Ukeedaze Magazine - Volume 8

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Volume 8
careFREE
Winter 2016
Winter Ucluelet
Featured Wildlife ▯ Featured Artist ▯ Surf and Skate
Canadian Princess Farewell ▯ Central Westcoast Forest Society
Attractions ▯ Tide Guide ▯ Coastal Directory ▯ Maps
Photo: Marnie Recker

ukeedaze (yõõ-kee-dãz)
verb
1. the state of being overwhelmed with the beauty that is seen or experienced:
She walked quietly in a ukeedaze staring at the beautiful view of the ocean from the Wild Pacific Trail.
noun
2. a dazed condition from an extraordinary experience:
After visiting the West Coast of Vancouver Island, they were in a ukeedaze for weeks.
Synonyms: amaze, bewilder, dazzle
Related forms:
ukeedazely (yõõ-kee-dãz-zid-lee), adverb
ukeedazeness, noun
half-ukeedazed, adjective
ukeedazed, adjective
ukeedazing, verb
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Featured Artist 6
Surf and Skate 8
Canadian Princess Farewell 14
Featured Wildlife 20
Central Westcoast Forest Society 22
Ucluelet Tide Table 23
Attractions 24
Coastal Directory 26
Ucluelet Map 28
Pacific Rim Park Map 30
Printed on Vancouver Island
at Fotoprint using soy based
ink and forestry certified
partially recycled paper.
Photo and article submissions are free.
For submissions please email:
editor@ukeedaze.com
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please email:
info@ukeedaze.com
Publisher, Editor, Layout:
Diana’s Office > Paul Freimuth & Diana Uy
Contributing Photographers:
Diana Uy
Douglas Ludwig
Jeremy Koreski
Mark Wyatt
Marnie Recker
Paul Freimuth
Ryan Smith
Contributing Writers:
Diana Uy
Jessica Jean Hutchinson
Paul Freimuth
Rebekka Lim
Phone:
250.726.4146
250.726.4008
Find us under Ukeedaze:
ukeedaze.com
2 Winter 2016 Ukeedaze Photo: Diana 3 Uy

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Monday
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Teacher ~ Heather
Tuesday
7:30-8:30pm
Vinyasa Flow
Teacher ~ Sammy
Wednesday
7:15-8:15pm
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Teacher ~ Flickerine
Thursday
7:30-8:00am
Free Community
Guided Meditation
Teachers ~ Kara McAvoy
and Toni Buston
8:30-9:30am
Hatha Class
Teacher ~ Jasmine
Friday
6:30-7:45pm
Bodhi Flow
Teacher ~ Heather
Saturday
11:00-12:00pm
Community Yoga Class
Teacher ~ Renee
Sunday
9:30-10:30am
Kundalini Class
Teacher ~ Christine
Photo: Ryan Smith
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Featured Artist
Rebekka Lim
Ukeedaze: When did you move to Ucluelet?
What brought you here and what made you
stay?
Rebekka: We moved here the winter of
2006. Neither Rick or I had even been to
the West Coast since we were kids. Rick's
parents wanted to buy a mechanic shop in
Ukee and they wanted us to help. So we sold
the house, the car, all the wedding presents
and furniture, loaded up a few items on a
trailer and drove our truck out to Ucluelet
with two babies in the back seat.
Ukeedaze: When and how did you start
creating art?
Rebekka: The first winter was so wet it
was hard to imagine staying here. But the
ocean and the peacefulness and solitude out
here made us want to stay. It gets harder
and harder to leave this town. It's like the
Hotel California. I'm pretty sure I was born
creative. I built rafts, furniture, and airplanes
when I was a kid. They always broke but I
never quit trying.
Ukeedaze: What medium do you use?
Rebekka: I love glass work, mosaics, wood
working, re-purposing, metal working,
sculpture, quilting. But my most common
medium is definitely painting with acrylic. I
love painting everything. Literally.
Ukeedaze: What inspires you?
Rebekka: Gardening inspires me. Old broken
things inspire me. Of course the beach
inspires me and under the water is the most
inspiring of all. I never get tired of re-creating
the animals that move in the water.
Ukeedaze: What is your favourite thing
about living in Ucluelet?
Rebekka: I love the fog. I love sitting in the
fog, walking in the fog. I love watching it
roll in off the water after a warm afternoon.
Ukeedaze: A business owner, mother, and
artist, what is your secret to managing all of
your responsibilities and continue to thrive?
