What to do and see in Barkley Sound, Vancouver Island: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

The Wild Pacific Trail is located in Ucluelet and is a seven phase trail system skirting the rugged cliffs and shoreline of the west coast of Vancouver Island. Overlooking Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands to the east and the open Pacific Ocean to the south and west, it offers spectacular shoreline panoramas and seaward vistas through ancient cedar and spruce-framed viewing platforms constructed on the best headlands along the route.

For an unforgettable West Coast experience, step aboard our spacious 53 foot luxury motor yacht for a tour unlike any other to look for whales, bears, sea lions, sea otters and other wildlife in comfort. More than just wildlife viewing, our interpretive tours include a scenic cruise through the sheltered waters of the Broken Group islands section of Pacific Rim National Park and a gourmet meal while at anchor. Romantic evening wildlife cruises and private charters are also available.

Wild Pacific sailing offers day sailing and sunset sailing tours in the nearby sheltered waters of the Barkley sound and Broken Group Island archipelago. Custom trips for any special occasion available. Fresh local cuisine, coffee hot chocolate and cold bevies included on all tours. Trips take place onboard our fully outfitted 34 foot hunter yacht.

Join us on a wildlife adventure kayaking trip, we are located on the calm waterfront of Ucluelet Harbour. Ucluelet's Original Kayak Company. Decades of award winning years leading on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Professional wildlife adventure kayak tours for half day, full day and multi day adventures from Ucluelet, in Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and in Clayoquot Sound-Tofino. Come visit us...drive through town and find us at the end of Marine Drive where it intersects with Helen Road. Our Majestic Ocean Kayaking offices are located in a beautiful setting surrounded by cedar trees, wildlife and the calm waters of Ucluelet Harbour.

Our professional guides will provide a safe and educational WestCoast Wild Zipline experience you'll remember for the rest of your life! Grab the Adventure, keep the memories! You can rent a Kayak or SUP and explore the river and canyon for another unbelievable exploration! We capture spectacular images of your tour experience that you can instantly view and share on your phone! Merchandise onsite.

As Wick'd Surf Camps owner and operator I pride myself on small group only, safe, fun and detailed surf experiences. In addition to great memories and photos I provide surf lessons, camps and package deals! I love teaching people how to surf, so lets go get some waves!

Enhance your travels and explore a new local experience with a quality Eco Tour. See the natural beauty and wildlife of the west coast up close in a uniquely Canadian way. Our big canoe fits up to six guests at a time. The quiet travel of a canoe leaves wildlife undisturbed and offers a truly unique viewing experience. ​

Wild Pacific Charters provides Fully Guided offshore BC Salmon Fishing and Halibut Fishing Charters. Our 30 foot Grady White has up to date equipment, electronics and we have over 20 years’ experience in saltwater fishing with extensive knowledge of local areas. All fishing gear/tackle supplied, fully insured and licensed. We invite you to enjoy a day of fishing for fantastic BC salmon, Pacific halibut and various cod fish.

For an unforgettable experience join us on one of our tours, 3 hr Whale Wildlife Watching tour or 2.5 3 hr. Bear Wildlife tour Bear Wildlife Watching in calm, protected waters of Barkley Sound and Ucluelet Harbour in search of Black Bears foraging along scenic shorelines at low tide. Learn about bear behaviour and capture perfect photo's only available from the water. View majestic eagles, rowdy sea lions, shy seals, playful raccoons. Whale Wildlife Watching Encounters with Gray and Humpback Whales, Steller and California Sea Lions, Harbour Seals, Dolphins, Seabirds, Sea Otters, visiting Orca Whales await you in the magical waters of Barkley Sound. MV Blackfish is a high speed 30 foot 12 passenger boat, heated cabin, washroom, sliding windows. Transport Canada Certified with full electronics, safety gear and life raft. Member of BC Marine Mammal Response Network, BC Cetacean Sightings Network, and Coastal Ocean Research Institute an Ocean Wise Initiative. Explore the Wild.

Our Paddling and Hiking Tours range from short half-day tours to week-long adventures. Whether you are an experienced sea kayaker or hiker looking for a new and exciting adventure or someone who is not really sure what sea kayaking is all about, we promise that we will find the right experience for you.