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Visitor center · Ucluelet, British Columbia
Kwisitis Visitor Centre
The Pacific Rim National Park visitor centre overlooking Wickaninnish Beach, with exhibits on Nuu-chah-nulth culture, the sea and the west-coast forest.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Kwisitis Visitor Centre
The Kwisitis Visitor Centre sits on a rocky point at the southern end of Wickaninnish Beach, in the Long Beach sector of Pacific Rim National Park, about 10 km from Ucluelet. Kwisitis is the Nuu-chah-nulth name for the place.
The exhibits tell the history and culture of the Nuu-chah-nulth nations, who have lived on the coast for thousands of years, with canoes, artifacts and stories, and explain marine life, whales and the temperate rainforest. Large windows look out to the Pacific and the beach.
Short coastal trails leave from the centre, such as the Nuu-chah-nulth Trail, which crosses the forest to another beach. The centre is open in the main season; the park charges an entry fee. Check dates and the current schedule.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One hour; add another hour for the beach and trails.
Best time
June to September, when the centre is usually open.
How to get there
By Wick Road, leaving Highway 4 inside the park, about 10 km from Ucluelet.
Tip
After the exhibits, go down to Wickaninnish Beach and walk north at low tide.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kwisitis Visitor Centre
What’s in the Kwisitis centre?
Exhibits on Nuu-chah-nulth culture, the sea and the west-coast forest.
Where is the Kwisitis centre located?
In the Long Beach sector of Pacific Rim National Park, overlooking Wickaninnish Beach.
Is the Kwisitis centre open year-round?
It’s usually open in the main season. Check the dates.