The gateway to surfing, fishing, whale watching & hiking.
Ucluelet, pronounced You-clue-let and affectionately known as Ukee, sits on the wild West Coast of Vancouver Island. As the gateway to Barkley Sound, it offers access to the Broken Group Islands and countless coastal gems. Often considered the quieter, quainter counterpart to Tofino, Ukee is home to more locals and far less of the chaos. With surf beaches and beautiful paddling spots only minutes away, it’s easy to dive into adventure here. The town also boasts the Ucluelet Aquarium — no longer so little — and the Wild Pacific Trail, one of the region’s most scenic coastal walks.
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
GETTING HERE 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
OR 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