Wake to nature’s fierce winter storms and witness first hand why the Pacific Rim ocean shoreline has earned the name “Graveyard of the Pacific.” After enjoying a gourmet breakfast and an extra cup of coffee, stroll to the Wild Pacific Trail and find a viewing perch just steps from Ebb Tide B&B. Witness awesome 40 ft. waves that pound the rugged Pacific shoreline. Experience the most exotic locale for rainforest hiking in the Pacific Northwest. The Ucluelet area and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve contains sweeping vistas of wind torn sitka spruce and coastal undergrowth. Eagles and ravens make their homes in the canopy of this paradise and families of deer are a common sight. The newly created Wild Pacific Trail provides a comfortable walking trail so that you can view the fierce Pacific Ocean from a safe distance. This trail is 8.5 km. long and parallels the coastline for most of the way. Guided nature tours are also available from Long Beach Nature Tours as well as Just Birding. Regardless of skill level the Pacific Rim area offer some of the best sea kayaking in North America. Our recommended kayak tour company is Majestic Kayaking. They will teach you about the rich variety of seashore life along the Pacific Coast. You could experience sightings of whales, sea lions, orcas, black bears, eagles & much much more from your kayak. Their ecotourism adventures will take you to Barkley Sound, Broken Group Islands, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Clayoquot Sound and Deer Group Islands. They offer Part-day, Full-day, and Multi-day sea kayak tours for all skill levels. Whales can be seen with the naked eye from viewing areas around the Amphitrite lighthouse. This is a common occurrence during the grey whale Spring migration. A large population of resident whales makes sightings a year round activity. Orcas have been seen from time-to-time cruising by in front of the B&B. Whale watching tours are available locally, you can choose from a zodiak adventure with Aquamarine Adventures or Sub Tidal Adventures or enjoy the comfort of a larger boat with Jamie’s Whaling Station to view the whales up close in the open ocean. The west coast of Vancouver Island provides some of the most thrilling open-ocean salmon fishing remaining in the world today. Each year thousands of trophy sized Spring salmon and halibut are caught in the waters around Ucluelet. Experience the thrill of fishing on modern, fully-equipped vessels with experienced local fishing guides. For more information contact Matt Olcen at West Coast Fish or Mike Mariott at Long Beach Charters. WestCoast Wild Adventures will amaze you with the diversity of their Flight Seeing choices. Whales, Whales and more Whales as well as Sealions, Sea Birds and Sea Otters. From low level flights along a rugged shoreline that only the Pacific Ocean could carve to the Glaciers that melt to form the majesty of the highest waterfall in North America. This is truly an area to experience "Eagle Vision" Contact.‘Louie the fly guy’ at www.wcwild.com. Ever seen ...an eagle feed its young?... a sea star move among pounding ocean waves? Join Bill McIntyre, naturalist extraordinaire, on one of his fully qualified nature guides for a "Walk on the Wild Side"....exciting, informative and full of fun! Contact Bill at www.oceansedge.bc.ca Browning Pass Charters offers a variety of leisurely cruises to various destinations in Clayoquot Sound. This is a great alternative for those who find open ocean adventures too rough. As all trips pass through the calm waters of the inlet, it is unlikely any large swell will be encountered. The Browning Passage 36' charter yacht is a beautiful means for viewing the heart of the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Contact Michael White at www.browningpass.com. Browning Pass cruises are designed for comfort and leisure with an emphasis on wildlife viewing. On the Bear tour it's not unusual to see bears feeding on the shoreline, eagles on their nests, seals, harbour porpoises, blue herons, and much more. This vessel has a heated cabin, washroom facilities, galley, and large upper viewing deck. Historical interpretation of the area is also given by the skipper, Michael White, lifetime resident of the area. Contact Michael White at www.browningpass.com.