Pacific Rim Visitors Centre, Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada

Pacific Rim Visitors Centre is the first structure that guests will find at the entrance of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Located in the district municipality of Ucluelet, BC, Canada, on the west shore of Vancouver Island, the center is the park’s main information hub and meeting area of those traveling to the Pacific Rim region. At the property, plenty of maps and merchandises are available, and there is the friendly staff who are willing to give advice on attractions and activities and answer questions about the area. Moreover, the center provides visitors with clean and water-supplied bathrooms, ample parking space, and public Wi-Fi.

Sitting along the highway, the Pacific Rim Visitors Centre can give immediate access to several hotels in Ucluelet. Just a 10-minute drive to the southeast from the center, visitors will reach an area full of accommodation. One of the best options is the Waters Edge Shoreside Suites, which is an all-suite property that offers well-appointed spaces, each with a living room, dining room, and a fireplace. The Embarc Ucluelet and West Coast Motel are also exceptional establishments as the former has rooms with modern amenities, while the latter features an indoor heated pool and a gym. A few minutes from these hotels is the Ucluelet Aquarium, where guests can discover the marine plants and animals of the island’s west coast. Another excellent attraction nearby is the Wild Pacific Trail, which is family-friendly and offers stunning ocean views. Jamie’s Whaling Station shouldn’t also be missed, especially by those wanting to see the whales up close.