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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.
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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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!

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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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