Accommodation and Experience Providers

We are open for the 2025 season! The Ucluelet Aquarium is a collect-and-release aquarium dedicated to raising awareness and respect for the local ocean environment.

The Grotto Spa is the #1 Spa in Canada, offering Signature treatments that go beyond the expected. We are one of the largest spas in BC with 21 Treatment Rooms, Nail Care Room, full service Hair Salon and the Treetop Tapas & Grill Restaurant. Dedicated to providing intimate experiences for individuals and couples, we also specialize in 'social spa catering to groups and corporate business. Our 3 private 'Suites for Two' feature hand crafted copper soaking tubs, plush treatment tables and fireplaces. Spa guests receive complimentary access to the Mineral Pool on the day of their treatments. Designed to emulate a natural stone grotto, this warm water pool is infused with natural minerals to detoxify and rejuvenate the body. After treatments, guests are invited to the Relaxation Lounge to enjoy fresh fruit, teas and coffee. For a unique dining experience, try Endless Tapas at the Treetop Tapas & Grill, overlooking the surrounding forest. We give relaxation a whole new meaning!

Ecologically-minded whale watching and wildlife tours located in the beautiful seaside town of Sidney, British Columbia on Vancouver Island. We are located at the gateway to the magical Gulf Islands National Park Reserve among the Salt Spring archipelago, one of the most beautiful cruising grounds on the planet. We offer three-hour tours everyday from March-October, as well as private charters for a variety of functions. Our captain/naturalist guides are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the local wildlife and area, and love to share their knowledge. Family owned and operated for over 20 years, come share our passion for the beautiful region called the Salish Sea.

The Deep Bay Marine Field Station provides many learning opportunities for the public. We have aquariums and touch tanks that help to interpret the local marine environment to our visitors. A visit to the station can be quite an interactive experience! We have both guided and self-guided tours that provide interpretation on several themes along with occasional public lectures and special events.

Creating an interesting variety of craft ciders and fruit wines from BC fruit. In the Cider House, try a flight of unique dry ciders. Please check the website for our Tasting Room hours. Comox Valley Farmers Market on Saturdays. A family-owned and operated craft winery/cidery and blueberry farm, located 5 minutes from downtown Courtenay. Visit our Tasting Room and taste our small batch of award-winning wines and ciders.

Birds of prey have always inspired awe. Sadly, they are threatened in many parts of the world. When you experience them up close, you learn that they are more than predators from the sky; they are essential to maintaining the delicate eco-balance of our planet. The Raptors offer compelling and interactive experiences with a variety of birds of prey species including eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Get closer than you ever imagined to these majestic and intelligent creatures. Flying demonstrations, hands-on encounters and educational talks offered daily (March - October). The Raptors is located in the heart of the beautiful Cowichan Valley, just 60 minutes north of Downtown Victoria and 45 minutes south of Downtown Nanaimo by car.

The original Orca Camp kayak guides, providing memorable & safe guided whale-watching kayak tours on BC's Johnstone Strait since 1976. Choose a guided whale-watching tour or our Orca Base Camp, next to Robson Bight Ecological Reserve - the best place in the world to see Killer Whales in the wild.

Nanaimo Museum: Discover Nanaimos fascinating history in our museum located in the VI Conference Centre. The main gallery offers a sense of what life was like for Nanaimo's earliest settlers and the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Our award winning replica coal mine is a popular stop. The museum also manages the Bastion, an original Hudson's Bay Company post built in 1853. Dont miss the gift shop!Museum Hours (Fall/Winter/Spring): 10am - 4pm Tuesday to SaturdaySummer Hours: Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm.

We have a very unique fishing lodge, our lodge is located on the northern tip of Vancouver Island on the inside.WE fish for salmon five minutes away from the lodge,With some of the best fishing ground's on Vancouver Island. With halibut, ling cod , yellow eye and rock not even 15 to 20 minutes away. With out the big swells you will find on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Explore Victoria on a sightseeing walking tour with the added bonus of a meal! Say bye to boring tours and have our expert and certified guides take you to our favorite places, telling stories, history, and more. PLUS, all of our guests receive our Eat Like a Local discount card after every tour! Our tours are family friendly, wheelchair accessible, and every tour has a vegetarian option. We also offer a self-guided version of our food tours. Do a tour with our foodie tasting passport and downloadable audio commentary. No guide, no groups, no schedule. Visit us at our kiosk space inside the Steamship Terminal across from the Legislature building on the Inner Harbour for tickets.

Explore the natural wonders and wildlife of the inside passage, including Vancouver Island, the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii. These week-long safaris by water are operated by expert guides and naturalists of this award-winning, locally owned ecotourism company. They include plenty of time ashore exploring rainforest, archipelagos, fjords and wild beaches, as well as cultural sites and hot springs. Wildlife viewing (bears, whales, seabirds, marine mammals) is a specialty of this company. Off the roadmap, you'll explore by yacht and anchor in quiet coves at night. Detailed itineraries are on the website.

Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley, Mill Bay Marina is a newly built full service marina. Our state of the art floating breakwater provides safe long term moorage with power, water and WIFI at all of our slips. We also offer short term moorage, fuel sales, kayak and SUP rentals. While you`re here visit the finest waterfront bistro in Mill Bay overlooking the marina, Bridgeman`s Bistro.

Ucluelet Charters is a year round local fishing charter company and operator which strives to offer the best experience possible. Whether you're a hardcore fisherman looking to limit out or a family looking for a relaxing informative day on the water we tailor the day to make sure you have the most enjoyable day possible. The trip is about you, your friends and family so come experience an excellent day on the water with Ucluelet Charters :) Specializing in targeting Salmon, Halibut, Rock Cod, Ling Cod, Crabs, and much more. I look forward to the opportunity to guiding your next West Coast Fishing Adventure! Offering 4, 6 & 8 hour trip options; please inquire for more details. To view current fishing reports please visit our Ucluelet Charters Website then select Fishing Reports.

We are a family business stated over 25 years ago making us one of the most experienced shops on the island with the same management. We do it all from commercial diving to suit repairs and gear servicing not to forget world class diving experiences year around. Our boat is fast, with a head & has an elevator. We offer trips from PORT HARDY to NANAIMO depending on the time of year and where the best diving is at the time. Our Port Hardy & Hornby Island trips are usually sold out months and years in advance so book your adventure early.

Have you ever wanted to fly over a majestic West Coast forest? At Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours experience an exhilarating ride up to 60km/hr as you soar up to 150 feet off the ground on eight scenic ziplines ranging from 200 feet to an unforgettable 1000 feet.