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30th Anniversary

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30th Annual

Pacific Rim Whale Festival

March 12-27, 2016

Join us in the celebration of life on the West Coast of Vancouver Island

For more info www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com UCLUELET • PACIFIC RIM NATIONAL PARK RESERVE • TOFINO

Meet Samuel David 2016 Poster Artist

Samuel David is a cross disciplines artist working in both traditional and digital mediums. He was born in Adelaide Australia and completed a Bachelor Degree in Visual Arts and Applied Design at Adelaide Centre for the Arts.

Festival Buttons 2016 Pacific Rim Whale Festival Buttons are bordered by the colour NAVY to distinguish them from previous years’ and are designed by local Ucluelet and Tofino children. There are 12 special designs to choose from; we suggest a minimum donation of $5 each. Buttons are available at most events and can also be found at local Visitor Info Centres and a few local businesses.

Wear them proudly in support of the Whale Festival, and to get into all of our “Button“ events Made possible by the talented young artists of our community, and the printing expertise of Pina Studio in Ucluelet, B.C.

This symbol denotes button events in this guide and on our handy flyer.

He specializes in hand painted canvases and objects, printmaking, wall murals and sign writing. Samuel spent 2 years living in Tofino working as a sea kayak tour guide. Since moving to Vancouver Island he has developed a deep, personal connection to the ocean and the Pacific Rim which is a common thread in his work.

❂ A one time donation for button allows entry to all button events

“There has always been a unique connection between Grey whales and humans on the Pacific Rim. Tales of friendly encounters with whales are thick in the communities of Ucluelet and Tofino. As 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the Pacific Rim Whale Festival I wanted this poster to celebrate the unique relationship between Grey Whales and the people of the West Coast.

I was inspired by the story of “Darling’s Whales”. This painting shows a Grey whale surfacing in magnificent Clayoquot Sound – old growth rainforest covered mountains loom behind the beaches and crashing surf. Beneath the surface we see that the whale is not alone – swimming with a human diver – perhaps a researcher or biologist?

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2016 Pacific Rim Whale Festival Committee

2016 Pacific Rim Whale Board of Directors Appointed Reps • PRATO - Ocean Giesbrecht • PRNPR - Crystal Bolduc

2016 Board of Directors Chair - Sandy Rantz Secretary - “Oyster Jim” Martin Treasurer - Marilyn McEwen Education - Rachel Forbes Media, Marketing, Sponsorship - Susan Payne Events Tofino - Katie Garner Volunteer Coordinator - Sandy Rantz Directors - Lisa Griffin Erika Greenland Marty Kukler 2016 Coordinator - Susan Payne • District of Ucluelet - Dianne St. Jacques • District of Tofino - Katherine Loiselle • PRAS - Jaqueline Chamberland

The Evolution of Our Coastal Tradition.

Our non-profit society began in 1986, with a group of concerned citizens from our region, who wanted to create awareness about our pristine eco-system, the then endangered Grey Whale population and our coastal traditions.

Although the Grey Whales’ numbers have increased, the celebration continues!

Our festivities each spring are centered around the migration of these great ocean giants, from the Baja Coast in Mexico to the Chukchi Sea in the Artic. Over 25,000 Pacific Grey Whales swim past our shores each year.

2016 marks our 30th anniversary and we think that is something to celebrate!

Inspire, Educate and Entertain Photo by Marla Barker Pacific Rim Whale Festival

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Parks Canada is happy to be part of the PaciďŹ c Rim Whale Festival!

Visitors will notice that there are several large infrastructure projects underway in PaciďŹ c Rim National Park Reserve this spring. These projects address some much needed work, and will make a big dierence in the long term for visitors to the area. However, we also recognize that some of the closures and delays are an inconvenience to our neighbours and visitors. So, we are oering free park entry from now until April 30, 2016 as a way of saying thanks for your patience while we complete the construction work.

Where can you visit in the national park reserve? While construction is underway, Long Beach, Incinerator Rock, Schooner Cove, Florencia Bay (via the Willowbrae Trail), and the Rainforest trail remain open to the public.

For up-to-date information on road closures and construction delays in PaciďŹ c Rim National Park Reserve, please visit us at: www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/bc/paciďŹ crim/visit/visit5.aspx You can also view photos and regular project updates on our Facebook page: facebook.com/PaciďŹ cRimNPR.

2016 PaciďŹ c Rim Whale Festival Calendar

on sale at select partner outlets and our major WhaleFest events. $25 incl tax.

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Local Guest Educators

WENDY SZANISZLO BSc

Marine Mammal Biologist Wendy started her career volunteering for local marine mammal projects in 1995. She went on to study grey whales and sea lions and completed a graduate degree studying seas lions in Barkley Sound. Wendy has been involved in various grey whale, humback and and sea lion research projects with various government organizations, universites and research groups. Her on-going work involves photo identification of grey and humpback whales in Barkley sound to monitor ther abundance, distribution and habitiat use.

Join Wendy at Remote Passages Marine Excursions as well as on board whale watching with Subtidal Adventures

SILVA JOHANSSEN

DAN HARRISON

Raincoast Education Society Dan Harrison is a forest ecologist and the Executive Director of the Raincoast Education Society.

An appropriate caricature of Long Beach Nature Tours guide Silva Johansson could be of a witty cultural and ecological encyclopedia with bounds of energy, a bright rain slicker and a head of curls. And she has her hands in a number of tidepools, if you will.

Dan’s passion for the plants of Pacific coastal rainforests were the focus of much of his undergraduate work that earned him a BSc from the University of Victoria in 2008. Dan was also selected to join a forest ecology research group as a Masters student at the Pacific Forestry Centre (Canadian Forest Service) in Victoria focusing on nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.

Silva has also made an appearance in living rooms across the county tidepooling for strange and slippery creatures on Long Beach for Canadian Geographic Kids TV. Ask her about her time exploring the B.C. coast aboard the tall ship North Star of Herschel Island.

