The gateway to surfing, fishing, whale watching and hiking.
Ucluelet, pronounced You-Clue-Let or best known as ‘Ukee’ sits on the West Coast of Vancouver Island just south of Long Beach and Tofino. Ukee is almost the same distance to Long Beach as Tofino but is also the gateway to Barkley Sound, home to the Broken Group Islands and many other coastal gems. It has been long considered the quainter version of Tofino with more local residents but not as crazy as its sister town. Access to nearby surf beaches and stunning paddling spots is a breeze here. The area is home to the Ucluelet Aquarium — no longer so little, but a must-see for all coastal visitors — and the Wild Pacific Trail, the longest and most scenic trail of its kind in the region.
OUR LOCATIONS
Main surf shop & surf school
RELIC SURF SHOP, UCLUELET
- RETAIL SURF SHOP: wetsuits, surfboards, surfing accessories, skateboards, skating gear, Relic merch, clothing and footwear
- SURF LESSONS: group & private surf lessons + surf camps
- SURF RENTALS: surfboards, boogie boards, SUPs, wetsuits, booties, gloves, and hood
Surf shop & Camping
JX SURF SHOP, JUNCTION
- RETAlL SURF SHOP: surfboards, wetsuits, surf accessories, Relic merch, discounted clothing and beach games
- SURF RENTALS: surfboards, boogie boards, SUPs, wetsuits, booties, gloves and hoods
- CAMPGROUND: serviced RV, tent and vehicle camping
HOW TO GET IN UCLUELET OR TOFINO?
BY BUS
You can hook up with the Tofino bus in many locations such Victoria, Nanaimo or Vancouver Ferries, which will take you directly to Ucluelet or Tofino. For more info visit www.tofinobus.com
BY CAR
From Vancouver
You must take a ferry if driving from Vancouver. There are two ferry options, Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, and Horseshoe Bay Terminal. Both are close in proximity to downtown Vancouver. If you are traveling from Whistler or North/West Vancouver, take the Horseshoe Bay Ferry(less than 2hr ferry ride). If you are traveling from the airport or southern Vancouver, take the Tsawwassen Ferry(just over 2hr ferry ride). Both ferries will take you to Nanaimo and lead you to HWY 19A.
From Nanaimo
The drive from Nanaimo to Ucluelet is about 3 hours. Leaving Nanaimo going north, you need to pass through Coombs and Port Alberni. Then, the drive is pretty straight. Follow BC-4 W to Peninsula Rd in Ucluelet.
From Victoria
Driving time from Victoria is approximately 4hrs. Drive north on the 19A, to Nanaimo, follow directions from Nanaimo