Interpretive programs

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Come explore with us! Let our park interpreters inspire and fascinate you as you experience all that Pacific Rim National Park Reserve has to offer.

Note: Programs may be subject to change without notice. Public programs are supported through the purchase of a national park entry pass. Programs are presented in English, with special programming available in French on request. If you would like to request a French-only private tour, or would like to book a special program for your group, please contact us.

Check our Facebook page for updates and special program offers.

Program types – offered daily from June to September

Guided walks

Parks Canada interpreter leading a guided walk

Join our interpreters for a walk through the rainforest or on the beach. Guided walks last approximately 90 minutes. Arrive early, parking may be limited. Dogs are not permitted. No recording devices.

Shoreline Explore

When: At 11 am on Saturday, September 5; Thursday, September 10; and Monday, September 14.

Where: K^wisitis Visitor Centre

A guided tour of the fascinating world that exists where land and sea meet.

Coastal Creatures

When: At 11 am on Thursday, September 3 and Tuesday, September 8.

Where: K^wisitis Visitor Centre

Search for signs of the exciting animals that call the rainforest, ocean, and beaches their home. Towering whale spouts, crawling banana slugs, what will we find today?

Rainforest Walk

When: At 11 am on Wednesday, September 2; Friday, September 4; Sunday, September 6; Friday, September 11; and Sunday, September 13.

Where: K^wisitis Visitor Centre

Experience the sights, sounds, and scents of an old growth rainforest.

Tracking the Wild

When: At 11 am on Tuesday, September 1; Monday, September 7; and Tuesday, September 15.

Where: K^wisitis Visitor Centre

Come search for the tracks of Bears, Wolves and Cougars, on the beach.

Prop talks

Two interpreters holding a pelt and skulls

Fun, hands-on activities for everyone – young and old. Ask a staff member what’s happening today.

September schedule

When: from September 1 to 15, 2026, daily at 2 pm
Where: K^wisitis Visitor Centre

Sea Otters: Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 15.
Carnivore Snapshots: Wednesday, September 2, and Friday, September 11.
Touch Table: Jaws, Paws & Claws: Thursday, September 3, Monday, September 7 and Monday, September 14.
Southern Resident Killer Whales: Friday, September 4 and Thursday, September 10.
Slugs: Sunday, September 6 and Saturday, September 12.
Sharks and Bats: Wednesday, September 9 and Sunday, September 13.

When: from September 16 to 29, 2026

Where: At the Rainforest Trail
Rainforest Rove and Wildlife station*

Find our interpreters roving both loops of the Rainforest trail, or in the parking lot with a touch table all about living with bears, wolves, and cougars.

Where: At the Wild Pacific Trail Discovery Tent in Ucluelet
Wild Pacific Trail and Ocean station*

Come visit us at the Lighthouse Discovery Tent on the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet. Learn about some of the ocean creatures that we share these waters with!

* Dates and times vary for these events. Please check our Facebook page, ask a staff member, or refer to posted advertising for more details!

Plus, special events:

Ḥaahuupa series

The Ḥaahuupa Series invites community members and visitors to meet local First Nations knowledge holders who generously share Nuu chah nulth culture through workshops and immersive experiences.

Dates, times, and locations vary for each Ḥaahuupa event. Please check our Facebook page, ask a staff member, or refer to posted advertising for more details!

Theatre shows

People in front of a theatre building

Enjoy a wide variety of engaging presentations, guest speakers, and films.

Shows start at 8 pm Thursday – Saturday in September, doors open at 7:45 pm. Children must be accompanied at all times. Pets are not allowed.