No visit to Ucluelet & Tofino is complete without a visit to the WILD PACIFIC TRAIL near Ucluelet. It is magnificent. There several different sections to the trail as shown on this map. 

On a recent visit we walked the  Amphitrite Lighthouse trail.  It meanders around the point over 2.4 kilometres and is an easy walk for most people. It starts at the lighthouse and runs along the rugged shoreline for a while before going inland through the woods. There are numerous viewpoints along the way, most with benches so one can sit and take in the stunningly spectacular views.

Part of the Broken Islands Group in Barkley Sound can be seen and if it’s not foggy you can see Cape Beale at the entrance to Barkley Sound. 

Viewing this shoreline and the many rocks with waves crashing over it’s easy to understand that before modern navigation aids the were dozens of shipwrecks in the area. 

The pathways are gravel and the vegetation is nicely groomed. We ran into a park worker who was trimming the lush SALAL beside the trail. At one viewpoint we were lucky enough to spot a pod of Killer (ORCA) Whales who were cruising very close to shore. We pointed them out to some British visitors who were thrilled to see them. 

Some really interesting trees can be found on the trail. Caused by the wind over time probably.

The trail goes inland over a hill then back down to the water near Terrace Beach returning to the lighthouse.

Amphitrite Lighthouse was first constructed in 1906 but was destroyed by weather in 1914. The existing concrete structure was opened in 1916. Originally it was manned but was automated in 1988. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphitrite_Point_Lighthouse

The section of trail  between Ancient Cedars and Big Beach is about 8 kilometres for those wanting more. 

We enjoyed the Lighthouse loop immensely and are going back in November, hoping to see some real storm activity. If you are ever in the area, DON’T miss it!

Just saying…