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2010 Festival & Event Dates for Tofino and Ucluelet |
End of Nov + 1st Week Of Dec 2010 - Jingle into Christmas (Tofino) & Midnight Madness (Ucluelet): Join our local shops for eggnog, wine and blow out Christmas sales until midnight on Friday and all weekend long! Tofino's Jingle into Christmas is held the last weekend of November and Ucluelet's Midnight Madness is held the first weekend of December |
November 19-21, 2009 - 13th Annual Clayoquot Oyster Festival: The Clayoquot Oyster Festival is a celebration of the abundance and beauty of the sea. On the west coast, oysters give our towns alot to celebrate about. Oysters and other local shellfish work hard filtering the ocean and feed on the rich algae in our cold coastal waters. They also taste great too! This festival features oyster farm tours, educational seminars, the Mermaid's Ball, and of course the ever popular Oyster Gala. For more information, check out http://www.oystergala.com/ |
December 2009 - Ucluelet Harbour Lights Sail Past: Head on down to the Main St. dock, Ucluelet to view all the boats as they sail past, decorated with festive lights and Santa on board! There is also a big fireworks display as well as hot chocolate, hot apple cider, carols and cookies. |
March 6-14, 2010 - 24th Annual Pacific Rim Whale Festival: Over one week of concerts, arts, galas and celebrations honouring the great gray whale migration. The gray whale makes its long journey from Baja, Mexico, all the way to the Bering Sea. This area is a rich feeding ground during the spring and summer months for these migrating whales, and many can be seen during this time! Each year since 1999 the Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society has had the pleasure of featuring a local artist's work through signature posters that are now considered by many as collector's items! Check out this year's Festival Poster by artist Angie Roussin of Pina Styles! |
May 1-3, 2010 - Shorebird festival: Tofino's expansive mudflats and beaches are the perfect habitat and feeding grounds for migrating shorebirds during the spring months. From mid April until June, thousands of shorebirds rest and feed before continuing their migration north. The annual migration for these birds can be up to 7,000 kilometres from as far as the Southern tip of South America, to their Northern breeding grounds in Canada and Alaska. Tofino will celebrate it's 13th Annual Shorebird Festival this year, please come on down and join in on a weekend of walks, talks, guided birding & more! For more info, check out http://www.raincoasteducation.org |
May Long Weekend - Annual Clayoquot Island Preserve Open House: Annual opening of a wildlife refuge and gardens owned by the Land Conservancy. Spend an afternoon wandering the beaches, forest boardwalks and the extensive gardens on this 25-acre jewel called Stubbs Island. Free tours, open house and free water taxis from Tofino Harbour! |
May 22nd 2010 - 10th Annual George Fraser Day & Heritage Fair: Take a walk through Ucluelet's George Fraser memorial park in honor of George Fraser, one of the worlds leading horticulture hybridizers of rhododendrons. Most of the huge rhododendrons seen around Ucluelet are from Fraser's original gardens! Spend the day walking the old gardens, viewing old historical exhibits & presentations, listening to an Old Time Fiddlers concert, attending the big plant sale and more! |
June, 2010 - Food and Wine Festival: A fundraising event for local charities held in Tofino's Botanical Gardens, this is an event not to be missed by anyone who loves amazing food and wine! This festival provides cultural and educational experiences for food and wine lovers from all over. Tofino's Food & Wine Festival also showcases local culinary talent as well as an opportunity for foodies to discover sustainable British Columbia food sources. Fore more info, check out http://www.tofinofoodandwinefestival.com/ |
June 13, 2010 - Edge to Edge Marathon: A time to run, cheer, volunteer, and donate! Half marathon, full marathon from Tofino to Ucluelet, or relay race, all in the beautiful scenery of the west coast! This year will be the 11th Annual Edge to Edge Marathon. Take on the challenge by running the offical distance of 42.2 km from Tofino to Ucluelet! For more information, check out http://www.edgetoedgemarathon.com/ |
June 6th-21st 2010 - 360 Cadillac Van Isle Yacht Race: The Cadillac Van Isle 360 is a biennial, 580 nm. point to point race circumnavigating wild and rugged Vancouver Island, B.C. Sailed in ten legs the course provides inshore, offshore and overnight legs through some of the world's most challenging and beautiful waters! Come down to Ucluelet's inner harbour and walk along the docks to see all the beautiful and big sailing ships that tackle the most treacherous waters in the world! For more information, check out http://www.vanisle360.com/ |
June 21, 2010 - National Aboriginal Day: A celebration of first nation's culture. Participate in arts, food, children's activities and more! Most events are held at the Wickinninsh Beach Interpretive Centre in the Pacific Rim National Park. |
