The pacific winter is brewing up some monster storms and is getting ready to send us some of the biggest waves we'll see all year, and for some people, the biggest waves they'll ever see.

We encourage you to get out there this winter and photograph these winter storm waves and enter them into this contest for prizes in a range of unique categories including: BIG, BIGGER, BIGGEST.

BIG WAVE PHOTOSHOW

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort will host the event in early March as part of the Pacific Rim Whale Festival.

For more information or to become a sponsor, contact jon@uclueletinfo.com

Experience over seventy-five events - many free of charge - that aim to educate, inspire, and raise the spirits of the young & young-at-heart. Throughout the coastal towns of Ucluelet and Tofino and around Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, it's an all-out Celebration of Coastal Life, highlighting the annual spring migration of upwards of 20,000 grey whales - often travelling within viewing distance of shore. Expect live music, culinary competitions, children's fun-fairs, art and hands-on education. Experience a unique & culturally powerful coastal tradition that conveniently correspond with BC Spring Break!


Visit www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com or contact Festival Coordinator Marla Barker at info@pacificrimwhalefestival.com

For more information about Pacific Rim Arts and Culture Week, visit pacificrimarts.ca

The 10th Annual George Fraser Days takes place at the new Community Centre. There will be a Garden theme, silent auction featuring plants & trees...and the fiddlers are coming back!

There will be special dedications and ceremonies.

The Cadillac Van Isle 360 brings a number of sailboats circumnavigating Vancouver Island into Ucluelet.

www.vanisle360.com, Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce at 250-726-4641 or www.uclueletinfo.com.

11th Annual Edge to Edge Marathon on Vancouver Island's West Coast. Starting in Tofino, the race goes through Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and finishes in Ucluelet.

www.edgetoedgemarathon.com,  Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce at 250-726-4641 or www.uclueletinfo.com

Festivities include Colour Guard Parade, children's crafts and activities, free family B.B.Q. and more! For more information please contact Abby Fortune at 250-726-4772.

The Pacific Rim Summer Festival presents two weeks of chamber music and multi-cultural concerts featuring national and international performers. Nightly concerts are performed at venues in Ucluelet, Tofino, and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
Tickets are moderately priced through local outlets. For more information please contact Margaret Mazzoni at 250-726-7572.

For more information about the Pacific Rim Summer Festival, visit pacificrimarts.ca

A weekend of fun for the whole family! The festivities of Ukee Days kicks off with a scrumptious Salmon BBQ.  The next morning begins with a pancake breakfast and parade.  Enjoy two event-filled days of Logger Sports, kids games, face painting, live entertainment, great selections of food and crafts, contests, prizes and much more!  For more information, please call Abby Fortune at 250-726-4772.

Click here to see photos from Ukee Days 2009

An event for all, the "Eight on the Edge" takes place on the famous Wild Pacific Trail. The Start/Finish is at Tugwell Park on Forbes Rd, so come out an experience the big cedars, the big waves and the big finish!

Looking for a running partner? Why not join the Ucluelet Running Yahoo Group. This online space allows local runners to share information regarding training tips, upcoming events, and to arrange group runs. Send an e-mail to ukeerunclub-subscribe@yahoogroups.ca to become part of the listserv.