"Ucluelet Condo has investment appeal" stated an article in the business section of the Vancouver Sun. They were referring to a condo that recently sold in The Ridge complex, located on Marine Drive with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. (Read the Vancouver Sun article) Properties like these make perfect vacation rentals. With ocean views […]
Posting Courtesy of Janet Wickell, former About.com Guide You do not want this to happen to you. When you eventually sell your home a septic inspection will take place. It is very important to care for your system. Read these few steps for Septic care and not only save yourself problems going forward but allow […]
From the look-out point the water at Florencia Bay always seems to sparkle. Last night the waves were coming in clean sets like straight lines rolling in from the horizon and gently breaking as they reached the sandy shores. On the right the trees grew tall out of rocky headlands. They became silhouettes in front […]
The smell of barbeque filled the air as hundreds of people gathered to the Village Green on Ucluelet's harbour waterfront to kick-off the celebrations of Ukee Days 2012. This annual festival runs in late July and is always anticipated by the community. It’s a full weekend of activities, live entertainment, artisan marketplace, beer gardens, crazy […]
There are magical places hiding deep in the rainforest. Across the bay from Ucluelet, east of Port Albion and away from the ocean, is a network of unpaved roads. Some are still active logging roads, while others have are the routes to recreational areas like Toquart Bay and Mussel Beach; and some lead the way […]
We are so fortunate to have the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve so close to home! The Long Beach Unit of the park is located just north of Ucluelet. This gorgeous section of the park boasts kilometre after kilometre of untouched sand swept beaches. You can hike through the ancient rainforest on one of the […]
Walk into a world of green where the air is thick with moisture, and the sunlight peaks through tiny holes in the giant green canopy above you. You could have just walked into prehistoric times, the trees grow into the sky, and every leaf seems gigantic. The noise of the highway is muted as soon […]
There are many perks to living on the west coast. Being surrounded by breathtaking scenery, a part of a vibrant community, and of course, having easy access to fresh seafood every day! One of our favourites is a decadent crab dinner. Around here crab is easy to come by and if you know how it’s […]
Interest rates have been hovering at record lows and everyone was saying, “Buy now, before the rates go up!” Yet, in an effort to encourage more Canadian’s to buy a home of their own and to boost the economy interest rates have remained stable and the buyer’s market has continued to increase. So is NOW […]
Every summer the communities of Ucluelet and Tofino experience two weeks of music, dance, theatre, film, and art during the Pacific Rim Summer Festival. This festival is organized and run by the Pacific Rim Arts Society. Shows, presentations, and galleries can be found in Ucluelet, Tofino, and in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. The […]