A Ucluelet Guide Book
Lunch Spots
You can't go wrong with any item on their menu! Don't miss their rose quartz latte and vegan pad thai!
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Yayu Cafe & Restaurant
250 Main StYou can't go wrong with any item on their menu! Don't miss their rose quartz latte and vegan pad thai!
Hazy IPA is my favourite!
But all the beers are awesome. This became a local favourite the day it opened in 2020.
They have small menu items for eating as well!
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Ucluelet Brewing Company
1601 Peninsula RoadHazy IPA is my favourite!
But all the beers are awesome. This became a local favourite the day it opened in 2020.
They have small menu items for eating as well!
Barkley Cafe
1-1620 Peninsula RdLots of lunch options for on the go.
Tacos, burritos, hot dogs, poutine, you name it, they've got it.
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Ukee Dogs Taqueria
1576 Imperial LnTacos, burritos, hot dogs, poutine, you name it, they've got it.
Basic sandwich and soup options that are great for on the go and for little ones!
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Gray Whale Ice Cream & Delicatessen
1950 Peninsula RdBasic sandwich and soup options that are great for on the go and for little ones!
They have the best traditional Shri Lankan curries a couple days a week!
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Thay Tea
1627 Peninsula RdThey have the best traditional Shri Lankan curries a couple days a week!
Wonderful cafe/bistro located in central Ucluelet with a spectacular view of the harbour.
The Break Cafe & Bistro
Wonderful cafe/bistro located in central Ucluelet with a spectacular view of the harbour.
Rain or Shine
One of the most unique Aquarium's in the world!
I used to work there, so please ask me about it!
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Ucluelet Aquarium
180 Main StOne of the most unique Aquarium's in the world!
I used to work there, so please ask me about it!
Coffee & Tea
Some of the best coffee in town!
I'm a tea person and love their chai lattes.
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The Foggy Bean Coffee Company - Coffee Bar and Coffee Roasters
1601 Peninsula RdSome of the best coffee in town!
I'm a tea person and love their chai lattes.
You can always count on the Barkley Cafe! They open early and have really amazing english muffin breakfast sandwiches! I recommend adding a hashbrown to the order.
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Barkley Cafe
1-1620 Peninsula RdYou can always count on the Barkley Cafe! They open early and have really amazing english muffin breakfast sandwiches! I recommend adding a hashbrown to the order.
Yayu Cafe & Restaurant
250 Main StGray Whale Ice Cream & Delicatessen
1950 Peninsula RdVery reliable deli, opens at 6am!
Thay Tea
1627 Peninsula RdThey're just awesome.
And they have bubble tea!
Ice Cream & Treats
The BEST frozen yogurt you could ask for, done the traditional way with real fruit!
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Gray Whale Ice Cream & Delicatessen
1950 Peninsula RdThe BEST frozen yogurt you could ask for, done the traditional way with real fruit!
Ukee Scoops
1705 Peninsula RdDelicious ice cream option w/ a Crepe station too!
Dinner
Voted top 4 restaurants in Canada. Pluvio is truly an experience.
It's quite pricey, but every bite makes it well worth it.
The cocktails are fantastic as well!
You need reservations well in advance.
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Pluvio restaurant and rooms
1714 Peninsula RdVoted top 4 restaurants in Canada. Pluvio is truly an experience.
It's quite pricey, but every bite makes it well worth it.
The cocktails are fantastic as well!
You need reservations well in advance.
Great dinner option, make reservations! Though I will say I think their brunch is even better! They're known for their friend chicken waffles.
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Heartwood Kitchen food outfitter
1682 Peninsula RdGreat dinner option, make reservations! Though I will say I think their brunch is even better! They're known for their friend chicken waffles.
My favourite is the DAVEY JONES!
Shipwreck opened in 2021, I would argue it rivals or even beats Abbondanza Pizza (another local favourite).
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Shipwreck Pizza
250 Main StreetMy favourite is the DAVEY JONES!
Shipwreck opened in 2021, I would argue it rivals or even beats Abbondanza Pizza (another local favourite).
