October 28, 2021 - In early July, the first-ever Indigenous business of its kind, Tiickin eBike Rentals, opened in Ucluelet, BC. The new operation is owned and run by Gordon Taylor Jr. and his First Nation family that hope to bring sustainable mobility solutions to the region.

With an overall vision of “Everything E” in a quest to “heal the land,” Taylor Jr. is motivated to inspire other Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Only two months old, the new e-bike rental business is thriving. With 35 e-bikes in stock, locals and tourists can rent three different high-tech electric bike models for $20 per hour or $99 a day.

Adding to the excitement and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pacific Rim National Park, a $51 million investment will see a 40-kilometre cycle route that will connect the two surfing towns of Tofino and Ucluelet.

The popular area’s priceless natural beauty attracts over one million visitors per year that contribute $250 million to the local economy.