Port Alberni Free Adventures & Activities Guide! Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada.

Pacific Rim National Park: Pacific Rim National Park consists of three sections mixing water and land... the Long Beach area, the Broken Islands and the famous West Coast Trail.The whole Pacific Rim area encompasses over 13,000 hectares of which only 7,000 is land! The Pacific Rim National Park is a protected area recognized by the Government of Canada that represents both the land and marine eco-systems of the area. The Pacific Rim parks and trails receive over 700,000 visitors a year.
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Broken Islands Group: The Broken Group of Islands, in the Pacific Rim National Park, is considered a very highly popular kayaking adventure tour with many top kayaking and adventure magazines singing its praises. Some of the more popular Broken Group of Islands include Turtle Island, Effingham Island, Gibraltar Island, Hand Island, Willis Island, Clarke Island and Gilbert Island.
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Sproat Lake: The fresh water lake is just a short 10 minute drive from the city core of Port Alberni, BC village and is a mainstay of the area for swimming, fishing, kayaking, water skiing and, even, windsurfing when the winds pick up. The 43 hectare park of Sproat Lake is surrounded by unique year round waterfront homes and resorts. Thousands of visitors come every year to live life on Sproat Lake, even if it is for just a visit. [ more info about Sproat Lake ... ]

Stamps Falls: Stamp Falls Provincial Park sprawls out over 327 hectares of forests, rivers and waterfalls. A serene and peaceful Provincial Park destination ideal for exploring natures Salmon life cycles at work. Stamp Falls Provincial Park is cut with 2 kilometres of hiking trails leading you around the rumbling river, the fast running currents, fish ladders and the crashing waterfalls.
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Cathedral Grove. The lush park is a network of short rainforest wilderness walking trails weaving in amongst moss covered fallen trees covered in blankets of ferns. The Cathedral Grove Park is over 157 hectares in size and is designed to protect the Douglas Fir old-growth forest on east Vancouver Island and within the Coastal Douglas Fir Biogeoclimatic Zone.
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Alberni Forest Information Service. Free forestry and mill tours available. Discover the rich logging past of the area. Tel:(250)720-2108

Alberni Harbour Quay. Ocean side marketplace with wood carvings, fountain, large towering clock and unique shops and restaurants. Access from Argyle Rd.

Alberni Valley Museum. Decorated with a rich history of the local forestry and fishing industry. Access from Tenth St. or Wallace Ave.

Cameron Lake. Fishing, windsurfing and beaches to explore. Access from Hwy #4 west of Port Alberni.

Della Falls. Highest waterfall in North America highlights this area and it's hiking trails. Access via boat up Great Central Lake.

Father and Son Lakes. 2 hr hike through pristine forests and well marked trails to a picturesque lake setting. Access from logging road 1 hr out of Port Alberni.

Horne Lake Trail. 10 km moderate trail through the lush rain forests. Access from Cherry point Rd., onto Horne Lake Rd.

JV Cline Bird Sanctuary. Hundreds of sea birds inhabit the area. Located across the Alberni Harbour via boat.

Kitsuksis Walkway. Captivating views of countryside and Mt. Arrowsmith circling around Kitsuksis Creek. Walk along a dyke. Access from Margaret Street.

Labour Day Trail. Steep 6 km climb for experienced hikers beneath Mt. Moriarty. Access off of Hwy#4 about 5 km. south of Port Alberni.

Log Train Trail. 20 km trail great for hikers and mountain bikers along side Douglas Fir, Western Cedar and Hemlock trees, through meadows and valleys of the area. Access from Estevan Rd.

Martin Mars Water Bombers. Only two of their kind in the world when it comes to, year round, forest fire fighting planes. Located on Sproat Lake off of Hwy #4.

Mt. Cokely. The experienced hiking adventurers will enjoy the scenic views of Central Vancouver Island after the 3 hr. hike through forests and valleys to the summit. Access 45 minute logging road to trail head west of port Alberni.

Nahmint Lake Scenic Loop Drive. Full day driving tour through forests and around lakes with many opportunities to see wildlife in their natural setting.

Paper Mill Dam Park. Locals flock here for the beach, swimming and the rock bluffs. Access from Somass Rd.

Roger Creek Trail. Easy going 4 km trail along creek and forested area. Access from Redford Rd.

Rolling Art Gardens. Japanese gardens mixed in with west coast flora with footbridges taking you around among the flowers and garden delights. Corner of 8th and Argyle St.

Somass Estuary. Hundreds of waterfowl and westcoast birds included the beautiful Trumpeter Swan. Located across from Somass River and viewed from Victoria Quay.

Victoria Quay. Grassy banks on the Somass River where you can take in the coastal scenery and at times watch black bears hunt Salmon during their fall runs. Located at the end of Johnston Street