JENN YAKIMISHYN

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Jenn Yakimishyn is a marine biologist who calls the west coast home and works at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

She is inspired by coastal marine ecosystems and has a keen interest in the fish communities that inhabit eelgrass meadows and kelp forests.

Jenn will be speaking at the Park’s Whaling and Whaling Traditions exhibit as well as at Remote Passages Marine Excursions

He is an avid fisherman, surfer and outdoor enthusiast.

Dan will be taking you on a interpretive walk through Schooner Cove and the rainforest trails.

Silva will presenting The Pass of Melfort story at the UCC

Photo by Jeremy Koreski

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Guest Speakers

Dr. LANCE BARRETT-LENNARD Head -Vancouver Aquarium Cetacean Research program

Lance’s childhood was spent in Australia, the US and Canada. He did a BSc at the University of Guelph and then spent several years working as a lighthouse keeper, where he became fascinated by all things marine. He then went on to do MSc and PhD degrees on various aspects of killer whale biology at the University of British Columbia.

He was hired to head up the Vancouver Aquarium’s Cetacean Research Program in 2001.

His research focuses on population structure, mating systems, dietary specialization, and cultural transmission in cetaceans. At least nine populations of killer whales inhabit the northeastern Pacific Ocean and avoid inbreeding through a clanbased mating system.

Dr. Barrett-Lennard will be a guest on the Seachange panel as well as a presenter following it.

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JIM DARLING, PhD

Whale Researcher Jim Darling has led research programs on whales for over 25 years. His primary studies include behavior and ecology of grey whales in BC and humpback whales throughout the North Pacific.

Jim has been executive director of West Coast Whale Research Foundation and research director of the Clayoquot Biosphere Project.

Athough Maui has been the base of his study on the function of the humpback whale song, in Canada Jim works with the Pacific Wildlife Foundation.

His most recent and ongoing studies are study of the genetics of both the current Vancouver Island grey whale population and through, collaboration with the Tla-o-qui-aht, genetics of ancient whales populations through extraction of DNA from bones.

NATASHA EWING, BSc.

Ocean Networks Canada Natasha Ewing studied Biology and Ocean Science at UVIC. She shows her passion for the ocean not only in her academic life but also in her personal and professional life.

Natasha thoroughly enjoys being at the forefront of public education and engagement, increasing public awareness of current environmental concerns, research and solutions.

Natasha assumed her first informal educator role with the B.C. Ministry of Environment under the Youth Climate Leadership Alliance (YCLA).

Natasha will be presenting at the Ucluelet Community Centre as well as Kid’s Days.

KRISTEN KANES, BSc.

Ocean Networks Canada Kristen Kanes has always had a passion for marine mammals, and is particularly interested in cetaceans.

She is currently a Master’s student at the University of Victoria School of Earth and Ocean Sciences. She is focussing on acoustics-based cetacean research for her Master’s thesis.

Kristen brings a biologist’s point of view to the Ocean Networks Canada Innovation Centre team and analyzes ONC’s acoustic data.

Kristin will be presenting at Long Beach Lodge as well as Kid’s Days.

Jim will be presenting at Remote Passages Marine Excursions

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More Guest Speakers

KARLA ROBISON

District of Ucluelet Karla Robison, District of Ucluelet Environmental and Emergency Services Manager, initiated Ucluelet’s Marine Debris Program in March 2012 in an effort to manage driftage material from the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake.

The program has gained respect and recognition from neighbouring communities and jurisdictions, all levels of governments, international scientists, and the people of Japan.

Karla will be presenting at the Ucluelet Community Centre

KYLEE PAWLUK

DR. JAY CULLEN

Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre Kylee is a prairie girl gone coastal, growing up in Edmonton and re-locating to Vancouver Island eight years ago. She is currently completing her PhD at the University of Victoria studying the ecology of two invasive seaweeds on Vancouver Island.

Kylee loves teaching students field courses at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre and discussing the oceans with community groups around Vancouver Island.

Kylee will be presenting at Remote Passages as well Black Rock Resort

Dr. Cullen is an associate professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Victoria His research aims to understand the chemical speciation and fate of trace elements in the marine environment and how natural and anthropogenic environmental perturbations affect trace element biogeochemical cycles and vice versa.

Dr. Cullen will be a guest speaker on the Sea-change panel.

Migration route of the Pacific Grey Whale, from Baha, Mexico to the Alaska Seas.

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A • Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, 596 Marine Dr. B • Canadian Princess - 1943 Peninsula Rd C • Jamie’s Whaling Station - 168 Fraser Lane D • Reflecting Spirit Gallery - 1636 Peninsula Rd, E • Subtidal Adventures - 1950 Peninsula Rd F • Terrace Beach - 1000 Peninsula Rd G • Thornton Creek Hatchery - 2150 Thornton Rd, Port Albion H • Ucluelet Aquarium - 180 Main St I • Uclulelet Community Centre - 500 Matterson Dr. J • Whiskey Landing Lodge - 1645 Cedar Rd

1 • Common Loaf Bakery, 180 1st St 2 • Community Tennis Courts - Campbell St 3 • Eagle Aerie Gallery - 350 Campbell St 4 • Jamie’s Rainforest Inn - 1258 Pac Rim Hwy 5 • Remote Passages Marine Excursions - 51 Wharf St 6 • Tin Wis Resort - 1119 Pacific Rim Highway 7 • Tofino Botanical Gardens & Darwin’s Cafe - 1084 Pacific Rim Highway 8 • Tofino Community Hall - 351 Arnet Rd 6 • Tofino Paddle Surf - Tin Wis Resort, 1119 Pac Rim 9 • Wickaninnish Inn - 500 Osprey Lane

• Canadian Princess -1951 Peninsula • Mermaid Tales - 455 Campbell • Murray’s Grocery - 1736 Peninsula • Jamie’s Rainforest Inn -1258 Pac Rim Hwy

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30th Annual Pacific Rim Whale Festival March 12-27, 2016

Calendar of Events LOOK FOR OUR SMALL FLYER DURING THE FESTIVAL WITH ALL OF THE UP-TO-DATE FESTIVAL EVENTS.

The Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society is a registered non-profit society, and can be reached at info@pacificrimwhalefestival.com.

For more information visit us online at

www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com

All details on the Calendar of Events are as accurate as possible at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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bordered by the colour NAVY to distinguish them from previous years’ and are designed by local Ucluelet and Tofino children. There are 12 special designs to choose from; we suggest a minimum donation of $5 each. Buttons are available at most events and can also be found at local Visitor Info Centres.

March 12th- 27th, 2016Events as they appear in the calendar, begin on page 19 1576 Imperial Lane • 250-726-2103 in Ucluelet’s Village Square Shops

www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com Check our website or FACEBOOK page for continual updates on the schedule of Events.

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Join us for our 30th Anniversary celebration SEE FULL DETAILS OF EVENTS ON PAGES 14 - 29 SUN Mar. 13 UCLUELET 2 pm • ❂ Sea-Change Panel Discussion “ Marine Noise Pollution w/ Guest speakers, Ucluelet Community Centre 5 pm • Dr. Lance Barrett Orcas, following Seachange

SUN Mar. 20 UCLUELET 10:30 am • ❂ Spout Ball, basketball court, UCC 11 am • Tug 0 Whale, Big Beach, UCC Food Bank on the Edge presents

11:30 am • Chowder Chow Down, UCC

2:30-4:30 pm • ❂ Whale Spotting at Amphitrite Point

SUN Mar. 27 UCLUELET EASTER SUNDAY 12:30 pm • Easter Egg Hunt at Big Beach presented by Black Rock and Ocean Pet Supplies

MON Mar. 14 TOFINO 9 am • ❂ Blessing of the Boats, 1st St. Dock 9 am • T’ashii Paddle Echachis Canoe Trip, Jamie’s Whaling Station 10 am • ❂ Rainforest walk, North Chesterman Beach with RES, Ariane Baltic 1.5 hr 1pm • ❂ Guest Speaker - Jim Darling, Remote Passages 3 pm • ❂ Guest speaker: Kylee Pawluk Remote passages

MON Mar. 21 TOFINO 10 am• Flat water Paddle Surf with Catherine Bruwhiler 2hrs 1 pm • ❂ Guest Speaker: Wendy Szanizlo, Remote Passages 4 pm • ❂ Sea Creature Cookies, Common Loaf Bakery 8 pm • Monday Movie presented

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TUE Mar. 15 UCLUELET 10:30 am • ❂ Guest Speaker: Kylee Pawluk at Black Rock Wine Cellar Room 11 am • ❂ Storytelling with Roy Henry Vickers, Eagle Eerie Gallery, Tofino 4 pm • First Nation Cedar weaving workshop Ucluelet Community Centre, main hall

TUE Mar. 22 UCLUELET 10 am • Marine Mammal Research Day with subtidal Adventures & Wendy Szaniszlo 3 pm • ❂ Guest Speaker, Natasha Ewing - Ocean Networks Ucluelet Community Centre 7 pm • ❂ Guest Speaker, Leah Thorpe, Whiskey Landing Lodge

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11 am • ❂ Storytelling with RHV, Eagle Eerie Gallery 10:30 am• T’ashii Paddle Echachis Canoe Trip 2 pm • ❂ Schooner Cove walk with RES, Dan Harison 4 pm • First Nation Cedar Weaving workshop, Long BeachLodge 7 pm • Artist Migration Gala, Tofino Sea Kayaking

WED Mar. 23 TOFINO Sponsored by Remote Passages

1-4 pm • ❂ Maritime KIDS’ DAY - Tin Wis Resort Special guest: Norman Foote 7 pm • ❂ Guest Speaker, Kristin Kanes - Ocean Networks, Long Beach Lodge

FRI Mar. 11 UCLUELET 7:30 pm • Vancouver Opera, STICKBOY, presented by the Ucluelet Historical Society Ucluelet Community Centre Admission:by donation

FRI Mar. 18 TOFINO

11 am • ❂ Storytelling with Roy Henry Vickers, Eagle Eerie Gallery 3 pm • ❂ Beach Seine Interactive Specimen Collecting!, Join Laura and the Ucluelet Aquarium team collect specimans at Terrace Beach, then warm up with hot chocolate at Terrace Beach Resort

THU Mar. 24 UCLUELET

9:30 am • Flukes & Feathers at Remote Passages w/ Pete Clarkson 1-4 pm • ❂ Whales and Whaling Traditions Presented by Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and Parks Canada at Long Beach North in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve 5 pm • ❂ Guest Speaker: Jenn Yakimishyn Jewels of the Emerald Sea. Remote passages

FRI Mar. 25 TOFINO/Ukee

10 am • Marine Mammal Research Day with subtidal Adventures & Wendy Szaniszlo 10 am • Guest speaker: Karla Robison,Tsunamis and Earthquakes Sponsored by Jamie’s Whaling Station

1-4 pm • ❂ Maritime KIDS’ DAY - Ucluelet community centre, Special guest: Norman Foote

10:30 - ❂ Guest Speaker: Margaret Horsfield, Tofino and Clayoquot Sound: A History. Remote Passages, Tofino 2 pm • ❂ Pass of Melfort w/ Silva Johanssen, Ucluelet Community centre

SAT Mar. 12 TOFINO Artsplash! Black Rock resort

10:30 am ❂ Parade of Whales, Birthday Cake in Village Green 2 pm • ❂ Guest speaker: Dr. Lance Barrett - Orcas, Jamie’s Rainforest Inn

SAT Mar. 19 UCLUELET 11 am • Bluegrass workshop w/ Viper Central $20 at the door NOON • ❂ Rubber Fish Race Thornton Creek Fish Hatchery, Port Albion.

