Tofino Whalefest Calendar

Tofino, March 11 - March 19, 2006

The hosting villages of Tofino and Ucluelet, along with Pacific Rim National Park Reserve offer a wide range of events providing entertaining and educational activities for all:

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Opening Ceremonies

Wickaninnish School
Sat, Mar.11 1pm
Wickaninnish Interpr. Ctr.

Official Welcome & Opening Ceremonies Tug- O'-Whale plus Nuu-Chah-Nulth Storyteller Joe Martin. First Nations Artist In Action & Cedar Corner opens

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Rubber Whale Race

Thornton Creek Hatchery
Port Albion
Sat, Mar.11 3pm

Come join the folks at the hatchery for some refreshments, tour of the hatchery and the Rubber Whale Race!

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Sweet Indulgance Dessert Reception

Gray Whale Deli
1950 Peninsula, Ucluelet
Sat, Mar.11 7pm

All you can eat desserts! Tix: $7.50 / Family $25

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Chowder Chowdown

Seaplane Base Rec Hall, Ucluelet
Sun, Mar.12 11am-2pm
$7 each / kids5-16 $5
Family pass $20

Live music with local band The Bottom Feeders Come fill your belly with loving spoonfuls of fresh seafood chowders stirred up by the chefs of your favourite local restaurants.

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Storytelling with Roy Henry Vickers

Eagle Aerie Gallery, Tofino
Sun, Mar.12th 11am

Join Roy at his gallery for a rare opportunity to listen to his shared tales of life on the Northwest Coast.

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Naturalist Whale Watch

Amphitrite Point
By the Lighthouse, Ucluelet
Sun, Mar.12th 1pm

Come visit a traditional whale watching station along the coast with biologist, professional nature interpreter and former Chief Naturalist of the Pacific Rim National Park, Bill McIntyre.

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Return of the Sea Otter

Wickaninnish Int. Ctr.
Pacific Rim National Park
Sun, Mar.12 3 pm

Return of the Sea Otter presented by the Anne Stewart of the Bamfield Marine Station

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Music by Jennifer Lauren

Location TBA
Sun, Mar.12 7pm

Musical Entertainment with Jennifer Lauren On her debut CD tour, Passing Perceptions.

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Whaler's Search

Terrace Beach Resort
Ucluelet
Mon, Mar.13 10:30am

Calling all Kids! Come down and explore the beautiful grounds and rocky beach for the first ever Terrace Beach Kid's Whaler's Search.

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Aquavan Whale Watch

Wickaninnish Int. Ctr.
Pacific Rim National Park
Mon, Mar.13 10am-4pm

The award winning Aqua Van makes a splash with live animals from marine and freshwater habitats of bc.

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First Nations Inlet Paddle

Tofino Inlets
Mon, Mar.13 11am-1pm

Paddle by historical sites, learn about Nuu-chah-nulth Culture,
the environment and the importance of whales. 1-877-942-2663
By Reservation Only

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Storytelling with Roy Henry Vickers

Eagle Aerie Gallery, Tofino
Mon, Mar.13th 11am

Join Roy at his gallery for a rare opportunity to listen to his shared tales of life on the Northwest Coast.

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Whaling Presentation

Clayoquot Comm. Theatre
Mon, Mar.13 7:30pm

How Whaling Affected the 20th Century. Followed by Whale Festival Movie Screening Whale Rider by Nick Caro

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Aquavan Whale Watch

Wickaninnish Int. Ctr.
Pacific Rim National Park
Tue, Mar.14 10am-4pm

The award winning Aqua Van makes a splash with live animals from marine and freshwater habitats of bc.

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Kids Whale Program

Raincoast Interpretive Ctr
Tue, Mar.14 10:30am-noon

Kid's Whale Program 'Migration of the Gray Whales: Discover their 'sens-ational' journey!' Interpretive program for kids (suggested age 6+).

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Paint a Whale

Raincoast Interpretive Ctr.
Tue, Mar.14 noon-4pm

Bring a shirt and come stamp some whales! Using a stencil, turn your T-shirt into an underwater work of art!

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Biologist Whale Watching Tour

Ocean Outfitters, Tofino
Tue, Mar.14 1pm

A special biologist will join you on the tour to answer questions about the area and help you identify marine habitat.

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The Seaweed Show

Clayoquot Comm. Theatre
Tue, Mar.14 3:30pm

Listen and learn about Lisa's own experiences with seaweed and take home some of her special "made with love" sobo seaweed recipes.

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Film: Sea to Summit

Clayoquot Comm. Theatre
Tue, Mar.14 7:30 pm

This video traces the entire hydrological cycle, using a mix of computer generated graphics and filmed.

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Aquavan Whale Watch

Wickaninnish Int. Ctr.
Pacific Rim National Park
Wed, Mar.15 10am-4pm

The award winning Aqua Van makes a splash with live animals from marine and freshwater habitats of bc.

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Storytelling with Roy Henry Vickers

Eagle Aerie Gallery, Tofino
Wed, Mar.15th 11am

Join Roy at his gallery for a rare opportunity to listen to his shared tales of life on the Northwest Coast.

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Biologist Whale Watching Tour

Ocean Outfitters, Tofino
Wed, Mar.15 1pm

A special biologist will join you on the tour to answer questions about the area and help you identify marine habitat.

