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Activities for Partners
Partners and other guests are encouraged to join delegates as Ucluelet is offering a variety of local activities and events for your enjoyment. We also look forward to your participation in both the Evening Welcome Reception and the Saturday Evening Banquet.
Please register partners for these next two activities on the regular Delegate Registration Form.
Ucluelet Heritage Tour 10:00 am – noon, Saturday, April 14th Meet at the Ucluelet Community Centre Cost: $30.00Join Lisa Brisco, President of the Ucluelet & Area Historical Society on a guided tour of Ucluelet’s historical highlights including the gardens of world-renowned hybridizer George Fraser. Enjoy stories on how Ucluelet developed as a community, the devastating shipwrecks of our past, the creation of the lighthouse, and the impacts of World War II. In order to proceed with the Heritage Tour there will be a minimum registration requirement of 12 participants by March 23.
Wild Pacific Trail Guided Walks 2:00 – approx. 3:30 pm, Friday, April 13th and Saturday, April 14th Meeting Place: TBA Cost: $10.00 eachJoin Jim Martin, better known as “Oyster Jim” as he escorts you on one of two guided walks along the Wild Pacific Trail past rugged shoreline and spectacular viewscapes. Listen to tales of local lore, learn about our flora and fauna and don’t forget your cameras in case you spot a migrating Gray Whale. The Wild Pacific Trail was noted in the New York Times as one of the 31 places to go in 2010. Please wear proper footwear and clothing for a light hike and bring an umbrella and raincoat.
Local businesses will be offering discounted activities and services. Please contact them directly mentioning you are an AVICC delegate. Download a pdf of the Ucluelet Community Partner Program Offerings.
The tour offers engaging commentary by experienced, knowledgeable crew. Resident Gray Whales feed in Clayoquot & Barkley Sound starting in April with possible siting of Humpbacks, Orcas, sea lions, and otters to be had as well.
Harbour Tours – Majestic Ocean Kayaking www.oceankayaking.com 9:00 am or 1:00 pm; Sat, April 14thWithin the sheltered harbour, participants will paddle up to a beautiful hidden waterfall or visit the local fish hatchery with opportunity to view plenty of wildlife including black bears along the shoreline, eagles circling overhead, harbour seals and sea lions.
Nurture Day Spa www.nurturewestcoast.comEnjoy a holistic spa experience that incorporates wellness & balance to generate mind and body recovery.
Other opportunities include:
- Black Rock Day Spas
- West Coast Wild – Zipline, Kayaking and Flight Tours
- Wild Pacific Sailing Tours or Harbour Tours
- Golfing at the Long Beach Golf Course
- Pacific Rim National Park
Go to www.ucluelet.ca and click on AVICC for current information.
Would you like to join your delegate for breakfast Saturday or Sunday?
Partners are able to join delegates at the Black Rock Resort for breakfast Saturday or Sunday if they wish. If staying at the Black Rock Resort, tickets must be purchased in advance from the Black Rock Resort Hotel Registration Desk at the time of registering. A table will also be set up Friday evening during the Welcome Reception.