Race starts at 12:30pm $5/fish 2:30 pm • ❂ Whale Spotting station at Amphitrite Point w/ Bill McIntyre & WPT unvieling of interpretive signage 7:30 pm • BARNACLE BLUEGRASS featuring Viper Central $25/ADV $30/door

SAT Mar. 26 TOFINO 11 am • ❂ ‘ Light Years’ Book signing with Caroline Woodwood at Remote Passages

7 pm • the Thin Line w/PAUL NICKLEN - presented by Ocean Outfitters, the shore on the pier, Tofino

Pre- Festival Events

Saturday, Mar 5 - GREAT GATSBY CASINO NIGHT 20’s themed farewell party aboard the Canadian Princess $25/advance Thursday, Mar 10 - WICKANINNISH INN GALA & AUCTION Salal Room, Wickaninnish Inn call for ticket information 250-725-3100

ONGOING DAILY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL ...

• ARTSPLASH! Black Rock Resort, Ucluelet- Mar. 12-20th • ROY HENRY VICKERS STORYTELLING - Eagle Aerie Gallery, Tofino Mar. 15, 16, 17 & 19th -11am • ARTIST MIGRATION – Tofino Sea Kayaking, Tofino March 16 - 27th

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Days of the week have been delineated as ‘TOFINO’ AND ‘UCLUELET’ DAYS IN ORDER TO SAVE YOU TRAVEL TIME ** Please note, there may be a few events in the opposite community so please make sure to check the full schedule for times and locations.

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Saturday, March 5 Great Gatsby Casino Night on the Canadian Princess 7:30pm – Saturday, March 5, Canadian Princess, 1943 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet

Dress up in your best flapper or gangster outfit and enjoy a night of casino games with a roaring 20’s theme. Once the gaming has stopped use your “winnings” or pool them together to bid on fantastic prizes, then dance the night away.

What better location than the old steamship, Canadian Princess Resort.

A final fitting farewell to a Ucluelet icon, as she is being removed from the boat basin later this year. Tickets available at: Murray’s Grocery, Canadian Princess, Jamie’s Rainforest Inn $25 advance $30/door.

Thursday, March 10 Wickaninnish Inn presents

Pacific Rim Whale Festival Gala Dinner and Silent Auction 6pm – Thursday, Wickaninnish Inn, 500 Osprey Lane, Tofino

The Pacific Rim Whale Festival Gala and Silent Auction starts with Chef Warren Barr and the kitchen brigade cooking up some magic. Wine pairings and tempting silent auction items complement the evening for this 20th annual fundraising (and fun-raising) event. 100% of the ticket cost and silent auction proceeds Pacific Rim Whale Festival

go to support the volunteer-fueled Whale Festival and its marketing efforts. Tickets for the dinner with wine pairings are an amazingly great value at $110/person, including taxes and service. For details email our team at info@pacificrimwhalefestival.com or visit www.wickinn.com for more info.

Friday, March 11 Ucluelet Vancouver Opera presents STICKBOY

7:30pm, Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Dr, Ucluelet

The Ucluelet and Area Historical Society are pleased to once again present to the local schools and the communities-at-large, performances by Vancouver Opera in Schools. The much anticipated productions this year will be of Stickboy, which has been has been described as “bravely autobiographical, poetic and visually innovative”. This made-in-Canada opera is a powerful and insightful drama exploring the ramifications of incessant bullying, an issue facing many of our youth of today. Admission: By donation from the general public

ArtSplash at Black Rock Resort

8-day show at the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort. The art show coincides with the first week of the Pacific Rim Whale Festival and is a fantastic opportunity to see the creative work of established and emerging artists.

Saturday, March 12 Tofino Parade of Whales and Wonders – Opening Ceremony

10:15am, Starts at the Wickaninnish Elementary School, Campbell Street Tofino

This event kicks off the Whale Festival, with businesses and organizations working hard to decorate floats that capture the spirit of the Pacific Rim Whale Festival. Locals and visitors alike line Campbell Street to watch as the excitement moves through Tofino, finishing in the downtown area.

Join us for cake on the Village Green as we celebrate our 30th birthday!

Admission: By donation/Button ••The parade floats will depart from the Wickaninnish Elementary School, continuing along Campbell St. down 2nd, right on Main St, right on 3rd and finish at the Village Green. Please no balloons on your floats – there are many natural ways to decorate.

10am-10pm until March 20th, 596 Marine Dr, Ucluelet ArtSplash is an Art Show

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Guest Speaker - Dr. Lance BarrettLennard – Vancouver Aquarium 2pm – Jamie’s Rainforest Inn, 1258 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino

Over 30 years ago, pioneering marine mammal researcher Michael Bigg determined that British Columbia coastal waters are home to distinct fish-eating and mammal-eating killer whale types. Referred to as resident and Bigg’s killer whales, we now know that these types do not interbreed, rarely interact, and have distinctly different cultures (learned traditions, call-types, and behaviors).

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Sunday, March 13 Ucluelet Sea Change Panel Discussion – Effects of

marine noise pollution on sea life on our marine animals.

2-4 pm, Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Dr, Ucluelet

Join guest speakers, Dr. Lance Barrett and others for and engaging panel discussion of the effects that noise pollution and sonar have on marine life.

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Guest Speaker - Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard – Assessing Killer Whale Body Condition using a Remote-Controlled Hexacopter

5 pm – Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Dr, Ucluelet (following the Seachange panel)

Resident killer whales have a strong dietary preference for Chinook salmon, and are known to experience higher-than normal mortality during poor salmon years. John Durban, Holly Fearnbach and Dr. Barrett-Lennard have been examining the relationship between Chinook and killer whales in more detail, by assessing how body condition (fat thickness) of killer whales varies with fluctuations in salmon abundance.

For the past two years, they have used a small unmanned hexacopter to obtain high quality aerial photos of resident killer whales, which we use to determine the length and shape of the whales very accurately.

The talk will describe the method and present photos and videos of killer whales from the air.

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Monday, March 14 Tofino 10th Annual Blessing of the Boats 9am –1st Street Dock St, Tofino

Brought to you by the Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Society. Watch crews and spectators participate in a traditional maritime blessing for those working on the sea – reminding us of the deep maritime roots in coastal communities and also that marine activity is an important component of modern day life. Conducted by Father Roger and facilitated by Steve Bernard.

