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Port
Alberni, BC
Port
Alberni and the pastoral Alberni Valley, have become gateways
to the West Coast of Vancouver Island. With the increased popularity
of Pacific Rim National Park, Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds, and
the incredible sportfishing available, more and more visitors
are using their vacations in Port Alberni take day trips to a
variety of West Coast locations.
The
Pacific Ocean provides a great many recreational opportunities.
Harbour cruises are one of the popular pastimes in the city as
is sightseeing and browsing through gift shops and galleries.
Known as the "Salmon Capital of the World"., Port Alberni
hosts the annual "Salmon Festival" which is extremely
popular as is year round fishing - not only ocean fishing but
fishing in one of the many freshwater lakes in the area.For
the visitor interested in fish, a visit to the fish hatchery on
the Stamp River or the fish ladders in the Stamp Falls Provincial
Campsite would prove fascinating.
Other
water pursuits are swimming, boating and windsurfing. For those
who like to stay dry, hiking, heli-tours, camping and eco-tours
are available.
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Fish and Duck Pub & Houseboats:
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Population:
18,696.
Access:
Port Alberni, BC, is 50 km (31 mi.) west of Parksville
or 121 km (121 mi.) northwest of Victoria
on Vancouver Island's Highway 4. The area is also served by local
airlines and a couple of bus lines
Recreation
Facilities & Activies: swimming, fishing, camping, golfing,
harbour tours, heli-tours, back-country hiking, windsurfing
Local
Attractions: Alberni Harbour Quay, Alberni Valley Historic
Museum, Cathedral Grove Historic Forest, Bird Sanctuary, Boat
Trips, water bombers, McLean's Mill Historic Site, mill or forest
tours, Fish hatchery, Art Centre, Sproat Lake Petrogluphs, Stamp
Falls Fish Ladders
June - Golden Oldies Car Show
July - golf tournament, Salmon derby for disabled
September - Salmon Festival
October - Oktoberfest
Accommodations:
Port Alberni provides a wide range of visitor services and
lodging. Visitors can choose accommodations at a variety of hotels,
motels, RV parks or campsites.
For
Information:
Alberni
Valley Chamber of Commerce
2533 Redford St. RR2, Site 215, Comp 10,
Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 6L6
Telephone (250) 724-6535 • Fax (250) 724-6560
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