The westcoast of Vancouver Island is accessible by land, sea and air.
By car or bus, it is necessary to travel first from the mainland by ferry to either Victoria in the south or to Nanaimo, which is closer to Tofino & Ucluelet. There are also regularly scheduled coach buses that travel to the westcoast from main centres on Vancouver Island.
Driving Distances and Travel Times:
Tofino to Ucluelet– 26 km and 30 minutes driving
From Port Alberni – 100 km and 1 hours 30 minutes driving
From Nanaimo – 180 km and 2 hours 15 minutes driving
From Victoria – 288 km and 4.5 hours driving
From Vancouver – 196 km, 3.5 hours driving and 1.5 hours ferry
From Seattle – 422 km, 6 hours driving and 2 hours ferry
For international air travelers, the nearest international airports are in Vancouver (YVR) on the mainland or Victoria (YYJ) on southern Vancouver Island. Other major airports on Vancouver Island are Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). On the westcoast, the Tofino-Ucluelet Airport (YAZ) has scheduled and charter flights.
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If you are coming by private boat, Tofino & Ucluelet have small Government Wharfs and other marine facilities. There are also recognized Canada Customs Clearance Centres as well.
For a live view check out the live Ucluelet Harbour Webcam supplied by SurfCam.ca.
Ucluelet Harbour, BC, Canada
Ground Transportation
Tofino Bus (from Victoria, Nanaimo, Comox, Port Alberni and Vancouver)
564 Campbell Street, Tofino
Ph 250-725-2871 or Toll Free 1-866-986-3466, Fax 250-725-2876
www.tofinobus.com
Ucluelet Taxi – 250-726-4415
Tofino Taxi - 250-725-3333
Budget Car and Truck Rentals
www.budget.ca
Phone: 250-725-2060 or Toll-Free: 1- 800-268-8900
Roads & Highways
The Pacific Rim Highway runs north from Ucluelet through Pacific Rim National Park Reserve to
Tofino. Provincial Highway #4 accesses this road at a junction from Tofino & Ucluelet.
Tofino & Ucluelet are pedestrian and bicycle friendly communities. Paved bicycle paths run
alongside Pacific Rim Highway in each Village!
Air Transportation
Tofino-Ucluelet Airport (YAZ) is located near Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and is
administered by the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. The airport has three 5,000 ft runways
and scheduled and charter flights operate from here.
The major airports on Vancouver Island are Victoria International Airport (YYJ), Nanaimo Airport
(YCD) and Comox Valley Airport (YQQ).
www.flyorcaair.com, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Marine Transportation
Between Ucluelet and Port Alberni 3 times/week May through September by passenger/cargo
vessel Frances Barkley:
www.ladyrosemarine.com, 1-800-663-7192 (April 1 – September 30)
Ferry service to Vancouver Island via Nanaimo or Victoria by BC Ferries:
www.bcferries.com, 1-888-769-3766