Rebekka: Lots of exercise. For kids, dogs
and me, being outside makes us happy. It
is easy to manage stress if you are happy in
your home and in your own person. I am
not afraid to take time to paint a picture or
dig in a new garden, or go for a hike, because
it makes me happy and if I am happy,
it is easy for me to take care of everyone
else. And my hubby is very patient and
always supportive!
Ukeedaze: If someone wants to view or
purchase your art, where can they go?
Rebekka: Some of my art is for sale and
displayed at Nurture Day Spa. I also have
bits and pieces of my stuff all over town.
You can find me and a few of my paintings
at the Petro Canada in Ucluelet. Come stop
in to say hello, or visit my website
colourskaleid.com.•
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Kalum Temple Bruhwiler / Photo: Paul Freimuth
Kevin Porteous / Photo: Paul Freimuth
Jeremy Joel Fyfe / Photo: Paul Freimuth
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Paul Freimuth / Photo: Diana Uy

Jeremy Randall / Photo: Paul Freimuth
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Photo: Paul Freimuth
Jeremy Bowery / Photo: Paul Freimuth
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OLDEST STORE
Built in 1908, this frontier building operated
continuously as a general store until 1988.
Today, this historic building is Ucluelet’s largest
gift store selling locally made crafts, shirts, jackets,
books, gifts, jewellery, and souveniers. The Crow’s
Nest offers a full range of office supplies and
printing as well as scan, copy, and fax services.
Original shelving and oiled fir floors are just part
of the atmosphere of this beautiful old landmark
building.
You’ll find THE CROW’S NEST located at the
foot of Main Street across from the aquarium.
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Phone: (250) 726-4214
Fax: (250) 726-7303
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Canadian Princess Farewell
RETREAT ò RIDE ò RECORD ò RADIO
On Friday September 30th,
hundreds of people lined the
shores of Ucluelet harbour to bid
farewell to the Canadian Princess. Oak Bay
Marine Group sold the Canadian Princess
resort earlier this year, and the vessel was
not included as part of the sale. The ship,
originally named the William J. Stewart was
built in 1932 and was used to map much
of British Columbia's coast. In 1944 it
nearly sunk after striking Ripple Rock near
Campbell River. It was salvaged and was
later sold off to Oak Bay Marine Group.
Oak Bay Marine Group had the ship
retrofitted, and in 1979 it was permanently
moored in Ucluelet to serve as a floating
fishing lodge for tourists. During the 1980's
and 90's it was a popular attraction in town
with locals and visitors alike. In recent years,
age had caught up with the ship and the
cost of retrofitting it to continue to operate
was simply too high to justify; so the only
remaining option was to sell it for scrap. It
was an emotional send off for Ucluelet as
many locals had worked or spent a great
deal of time on the ship, as well as it being
such a visual land mark in the community.
Want to see more about this story? Check
out Ukeedaze's YouTube channel for a
short video of this event.•
Photos and Article: Paul Freimuth
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Photo: Paul Freimuth

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Trumpeter Swan
Featured Wildlife
Once on the brink of extinction, the
Trumpeter Swan is a remarkable
example of nature's resilience and
ability to recover if given the opportunity.
More than a quarter of the estimated 46,000
trumpeter swans in North America winter
in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island.
They can often be seen in farmer's fields
in intertidal zones, lakes, and ponds where
they feed on roots, grasses and tubers.
The largest waterfowl on the planet, and
regarded as the largest bird in North
America. The trumpeter swan can grow
up to 180 cm in length, weigh up to 13 kg,
and have a wingspan between 185-250 cm.
They are identified by their large stature and
long necks. Adults are all white in colour
with black beaks and salmon coloured
lining around the mouth. A migratory bird,
trumpeter swans summer in Alaska to feed
and breed. They head south during winter
to Vancouver Island and lower mainland of
British Columbia. Arriving in November
they spend the winter in fields and grassy
areas near water. In March they make their
journey back North.
In the past, trumpeter swans were hunted
for their feathers and skin to the point
that there were fewer than 100 left on
earth. In 1933, hunting of trumpeter
swans was outlawed as an effort to bring
the population back from the brink
of extinction. In the 1970's, sightings
became more common and since then the
population has recovered and the birds have
expanded their range throughout Vancouver
Island and the Lower Mainland.
Today, the biggest threat to Trumpeter
Swans is pollution. They are susceptible to
lead poisoning. Like many other birds, they
ingest small stones to aid digestion. The
wetlands they inhabit are often hunting
areas and the lead shot is a bi-product left
behind which is often accidentally eaten by
the swans as they mistake them for stones.
