Vancouver Island, Canada

7th-25th September 2011

Ucluelet

Ucluelet was once described by Emily Carr, a famous Canadian artist and writer, as being "a place where the wind, rain, forest and sea meet the sunshine" and it certainly lived up to this description during the 4 days I was based there.  Unfortunately, apart from the first afternoon of my arrival I didn't experience much of the sunshine, with rain and wind being far more prevalent.

Amphiphirte Lighthouse, Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet

The West Pacific Trail is a well maintained path that follows the coast around part of the peninsula. It was a hot afternoon when I took a walk around here so consequently I didn't see much in the way of wildlife, but the coastal scenery around here is beautiful.

Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet

Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet

male Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus)

A small herd of very tame Black-tailed Deer visited the campground where I was staying each evening. 

male Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus)