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Amphitrite Point Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, named after Amphitrite, the sea goddess and wife of Poseidon in Greek mythology.
Amphitrite Lighthouse. Originally built in 1906 in response to the shipwreck of the Pass of Melfort, it was replaced in 1915 with the current building to better withstand hurricane force storms. Enjoy this iconic sentinel keeping watch over Barkley Sound and the archipelago of the Broken Group Islands.
This 2.6-kilometre trail is particularly popular with storm watchers due to its proximity to the ocean, which provides a fantastic opportunity to witness the sheer force of high winds and rain - combined with the ocean's powerful waves pounding against the rugged coastal rocks.
The only active lighthouse in the Tofino-Ucluelet area is Amphitrite Point. A beautiful place for snapping photos and enjoying the ocean view.
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The Amphitrite Point Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located in Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada. The original wooden lighthouse tower was built in 1906 but was destroyed in bad weather in 1914.