June 1st, 2010 - Canada Day: Fun family activities are held in the Pacific Rim National Park at Wickinninnish Beach, in Tofino and in Ucluelet. Some activities include sand castle building, childrens’ crafts and activities, beach volley ball, skate contests, family barbeques, a big parade, beverage gardens, fireworks and concerts! |
July 1st-15th, 2010 - Pacific Rim Summer Festival: The Pacific Rim Summer Festival presents two weeks of chamber music and multi-cultural concerts featuring national and international performers. Nightly concerts are performed at venues in Ucluelet, Tofino, and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve! For more information, check out http://pacificrimarts.ca/ |
July 24th-26th2010 - Ukee Days!: A weekend of fun for the whole family! The festivities of Ukee Days kicks off with a scrumptious Salmon BBQ. The next morning begins with a pancake breakfast and parade. Enjoy two event-filled days of Logger Sports, kids games, face painting, live entertainment, great selections of food and crafts, contests, prizes and much more! |
August 14th & 15th, 2010 - Annual Ucluelet Salmon Derby: Ucluelet has always been Vancouver Islands premier salmon fishing destination putting on par and even more consistent than any other place on earth! All Proceeds will go to the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Last Years 1st Place: *2.5 Suzuki motor from Breaker’s Marine *640 C Eagle Depth Sounder from Harbour Chandler *$2000 Cash Come and join in on all the fun trying to catch the "big one" and support a good cause! For more information, check out http://www.uclueletsalmonderby.com/ |
August 28, 2010 - Tofino Lantern Festival: Come on down to the beautiful Tofino Botanical Gardens and build your own lantern! Enjoy an evening walk through the candle lit gardens and join in on the many other activities put on by the Raincoast Education Society. For more information, check out http://www.raincoasteducation.org/ |
September 14, 2010 - Ucluelet Terry Fox Run: Come join in on the fun and run or walk the Terry Fox Run in support of cancer research. The run takes place on Ucluelet's scenic and jaw dropping Wild Pacific Trail. |
September 2010 - West Coast Maritime Festival: Celebrate the history of Ucluelet, Tofino, Vancouver Island and the entire west coast through the return of the Tall Ships! Activities include dockside tours, day sails & gun battle cruises, community barbeques and much more! For more information on Tofino marine heritage, check out http://www.tonquinfoundation.org/index.htm |
October 2010 - Ucluelet Aquarium Release Day: Join in helping the Ucluelet Aquarium in releasing all collected specimens back into the ocean! The Ucluelet Aquarium features local biodiversity, ecological interactions, science camps, up-close encounters, touch tanks, conservation awareness and a very educated staff. For more information, check out http://www.uclueletaquarium.org |
October 2010 - Eight On The Edge 8 km Run/Walk: An event for all, the "Eight on the Edge" takes place on the famous Wild Pacific Trail. The Start/Finish is at Tugwell Park on Forbes Rd, so come out an experience the big cedars, the big waves and the big finish! Looking for a running partner? Why not join the Ucluelet Running Yahoo Group. This online space allows local runners to share information regarding training tips, upcoming events, and to arrange group runs. Send an e-mail to ukeerunclub-subscribe@yahoogroups.ca to join! |
October, 2010 - Tofino Film Festival: Join in on an evening of surf films, feature films and local films. Dates and films are yet to be announced. |
November-March - West Coast Storm Watching!: Regular high winds off the west coast are delighting storm-watchers with really impressive waves. Watch the breathtaking beauty and power of a winter storm, followed by fine dining and a cozy room. The ideal winter get-away! The west coast is GREEN year round and coastal breezes keep the temperatures mild. Room rates are low and the beaches are empty. Mild west coast weather becomes punctuated with wildly powerful storms. Rainbows, surf pounded beaches, mists and storm clouds alternate in beauty. Come and enjoy west coast storms all to yourself! |
November 2010 - 13th Annual Clayoquot Oyster Festival: The Clayoquot Oyster Festival is a celebration of the abundance and beauty of the sea. On the west coast, oysters give our towns alot to celebrate about. Oysters and other local shellfish work hard filtering the ocean and feed on the rich algae in our cold coastal waters. They also taste great too! This festival features oyster farm tours, educational seminars, the Mermaid's Ball, and of course the ever popular Oyster Gala. For more information, check out http://www.oystergala.com/ |
December 2010 - Ucluelet Harbour Lights Sail Past: Head on down to the Main St. dock, Ucluelet to view all the boats as they sail past, decorated with festive lights and Santa on board! There is also a big fireworks display as well as hot chocolate, hot apple cider, carols and cookies. |