Wild Pacific Trail Society

The Wild Pacific Trail Society is the non-profit group behind the Wild Pacific Trail, the coastal path that winds along the rugged outer edge of Ucluelet in the traditional territory of the Ucluelet First Nation. The trail grew out of the vision and hard work of local resident "Oyster Jim" Martin, and donations to the society keep it developing.

The trail covers roughly 8 kilometres in two main sections. The Lighthouse Loop is a 2.6 km circuit past Amphitrite Lighthouse, with a short interpretive trail down to Terrace Beach. The second section runs about 5 km one way from Big Beach to Rocky Bluffs, with a 1 km loop through the Ancient Cedars. Smaller interpretive trails explore a bog, a mudflat, He-Tin-Kis Park and a children's park at Big Beach, and First Nations teachings inform the trail signs.

The society's naturalists lead free daily walks on plants, wildlife and fungi, and private guided walks can be booked by email. The Amphitrite House Interpretive Centre is open 9 am to 4 pm every day of the year. Dogs must be on a leash, and the society asks visitors to watch storm waves from the trail, not the rocks. Donations by mail go to Box 572, Ucluelet, and receive a charitable receipt.