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TOFINO, BC and UCLUELET, BC -- (Marketwire) -- 02/07/12 -- The Pacific Rim Whale Festival and Tourism Tofino today announced the extensive calendar of educational, culinary and cultural arts events -- many of them free -- planned for the 26th Annual Whale Festival http://www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com being held in Tofino, Ucluelet and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, from March 17-25, 2012. The Pacific Rim Whale Festival marks the opening of the region's famed whale watching season and the annual migration of over 20,000 grey whales on their 13,000 km journey from the waters of Mexico's Baja Peninsula to the Bering Sea.
The 2012 Pacific Rim Whale Festival welcomes wildlife enthusiasts, and lovers of the arts, food and music to come and be inspired by the world's largest whale celebration.
Except where indicated, advanced tickets to all events are available online at: http://www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com/purchase-tickets.
Event highlights include:
New, Pre-festival Event -- Tuesday, February 14, 2012
"SWEET, PLAY, LOVE" -- UAC HALL 1510 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet, B.C.
A celebration of love, food and music featuring melodic performances by Vancouver Island musicians Slim Pickin' and Saskia & Darrel, with 'aphrodisiac appetizers' from Breakers Café. Advance Tickets: $25/Single, $45/Couple
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The Wickaninnish Inn "Gala Dinner & Silent Auction" -- Tofino B.C.
Chef Nick Nutting and the kitchen brigade cook up some magic, as wine pairings and tempting silent auction items complement the evening for this annual fundraising (and fun-raising) event. Tickets: $110/ Person available at http://www.wickinn.com
Sunday, March 18, 2012
"Chowder Chowdown" -- Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, B.C.
Acclaimed area chefs compete for awards while attendees and local "celebrity judges" sample, compare and vote for their favorite chowder creations. Live music by the Jocelyn Pettit Band.
Advance Tickets: $10/Adults, $5/Children, $25/Family Rate available at Ucluelet Community Centre
Monday, March 19, 2012
"Sweet Indulgence: All You Can Eat Dessert Affair" -- Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, B.C.
An evening of decadence, featuring favorite west coast family dessert recipes, door prizes and live local musical guests Small Town Empire.
Advance Tickets: $10/Adults, $5/Children, $25/Family Rate
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Black Rock Oceanfront Resort presents the 10th Annual "Barnacle Blues" -- 596 Marine Drive, Ucluelet, B.C.
A fundraising evening of music with opening act 'Headwater' and feature performance by Juno award winner Jim Byrnes! This event includes drinks and gourmet appetizers prepared by Black Rock's Chef, a raffle and live action.
Advance Tickets: $40/Person
Whale Festival Button Events: For a suggested $5.00 donation, guests receive a colourful Whale Festival Button designed by our local elementary school artists. These buttons provide free access to over 40 educational and entertaining events.
General Festival & Events Contact
Wendy Hainstock
Festival Coordinator
250-726-7798
Email Contact
Media Contact
Lynda Kaye
Kaye PR for Tourism Tofino
250-725-2035
Email Contact
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