West Coast Tourism Destination Embarks on a Cross Canada Road Trip
Who: Tourism Ucluelet invites you to the West Coast through a unique marketing adventure: a promotional Canadian tour from east to west, beginning May 1st in St. John’s, Newfoundland and ending on June 24th in Ucluelet, British Columbia.
What: The Tourism Ucluelet team and Knuckles the Whale will embark on a two-month cross-country tour in a Diesel powered RV presenting videos of Ucluelet and sharing information about the wild West Coast. On this 10,000km journey, Tourism Ucluelet will be showcasing the breathtaking natural surroundings of the town, including Pacific Rim National Park and Barkley Sound; while engaging in fun activities and giving away a series of prizes along the route.
When:
- The Tourism Ucluelet team will be in Vancouver, BC June 18-20, 2013
- Watch for the Tourism Ucluelet RV and Knuckles the whale as they stop at key events and city landmarks.
- Public Event: The media and public are invited to meet the Tourism Ucluelet RV & Knuckles the Whale at Go Fish at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf to celebrate the wrap up of the tour with complimentary grilled wild salmon sandwiches (a Go Fish favourite) and a chance to win some great prizes!
- Time: Wednesday June 19, 11:00am – 3:00pm
- Location: Go Fish at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf, 1505 West 1st Avenue (next to Granville Island) – link to map
- Key members from the Tourism Ucluelet team are available for print, TV, radio interviews and photo shoots (along with Knuckles the whale). We have some great prizing & trips to give away on radio and TV.
Why: The Tourism Ucluelet RV will be passing through twenty-six cities and all ten provinces of Canada, engaging with communities and stopping by key events & festivities. Spot the RV in your city and snap a photo during the tour, follow the journey on Facebook and Twitter, and visit the unique landing page www.kickbackandcoast.com for your chance to win one of many prizes, including a trip to the West Coast. The grand prize package includes an incredible ‘One Week Ucluelet Adventure Trip’, customized to suit the style of the lucky winner, including airfare, kayaking, spa, surfing lessons, dining, wildlife cruises, tours and accommodations.
About Ucluelet
The ancestral home of the Yuulu?il?ath people, Ucluelet is a world class destination on the edge of an island both ancient with history and young in energy. See whales, bears, eagles, and rainforest creatures or storm watch, surf, kayak, hike and fish where the mountains reach the sea. Just steps from Ucluelet’s resorts and B&Bs are Vancouver Island’s beaches and clifftop trails, which meander through the rainforest, featuring panoramic views of Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands. For more information visit: www.ucluelet.ca.
