Beaches & Swimming
Kids swimming (Picture BC photo)
The Ucluth Peninsula, the west coast of the West Coast, boasts the finest beaches and most active beach culture in Canada.
Long Beach
With an amazing 10km/6.2mi of golden beach, Long Beach is the single greatest stretch of sand on Vancouver Island and a natural magnet for swimmers, surfers, hikers, beachcombers and photographers. Two pay parking lots, changing facilities, showers, flush toilets and picnic areas complete the profile of an impeccable family beachside destination.
More Beaches Near Ucluelet
Closer to town are Big, Little and Terrace beaches. And towards the north end of the Ucluth Peninsula, surfer faves are Cox and Chesterman beaches.
Tidal Pools
The pebble beaches and rocky, carved shoreline around Ucluelet are perfect areas for exploring. The many tidal pools invite the curious into a world of small wonders. Sea stars in brilliant orange and purple hues, mussels, barnacles and anemones come out to dance, revealing the intricacies of life and survival on the edge of the sea.
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Practical Points
- It's prudent to check conditions before going to the beach. Local surf shops area a good source for the most up-to-date wind and wave conditions, or inquire at the Ucluelet Visitor Centre.
- When swimming or surfing in the Long Beach area, be aware that under certain conditions, strong riptides may be present.
- Ucluelet beaches, while generally safe from riptide conditions, may be exposed to large ocean swells which can sometimes pose a danger, especially during storms or high winds.
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Things To Do
Water Activities