Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada is an eco-tourism utopia for the outdoor fanatic. There are bountiful forests, rivers and lakes with access to the ocean. The west coast community of Port Alberni, BC has many adventures to experience like Kayaking, Fishing and Hiking the coves, inlets and bays of Alberni Inlet. Pacific Rim National Park is not far and the Broken Islands Group is a famous boating and kayaking marine park. The many coves on some of the scenic marine tours are prime for watching Whales, Sea Lions, Porpoises and Bald Eagles.
Refer to Parks and Trails List and/or the Eco-Tourism Tour and Guides Business Listings.
- Ocean and Lake Fishing: Known for its quality fishing
from the surrounding lakes, nearby rivers and up and down the
Alberni Inlet. Trolling the coast line, marinas hugging the
shores, eagles soaring overhead while anxious fishermen placing
bait on their hooks and casting their line waiting to catch
the next big one.
- M.V. Lady Rose: For over 60 years the world renowned,
M.V. Lady Rose and the M.V. Frances Barkley have traveled the
West Coast from Port Alberni and into Barkley Sound to Bamfield-the
home of the famous West Coast Trail- or the scenery of the rough
wilderness of The Broken Islands to Ucluelet returning to the
comfort of your chosen accommodation by late afternoon. A beautiful
scenic tour with tons of eye-candy.
- Hiking and Walking: Casual walk down by the big clock
on Harbour Quay along the seawall among the unique restaurants
and shops taking in the fountain and the wood carvings. One
might venture a short distance outside the city and hike among
the 800 year old Sitka Spruce, Red Cedar and Douglas Fir trees
at Cathedral Grove Park.
- McLean Mill: Forestry is a big part of Port Alberni's
past and present. Take a trip back into time and see Canada's
only steam operated sawmill. The atmosphere, the historic machinery,
the simple living conditions that these unique lumber men created in the middle of the rainforest.
- Backpacking: Think you got the "umph" to
take on Mount Arrowsmith? Walk the ridges, track through fields
and forests, relax in the winds among the eagles looking down
from the mountain tops. A long hike of wilderness beauty so
plan your time accordingly or live life in the wilderness with
your house on your back... taking in the scenery. Don't ya just
luv it!
- Golf: Work on your short game at the local 9 hole golf
course or go for broke and try your luck on the 18 hole course.
Bring your handicap card people - you might need to make some
adjustments to the score card.
- Lake Sports: Jet ski, get whipped around on a tube,
take a romantic canoe trip along the shores strolling the beach
or soaking in some sun at Sproat Lake. A recreation playground for families
and home to the Mars Water Bombers.
- Sea and River Kayaking: Whatever your fancy... from
up and down the coastline of the Alberni Inlet to the sometime
surging currents of the Somass River. Paddle the shoreline or
tackle the rapids. Plenty of bays and sandy shores to take in
the abundance of wildlife.
- Alberni Valley Museum: Artifacts from native cultures,
historical photographs and local history of the machinery of
industries like forestry and fishing. An interesting assortment
of folk art and often there are traveling exhibits on display.
- Steam Train Rides: All aboard! Get your ticket from
the restored 1912 railway station and hop the train as the logging
locomotive No. 7 takes you chugging along some historical rails
through the scenic wilderness of the Alberni Valley to McLean
Mill
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