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Some of the parks, attractions, sightseeing destinations, recreation trails and eco tourism activities located, in and around, the community of Port Alberni, B.C. including the surrounding areas of Sproat Lake, Great Central Lake and Arrowsmith Mountain.


Old Growth Trees
Cathedral Grove. Provides visitors a great opportunity to view the inner workings of an old growth rainforest. Throughout the park are a series of short hiking trails with information signs, sitting benches and viewing platforms. [ more information ]
Canoe Rack on Della Falls Trail
Della Falls. The 16 kilometre route includes canoeing (or boating) across Great Central Lake and then backpacking 16 kilmetresa to a beautiful cascading waterfall. Not any waterfall.. Canada's highest waterfall measuring at 440 metres (1443 feet) . [ more information ]
Great Central Lake
Great Central Lake. The lake is the second deepest lake on Vancouver Island and is approximately 45 kilometres long. People arrive at the lake for fishing, boating, canoeing and swimming. Some arrive to access Della Falls Trail. [ more information ]
Hiking Mount Arrowsmith
Mount Arrowsmith. The mountain measures 1,819 meters high making it the highest mountain located on Southern Vancouver Island. In the summer months mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding are popular. In the winter the snow covered gravel roads and trails become backcountry ski and snowshoeing routes. . [ more information ]
Water Bomber on Sproat Lake
Sproat Lake. The 43 hectare park is close to the community and is easily accessable from the main road therefore it is a very popular park in the summer for swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, wind surfing and water skiing. [ more information ]
Kayaking
Broken Islands Group. Popular group of islands for kayaking, sailing and boating. Access from Alberni Inlet in Port Alberni, BC. There are tours, guides and cruises available in the community tot he islands. [ more information ]
  • Stamp Falls. The forested park is 327 hectares in size and home to a cascading waterfall and a Salmon spawning river. A short, well maintained 2 kilometre trail explores the banks of the Stamp River in the park. [ more information ]
  • Alberni Harbour Quay. Waterfront pier with marketplace, adventure tours, museums, restaurants, patios, water fountain and clock tower. Access from Argyle Rd.
  • Cameron Lake. Fishing, windsurfing and beaches to explore. Access from Hwy #4 west of Port Alberni.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Mt. Cokely. An experienced hiker 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.
  • Paper Mill Dam Park. 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 foot bridges viewing flower gardens. Corner of 8th and Argyle St.
  • Somass Estuary. Hundreds of waterfowl and westcoast birds including 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


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