Wild Pacific Trail

[The Wild Pacific Trail is made of 2 sections. This section is the Big Beach to Artists Loop section (45 mins to 1 hr), plus the Rocky Bluffs and Ancient Cedars Trail (20 mins). For the other section, including Amphitrite Point Lighthouse, head to Stop 11: Lighthouse Loop, and Stop 12: Terrace Beach.]

A beautiful system of accessible trails right in the heart of Ucluelet, through dense rainforest giving way to rugged beaches, the Wild Pacific Trail offers great birding opportunities for all levels. With sections of beautifully crafted boardwalks and mostly flat terrain, the trail is family-friendly and can be split up into smaller sections. 

Birds are abundant here! You could see oystercatchers, turnstones, mergansers, great blue herons, kingfishers, eagles, osprey and many species of shorebirds. This area is a haven for them to feed during migration season, so please make sure not to disturb the birds.

The care and dedication that goes into these trails are all thanks to the friendly folks at the Wild Pacific Trail Society. Visit their website to learn more, see a map, and check out their free Naturalist Walks!

Pack it in, pack it out! Stay off the rocks – waves could come even if you think it’s safe.