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:
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
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!
Sweet Indulgance Dessert Reception
Gray Whale Deli
1950 Peninsula, Ucluelet
Sat, Mar.11 7pm
All you can eat desserts! Tix: $7.50 / Family $25
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.
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.
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.
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
Music by
Jennifer Lauren
Location TBA
Sun, Mar.12 7pm
Musical Entertainment with Jennifer Lauren On her debut CD tour, Passing Perceptions.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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+).
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
Slideshow
Words End, Ucluelet
Thu, Mar.16 2pm
Tofino photographer and author Jacqueline Windh will give a slideshow and readings from her book.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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
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?
Book Signing
The Whale Center, Tofino
Fri, Mar.17 2:30-5 pm
Jacqueline Windh Book Signing and q&a period for her book.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Kids Whale
Program
Raincoast Interpretive Ctr
Sat, Mar.18 1-4pm
Paint a Whale: Bring a shirt and come stamp some whales!
Invertibrates of
Barkley Sound
Wickaninnish Interp.Ctr
Pacific Rim National Park
Sat, Mar.18 1pm
Learn about Invertebrates of Barkley Sound with Jim Shinkewinski.
Rubber Raft Race
Island West Resort, Ucluelet
Sat, Mar.18 2pm
Get your teams and raft ready for this one!
Knot Workshop
Tofino Botanical Gardens
Sat, Mar.18 2pm
Boat building and Sailors Knot Workshop
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.
Slideshow
Long Beach Lodge, Tofino
Sat, Mar.18 5pm
Tofino photographer and author Jacqueline Windh will give a slideshow and readings from her book.
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.
Beach Clean
Cox Bay, Tofino
Sun, Mar.19 9-10:30 am
The Surfrider Foundation presents Clean Ocean Conservation
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.
- Tofino Film Festival: February 17-20, 2016
- Pacific Rim Whale Festival: March 12-27, 2016
- Artsplash PRAS Art Show: March 12-20, 2016
- Tofino Shorebird Festival: April 29 - May 1, 2016
- Feast! Tofino-Ucluelet: May 6-22, 2016
- Clayoquot Island Open House: May 21-22, 2016
- Tofino Public Market: May - September, 2016
- Tofino Food & Wine Festival: June 3-5, 2016
- Pacific Rim Summer Festival: June 30 - July 9, 2016
- Ukee Days: July 22-24, 2016
- Tofino Lantern Festival: August 14, 2016
- Tofino Beer Festival: September 26, 2015
- Queen of the Peak: September 30 - October 2, 2016
- Tofino Oyster Festival: November 17-19, 2016
- Tofino Winter Celebration Artisan Festival: Dec. ?, 2016
- West Coast Winter Music: Nov. 2, 2015 - April 2, 2016