Pacific Rim Whale Festival - March 6-14, 2010 - pacificrimwhalefestival.org
Each spring the entire North American population of Pacific Grey Whales migrate along the west coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. An estimated 22,000 Grey Whales make the 16,000 km round-trip journey between their mating and calfing lagoons on the Mexican Baja Peninsula and their summer feeding grounds in the Bering and Chukchi Seas near the Arctic.
Along the west coast of Vancouver Island whales travel close to the shoreline, providing excellent viewing opportunities from the rocky headlands along the outer coast of our waters. Get even closer to these animals when you venture out onto the open Pacific aboard local charter boats or floatplanes offering whale-watching excursions.
The hosting villages of Tofino and Ucluelet, along with Pacific Rim National Park Reserve offer a wide range of events providing entertaining and educational activities for all.

Tofino Shorebird Festival - May 7-9, 2010 - raincoasteducation.org
Every year beginning in mid-to-late April flocks of sandpipers, plovers, whimbrels, and many other shorebirds pass through the area. Celebrate the annual migration of thousands of migratory shorebirds with slide shows, lectures, birding outings and other shorebird-related events.

Clayoquot Days - May 15-16, 2010
Come visit Tofino's original settlement on Clayoquot (Stubb's) Island, now a protected land conservancy and home to an extensive rhododendron and botanical garden.

George Fraser Day and Heritage Fair - May 22, 2010
Enjoy live entertainment, silent auction and refreshments, and interpretive tours through Ucluelet's beautiful George Fraser Memorial Garden as Ucluelet celebrates one of its earliest pioneers and world-renowned rhododendron ethusiast.

Tofino Food and Wine Festival - June 4-6, 2010 - tofinofoodandwinefestival.com
The Annual Tofino Food and Wine Festival is a three-day weekend of great food and wine. Our goal is to showcase BC's gastronomical food and wine products and Tofino's culinary talent. The festival is a fundraiser for our local trails as well as the location of the main event, the Tofino Botanical Gardens, a non profit foundation.

Edge To Edge Marathon - June 13, 2010 - edgetoedgemarathon.com
The Edge to Edge marathon is an annual event that brings runners from all over the world to the beautiful West Coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. It is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the tranquility and unique character that Tofino and Ucluelet share; surrounded by subtle yet rich cultural heritage and pristine natural beauty.

Summer Solstice Surf Jam - June 18-20, 2010
A chance for everyone in the surfing community to get a taste of some friendly competition amidst an evenironment of local talent and culture. Held at Cox Bay in Tofino.

Aboriginal Days - June 20, 2010
A celebration of First Nations culture with artists, musicians, dancers and food in the Pacific Rim National Park and the Tin Wis resort on Tofino's MacKenzie Beach.

VanIsle360 Yacht Race - June 24-27, 2010 - vanisle360.com
The Cadillac Van Isle 360 is a 580 nm. point to point race circumnavigating wild and rugged Vancouver Island. Sailed in ten legs the course provides inshore, offshore and overnight legs through some of the worlds most challenging and beautiful waters. Ucluelet is host port for the transition from the 8th to th 9th leg of the race. The finish/start line is best viewed from Amphritite Point.

Canada Day - July 1, 2010
Celebrate Canada's birthday with parades, live entertainment and BBQ picnics at Tofino's Village Green, Ucluelet's Village Square and the Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre in the Pacific Rim National Park.

Pacific Rim Summer Festival - July 1-15, 2010 - pacificrimarts.ca
A festival of music, dance and the arts presented in the spectacular setting of the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Ukee Days - July 23-25, 2010
Come celebrate the culture and history of Ucluelet with a weekend full of activities and entertainment including a community parade, pancake breakfast, salmon BBQ, logger sports, beer garden, dance and live music.

Tofino Lantern Festival - August 29, 2010
Held at the Tofino Botanical Gardens, the Tofino Lantern Festival is sponsored by the Raincoast Education Society in Tofino and draws young and old with an unbelievable variety of hand made lanterns. Don't miss out on the magic! During the week leading up to the Festival, lantern making workshops are held at the Raincoast Interpretive Centre.

Art In The Garden - September 11-12, 2010 - tbgf.org
A day-long celebration of musicians, performers, writers and painters from the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region at the Tofino Botanical Gardens.

Westcoast Maritime Festival and Tall Ships - Septemer 24-26, 2010
Enjoy a celebration of the region's nautical past with dockside tours of the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. Other activities include day sails and gun battle cruises, First Nations canoe carving demonstrations, search and rescue demonstrations and community BBQ. Sail one of the tall ships from Tofino to Ucluelet.

Tofino Film Festival - October 22-25, 2010 - tofinofilmfestival.com
The Tofino Film Festival promotes and exhibits works that advance the human condition through consciousness-raising content and high quality entertainment. The festival was born of the ongoing community effort to save Tofino's endangered old-growth forests.

O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada - October 9-15, 2010 - oneill.com
On the west coast of Vancouver Island in Tofino, freezing water and air temperatures, bears on the ground, whales in the water and even the chance of snow, awaits 144 professional surfers from around the world for the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada – the coldest event in professional surfing.

Clayoquot Oyster Festival - November 19-21, 2010 - oystergala.com
The Clayoquot Festival of Oysters and the Sea is a celebration of the abundance and beauty of the sea. Festival events include educational workshops, winemaker dinners, oyster farm tours, and costume ball. Cap off the festival with the local restaurant competition and Oyster Gala.

Christmas Craft Fair - November 21-22, 2010
Start your Christmas gift shopping with local creations by west coast artists and artisans at Ucluelet's Recreation Hall.

Stormwatching - December to March
Come witness the majestic power and beauty of the Pacific Ocean, as massive swells shatter against the area's beaches. Some of the best spots to watch the crashing waves are Amphritite Point and the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet, South Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park, and Cox Bay in Tofino. Click here for more.