Studies of dead swans in wintering ranges
have found up to a 50 percent mortality
rate due to lead poisoning. As a result of
this hazard, lead shot has been banned in
many areas and clean ups have been done in
key wintering sites.
The Trumpeter Swan is a remarkable
success story in conservation and they are
currently listed by the ICUN (International
Union for Conservation of Nature) as a
species of least concern as their population
has recovered to a healthy number. Stories
like this show us that if humans take action
to protect animals at risk the results can be
very positive and real change can occur.•
Article and Photos: Paul Freimuth
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Photo: Mark Wyatt
Central Westcoast
Forest Society
Central Westcoast Forest Society is a registered charity
focused on ecosystem restoration, enhancement, research
and education. Our mission is to restore damaged
ecosystems, rebuild wildlife populations that are threatened or
endangered and to inspire stewardship reconnecting people with the
environment. Central Westcoast Forest Society (CWFS) is based in
Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada.
Much of this area was logged between 1950 and 1980, logging
practices at the time were not designed to protect wildlife or fish
habitat. Nearly 70 years later many streams, rivers, and forests have
still not recovered and they lack the necessary characteristics to
support healthy and diverse wildlife populations. In 1995, Central
Westcoast Forest Society was conceived and began to address the
conditions affecting wildlife and wild salmon productivity. Since
that time, Central Westcoast Forest Society restoration crews have
been working to restore the ecological integrity of this beautiful
area one watershed at a time.
CWFS has completed 84 km of habitat restoration on local rivers
and streams, 99 hectares of riparian biodiversity restoration, 249
Photo: Mark Wyatt
Photo: Jeremy Koreski
km of high risk logging road deactivation, planted 44,343 trees,
placed 548 m3 of clean spawning gravel, and raised and invested
over 10 million dollars in habitat restoration. These efforts have led
to a marked increase in wild Pacific salmon and wildlife abundance
in degraded watersheds. Although much work has been done since
CWFS began 21 years ago, there remain many high priority rivers,
streams, forests and roads that have not been restored in Barkley
and Clayoquot Sound.
Want to help? If you would like to participate in a monitoring or
restoration projects, email us at info@clayoquot.org or visit our
website for more information at clayoquot.org.•
Jessica Jean Hutchinson
Ucluelet Tide Table -December 2016
Thu 1 01:38 07:01 12:59 19:42
9.9H 5.3L 11.0H 1.9L
Fri 2 02:15 07:37 13:33 20:17
9.8H 5.4L 10.8H 2.0L
Sat 3 02:54 08:16 14:09 20:55
9.8H 5.6L 10.6H 2.3L
Sun 4 03:36 09:02 14:51 21:37
9.7H 5.7L 10.2H 2.6L
Mon 5 04:23 09:57 15:41 22:25
9.7H 5.8L 9.8H 3.0L
Tue 6 05:14 11:04 16:46 23:20
9.8H 5.7L 9.3H 3.5L
Wed 7 06:10 12:18 18:05 n/a
10.1H 5.3L 9.0H n/a
Thu 8 00:20 07:06 13:31 19:29
3.9L 10.6H 4.6L 9.0H
Fri 9 01:23 08:01 14:37 20:45
4.2L 11.1H 3.7L 9.4H