Free Event – no Admission.

T’ashii Paddle School and Jamie’s Whaling Station presesents

Echachis: A guided tour of Tla-o-qui-aht Whale Hunting Village

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9am – Jamie’s Whaling Station, 606 Campbell St., Tofino A one of a kind First Nations

Cultural experience. Join Tsimka Martin and paddle a real traditional dugout canoe to Echachis Island.

Echachis is a whale hunting village site of the Tla-o-qui-aht people located on the outer coast. Tsimka will lead a hike across the island and share about the way of life of the Tla-o-qui-aht first people; their relationship with the ocean including the whale hunt.

5 hours, $129/person +gst. Includes guided canoe tour, hike on Echachis. Bring drinking water, camera and dress for the weather. Ph 250 266 3787 Arrive 15 minutes ahead please.

Bonus Option: Paddle to Echachis on a stand up paddleboard! For paddlers with some experience. Details online. Restrictions: Ages 10 and up.

Please note this tour involves hiking on rugged ground and slippery rocks.

Book online:

http://tofinopaddle.com/ products/echachis-whalehuntingvillage-site-tour/

Rainforest Walk w/ RES and Ariane Batic

10 am North Chesterman’s Beach 1.5 hrs.

Please join Ariane Batic from Raincoast Education Society for a guided walk along the rocky shoreline and through the intertidal zone.

Discover the biodiversity in tide pools, and learn about marine invertebrates, seaweeds and coastal birds that live in this dynamic marine ecosystem. Meet at North Chesterman’s Beach parking lot.

Ariane is a Marine Biologist and the Field School Coordinator at Raincoast Education Society.

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Guest Speaker – Dr. Jim Darling, Humpback

the cutting edge research happening in British Columbia about the change in pH in our oceans.

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Whale Song - An Update

Tuesday, March 15 Ucluelet

1pm - Remote Passages Marine Excursions, 51 Wharf St, Tofino

The haunting songs of Humpback Whales echo through local waters each autumn, and fill Hawaiian bays during the northern winter. Now, research is underway to determine if populations of humbacks can be defined by song composition. Jim Darling, a long-time Tofino resident who has led independent whale research projects for over 30 years, presents on recent work from the field.

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GUEST SPEAKER Kylee Pawluk, Ocean Acidification – What’s

the Big Deal?

3pm - Remote Passages Marine Excursions, 51 Wharf St, Tofino

Our world is constantly undergoing change due to human impacts. Carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels eventually finds its way into the oceans. Carbon dioxide combines with water to release hydrogen atoms, which are reducing the pH in the oceans. These acidic molecules then affect how many marine organisms grow their skeletons.

These changes to animal growth will have effects throughout marine food chains.

During this presentation we will go over the chemistry behind ocean acidification, how this change in chemistry will directly affect marine animals, and how this will reverberate up the food chain to impact whales. We will also discuss some of Pacific Rim Whale Festival

Storytelling with Roy Henry Vickers 11am Eagle Aerie Gallery, 350 Campbell St, Tofino

See March 16th for more information Admission: By donation/Button b

GUEST SPEAKER Kylee Pawluk

10:30am – Wine Cellar Room, Black Rock Resort, 596 Marine Dr, Ucluelet Species Invasions in British Columbia: Who, What, Where, When, and Why You Should Care Invasive species are thought . to be one of the leading causes of loss of native species around the world. However, not all introduced species are bad, we just don’t hear about the ones that can have positive impacts on the habitats they invade. Much of our understanding of how invasive species affects native communities comes from work on terrestrial habitats but invasive species are just as important in our marine habitats.

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Thank you to Cermaq Aquaculture for sponsoring.

Cedar Weaving w/ Yuułu?ił?at? member Rose Wilson and Family 4pm - Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Dr, Ucluelet

Come and learn the traditional art of weaving by local First Nations artisan Rose Wilson and family. Tickets available at the door, limited student capacity of 40 seats.

Admission: $15 (Includes Cedar and Supplies)

Wednesday, March 16 Tofino Storytelling with artist Roy Henry Vickers

11am – March 15, March 16, March 17, March 19. Eagle Aerie Gallery, 350 Campbell St, Tofino Renowned First Nation artist

Roy Henry Vickers intimately shares personal stories of coastal life and inspirations, in his own longhouse gallery. He will be releasing Limited Edition prints and will be available for signing following the storytelling.

Everyone welcome! Thanks to Eagle Aerie Gallery for years of Whale Festival support.

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T’ashii Paddle School and Jamie’s Whaling Station present

Echachis: A guided tour of Tla-o-qui-aht Whale Hunting Village 10:30 am – Jamie’s Whaling Station, 606 Campbell St., Tofino

A one of a kind First Nations

Cultural experience. Join Tsimka Martin and paddle a real traditional dugout canoe to Echachis Island.

5 hours, $129/person +gst. Includes guided canoe tour, hike on Echachis. Bring drinking water, camera and dress for the weather Ph 250 266 3787. Arrive 15 minutes ahead please. MORE INORMATION ON PAGE 20. continued page 23

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Rainforest Walk w/ RES and Dan Harrison 2pm – Schooner Cove parking lot. Just north of Long Beach, PRNPR Please join Dan Harrison

from the Raincoast Education Society for a guided walk through the Coastal Temperate Rainforests of the West Coast. The program will provide a unique understanding of this globally significant ecosystem; from the impressive diversity of flora and fauna to the interconnections of the marine environment.

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Thank you to Cermaq Aquaculture for sponsoring.

Cedar Weaving w/ Yuułu?ił?at? member Rose Wilson and Family 4pm, Long Beach Lodge, 1441 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino

Come and learn the traditional art of weaving by local First Nations artisan Rose Wilson and family. Tickets available at the door, limited student capacity of 40 seats. Admission: $15 (Includes Cedar and Supplies)

Art Migration, B.C. Artists in Mexico, and Art Show 7pm, Tofino Sea Kayaking, 320 Main Street, Tofino

Opening reception: Wednesday, March 16. Refreshments,

Show continues until March 28 Open 10-5, Monday- Sunday. The Grey Whales go to Mexico every winter. So do some artists from British Columbia. Come out and enjoy works created this year in Mexico

by Norma Dryden, Maureen Fraser, Kim Hoag and Peggy Jameson, Alison Watt and others.

