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Whale Watching & The Broken Group Islands

The zodiac boat cruised through the sparkling water just offshore of Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island.  That perfect line that divided the sunny blue sky and the Pacific Ocean was suddenly interrupted by the shooting spray of … Details →


The 3rd Annual Ucluelet Salmon Ladder Derby

  The Ucluelet Salmon Ladder Derby has now entered into its third year giving anxious anglers the chance to “Fish to Win” and raise funds and awareness for salmon enhancement projects on the west coast.  When asked if this season’s … Details →


Hot Stone Massage – WOW!

I spent the afternoon walking up and down the beach looking for perfectly round, flat, smooth, and dark coloured stones.  There are natural beaches along the west coast near and even right in the village of Ucluelet.  When I found … Details →


Earth Day at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

Today is Earth Day!  Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide.  Earth Day Canada exists to provide Canadians with the practical knowledge and tools they need to support a healthier environment.  Earth Day celebrates the birthday of … Details →


What a Whale! Close Encounters in Barkley Sound

Friendly Gray whales give observers an experience they’ll never forget! They could see the blow hole spray off in the distance indicating there were Gray whales feeding in the area, just as they expected.  The engine of the whale watching … Details →


Big Excitement at Big Beach

Visitors and local community members gathered on Big Beach this Easter Sunday, right next to Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, to participate in a favour Easter tradition:  the Big Beach Easter Egg Hunt.  There was a great turn out and everyone … Details →


Easter Break at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

It’s like the entire west coast is opening its mouth for a gigantic YAWN, spreading its arms way out for a rejuvenating stretch, and blinking contently into the sun shining twinkles on the ocean after a stormy (yet exciting!) winter.  … Details →


Barnacle Blues: An Evening with Jim Byrnes & Headwater

  The crowd was smitten.  A riff on his guitar or a soulfully sung lyric evoked sporadic cheers, hearty applause, and too many tapping toes and nodding heads to count.  Jim Byrnes, a two time Juno Award winning blues musician … Details →


A West Coast Artist: Katsumi Kimoto

When I arrived at the ArtSplash Gallery the afternoon sun was shining through the floor to vaulted-ceiling windows of the lobby at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort.  The rays of sunlight warmed the room and beamed a welcoming spotlight on the … Details →


St. Patrick’s Day at Float Lounge

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with beer tasting, live music, tappas and drink specials at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort! We are happy to welcome the Phillip’s Brewing Company at the Float Lounge on March 17th.  They will be hosting a tasting … Details →


The Pacific Rim Whale Festival

The Pacific Rim Whale Festival – an annual celebration of marine wild life, a vibrant community, and all the greatest things the west coast of Vancouver Island has to offer!  This year marks the 26th annual Pacific Rim Whale Festival … Details →


Carbon Neutral Certified!

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is pleased to announce that we have officially achieved “Carbon Neutral Status” for 2011, purchasing sufficient offsets to balance off all our operational emissions into the environment.  We are now Carbon Neutral Certified!  What does this … Details →


Storm Watching or Storm Warming? It’s up to you!

Some people say the ocean looks angry during one of our wild, west coast storms.  I say it looks more like the ocean is dancing, probably to some alternative rock from the 80’s, and most likely it’s showing off!  One … Details →


A Recipe for Romance

-  Take long stretches of dramatic shoreline with open ocean vistas perfect for watching the sun sink below the horizon, painting the evening sky with pinks, purples, and oranges. -  Add ancient forests made up of giant trees and a … Details →


Book on Facebook!

Now you can book your stay at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort right on Facebook!  Black Rock is excited to offer the booking app (look for the little ‘Book a Room’ tab on our Facebook page).  Through Facebook, you can book … Details →


THANK YOU!

It happens so fast.  One minute they are brand new to the world and the next…our little oceanfront resort is turning three years old! LET’S CELEBRATE! Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is celebrating its third year in Ucluelet by throwing Local’s … Details →


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