Sat 10 02:25 08:54 15:35 21:51
4.4L 11.7H 2.6L 9.9H
Sun 11 03:23 09:44 16:28 22:49
4.5L 12.3H 1.7L 10.4H
Mon 12 04:18 10:33 17:18 23:42
4.5L 12.8H 0.9L 10.9H
Tue 13 05:11 11:21 18:06 n/a
4.5L 13.0H 0.4L n/a
Wed 14 00:31 06:02 12:09 18:54
11.1H 4.5L 13.1H 0.2L
Thu 15 01:20 06:53 12:56 19:41
11.2H 4.5L 12.8H 0.4L
Fri 16 02:07 07:44 13:44 20:28
11.2H 4.5L 12.3H 0.8L
Sat 17 02:56 08:37 14:33 21:15
10.9H 4.7L 11.5H 1.4L
Sun 18 03:45 09:33 15:25 22:03
10.7H 4.8L 10.6H 2.2L
Mon 19 04:36 10:34 16:22 22:53
10.4H 5.0L 9.8H 3.0L
Tue 20 05:29 11:41 17:28 23:46
10.2H 5.0L 9.0H 3.9L
Wed 21 06:24 12:52 18:44 n/a
10.1H 4.9L 8.5H n/a
Thu 22 00:43 07:19 14:00 20:02
4.6L 10.1H 4.6L 8.4H
Fri 23 01:42 08:10 14:59 21:12
5.1L 10.2H 4.1L 8.6H
Sat 24 02:38 08:57 15:49 22:09
5.5L 10.4H 3.6L 8.9H
Sun 25 03:28 09:39 16:31 22:54
5.7L 10.7H 3.2L 9.3H
Mon 26 04:13 10:19 17:09 23:34
5.8L 10.9H 2.8L 9.6H
Tue 27 04:54 10:56 17:44 n/a
5.7L 11.2H 2.4L n/a
Wed 28 00:10 05:32 11:32 18:18
9.9H 5.6L 11.3H 2.1L
Thu 29 00:45 06:09 12:07 18:52
10.1H 5.5L 11.4H 1.9L
Fri 30 01:20 06:45 12:42 19:26
10.2H 5.4L 11.4H 1.8L
Sat 31 01:55 07:23 13:19 20:02
10.4H 5.3L 11.3H 1.8L
UCLUELET TIDE TABLE
Ucluelet Tide Table - January 2017
Sun 1 02:33 08:01 13:57 20:38
10.3H 5.4L 11.2H 2.0L
Mon 2 03:12 08:46 14:39 21:16
10.4H 5.3L 10.8H 2.4L
Tue 3 03:54 09:38 15:28 21:58
10.5H 5.3L 10.3H 2.9L
Wed 4 04:40 10:39 16:28 22:47
10.6H 5.1L 9.7H 3.6L
Thu 5 05:31 11:48 17:43 23:42
10.8H 4.8L 9.2H 4.3L
Fri 6 06:27 13:03 19:08 n/a
11.1H 4.3L 9.1H n/a
Sat 7 00:46 07:26 14:15 20:30
4.9L 11.4H 3.6L 9.3H
Sun 8 01:55 08:25 15:19 21:40
5.3L 11.8H 2.8L 9.7H
Mon 9 03:02 09:22 16:17 22:40
5.4L 12.3H 1.9L 10.3H
Tue 10 04:04 10:16 17:09 23:33
5.3L 12.7H 1.3L 10.8H
Wed 11 05:00 11:07 17:57 n/a
5.2L 12.9H 0.9L n/a
Thu 12 00:21 05:53 11:56 18:43
11.2H 4.9L 12.9H 0.7L
Fri 13 01:06 06:43 12:44 19:27
11.3H 4.7L 12.7H 0.8L
Sat 14 01:50 07:31 13:30 20:09
11.4H 4.6L 12.2H 1.2L
Sun 15 02:33 08:19 14:16 20:50
11.2H 4.5L 11.6H 1.8L
Mon 16 03:15 09:08 15:03 21:31
11.0H 4.6L 10.8H 2.6L
Tue 17 03:58 09:59 15:52 22:11
10.8H 4.7L 9.9H 3.5L
Wed 18 04:42 10:55 16:49 22:55
10.5H 4.9L 9.2H 4.3L
Thu 19 05:29 11:58 17:56 23:44
10.3H 4.9L 8.6H 5.2L
Fri 20 06:20 13:06 19:15 n/a
10.1H 4.9L 8.3H n/a
Sat 21 00:41 07:15 14:13 20:36
5.8L 10.1H 4.6L 8.4H
Sun 22 01:44 08:09 15:13 21:42
6.2L 10.3H 4.2L 8.7H
Mon 23 02:47 09:01 16:03 22:32
6.4L 10.5H 3.7L 9.2H
Tue 24 03:42 09:48 16:45 23:13
6.4L 10.9H 3.2L 9.6H
Wed 25 04:29 10:30 17:24 23:49
6.2L 11.2H 2.8L 10.0H
Thu 26 05:11 11:11 18:00 n/a
5.9L 11.6H 2.4L n/a
Fri 27 00:23 05:50 11:49 18:34
10.4H 5.6L 11.8H 2.0L
Sat 28 00:57 06:28 12:28 19:07
10.7H 5.3L 11.9H 1.9L
Sun 29 01:31 07:07 13:07 19:41
10.9H 5.0L 11.9H 1.9L
Mon 30 02:06 07:48 13:48 20:16
11.2H 4.7L 11.7H 2.2L
Tue 31 02:43 08:32 14:32 20:52
11.3H 4.5L 11.3H 2.6L
Ucluelet Tide Table - February 2017
Wed 1 03:21 09:21 15:21 21:32
11.4H 4.4L 10.7H 3.3L
Thu 2 04:04 10:17 16:19 22:17
11.5H 4.3L 10.1H 4.1L
Fri 3 04:53 11:22 17:30 23:12
11.5H 4.2L 9.5H 4.9L
Sat 4 05:49 12:36 18:53 n/a
11.5H 4.0L 9.2H n/a
Sun 5 00:18 06:53 13:54 20:18
5.6L 11.5H 3.6L 9.3H
Mon 6 01:35 08:01 15:05 21:31
6.0L 11.7H 3.0L 9.8H
Tue 7 02:52 09:06 16:06 22:31
6.0L 12.0H 2.4L 10.4H
Wed 8 03:59 10:05 16:59 23:21
5.8L 12.3H 1.9L 10.9H
Thu 9 04:56 10:58 17:46 n/a
5.3L 12.5H 1.6L n/a
Fri 10 00:05 05:47 11:47 18:28
11.3H 4.8L 12.6H 1.5L
Sat 11 00:45 06:33 12:33 19:08
11.5H 4.4L 12.4H 1.7L
Sun 12 01:24 07:16 13:17 19:45
11.6H 4.2L 12.1H 2.0L
Mon 13 02:01 07:57 13:59 20:20
11.5H 4.0L 11.5H 2.6L
Tue 14 02:37 08:38 14:41 20:54
11.3H 4.0L 10.9H 3.3L
Wed 15 03:13 09:20 15:24 21:28
11.1H 4.2L 10.2H 4.1L
Thu 16 03:49 10:06 16:12 22:05
10.8H 4.4L 9.5H 4.9L
Fri 17 04:28 10:57 17:09 22:47
10.4H 4.7L 8.9H 5.7L
Sat 18 05:12 11:59 18:22 23:41
10.2H 4.9L 8.5H 6.3L
Sun 19 06:07 13:12 19:47 n/a
10.0H 4.9L 8.4H n/a
Mon 20 00:50 07:12 14:24 21:04
6.8L 10.0H 4.7L 8.7H
Tue 21 02:07 08:18 15:24 21:59
6.9L 10.2H 4.2L 9.2H
Wed 22 03:13 09:16 16:13 22:41
6.7L 10.6H 3.7L 9.8H
Thu 23 04:05 10:06 16:54 23:17
6.3L 11.1H 3.2L 10.3H
Fri 24 04:50 10:50 17:32 23:51
5.8L 11.5H 2.8L 10.8H
Sat 25 05:31 11:32 18:07 n/a
5.2L 11.9H 2.4L n/a
Sun 26 00:25 06:10 12:14 18:41
11.3H 4.6L 12.1H 2.3L
Mon 27 00:59 06:50 12:56 19:16
11.7H 4.1L 12.2H 2.4L
Tue 28 01:34 07:31 13:39 19:51
12.0H 3.6L 12.0H 2.7L
Wed 29 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00
0 0 0 0
Thu 30 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00
0 0 0 0
Fri 31 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00
0 0 0 0
Danielle Francis, Photo: Mark Wyatt
Jeremy Valentine, Photo: Jeremy Koreski
Height in feet. Add an hour for daylight savings time when applicable.
For cross-reference use only. Please check the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada for
current tide charts and conditions.
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The Wild Pacific Trail:
This 10 kilometre long trail meanders along Ucluelet’s rocky shoreline
through coastal rain forests and across several beaches. Created
by volunteers and funded through user donations, this trail provides
countless awe inspiring view points, along with various artist loops
and benches that allow walkers to relax and enjoy the view. Several
parking areas provide access points throughout the trail allowing
people to explore specific areas and walk the trail in sections. Keep
your eyes peeled for many unique features carved by volunteer trail
makers out of stumps and blow downs. This remarkable trail is a
must see for all visitors of Ucluelet.
Fishing:
Miles of coastline, dozens of islands, and rich offshore deep water
banks give the area around Ucluelet a well deserved reputation
as a world class fishing destination. The waters in this area are
rich with many diverse species of sea life and dozens of varieties
of fish. There are plenty of experienced local guides and tour
operators available who can help get you on the bite. Seasonal runs
of Chinook and Coho salmon, as well as halibut, cod, and various
rockfish provide many different options to the visiting angler. The
area surrounding Ucluelet also has several lakes, rivers, and creeks,
which are home to cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and other species.
This provides excellent freshwater fishing opportunities for the
adventurous explorer.
ATTRACTIONS
Art and Culture:
Photo: Ryan Smith
Ucluelet is home to many talented artists, musicians, and artisans.
Local First Nations artists provide beautiful examples of West
Coast inspired carvings, paintings, and masks. Several local galleries,
shops, and markets in town feature works from local artists. Various
festivals throughout the year provide a showcase for local talent, as
well as providing an opportunity for visitors to discover new artists.
Kayaking:
Being located adjacent to Barkley Sound and the Broken Group
Islands with its many coves, and beaches provides a playground for
kayakers that are second to none. Wild life viewing opportunities
abound in the area and kayaks provide an excellent vantage point to
witness these creatures in their natural habitat. Various local tours
and guides are available to provide equipment, rentals, instruction,
and knowledge of local waterways.
Diving:
The Broken Group, Barkley Sound, and surrounding areas provide
some of the best cold water diving on the planet. Diverse species
of fish, invertebrates, eels, octopus and shellfish make their homes
amongst colourful reefs and thick kelp forests. During the right
times of year the emerald coloured waters provide amazing visibility.
With plenty of options, the area has suitable dives for all levels.
Surfing:
Ucluelet offers close proximity to some of the most consistent
and highest quality waves in Canada. The jagged coastline provides
numerous options, giving dedicated surfers quality waves in varying
conditions. Ucluelet is home to several surf schools that offer
professional, qualified instructors that can get you up and riding.
The area presents a unique surfing experience with its coastal
rainforest backdrops, white sand beaches, clean pristine water, and
diverse wild life.
Storm Watching:
Winter time on the west coast brings powerful storms with hurricane
force winds and massive waves which batter Ucluelet’s rocky
coastline. Local beaches and trails provide numerous vantage points
to witness the raw power of nature. Exercise caution and stay off
beaches and trails that are marked closed due to hazardous conditions.
Make sure to bundle up and prepare for an exhilarating and
awe inspiring experience.
Whale Watching:
Barkley sound is home to resident gray whales and transient orcas.
Every spring, the communities of Ucluelet and Tofino holds the
Pacific Rim Whale Festival. This week long festival celebrates the
arrival of migrating Humpbacks and Gray whales between March
and May. Plenty of tours are available to provide the opportunity
to view whales as well as porpoises, seals, sea lions and other local
wildlife. Various methods of viewing from closed cabin boats,
to open air zodiacs, to viewing from the air giving visitors many
different options to make lasting memories.
Bird Watching:
The west coast of Vancouver Island is a world class destination for
bird watching. Its forests, beaches, wetlands, and intertidal zones
are home to numerous different varieties of birds. The areas rich
biodiversity creates an abundant source of food for huge numbers
of migratory birds consisting of many species.
The Pacific Rim Park:
Located just north of Ucluelet, the Pacific Rim National Park is
home to miles of sandy beaches, tranquil coves, coastal rainforests,
and interpretive trails. The beautiful sandy beaches provide excellent
bird watching, beach combing, and surfing. The interpretive trails
are home to many unique historic locations and First Nations
cultural and heritage sites. The Kwisitis Visitor Center located on
Wickininnish Beach is home to a museum and a restaurant that
provides beautiful ocean views.
Photo: Paul Freimuth
Choice Edibles
Wild Organic Foods
wild edibles
locally picked fresh from the rainforest
Registered Massage Therapy
Deep Tissue | Trigger Point | Prenatal
Craniosacral therapy | STRTM | Rehabilitation Exercise
Mitchell’s Mobile Mechanical
Automotive, Marine, RV, ATV, Small Engine Repair
Thomas M Stica
' 250.726.4146 choicedibles.com
Naomi Joy Furst | 250 266 2277 | njoyfurstrmt@yahoo.com
1576 Imperial Lane, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0
1571 Imperial Road, Ucluelet, B.C., V0R 3A0
(250) 726 2103
Licensed Patio with Harbour View
Ucluelet and area
Pick up and Delivery
250-534-9052
sticathomas@gmail.com
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COASTAL DIRECTORY
COASTAL DIRECTORY
Accommodations
Services
Health & Wellness
Cafés & Restaurants
Trades
Retail
Big Beach Guest House
1435 Victoria Road, Ucluelet
Phone: 250.266.1447
Email: info@bigbeachguesthouse.com
www.bigbeachguesthouse.com
One block from Big Beach & the Wild Pacific
Trail. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. Full
kitchen & living room. Private deck & hot tub.
Horizons West B&B
364 Marine Drive, Ucluelet
Phone: 250.726.2271
Email: info@horizons-west.com
www.horizons-west.com
Private oceanfront guest rooms with
incredible views. Walking distance to
amenities & the Wild Pacific Trail.
Majestic Ocean Bed and Breakfast
1183 Helen Road
Ucluelet, BC
Phone: 1-800-889-7644/250-726-2868
Email: majestic@oceankayaking.com
www.majesticoceanbb.ca
A friendly seaside retreat.
SurfsInn Guesthouse and Rainforest Cabins
1874 Peninsula Rd., Ucluelet
Phone: 250.726.4426
Email: Surfsinn@hotmail.com
www.surfsinn.ca
Your home away from home. Great for surf
& yoga groups, families or just for you to
come & chill out! Book your time away now.
THE SALT SHED
www.thesaltshed.ca
The Salt Shed offers affordable luxury in
the heart of Ucluelet. Find peace at this
2 bedroom modern beach chic abode
with stunning ocean views.
Email: andrea@thesaltshed.ca
Phone: 1.604.721.8917
Tree Top Suite Vacation Rental
1357 Edwards Place , Ucluelet
Phone: 250.713.4094
Self-contained, private 1 bedroom suite.
Pullout sofa in living room. In-suite kitchenette:
cook top, microwave, toaster oven, small fridge
& sink. 4 piece bathroom with soaker/Jacuzzi
tub. TV, DVD, WIFI. Affordable nightly rates.
Diana’s Office
Phone: 250.726.4008
Email: diana@dianasoffice.com
www.dianasoffice.com
Marketing, Administration, Ad creation,
Bookkeeping, Correspondence.
Freimuth Photography
Phone: 250.726.4008
Email: paul@freimuthphotography.com
www.freimuthphotography.com
Studio K
Graphic Design and Photography
Phone: 1.250.534.9577
Email: kara@studiokdesigns.ca
www.studiokdesigns.ca
The Crow’s Nest
205 Main Street, Ucluelet
Phone: 250.726.4214
Fax: 250-726-7303
Email: thecrowsnest@ukeecable.net
www.thecrowsnestucluelet.com
Stationery, Printing, Scan, Copy, Fax.
Wick’d Surf School (in Ukee Bike Shop)
Owner operated, small group, high quality
professional & safe for all ages & abilities.
New warm suits. Pre-surf snack and post
surf refreshment with every lesson.
Phone: 250.266.0338
Email: andy.wickdsurfcamps@gmail.com
www.wickedsurfcamps.com
Tours and Guides
Majestic Ocean Kayaking
1167 Helen Road at Marine Drive
Phone: 1.800.889.7644 / 250.726.2868
Email: majestic@oceankayaking.com
www.oceankayaking.com
23 years Leading Kayak tours. Day trips,
multi-day/camping trips, lessons, custom
kayaking experiences, sales & more...
Harbour Health Integrated Therapies
#106 - 1917 Peninsula Rd Ucluelet
Phone: 250.726.7119
Email: info@harbourtherapy.com
Book Online: harbourtherapy.com
RMT, Acupuncture, Physiotherapy
Covered under most extended health
plans, ICBC, worksafe bc & msp
Naomi Joy Furst, RMT
1576 Imperial Lane, Ucluelet
Phone: 250.266.2277
Email: njoyfurstrmt@yahoo.com
Registered Massage Therapy
Deep Tissue, Rehab, STRtm
Trigger Point, Prenatal
Craniosacral Therapy.
NURTURE DAY SPA
an Aveda Concept Spa
250.726.6278
1971 Harbour Drive
www.nurturedayspa.ca
We are delighted to offer relaxing
waxing, pedicures, manicures with gel
polish, facials, body treatments, & RMT.
Pacific Rim Chiropractic
Dr. Ron Norman HBSC, MSC, DC
#11 - 1636 Peninsula Rd., Ucluelet
Phone: 250.726.2220
Email: drron@pacificrimchiropractic.com
www.pacificrimchiropractic.com
Salty See Optometry Clinic
Dr. Gordon Costigan
381 Main Street, Tofino
Phone: 250.266.3937
Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Email: gordon.costigan@gmail.com
Committed to providing the most comprehensive
eye care to you & your family.
Howlers Family Restaurant & Amusements
1992 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet
Phone: 250.726.2211
Open 7 days a week until midnight.
