Exploring The Cabins
Terrace Beach
Ter-race (ter’is) n. abbr. Ter.,terr. 1. a. an open colonnaded platform, as a porch or promenade. b. a platform extending outdoors from a floor of a cabin; balcony: deck. 2. an open area serving as an outdoor living area; patio. 3. a raised bank of earth having a steep slope facing the sea.Beach (bech) n. 1. the shore of a body of water, especially when sandy or pebbly. 2. the sand or pebbles on a shore.
The Wild Pacific Trail
Take a walk on the Wild SideWinding boardwalks through dense forest emerging at headland viewpoints along the edge of the Pacific, Ucluelet's Wild Pacific Trail offers a new surprise at every bend. Whales, sea lions, seals, birds of all sorts live and feed in this area and may be viewed in the proximity of these rocks bordering the shoreline. Viewpoints and benches are frequent.
Storm-watching is a natural on this trail with many breath-taking views 20-30m above surge channels and outer reefs constantly pounded by ocean swells.
The Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre
Perched on the shore of the Pacific, this interpretive facility focuses on the open ocean. Through exhibits, displays, films and group activities, visitors glimpse the power and majesty of the earth's largest and deepest ocean.Wickaninnish Centre provides a theatre and exhibits, a viewing area, viewing scopes, accessible washrooms, all-terrain wheelchairs and portable assisted listening devices. Guided tours of the Centre can be arranged.
Open mid March to mid October. The Centre also houses the Wickaninnish Restaurant.
Birds of the Pacific Rim
Flying high on the West Coast
Approximately 250 species of birds, mostly spring and fall migrants, have been identified within the areas surrounding The Cabins at Terrace Beach.The Pacific Rim intercepts thousands of birds on their migratory journeys north and south. The diverse habitats available within the park, including sandy shores, rocky beaches, vertical cliffs, offshore islands and quiet estuaries and forests, offer attractive sites for bird populations.
Bird watching activities tend to be concentrated along the shorelines rather than the forests where thick vegetation often interferes with successful sightings. Quiet birds are not easily detected amongst the dense tangle of the rainforest. The best bird watching coincides with seasonal migrations.
The Broken Group Islands
Where Kayaking is King!They are accessible only by boat, and herein lies their beauty: unspoiled wilderness and nothing more permanent than a few camping spots, and wildlife. The Broken Group scatters more than 100 rocky islands across the waters of Barkley Sound. Today, it's a clean and entertaining playground for kayakers, sailors, and scuba divers.
Adding the Broken Group Islands to Pacific Rim National Park in the early 1970s ensured their preservation but also increased their popularity. A journey through this fascinating maze of waterways is no longer an out-of-reach wilderness experience. From late spring to early fall canoeists, kayakers, power-boaters and sailors congregate in the anchorages and campsites throughout the islands. Thousands of people tour the Broken Group every year.
Depending on where you go, you can spend all day virtually alone, encountering others only when it's time to set up camp