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Nuu-Chah-Nulth Language Workshop

Wickaninnish Ctr. Theatre
Wed, Mar.15 3pm

Let the elders of Ucluelet guide you through the complex phonology of Nuu-Chah-nulth using sound and visuals.

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Martini Migration

Tofino Community Hall
Wed, Mar.15 6-9pm
Tickets $15

At the Martini Migration, local businesses will compete for the coveted title of the best winning Whale Festival Martini.

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Intertidal Investigators

Bella Pacifica, Tofino
at MacKenzie Beach
Thu, Mar.16 10:30am

Explore the beach with an interpreter from the Raincoast Interpretive Centre. Fun games and activities for kids and parents too!

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Kid's Bazaar

Tofino Community Hall
Thu, Mar.16 1-4pm

Marine curious kids of all ages will learn and experience the wonderful world of whales!

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First Nations Inlet Paddle

Tofino Inlets
Mar.16 12:30-2:30pm

Paddle by historical sites, learn about Nuu-chah-nulth Culture, the environment, and the importance of whales. 1-877-942-2663 By Reservation Only

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Slideshow

Words End, Ucluelet
Thu, Mar.16 2pm

Tofino photographer and author Jacqueline Windh will give a slideshow and readings from her book.

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The Barnacle Bash

Tauca Lea, Ucluelet
Thu, Mar.16 6:30pm
Tickets: $40/advance
$45 at the door!

The beloved Barnacle Bash is back with special folk star Valdy!

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Interpretive Walk

Tonquin Park Tofino
Fri, Mar.17 10:30am

Explore the rainforest with an interpreter. What are the ingredients of a temperate rainforest? Learn to identify some common tree species.

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Grey Whale Project

Wickaninnish Int. Ctr.
Pacific Rim National Park
Fri, Mar.17 10am-4pm

Organize a jumbled set of real whale bones to articulate them into a complete, 28-foot, juvenile gray whale skeleton!

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Cedar Weaving

Tofino Botanical Gardens
Fri, Mar.17 11am

Join First Nations artist Mary Martin and learn about the fine art of cedar weaving and the many creative uses of cedar bark.

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First Nations Inlet Paddle

Tofino Inlets
Fri, Mar.17 1-3pm

Paddle by historical sites, learn about Nuu-chah-nulth Culture, the environment, and the importance of whales. 1-877-942-2663 By Reservation Only

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Maritime Kids Day

Ucluelet Athletic Hall
1510 Peninsula Rd
Fri, Mar.17 1-4pm

Come one, come all young mariners and join us for a fun filled maritime day. Have you ever built a wooden sailboat? Tied a sailors knot? Touched a sea star?

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Book Signing

The Whale Center, Tofino
Fri, Mar.17 2:30-5 pm

Jacqueline Windh Book Signing and q&a period for her book.

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Drum Workshop

Seaplane Base Rec. Hall
Ucluelet
Fri, Mar.17 4pm

Visual artist and musician, Bill Wallace, is the founder and director of swarm will be bringing an assortment of instruments for kids to bang around, clang and boom!

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Parade of Whales

Tofino, starts at the school
Sat, Mar.18 10am

There are prizes to be won for best costume & best float! Begins at Wickaninnish Community School travel down Gibson street to 4th, up Campbell St back at the Wickaninnish School.

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Drum Workshop

Tofino Legion
Sat, Mar.18 11:30am

Visual artist and musician, Bill Wallace, is the founder and director of swarm will be bringing an assortment of instruments for kids to bang around, clang and boom!

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Public Market

Legion Basement, Tofino
Sat, Mar.18 10am-2pm

Special select handmades & homemades - Come meet and support the region's local artists and entrepreneurs.

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Kids Whale Program

Raincoast Interpretive Ctr
Sat, Mar.18 1-4pm

Paint a Whale: Bring a shirt and come stamp some whales!

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Invertibrates of Barkley Sound

Wickaninnish Interp.Ctr
Pacific Rim National Park
Sat, Mar.18 1pm

Learn about Invertebrates of Barkley Sound with Jim Shinkewinski.

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Rubber Raft Race

Island West Resort, Ucluelet
Sat, Mar.18 2pm

Get your teams and raft ready for this one!

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Knot Workshop

Tofino Botanical Gardens
Sat, Mar.18 2pm

Boat building and Sailors Knot Workshop

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Slide Show

Tin Wis Resort,Tofino
Sat, Mar.18 4pm

Tla-o-qui-aht artist Mary Martin will host a slide show and talk focused on traditional cedar works.

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Slideshow

Long Beach Lodge, Tofino
Sat, Mar.18 5pm

Tofino photographer and author Jacqueline Windh will give a slideshow and readings from her book.

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Concert: Swarm

Seaplane Base Rec Hall
Ucluelet
Sat, Mar.18 7pm

The extreme percussion orchestra, presents theatrical shows of invented instruments, original music, comedic vignettes and intense physical choreography.

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Beach Clean

Cox Bay, Tofino
Sun, Mar.19 9-10:30 am

The Surfrider Foundation presents Clean Ocean Conservation

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Closing Ceremonies

Tin Wis Resort, Tofino
Sun, Mar.19 11am

Closing Ceremonies celebrated with a local Nuu-chah-nulth Bannock & Salmon bbq! Join us in our sad farewell to the wonderful week of whale festival activities.