Ucluelet vs Tofino

To visit the Pacific Rim NP we stayed in Ucluelet (Ukee). Our sentiment pretty much matches the picture of  a road sign, which stands at the crossroads, i.e. Tofino - hell, Ucleuelet - heaven. Ucluelet is a cosy,  peaceful city, with quite relaxed people. Whereas, Tofino is too crowded with people trying to look hip and cool.

B&B vs Hotels

We have made a very good experience with B&Bs so far.  The places where we stayed were well equipped and tastefully furnished with a personal touch. The breakfasts were very good and the hosts friendly. We've learned quite a few interesting things by chatting with local people. Hotels seem to be more impersonal. So I'd recommend staying at a B&B in Canada.

29.07 - Pacific Rim trails

I'd recommend to everyone to do the "Wild Pacific Trail" in Ucluelet. It's so impressive. The walk is pleasant in the shade of a wild rain forest with trees of all shapes and sizes.
The scenery sometimes looks like an imagined painting. Words fail me to appropriately describe it...

29.07 - speed boat trip in Ucluelet

We did a speed boat trip in Ucluelet. The best part was a pretty bumpy ride. It's even better than a rollercoaster. You have basically two options where to sit. Option one - in the 1st row, offers the best view, but is very bumpy. Option two - in the back - it's not that bumpy, but you get all the water spray into your face. The trip takes 3 hours, but it goes so fast. We saw a whale even though it's been hiding from us, seals and beautiful rocky coast where a lot of sailing ships found their grave.

28.07 Cathedral Grove

A highway going to Ucluelet is very picturesque and winding. We stopped for a 30 minutes in Cathedral Grove with stunning trees. The size of the centuries old trees is tremendous.

Majestic Ocean B&B - is a very good stay in Ucluelet

Our B&B in Ucluelet is a very cosy place to stay for a few days. It is tastefully furnished, has ocean view, offers a good continental breakfast. The host was very friendly and gave us really helpful tips what to do and see. The best thing, however, is the outside hot tub with ocean view.
The Floating House is a good place to have dinner, their specialty seem to be spareribs - very recommendable.

28.07 - Nanaimo

Nanaimo is more than a ferry port, a cute harbour city. It has been nicknamed the "Bathtub Racing Capital of the World" and "Harbour City". A Nanaimo Bar is a very tasty dessert which goes well with coffee. We walked along the promenade where you can fly by water plane to Vancouver or rent a boat. A short trip with the ferry to a pirate island was fun as well. Troller's fish and chips at the harbour are quite tasty.