Tofino & Ucluelet Visitor Questions and Answers
Q - How long is the drive from the Departure Bay or Duke Point Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo?
A - The drive is approximately 2.5hrs .
Q - Can I get groceries in Ucluelet or Tofino?
A - Yes there are grocery stores in both Tofino and Ucluelet.
Q - Are there any phamacies is Tofino or Ucluelet?
A - Yes both Tofino and Ucluelet currently have two pharmacies in both locations.
Q - How far is Tofino from Ucluelet?
A - Tofino and Ucluelet are approximately 40 KM apart from another.
Q - Where are most of the surfing beaches?
A - Most of the surfing beaches are in the Pacific Rim National Park.
Q - Where is the Wild Pacific Trail?
A - The Wild Pacific Trail is located in Ucluelet.
Q - How far is Long Beach from Tofino or Ucluelet?
A - Long Beach is almost in the middle between Ucluelet and Tofino so from either location it's approximately a 15 minute drive.
Q - How close is the Pacific Rim National Park from Tofino or Ucluelet?
A - The Pacific Rim National Park seperates both Tofino and Ucluelet. The drive from either location is approximately a 5-10 minute drive.
Q - When do the Grey Whales show up?
A - The Grey Whales show up in good numbers starting in March and continue to hang around until the late summer months.
Q - When is the best bear watching?
A - Bear watching is good most of the year with the summer to mid November being the best times.
Q - When is the best storm watching?
A - The best months to Storm watch is November to February
Q - Does it snow in Ucluelet or Tofino?
A - Snow fall in Ucluelet of Tofino is usually a couple days a year maximum, the snow comes and disappears very quickly if it does.
Q - Are there wolves on the Pacific Rim?
A - Yes there are wolves on the Pacific Rim, pets should be leashed at all times.
Q. - Is there a boat launch and marina in Tofino and or Ucluelet?
A - Yes both Tofino and Ucluelet have public boat ramps and government docks.
Q - Is there a fuel dock in Tofino or Ucluelet?
A - Yes there is a fuel dock in Tofino and one in Ucluelet.
Q - Can I drive and or walk to the Hot Springs?
A - No you can not walk or drive to the Hot Springs, you must take a boat from Tofino to the Hot Springs.
A - The drive is approximately 2.5hrs .
Q - Can I get groceries in Ucluelet or Tofino?
A - Yes there are grocery stores in both Tofino and Ucluelet.
Q - Are there any phamacies is Tofino or Ucluelet?
A - Yes both Tofino and Ucluelet currently have two pharmacies in both locations.
Q - How far is Tofino from Ucluelet?
A - Tofino and Ucluelet are approximately 40 KM apart from another.
Q - Where are most of the surfing beaches?
A - Most of the surfing beaches are in the Pacific Rim National Park.
Q - Where is the Wild Pacific Trail?
A - The Wild Pacific Trail is located in Ucluelet.
Q - How far is Long Beach from Tofino or Ucluelet?
A - Long Beach is almost in the middle between Ucluelet and Tofino so from either location it's approximately a 15 minute drive.
Q - How close is the Pacific Rim National Park from Tofino or Ucluelet?
A - The Pacific Rim National Park seperates both Tofino and Ucluelet. The drive from either location is approximately a 5-10 minute drive.
Q - When do the Grey Whales show up?
A - The Grey Whales show up in good numbers starting in March and continue to hang around until the late summer months.
Q - When is the best bear watching?
A - Bear watching is good most of the year with the summer to mid November being the best times.
Q - When is the best storm watching?
A - The best months to Storm watch is November to February
Q - Does it snow in Ucluelet or Tofino?
A - Snow fall in Ucluelet of Tofino is usually a couple days a year maximum, the snow comes and disappears very quickly if it does.
Q - Are there wolves on the Pacific Rim?
A - Yes there are wolves on the Pacific Rim, pets should be leashed at all times.
Q. - Is there a boat launch and marina in Tofino and or Ucluelet?
A - Yes both Tofino and Ucluelet have public boat ramps and government docks.
Q - Is there a fuel dock in Tofino or Ucluelet?
A - Yes there is a fuel dock in Tofino and one in Ucluelet.
Q - Can I drive and or walk to the Hot Springs?
A - No you can not walk or drive to the Hot Springs, you must take a boat from Tofino to the Hot Springs.
