Welcome to the Pacific Rim Whale Festival
Welcome to the Pacific Rim Whale Festival
In March 2018, we will be celebrating our 32nd annual festival! We hope you can be a part of the inspiration, education, and entertainment by celebrating our coastal traditions, unique environment, and the spring return of the grey whale.
JOIN US: MARCH 10 – 25, 2018!
For more information please contact
whalefest.coordinator@gmail.com
or mail us at:
P.O. Box 955 Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
DATES TO KEEP IN MIND:
March 10, 2018 Whalefest kick off and Parade - Tofino
March 10, 2018 Special Guest Speaker: Ian McAllister
(sponsored by Ocean Outfitters) Tofino
March 17, 2018 - Barnacle Bluegrass (St Patrick's Day) at Black Rock Resort, Ucluelet
Featuring: DAVID GOGO
March 18, 2018 - Chowder Chow Down - Ucluelet Community Centre
March 18, 2018 - SeaChange Panel:
Global Warming: What does it mean for our Oceans?
March 21, 2018 - Maritime Kids Day, with special guests BOBS AND LOLO, Tofino
March 22, 2018 - Maritime Kids Day, with special guests BOBS AND LOLO, Ucluelet
March 25, 2018 - Closing Ceremonies, Microplastic Survey (Ukee Aquarium) & Tug-O-Whale at Wickaninnish Beach, PRNPR
We would like to thank our major sponsors for their commitment to our communities and the return of the majestic Grey whales.
Thank you to our 2017 sponsors
GOLD
Black Press
Black Rock Resort
Jamie’s Whaling Station
Long Beach Lodge
Ocean Outfitters
Remote Passages Marine Excursions
Rtown
Tofino Resort & Marina
Tourism Tofino
Tourism Ucluelet
The Westerly News
SILVER
District of Tofino
District of Ucluelet
Tofino Time
BRONZE
Canadian Princess Lodge and Marina
CoastSmart
Gray Whale Deli
Jamie’s Rainforest Inn
Pacific Sands Resort
Tin Wis Resort
Ucluelet Historical Society
Waters Edge Resort
LEGACY SPONSOR
Wickaninnish Inn
For a full list of sponsors please view our SPONSORS page.