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See March 16th for more information.

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Beach Seine Interactive Specimen Collecting!

3:30 pm – Terrace Beach parking lot, 1002 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet

Join Ucluelet Aquarium curator Laura Griffin-Cochrane for an in-her-shoes actual Aquarium-bound specimen collection from Terrace Beach. Oh! The life in our own backyard! A net, chest waders, some biologist friends, and you. Laura will be joined by Ucluelet Aquarium staff for some seining fun. All ages welcome and boots recommended. Brought to you by the Ucluelet Aquarium Society. Refreshments provided by Terrace Beach Resort, Ucluelet B.C. Admission: By donation/Button b

Friday, March 18 Tofino Remote Passages Marine Excursions partnered event

Flukes & Feathers w/ Pete Clarkson

9:30 am – Remote Passages Marine Excursions, 51 Wharf St, Tofino It’s the perfect time of year for an exciting adventure where our guides take you touring into stretching inlet waters and along the outer coast of Clayoquot Sound seeking coastal and inlet birds and migrating grey whales all in one experience! An inspiring

daytrip for most ages with informative and engaging guides! Thanks to Remote Passages Marine Excursions for continued Festival support!

Admission $89. pp CALL 250-725-3330 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON THE BOAT!

Storytelling with Roy Henry Vickers 11am Eagle Aerie Gallery, 350 Campbell St, Tofino

See March 16th for more information Admission: By donation/Button b

Whales and Whaling Traditions Presented by Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and Parks Canada

1- 4pm, Long Beach North in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Learn about grey whales and historical first nation’s whaling, and witness traditional whale processing methods. Guest speakers and exhibition.

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Guest Speaker - w/ Jen Yakimishyn “Jewels of the Emerald Sea”

5pm, Remote Passages Marine Excursions, 51 Wharf St, Tofino Join Parks Canada biologist,

Jennifer Yakimishyn, as she takes you on an underwater journey into the kelp forests of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Learn about the marine animals that call these kelp forests home and how the park monitors these marine communities.

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Saturday, March 19 Ucluelet Storytelling with Roy Henry Vickers

11am Eagle Aerie Gallery, 350 Campbell St, Tofino See March 16th for more in formation Admission: By donation/Button b

Annual Rubber Fish Race and Thornton Creek Hatchery Tour

Noon – Racing starts at 12:30 pm, Thornton Creek Hatchery, Port Albion

Sponsor racing rubber fish

& prepare them for their race down the falls! Come join the folks at the hatchery for some refreshments, tour the hatchery and the watch the race. Win prizes! It’s far more than just winning! Place bets on your Community Fish, Corporate Fish or Personal Racing Fish! See if you can stump the resident fish experts or spot other wildlife. Join in the fun! Presented in cooperation with Thornton Creek Enhancement Society.

Buy your rubber fishes for $5 each - with prizes to be won. Prizes donated and sponsored by Petro-Can, Ucluelet Admission: By donation/Button b

Thank you to Black Rock Oceanfront Resort for sponsoring

Bluegrass workshop with Viper Central

11 am – Black Rock Resort, 596 Marine Dr, Ucluelet – Lounge Calling all fiddle, mandolin,

guitar, bass, dobro players! Come

out to Black Rock’s Float Lounge for a hands-on instrument workshop with Viper Central! Here is the chance to try out these instruments for yourself and get some insider tips for better performance.

Admission $20 at the door. 1/hr.

Whale viewing station at Amphitrite Point 2:30pm- 4:30pm, Amphitrite Point, Ucluelet

Join guest naturalist Bill McIntyre sighting our amazing guests of honour from Amphitrite Point in Ucluelet. Using high-powered spotting scopes and even the naked eye, this scenic spot lends itself to fantastic views of the open ocean, the grey whale migration and more of nature’s best offerings. New Interpretive signage will be unveiled from the Wild Pacific Trail Society. Avoid the queue; bring your own binoculars if you have them.

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Black Rock Oceanfront Resort presents

by over 130 guests. Event includes gourmet appetizers, cash bar and silent auction.

Buy Tickets: Advanced tickets can be purchased at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort; Murray’s Grocery & Blackberry Cove or contact the festival at info@pacificrimwhalefestival.com.

Tickets: Advanced $25 / Door $30 19+ only

Sunday, March 20 Ucluelet Fire-Fighter Spout Ball Challenge

10:30 am Basketball Court, Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Dr, Ucluelet Local Ucluelet & Tofino

Volunteer Fire Brigades go head to head in a true west coast challenge.

If you haven’t seen this before, it’s a must-see. Cheer for your favourite firefighters!

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Tug – o – Whale Barnacle Bluegrass 11am following Spout Ball - BIG Featuring Viper Central BEACH – Ucluelet Community and LIttle Saturday

7:30 pm –Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, 596 Marine Dr, Ucluelet Join us for this fundrais

ing evening of live Canadian music brought to you by Black Rock Resort!

Special guests Viper Central can rip it up bluegrass style with sweet n’ crunchy harmonies and tight melodic breaks that’ll make your heart soar, your feet shuffle and your blood curdle! Warm up to the sweet sounds of our own local bluegrass specialists “Little Saturday” This is another of our “Can’t Miss Events” and is always well attended

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Come test your strength

against some tough opponents and work up a healthy appetite for the Chowder Chow Down! Channel the strength of a Grey Whale to help pull your end of the rope to victory! Local dignitaries from Ucluelet and Tofino get involved vying for the Bone of Contention in this friendly competition.

