Top Things to do in Barkley Sound
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Barkley Sound, Vancouver Island
Discover the best top things to do in Barkley Sound, British Columbia including Wild Pacific Trail, Wick'd Surf School - Day Adventure, Canuck Canoe, Majestic Ocean Kayaking, WestCoast Wild Adventures, Brady's Beach, Hello Nature Adventure Tours, Florencia Bay, Pacific Rim Eco Tours, Ucluelet Aquarium.
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1. Wild Pacific Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,689 reviews
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.
Reviewed By 369PeterR - Toronto, Canada
We did the Wild Pacific Trail in two parts. On two mornings, by 7 AM my spouse and I did the 2.5 km light house loop portion of the trail. It took us about 50 minutes, including a few stops to take photos. It is an easy walk with a little bit of up and down. One day in the afternoon we also walked the segment of the trail from Brown’s Beach as far as it would go. This was about 8 km round-trip. It was a beautiful walk, sometimes through rainforest and sometimes along cliffs overlooking the ocean. The trail is very well-maintained and almost entirely a gravel path. We love it. Despite walking the trail on a holiday long weekend, it was not busy at all.
2. Wick'd Surf School - Day Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
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!
3. Canuck Canoe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
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.
4. Majestic Ocean Kayaking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 853 reviews
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.
5. WestCoast Wild Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 285 reviews
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.
6. Brady's Beach
7. Hello Nature Adventure Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 182 reviews
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.
8. Florencia Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By gwt75 - Vancouver, Canada
In height of tourist season (summer 2020), we showed up at this beach and only one other group there. Massive beach with some fun tidal pools at low tide.
9. Pacific Rim Eco Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Pacific Rim Eco Tours is the premier destination for E-Bike tours on Vancouver Island's rugged Westcoast... right in the middle of Canada's surf paradise and next to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. We hope to meet you and take you on a personalized & breathtaking tour of our beloved home town, "Ukee". We also offer E-Bike sales & rentals, and Stand-up-paddle/Surf tours (by request). Accomodations also available: 2 bedrooms in a private, luxury lodge-style rainforest setting, just steps from the ocean. Please check out our website or give us a call for more information!
10. Ucluelet Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 838 reviews
We are open for the season as of May 1st, 2021! The Ucluelet Aquarium is a catch-and-release aquarium dedicated to raising awareness and respect for the local ocean environment.
Reviewed By A3353WYheathers
This was my second visit to the town of Ucluelet, but I couldn’t fit in the aquarium then, so it was on my list for this visit. We arrived right at opening, as did numerous families right behind us. We three adults in their mid-sixties were as excited as the little ones to experience this small marine treasure! All the tanks are fed directly by piped-in ocean water. Marine plants, fish, and creatures are collected for the season only and retuned to the ocean by divers at seasons’s end. Young marine biologists and ecosystem workterm students staff the facilities and conduct research throughout the summer. A variety of fish live in a large pool in the centre. Around that are separate tanks that hold a variety of species and biodiversity - anemones, starfish, sea cucumbers, urchins, an octopus, jellyfish, and many kinds of fish. Most exciting for everyone, however, was the opportunity to explore a number of tanks where you could reach in and touch some of the species, after washing your hands of residue. That was a unique experience! This is not a tourist trap for families, but rather an educational experience for all. When you’re in Ucluelet, thus is a must-do activity!
