BC FERRIES
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Ferry Terminal at Horseshoe Bay will be undergoing construction starting October 15th. Due to the construction ferries will be operating at a limited capacity.
Reservations will be REQUIRED to travel from Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) to Departure Bay (Nanaimo).
Full Details Here
Before you begin your journey to Ucluelet, we recommend checking DriveBC and BC Ferries for the latest updates. On this page, we’ll share any important notices that could impact your travel and local information, such as power outages, road delays, or water conservation measures, so that you can make the most of your time here.
Highway upgrades between Port Alberni and Ucluelet are scheduled from July to December 2025. Travellers should expect delays and plan for extra travel time as crews work to improve road safety.
When traveling on Highway 4 from Port Alberni to Ucluelet winter tires M+S are required October 1st – March 31st
November-December Construction Delays:
FULL CLOSURE of Highway 4 on Dec 17th between 9:00am to 3:00pm to bring equipment and safely establish an access and work site off the road so that the remainder of the project has minimal impact to the normal flow of traffic on the highway.
Daytime Delays: Up to 30 min
Evening/Night Delays: Up to 30 min
FULL CLOSURE of Highway 4 on Dec 17th between 9:00am to 3:00pm to bring equipment and safely establish an access and work site off the road so that the remainder of the project has minimal impact to the normal flow of traffic on the highway.
When traveling on Highway 4 from Port Alberni to Ucluelet winter tires M+S are required October 1st – March 31st
For up-to-date information about road conditions, visit: www.drivebc.ca/
For up-to-date information on the Wesley Ridge fire: Click 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.
Highway 4 at Cameron Lakes is open to traffic in both directions. Check DriveBC.ca for the latest 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
Storms in Ucluelet can bring strong winds, heavy rain, and hazardous conditions. Stay informed about weather alerts and ensure you have an emergency plan.
Learn more about safety tips and other resources here.
Always check with local authorities and weather conditions before lighting a fire of any size.
Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, July 17, 2025, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre, excluding the Haida Gwaii Forest District and the portion of the Central Coast Regional District that falls within the North Island Central Coast Forest District. This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human caused wildfires and protect public safety.
Category 2 and Category 3 open fire prohibitions remain in place for the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction
In addition, the following is prohibited in the Prohibition Area (as per the Wildfire Act, Section 12):
For more information please visit:
Coastal Fire Centre bans and restrictions – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
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!
In case of a tsunami, please refer to orders from the District of Ucluelet and the Provincial Government.
The District of Ucluelet has an emergency notification system to rapidly convey messages to residents and visitors about impending emergency incidents. This system can also be used to provide safety instructions and additional information about an emergency event.
Sign up to receive emergency notices via email, text message, and/or voice-to-text message.
In case of evacuation, immediately head to the nearest Community Assembly Area and stay there. District Staff will then provide you with information as it becomes available.
The 3 Community Assembly Areas in Ucluelet are:
Tugwell Field – Raven Parking Lot, Pacific Crescent
Ucluelet Secondary School Field, 1450 Peninsula Rd
Coast Guard Rd. – Whale Parking Lot
Emergeny Planning Map: Be aware of tsunami high ground evacutaion locations.