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Chowder Chow Down, fundraiser for the Food Bank on the Edge

11:30am-2pm Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Dr, Ucluelet Sample some of the best chowder on the West Coast from our local Tofino and Ucluelet and Port Alberni chefs! Gourmet secrets, mom & pop specials and traditional family recipes tempt your pallet. You have a chance to vote on your favourite.

Which chowder will win your vote this year? This is a sustainable event, BRING YOUR OWN CHOWDER BOWL and spoon.

This year the chow-down is a fundraiser for the Food Bank on the Edge, which supports the communities on the West Coast. Feel free to bring a non-perishable item as well

Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Children, $25 Family (2 Adults max).

Don’t be disappointed, get here early, doors open at 11:30am

Monday, March 21 Tofino

2-4pm, Amphitrite Point, Coast Guard Stn, Ucluelet

11:30 am – 2pm – Tofino Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino

Scenic Flat-water Whale viewing station Paddleboard Adventure! at Amphitrite Point Join guest naturalist Bill McIntyre sighting our amazing guests of honour from Amphitrite Point in Ucluelet. Using high-powered spotting scopes and even the naked eye, this scenic spot lends itself to fantastic views of the open ocean, the grey whale migration and more of nature’s best offerings. Work off the chowder with a walk on the world-renowned Wild Pacific Trail. Avoid the queue; bring your own binoculars if you have them.

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Join Tofino Paddle Surf instructor and guest naturalist Dan Harrison for a two hour introductory paddle boarding tour of Tofino’s protected mudflats. On this tour you will experience wildlife, stunning scenery and the excitement of paddle boarding this unique and inspiring ecosystem.

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Wickaninnish Inn Gala

Dinner and Auction

MARCH 10th,6 PM

CALL FOR TICKET INFO 250-725-3100

BARNACLE BLUEGRASS FEATURING VIPER CENTRAL &

LITTLE SATURDAY March 19th , tix $25 /Adv- Black Rock Resort

GREAT GATSBY CASINO NIGHT ABOARD THE CANADIAN PRINCESS

MARCH 5th, 7:30PM Tix $25/adv $30/door

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Monday Night Movies

Guest Speaker: Wendy “ TideLines” presented by the Surfrider Foundation Szaniszlo “Wet & Wild – 8pm, Doors open at 7:15pm Sea Lion Rescue on the West Coast”

1pm Remote Passages Marine Excursions, 51 Wharf St, Tofino

What kinds of sea lions do we see? And what kinds of trouble can they can get into? Local independent marine mammal researcher Wendy Szaniszlo shares her challenges and adventures around pioneering sea lion disentanglement on the west coast. Experience gained from a pilot project in Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds is being used to train rescue teams in Canada & the US. Learn how we can all help protect sea lions in the wild!

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Sea Creature Cookie Decorating!

4pm – Common Loaf Bakery, 180 1st St, Tofino

Fun for all ages! Come and decorate delicious cookies, with icing, sprinkles and candy at Tofino’s local bakery, The Common Loaf. This is a free event! Children under 8 yrs of age must be supervised.

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Clayoquot Community Theater, 380 Campbell St (corner of Campbell & 3rd St), Tofino A global outreach voyage in search of adventure, awareness and… garbage. Special guest films director Andrew Naysmith. Refreshments and snacks. Admission: $8.

Tuesday, March 22 Ucluelet Marine Mammal Research Day

– w/ Wendy Szanislo

Tuesday, March 22, March 24, March 26 10am – 12:30pm, Subtidal Adventures, 1950 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet

Join local marine mammal researcher Wendy Szaniszlo for a fun-filled research trip by zodiac boat in Barkley Sound. Long-time whale watching company Subtidal Adventures joins Wendy to introduce you to local marine mammals and involve you in identifying individual whales and thier habits.

2.5 – 3 hour tour length. Adults $89.00, Children 4-12 years $69.00.

Advanced booking required for this very popular event.

Contact Subtidal Adventures directly for reservations. 25% of the proceeds goes back to support the Whale Festival.

Phone 1-877-444-1134 or email info@subtidaladventures.com

Guest Speaker: w/ Natasha Ewing,

Ocean Networks Canada Wiring the Abyss: Discovering the Ocean Through Real-Time Data

3pm – Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Dr, Ucluelet Explore the Pacific Ocean

with Ocean Networks Canada, which operates an innovative underwater observatory that enables transformative ocean research and technology. Discover a new world beneath the waves with real-time data, hydrophone clips, amazing technology and stunning images. Through the presentation learn about exciting opportunities for educators, students and the general public to learn about the ocean and become citizen scientists!

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Guest speaker: w/ Leah Thorpe. Who’s

Swimming in (and around) the Salish Sea

7pm, Whiskey Landing Lodge, 1645 Cedar Rd, Ucluelet Come and join Leah Thorpe from the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre for a look at the diversity of marine mammals in British Columbia. You will learn about how each species makes a living in our waters, tips and tricks for telling them apart and what local marine conservation groups are doing to give these animals the best chance to thrive on our coast.

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Wednesday, March 23 Tofino Thank you to Remote Passages Marine Excursions & Tin Wis Resort for sponsoring this event.

Maritime Kid’s Days, TOFINO

1pm – 4pm, Tin Wis Resort, Wickaninnish Conference Centre, 1119 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino Join us for an all-out afternoon of fun, art, science, and music.

Activities for all ages! Featuring Norman Foote, a celebrated performer from Vancouver who has created a special niche in the music world and amassed a cross-generational following. His musicality is like no other, mixing clever hooks, witty wordplay and comedy all to great effect.

There are also games, arts & crafts, touch tank with sea stars, face painting and so much to do, we have to host this event in each town! Parks Canada, The Rainforest Education 2016

Society, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Ocean Networks and the Four Frames photo booth are some of the participants. This year we are extremely pleased to welcome back Strawberry Isle Research – Build a Whale!

Admission: By donation/Button ❂

Guest speaker: Kristin Kanes w/Ocean Networks

Canada, Wiring the Abyss: Discovering the Ocean Through Real-Time Data 7pm, Long Beach Lodge, 1441 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino

Explore the Pacific Ocean with Ocean Networks Canada, which operates an innovative underwater observatory that enables transformative ocean research and technology.

