Ucluelet
Ucluelet is a district municipality in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Ucluelet is found on the Ucluelet Peninsula on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The name Ucluelet means "people of the safe harbour" in the native Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) language. The population of Ucluelet was 1,627 in 2011.[1] The mayor of Ucluelet is Bill Irving.[2]
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 Where Ucluelet is found in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 48°56′9″N 125°32′36″W / 48.93583°N 125.54333°WCoordinates: 48°56′9″N 125°32′36″W / 48.93583°N 125.54333°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Vancouver Island |
| Regional district | Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District |
| Incorporated | 1952 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bill Irving |
| • Governing body | Ucluelet Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.81 km2 (2.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,627 |
| • Density | 238.9/km2 (619/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| Postal code span | V0R 3A0 |
| Website | District of Ucluelet Website |
Ucluelet Media
Inner Harbour - Ucluelet
The Canadian Princess was moored and part of a hotel in Ucluelet, and was a staple of the harbour until it was removed in 2016.
A giant Pacific octopus in Ucluelet Aquarium
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References
- ↑ "2011 Census Total Population Results: Municipalities by Regional District". BCStats. Archived from the original on 2014-06-17. Retrieved 2014-07-06.
- ↑ "Council". Ucluelet. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
Other websites
Media related to Ucluelet at Wikimedia Commons
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