Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Ucluelet

"Tonquin Park is a good place for some bird watching, walking, jogging, and other fitness activities. But this park also has a pleasant surprise that many visitors are not privy to. There are several scenic trails that go through the park, but they don’t end here."

"It’s always an enjoyable experience visiting the botanical gardens after arriving at a particular destination. Tofino has small but remarkably beautiful botanical gardens that will entrance you. These gardens are situated next to a restaurant and are easy to miss if you don’t look carefully."

"Explore what coastal temperate rainforests are all about by checking out the frog pond, forest boardwalk, native plants and educational workshops at this smashing, bird-packed attraction. New sculptures have been..."

"Also known as the Third Street lookout, this small park looks over Tofino’s working harbour and out to Meares Island Tribal Park, including the Tla-o-qui-aht community of Opitsaht. It’s a good spot to enjoy an outside snack and to learn about a part of Tofino’s nautical history, told on the plaque accompanying the historic anchor in this park. In September 2018, Tla-o-qui-aht artist Joe David carved and gifted a totem pole to the community of Tofino."

"Also known as the Third Street lookout, this small park looks over Tofino’s working harbour and out to Meares Island Tribal Park, including the Tla-o-qui-aht community of Opitsaht. It’s a good spot to enjoy an outside snack and to learn about a part of Tofino’s nautical history, told on the plaque accompanying the historic anchor in this park."

"Located in the centre of town, this is Tofino’s main gathering spot. Here, you’ll find the Tuff City Skate Park, a green space with gazebo (home to the Tofino Public Market in summer), tennis and basketball courts and a playground. The Weeping Cedar Woman statue looks over the playground, facing Meares Island Tribal Park."

"Located in the centre of town, this is Tofino’s main gathering spot, home to the Tofino Market in summer. Here, you’ll find the Tuff City Skate Park, a green space with gazebo, tennis and basketball courts and new play structures!. The Weeping Cedar Woman statue looks over the playground, facing Meares Island Tribal Park."

"Centennial Park (intersection of First Street and Arnet Road). This small park near the Tonquin Trail has a basketball court, small play structure, bocce court, horseshoe pit and a sheltered area to protect your picnic from the rain."

"Sobo’s kids’ menu features a number of eats for both the adventurous and picky eaters, all at a fair price. Plus they have take-away soups and even pizzas cooked in an outdoor wood-fire oven, not to mention their fun little play feature out front. Photo by: Gwendolyn Richards"

"SoBo, one of BC's most talked about restaurants has a new convenient, all weather location continuing to focus on fresh lunches, handmade dinners and now SoBo to Go for rental or home."

"This one's for the veggies: Bravocados offers a completely vegetarian menu, with several options that are vegan or can be adapted to be vegan, as well as gluten-free items, too. You'll find anything from chocolate-drizzled waffles to fresh bowls, tostadas, meat-free pulled "pork," and burgers, and creative desserts here, too. Address: 3-368 Main Street, Tofino"

"Bravacados is a small, humble eatery in a strip-mall serving hearty vegan comfort cuisine & salad bowls with worldly fusion flavours. They are Tofino’s only dedicated vegan restaurant. Their entire menu is vegetarian, with most items vegan or having a vegan option at the very least."

"Sobo’s kids’ menu features a number of eats for both the adventurous and picky eaters, all at a fair price. Plus they have take-away soups and even pizzas cooked in an outdoor wood-fire oven, not to mention their fun little play feature out front. Photo by: Gwendolyn Richards"

"SoBo, one of BC's most talked about restaurants has a new convenient, all weather location continuing to focus on fresh lunches, handmade dinners and now SoBo to Go for rental or home."

"It offers all local cuisine, seafood, fast food, and Canadian cuisines. Whether we talk about their food quality and taste, the service provided here or the ambiance, the restaurant stands out in everything. The outside sitting area provides a very cozy feeling."

"If you’ve a hankering for fish’n’chips then head to Big Daddy’s Fish Fry!. It’s great for a casual dinner or locally caught seafood, burgers, milkshakes and ice cream. Taking it to go for the beach is quite possibly the best idea!"

"Think hand-cut potato fries, fresh crispy halibut, cod, salmon, shrimps, scallops, and squids; there are so many options to choose from."

"Right in the heart of Tofino, Rhino Coffee House is the perfect place to grab a breakfast treat from each morning (plus who ever said no to a post-hike doughnut?). I would highly recommend their ‘BRO’NUT, a savoury doughnut filled with bacon, fried egg and cheese!. Do I need to say anymore?"

"Located right in the heart of Tofino, Rhino Coffee House is hard to miss!. Inside you'll find a welcoming west coast surf vibe and an all day breakfast menu. Breakfast consists mostly of breakfast bagels (house made bagels!) sandwiches and wraps, homemade granola and..."

"Relax with a glass of wine, beer or cider on the Café’s beachfront patio, inside by the fireplace, or at the massive driftwood bar. A casual menu features tasty bites to accompany your beverage. There are so many ways to enjoy the cafe – just walk in."