While we're on the pizza train - try both and see which you prefer!
Abbondanza is a tricky one though. They are open when they want to be open and only accept cash.
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Abbondanza
1972 Peninsula RdWhile we're on the pizza train - try both and see which you prefer!
Abbondanza is a tricky one though. They are open when they want to be open and only accept cash.
Jiggers
1685 Peninsula RdFood Truck - Best fish and chips around.
This is a fun spot - it's outdoors, so bring a jacket. It's located on a dock and overlooks the harbour.
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Floathouse Restaurant
200 Hemlock StThis is a fun spot - it's outdoors, so bring a jacket. It's located on a dock and overlooks the harbour.
They have both a lounge/bar and a fine dinning restaurant.
I love the bar! You can't beat the food, sometimes they have live music and its really comfortable!
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Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
596 Marine DrThey have both a lounge/bar and a fine dinning restaurant.
I love the bar! You can't beat the food, sometimes they have live music and its really comfortable!
Frankie's Resto-Bar Restaurant
1576B Imperial LnGreat spot for dinner, apps or for a drink!
A family restaurant, with arcade games, a mini bowling alley, affordable food and lots of seating.
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Howler's Family Restaurant and Amusements
1992 Peninsula RoadA family restaurant, with arcade games, a mini bowling alley, affordable food and lots of seating.
Sake Sushi
1648 Peninsula RdReally delicious sushi! Lots of seating.
Hikes/Walks/Beach
2.5km loop that is stroller friendly. Spectacular views! Kids can walk it too!
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Ucluelet lighthouse loop
1002 Peninsula Rd2.5km loop that is stroller friendly. Spectacular views! Kids can walk it too!
Several different entry points. If you're interested, ask me about it and I'll give you a couple suggestions! It's 8km of trail along the coast, with stroller bypass options the entire way.
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Wild Pacific Trail
Wild Pacific TrailSeveral different entry points. If you're interested, ask me about it and I'll give you a couple suggestions! It's 8km of trail along the coast, with stroller bypass options the entire way.
One of my favourite trails, 1km walk to a big set of steep stairs that lead to South Florencia beach or Half Moon Bay.
Willowbrae Trail
Willowbrae TrailOne of my favourite trails, 1km walk to a big set of steep stairs that lead to South Florencia beach or Half Moon Bay.
Closest sandy beach, where you can surf if the swell is right!
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Wickaninnish Beach
Closest sandy beach, where you can surf if the swell is right!
Ucluelet's beautiful rocky beaches. Great for low tide exploration of tidepools.
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Big Beach
554 Marine DrUcluelet's beautiful rocky beaches. Great for low tide exploration of tidepools.
Protected beach in Ucluelet where people can paddleboard, snorkel and even swim if it's warm enough!
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Little Beach
Protected beach in Ucluelet where people can paddleboard, snorkel and even swim if it's warm enough!
Protected beach in Ucluelet where people can paddleboard, snorkel and even swim if it's really warm!
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Terrace Beach
Protected beach in Ucluelet where people can paddleboard, snorkel and even swim if it's really warm!
Cocktail Hour
Pop in to Pacific Rim Distilling and meet Luke. His story is amazing and you can have some testers of his vodka and gin. Bring a bottle home for later or as a keepsake!
Pacific Rim Distilling
317 Forbes RdPop in to Pacific Rim Distilling and meet Luke. His story is amazing and you can have some testers of his vodka and gin. Bring a bottle home for later or as a keepsake!
Ucluelet Brewing Company
1601 Peninsula RoadHazy IPA is my favourite!
Frankie's Resto-Bar Restaurant
1576B Imperial LnGreat spot to grab a drink and have a laugh.
Pluvio restaurant and rooms
1714 Peninsula RdFancy cocktails that are so delish.
Their Bar has the best views around and some outdoor seating!
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Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
596 Marine DrTheir Bar has the best views around and some outdoor seating!