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Getting to Ucluelet, British Columbia:
By Car:
It is necessary to travel first from the mainland by ferry to either Victoria
in the south or to Nanaimo, which is closer to Ucluelet. There are also regularly
scheduled coach buses that travel to Ucluelet from main centres on Vancouver
Island.
 Driving
Distances and Travel Times to Ucluelet:
From Tofino – 26 km and 30 minutes driving
From Port Alberni – 100 km and 1 hours 10 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
Driving Directions:
Vancouver to Ucluelet and Tofino
Travel Time: approximately 6.5 - 8 hours
Directions (via the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal):
There are two ways to get to Ucluelet from Vancouver, BC. You have a choice
of taking two basic routes, through Victoria, BC, or through Nanaimo, BC. The
route to Nanaimo is much more direct, but if you wish to visit Victoria on the
way, the trip will add about 2 hours of driving time.
While in Vancouver, travel South on Oak Street until
it intersects with Highway 99. Take Highway 99 South to Highway 17. Travel Southwest
on Highway 17 to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal. At the Tsawwassen ferry terminal
you can choose between travelling by ferry to either Victoria, BC, or to Nanaimo,
BC. If you are looking for the most direct route, take the ferry to Nanaimo.
Once on Vancouver Island, proceed north along the Island
Hwy also known as the TransCanada or Highway 1. It is the main North South highway
on Vancouver Island. When you reach the Highway #4 intersection north of Nanaimo,
take it west to Port Alberni, BC, until you come to the T-junction between Tofino
and Ucluelet. For Ucluelet - Turn left at the junction and drive for approximately
seven minutes.
Directions (via the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal):
If you are in North Vancouver, Whistler, or any point North of Vancouver, BC
plan to travel to Nanaimo on the Horseshoe Bay ferry. You must keep in mind
that there is no ferry service to Victoria from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal,
only to Nanaimo, BC.
Once on the Island:
Proceed north along the Island Highway also known as the TransCanada or Highway
1. It is the main North South highway on Vancouver Island. When you reach the
Highway #4 intersection north of Nanaimo, take it west to Port Alberni, BC,
until you come to the T-junction between Tofino and Ucluelet. For Ucluelet -
Turn left at the junction and drive for approximately seven minutes.
Victoria to Ucluelet and Tofino
Travel Time: approximately 4.5 - 5 hours
From Victoria, proceed north out of town on Douglas Street,
which becomes the Island Hwy also known as the TransCanada or Highway 1. It
is the main North South highway on Vancouver Island. When you reach the Highway
#4 intersection north of Nanaimo, take it west to Port Alberni BC, until you
come to the T-junction between Tofino and Ucluelet. For Ucluelet - Turn left
at the junction and drive for approximately seven minutes.
By Private Boat:
If you are coming by private boat, Ucluelet, British Columbia has a small craft
harbour and other marine facilities. It also has a recognized Canada Customs
Clearance Centre.
By Plane:
Reserving a flight to Tofino is the fastest way to travel to the west coast
of Vancouver Island. Daily flights are available from Vancouver throughout the
high season. Regular scheduled flights to Tofino are also offered from Victoria
and Seattle. From Tofino it is only a short drive to Ucluelet.
By Bus:
Tofino Bus offers affordable bus service to Ucluelet from Vancouver and Victoria
via BC Ferries. Tofino Bus also offers local service along the Pacific Rim between
Tofino and Ucluelet.
By Ferry:
Driving time to Ucluelet from Vancouver is appoximately 7 hours (including your
trip on BC Ferries). Travel time by car can vary widely depending on your wait
at BC Ferries. We strongly recommend that you make a reservation with BC Ferries
if you are travelling to Vancouver Island during the summer months and/or during
holiday weekends. A one-way reservation costs about $15 (in addition to regular
ferry fees) which guarantees your space on the Ferry.
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