Starting at 12pm on August 28th the category 1 campfire prohibition in the Coastal Fire Centre area (including Ucluelet) has been lifted.
Category 2 and Category 3 open burning, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, are prohibited across the entire Coastal Fire Centre.
In addition, the following is prohibited in the Prohibition Area (as per the Wildfire Act, Section 12):
- Fireworks
- Sky lanterns
- Binary exploding targets
- Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description
- Air curtain burners
For more information please visit:
Coastal Fire Centre bans and restrictions – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Fresh water is precious resource on the West Coast, while Ucluelet’s water reserve is healthy, we encourage sustainable water practices.
How To Be Water Wise:
-Take a shorter shower
-Re-use towels and linens
-Flush the toilet only when necessary “if its yellow- let it settle, if its… well, you know the rest 🙂 ”
-Turn off the water while brushing your teeth
-Where possible, keep a cool jug of water in the fridge instead of running the tap
-When dining out, consider ordering water by the glass instead of a carafe, to avoid waste
Highway 4 at Cameron Lakes is open to traffic in both directions. Check DriveBC.ca for the latest conditions.
Before coming to Ucluelet please make sure you’ve booked your accommodations/campsites in advance so you can make the most out of your time in the West Coast. Avoid backroad camping to help us keep the community and forest safe. Thank you!
Find News Release on backroad camping here.
As you plan your trip to the coast, from time to time things happen along the journey. With the chance of un-precedented winter conditions, always refer to the Drive BC events page for the latest updates on road conditions.
Please use following links for more information on the location and status of EV charging stations:
Find every public charging station for electric cars | ChargeHub
If you have any further questions, contact Vancouver Island Community Relations vancouverisland@bchydro.com
Please be advised that as a cautionary measure, a Boil Water Advisory is in effect until further notice for the washroom facilities at the Wickaninnish Day Use area of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.