Discover a new world beneath the waves with real-time data, hydrophone clips, amazing technology and stunning images. Learn about exciting opportunities for educators, students and the general public to learn about the ocean and become citizen scientists!

Admission: By donation/Button ❂

Thursday, March 24 Ucluelet Marine Mammal Research Day – w/ Wendy Szanislo

10am – 12:30pm, Subtidal Adventures, 1950 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet

See info on page 27. Adults $89.00, Children 4-12 years $69.00.

Advanced booking required for this very popular event.

Contact Subtidal Adventures directly for reservations. 25% of the proceeds goes back to support the Whale Festival.Phone 1-877-4441134 or email info@subtidaladventures.com

Guest Speaker: Karla Robison – Tsunamis and Earthquakes

10am, Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Dr, Ucluelet Since 2012, Karla Robinson, Emergency services, District of Ucluelet, has been a contributory figure for the Japan Tsunami Debris file by establishment of Ucluelet’s Marine Debris Program and as a local government subcommittee representative for the ProvincialFederal Japan Tsunami Debris Coordinating Committee Planning and Scientific Monitoring teams. Ucluelet’s program has gained respect and recognition from neighbouring communities and jurisdictions, all levels of governments, international scientists and organizations, local to international media companies, and the people of Japan. Admission: By donation/Button b

Thank you to Jamie’s Whaling Station & Adventure Centre for sponsoring

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1pm-4pm - Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Dr, Ucluelet Join us for an all-out afternoon of fun, art, science, and music.

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Friday, March 25 Tofino / Ucluelet Guest speaker: w/ Margaret Horsfield & Ian Kennedy.

Tofino and Clayoquot Sound: A History.

10:30 am, Remote Passages Marine Excursions, 51 Wharf St, Tofino A lively and fast-paced presentation about the history of Tofino and Clayoquot Sound, based on the book. This is the only comprehensive history of the area, filled with many entertaining stories.

Admission: By donation/Button ❂

The Story of the Pass of Melfort - Silva Johanssen

1pm – Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Dr. Ucluelet Amphitrite lighthouse, which celebrated its 100th birthday last year, was built because of this wreck.

Hear local interpreter and naturalist Silva Johansson tells this intriguing but tragic story. Presented courtesy of the Wild Pacific Trail Society.

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‘Light Years: Memoirs of a Modern Lightkeeper’

11 am – Remote Passages marine Excursions, 51 Wharf St, Tofino

Caroline Woodward left a busy and rewarding life in publishing to join her husband, lightkeeper and photographer, Jeff George when he was offered a position at Lennard Island Lightstation near Tofino.

She has now, as a relief lightkeeper herself, worked on a dozen different lightstations on the BC coast. She has resumed her former life as an author and she’s been happily writing books, making slow good food and gardening in all four seasons in salt spray, high winds and fog since 2008.

Caroline will present an entertaining thirty minute slide show and talk, suitable for all ages, with lots of wildlife, lighthouse and whale photos by Jeff George, and sign copies of her bestselling book, Light Years: Memoir of a Modern Lighthouse Keeper.

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THIN BLUE LINE – presented by Ocean Outfitters

DOORS OPEN: 7PM SHOW AT: 7:30PM, The Shore on the Pier, 368 Main Street, Tofino A talk by world-renowned photographers Paul Nicklen (National Geographic) and Christina Mittermeier. Ocean Outfitters is proud to present an unforgettable evening of

spectacular photography, enlightening stories and a hopeful perspective on the world’s oceans. SeaLegacy is an organization dedicated to protecting the oceans of the world. Paul and Christina, two of the directors and founders of SeaLegacy have always used their passion for photography and storytelling to share the wonders of the natural world. They are sharing their passion and talent to shine a light under the Thin Blue Line where the mysteries of our oceans hide. See page 8 for more info.

Tickets: $15 (12 and under free) Tickets available at Ocean Outfitters or oceanoutfitters.tickit.ca 1-250725-2866 Thank you to The Shore for sponsoring the venue.

Sunday, March 27 Ucluelet Black Rock Easter Egg Hunt at Big Beach Fun starts at 12:30, at the gazebo, Big Beach, Ucluele! Thousands of colourful eggs filled with chocolate, candy and prizes will be scattered over the beach for kids of all ages.

Special sectioned off area for ages 5 and under. Hot chocolate & cookies available under the Big Beach gazebo. This family event is open to the public, all ages welcome.

Hosted by Black Rock Oceanfront Resort & Ocean Pet Supplies.

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Did you know?

The largest ocean on Earth is the Pacific Ocean, it covers around 30% of the Earth’s surface.

The Pacific Ocean contains around 25000 different islands, many more than are found in Earth’s other oceans.

The Pacific Ocean’s name has an original meaning of ‘peaceful sea’ Ocean tides are caused by the Earth rotating while the Moon and Sun’s gravitational pull acts on ocean water.

Around 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans.

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Robinson Cook

Arts Society

Robinson Cook is a carver who reflects his west coast home. He works with Vancouver Island wood species and has been very influenced by the Nuu-Chah-Nulth traditions of carving.

Like many, Robinson started off with the legendary carver Henry Nola as his first exposure to the west coast carving culture. Over the years he has developed his own style and continues to seek guidance from his current mentors, Qwaya Sam and Gordon Dick. Robinson lives and works on an island in Clayoquot Sound and has been on the west coast for over 25 years.

Giovi Corlazzoni – poster artist The People’s Choice Award for the 2015 ArtSplash!

You can also see his work at the upcoming ArtSplash! exhibition - March 12-20th at Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet.

discover black rock

Capture the spirit of Whale Festival this March. hotel | restaurant | spa

Family Dining Ask about our Kid's Menus!

Fetch Restaurant open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Float Lounge open daily from 3pm. Ask about our daily drink & menu features.

Ucluelet, British Columbia • 1-877-762-5011 • www.blackrockresort.com Pacific Rim Whale Festival

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