Breakfast, Burgers, Seafood &
Vegetarian, Sports Bar, licensed, 5 pin
Bowling Alley, Arcade Games, Pool
Tables, Kids Hang-Out Area, Store
Matterson House Restaurant
1682 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet
Phone: 250.726.2200
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Delicious food and healthy portions.
Patio Seating, Full Menu, Seafood
Licensed, Cappuccino.
Solidarity Snacks
313 Forbes Road, Ucluelet
Phone: 250.522.1217
www.solidaritysnacks.com
Polish Bakery and Deli. Local ingredients,
Fresh food, Catering & Wholesale
Available. All meats are from small
farms across Vancouver Isand & B.C.
Sushi ∙ Noodle Boss
1627 A Peninsula Rd., Ucluelet
Phone: 250.726.2338
Dine In or Take Out
Thay Tea
ethical, pure, organic, loose leaf tea
#1 - 250 Main Street, Ucluelet (next to
CIBC, up from the Aquarium)
Phone: 250.726.2662
Email: info@thaytea.com
www.thaytea.com
Hours: 9:30AM to 5:00PM Mon-Sat
Zoë’s Bakery & Cafe
250 Main Street, Ucluelet (Main & Helen)
Phone: 250.726 (CAKE) 2253
Email: zoesbakeryandcafe@gmail.com
Hearty & healthy lunches, daily breads
picnic items, pastries, yummy treats
specialty coffees, cakes, wedding cakes
Brightest Days
Painting and Maintenance
Phone: 250.720.7610
Email: jmbone787@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/brightestdayspainting
Window Washing, Painting
Parking Lot/Line Painting
Cabezon
Phone: 250.726.4146
Email: paul@cabezonfurniture.com
www.cabezonfurniture.com
Renovations, Kitchens, Bathrooms,
Interior and Exterior Finishing,
reclaimed and custom furniture
Local Products
Ukeedaze Stanfield’s
Email: info@ukeedaze.com
Phone: 250.726.4008; 250.726.4146
80% wool, 20% nylon & 100% made
in Canada. $77 each. $3 of each sold
until December 2016 will be donated to
Thornton Creek Hatchery. Availabe at
EOA: 1992 Peninsual Rd.
Choice Edibles Wild Mushrooms
Email: contact@choicedibles.com
www.choicedibles.com
Wild Mushrooms: chentrelles, pines
hedge hogs, chicken of the woods
angel wings, yellow feet. Natural & free
of antibiotics, GMO & other chemicals.
Seasonal availability.
Image West Gallery
1932 Peninsula Rd., Ucluelet, BC
Phone: 250-726-4487
facebook.com/ImageWestGalleryAndGifts
www.imagewestgallery.com
@imagewestgalleryandgifts
Local art & pottery, hoodies & t-shirts,
Pyrrha pendants, pool floats and more!!!
Long Beach Surf Shop
2060 Peninsula Rd.
Phone: 250.726.2700
Email: info@longbeachsurfshop.com
www.longbeachsurfshop.com
Friendly neighborhood surf shop. Full
range of surf products from value conscious
to unique hand crafted surfboards.
Relic Surf Shop
1998 Peninsula Rd., Ucluelet
Phone: 250.726.4421
Email: Info@relicsurfshop.com
www.relicsurfshop.com
Surf rentals, surf lessons, school & camps. Come
see the difference a great local surf shop, amazing
prices & friendly service make! Open all year round.
The Crow’s Nest
205 Main Street, Ucluelet
Phone: 250.726.4214
Fax: 250.726.7303
Email: thecrowsnest@ukeecable.net
www.thecrowsnestucluelet.com
Largest gift store on the coast. Jackets
crafts, shirts, books, jewellery, souvenirs.
Ucluelet Liquor Store
1786 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet
Phone: 250.726.2579
www.uclueletliquorstore.ca
We carry the largest variety of Island
wineries and craft breweries on
the West Coast.
Open 9am - 11pm daily.
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A staple in Ukee fashion, Stanfields are 80% wool, 20% nylon and 100% made in Canada.
Brave the cold in style in your Ukeedaze island tuxedo. $77 each.
$3 from each sale until February 28, 2017 will be donated to the Thornton Creek Hatchery.
We accept Cash, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover.
Call 250.726.4008 or 250.726.4146
Email: info@ukeedaze.com
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Magazines
and
Products
Available at Emporium of Awesome
and other fine local retailers
or email info@ukeedaze.com
T-Shirts
Stanfields
Post Cards
Accessories
Souvenirs
32 Winter 2016
Surfers: Kevin Porteous / Dan Smith, Photo: Paul Freimuth