Community InformationThe rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, home to the world-renowned Pacific Rim National Park and breathtaking scenery, is also the setting for two of Vancouver Island’s most picturesque towns. To the north of the Park is Tofino, to the south is Ucluelet, both of which offer what’s known among locals as “life on the edge” – the west edge of Vancouver Island, the west edge of British Columbia, and the west edge of Canada.
The community of Ucluelet is known for its natural beauty and small town charm. Situated on a natural harbour, it is home to numerous fishing boats and charter vessels. The area is considered to have one of the richest fishing stocks on the Pacific Coast. Tourism is an important driver of the economy in Ucluelet as visitors from around the world come here for the fishing, whale watching, scuba diving, nature cruises, beachcombing and wilderness hiking.
INDUSTRY:
TourismPopulation
Town Population: 1,627 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Island Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Central Vancouver Island
Regional District: Alberni-Clayoquot
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: A
RRP Points: 23.25
Practitioners + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 2 (www.cpsbc.ca)
Clinic Ucluelet Medical Centre Box 1090, 1566 Peninsula Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0 P: 250 726-4443
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Lab Services
Lab services for this community available in Port Alberni at West Coast General Hospital.
Imaging Services
X-Ray Lab services for this community available in Port Alberni at West Coast General Hospital. Mammography Mammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details. .
Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage for this community, including Air Ambulance services.
Pharmacy
Barry's Drugs Box 400, 1685 Peninsula Avenue Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0 P: 250 726-4342 | F: 250 726-2760 Peoples Drug Mart #175 1892 Peninsula Road Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0 P: 250 726-2733 | F: 250 726-2734
Midwifery
Midwives from Nanaimo and Comox service this area.
Search midwives in BC communities at www.bcmidwives.com.
Mental Health and Addictions
West Coast Mental Health & Addiction Services 101 - 1801 Bay Street Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0 P: 250 726-1282
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Family Ties, Pregnancy Outreach Program Coastal Family Place Box 1078 Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 P: 250 726-2224 | F: 250 725-4019
