such as fishing and kayaking (on request) are still available, without mentioning the fact that it is the best time of the year to surf.
Here are a few places to find out more about hiking trails inthe area:
Also, you can stop by for maps and guidance at the Pacific Rim Visitor Centre.
During the Shoulder and Storm-Watching season, 5 to 7 night rentals are very affordable
and if your accommodation includes a kitchen, you can save a tremendous amount of money.
When you prepare in advance, you can really shop around and look for bargains. For the list
of all the accommodations available in town, you can browse the places to stay in Ucluelet.
By far, the best tip we can give you for visiting Ucluelet on a budget is summed up in 1 word: Prepare.
Use ucluelet.ca to see all the different options available for you, find the right accomodation based on what you need, and you can easily save hundreds of dollars without compromising on the amount of fun and memories you and your family will have.
NOTE: for those who love to travel spur of the moment, quite a few accommodation have great walk-in rates as well!