Local legend and someone I call a personal friend “Hitchhike Mike” recently appeared in a viral YouTube video. We’ve been meaning to visit him at his island treehouse and capture a bit about him and his life. Looks like it’s time! #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland youtu.be/uO4S68JH8wo?...

Sometimes we're too busy staring directly at the obvious, like watching the sky at sunset and we miss something else intriguing in the other direction. A small kelp forest litters the surface of some reflective coastal waters somewhere near Ucluelet #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Ukee Days is only a couple weeks away. If you're in the neighbourhood during the last weekend in July make sure you don't miss it... Here's a look at one of the highlight events; The Nail, Sail and Bail! youtu.be/FWyVsURiAjo?...

Sunset last night at Kwisitis (aka Wickaninnish Beach). After an inspirational show by musician Kiva MH at the Green Point Theatre we ran to catch the last few minutes before sunset. It was worth the scramble. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Lovekin Rock yesterday. On the way home to Ucluelet from Tofino under the mist-laden full moon and earlier in the afternoon. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

A bit of zen from just off the Vancouver Island coast near Ucluelet. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Big Beach at sunset a while back. If you really squint you might be able to make out a photographer and a couple taking wedding pictures just above the grass on the right side. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Moments from a sunset along the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet. Captured late December of 2025. Summer is great and all but I think I'm always drawn ot the drama of the winter seas. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

I was invited to help document a FireSmart demonstration in Hitacu today. Even in the temperate rainforest wildfires are a serious threat. This event showed how choosing the right materials and practices can reduce your community's wildfire risk. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #BCWildfires

Our recent sunny days in Ucluelet have given way to a bit of rain for a bit. At least that means we might see some rainbows (and less wildfires) Photo taken at Big Beach a few years ago #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Sometimes in a tourist town locals think they can get away with breaking the rules. Look at this little miscreant, with no respect for private property. 🤣 #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #NoTrespassing

After the calm video from last night's sunset I thought I'd share a different view of "The Galleon" as seen from Big Beach in Ucluelet. I haven't had time to take, edit and share many photos lately so I'm going to post some of my classics over the weekend. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Orcas have visited the Ucluelet harbour two afternoons in a row! Here's the bulk footage I was able to capture with my telephoto lens for biologists and whale nerds to enjoy; youtu.be/OMvneaH8QFI #Uclulet #Orcas #VancouverIsland #KillerWhales #Tofino

Last week I spent countless hours on the beach helping shoot for the Vancouver Island Longboard Surf Contest. I was mostly shooting video but for the U18 finals the task of capturing stills of the U18 champs fell to me. Here, they are. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #surfing

Ucluelet's skate park had a significant upgrade and repaint recently. The main middle bowl and the section across the bottom are the original park with a fresh coat of paint. The other concrete sections on either side of the main bowl are the new sections #Ucluelet #Tofino #Skateboarding

As is often the case with local surf competitions the Canadian Coastguard made an appearance at the Vancouver Island Longboard Surf Contest this afternoon in one of their wonderful Cape class vessels. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Vancouver Island's west coast is particularly susceptible to the Great Pacific Fog Bank's whims. Often a sunny day in town means foggy times at the beach. Here's a great example from this afternoon looking north towards Tofino from near Big Beach in Ucluelet. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

A sunset at Kwisitis (formerly Wickaninnish Beach) with a Great Blue Heron hunting at the waterline. Also hunting that evening was a surfer, hoping to get as lucky catching their last wave as the heron was catching its dinner. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Putting useful pages on the website. The latest is a collection of live cams around Ucluelet and, more-so, Tofino. See what's up at Amphitrite Lighthouse, Chesterman Beach, Cox Bay, Tin Wis, Tofino harbour and more. www.ukeetube.ca/ucluelettofi... #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Especially when shooting landscapes and storms it's great to have a bird fly into the picture to add scale and some sort of story. Here are a few times that's happened around Ucluelet in very different conditions. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Did you know that Apple Maps uses satellite images of Ucluelet from 2024 when a herring spawn took place around Terrace Beach & Little Beach? Find links to that satellite shot & my drone footage from the same time, here www.ukeetube.ca/post/the-her... #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Sometimes you can look at a photo and know it was taken on a memorable day. Having Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Island just out your door in an enormous treat. Having great friends to explore it with, even more so. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Some photos from a Ucluelet sunset in late January of 2025. I'm sure I shared some of them back then but, leafing through my archives this morning, I felt compelled to develop them fresh. It's pretty amazing how much my taste has changed final photo edits. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

A great blue heron at golden hour in January of 2025 at Big Beach. I remember it standing, hunting in a perfectly lit spot for an hour or so. The heron's still patience is one of the reason they're amoung my favourite subjects to shoot. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #GreatBlueHeron

Enjoying burger night at the Ucluelet Brewing Company and a friend brought up that they recently found an unidentified skull on the beach, nearby. My guess is Northern Fur Seal but I’m no authority. Help us out! #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Lennard Lighthouse as seen from the beach of Cox Bay in Tofino on a somewhat stormy December day last year. Taken from a longer video on the YouTube channel, there are lots of long, widescreen videos. Just search "UkeeTube" over there #Tofino #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland

A surfer stretches before their heat at the Vancouver Island Longboard Surf Contest last year. This year's contest takes place next week from the 11th to 14th at Kwisitis (once called Wickaninnish Beach #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #Surfing

While I have other, “better” cameras this Sony RX10iii is my go to for travelling, shooting storms and taking on walks when I have no idea whether there will be orcas in the harbour or cool cars at Black Rock. #SonyRX10 #Cameras #Photography #Ucluelet #Tofino

It was a fun night playing sound guy for Transitional Alien and The New Mischiefs at The Dirty Maq in Tofino. Reminded my of attending to jam night there when I first moved to the coast 20 years. #Tofino #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland #BCMusic

Just after sunset last night in Tofino. My "walking around camera" was malfunctioning so I ran for a backup. I missed the ball go behind the islands of Clayoquot Sound but came a cross this little framed view of the Tofino Air floatplanes at the 1st street dock. #Tofino #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland

Team UkeeTube went back to the West Coast Wild zipline this week to continue "working" on a video for their website. Here's a little BTS moment of one of the guides, Samie showing you how it's done! #Ucluelet #Tofino #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland

A sealion immediately after stepping on a Lego in Ucluelet harbour. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #Sealions

Today is one of those days you dream of in Ucluelet. Blue sky, some waves, a gentle breeze. I took a minute to zip away from my responsibilities and get this shot of waves crashing in front of the Amphitrite Lighthouse. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Was able to sneak down to the beach from my Brown’s Socialhouse Monday Open Mic Night gig just in time for Sunset 😁 #Tofino #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland

Working on an FAQ section for the new website. What are some questions you have about the Ucluelet/ Tofino region or what I do here at UkeeTube that I should include? I've got a few already, www.ukeetube.ca/faqs-about-u... #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Last month a pelican spent a few days hanging around the Ucluelet harbour. Named George by the folks at Neptune Ice. George was kind enough to pull all his finest Instagram model poses and even kept his composure while being yelled at by a local gull. #Pelicans #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Last night's sunset wasn't the most vivid I've seen around Ucluelet and Tofino with there was one surprise burst of colour. #Ucluelet #Tofino #Aviation #Weather #VancovuerIsland

While the hazy sky today was good for my real estate gigs I’m glad the clouds parted for a decent sunset at Big Beach. My scheduled shoot tomorrow had to be postponed… what should I do instead? #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

I've been looking for this shot for a while. A couple months ago one of these scare-sealions was erected on the Whiskey Dock in Ucluelet and people got a kick out of it. Years ago I captured this moment with a sealion demonstrating just how effective they aren't. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Sunset at Big Beach, Ucluelet. This time of year the sun sets well to the right of "The Galleon" (my name for that bunch of trees) making shots like this impossible for summer visitors. This was mid-April #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

I often get comments on this page with nostalgic stories of camping and driving right on the beaches around Tofino and Ucluelet “back in the day” A couple weeks ago while setting up to livestream the Canadian Surf Nationals I got a little taste of it. #Tofino #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland

Didn’t want to brave the wind on the outside so I opted to spend sunset at Alder Park this evening. Dramatic clouds clinging to the mountains above Hitacu, countless birds and the mix of industrial fish plant vibes & sunset light made for a pleasant time. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Happy long weekend, friends. Whether you're having a classic May Long bush party, or just chillin' like these two spotted near Big Beach a while back, I hope it's a lovely time. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #MayLongWeekend

Every other year in June the Van Isle 360 Yacht race circumnavigates Vancouver Island, with a stop in Ucluelet. Last year I captured this clip of the first yacht passing the Amphitrite lighthouse just after sunset. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

An eagle, backlit against the sunset in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island. The Pacific fog bank hanging ominously above the horizon. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #Eagles

As the seasons turn to summer out here the grass at Big Beach in Ucluelet can grow to a few feet high. The lush green contrasting with the otherwise stark black rocks around the beach. The grass usually stands until it is battered down by the first storm #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Sunset from Chesterman Beach this evening. It was an exhausting and fulfilling weekend in Tofino producing the live stream for the Canadian Surf Nationals. After 3 days of computer monitors and the backs of camera operators I’m thankful for this sunset. #Tofino #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland.

Tune in all weekend long for surf action from Cox Bay, Tofino with the RipCurl Grom Search and Canadian Surf Nationals on the Surf Canada YouTube channel. Action starts at 7am, Pacific Time Produced by; Geoff, The UkeeTube Guy; www.youtube.com/live/pcuEo4Z... #tofino #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland

I've been busy lately doing all the prep for my role producing the livestream of the RipCurl Canadian Surf Nationals in Tofino this weekend so I haven't been getting much new stuff but these highlights that will be playing throughout the surf broadcast #Tofino #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland #surfing

Sunsets on the Vancouver Island’s west coast can be among the most beautiful in the world… however, they are often a little less vivid 🤣 #Tofino #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland