Anna’s Port Alberni Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful, easily walkable, local landmark. World-known site. Twenty minute drive from guesthouse.
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Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4Beautiful, easily walkable, local landmark. World-known site. Twenty minute drive from guesthouse.
Stamp River Provincial Park
Beaver Creek RoadBeautiful local landmark.
ome Ride the Rails on the Alberni Pacific Railway.
You can board the train pulled by our completely restored 1929 Baldwin ex-logging locomotive at the 1912 CPR Station and ride out to the McLean Mill National Historic Site. The track winds through the City of Port Alberni and then the surrounding forests for 35 minutes each way.
Alberni Pacific Railway, E&N Train Station
3100 Kingsway Avenueome Ride the Rails on the Alberni Pacific Railway.
You can board the train pulled by our completely restored 1929 Baldwin ex-logging locomotive at the 1912 CPR Station and ride out to the McLean Mill National Historic Site. The track winds through the City of Port Alberni and then the surrounding forests for 35 minutes each way.
Interesting site, self guided , open dawn to dusk, volunteer staffed. 8 km from guesthouse.
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McLean Mill Historic Park
5633 Smith RdInteresting site, self guided , open dawn to dusk, volunteer staffed. 8 km from guesthouse.
Water buffalo herd and dairy farm; Saturday 10 to 4 little market on site with the farm's produce; Charming local secret.
Coleman Meadows Farm
Water buffalo herd and dairy farm; Saturday 10 to 4 little market on site with the farm's produce; Charming local secret.
Port Alberni Maritime Discovery Centre
2900 Harbour RdLocal fun interesting museum
5661 River Rd
5661 River Road5661 River Road, Port Alberni, BC - your home away from home
FERRY DAY TRIP TO BAMFIELD - FULL DAY - Book a reservation on the MV Lady Rose via Lady Rose Marine Services.
5425 Argyle Street
Port Alberni, B.C. (Next to Alberni Harbour Quay in south Port Alberni) 1-250-723-8313 or toll free 1-800-663-7192. 8am sailing to Barkley Sound. Please plan on being in Port Alberni the evening before to get to the dock well before 8:00 am departure.
The MV Frances Barkley is a 200-passenger and cargo vessel based in Port Alberni that serves the communities of Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands on the west coast of Vancouver island BC. Ports of call include Bamfield, Ucluelet, Kildonan, and Sechart.
This passenger, mail and freight service has been a part of the West Coast for over 60 years. The Frances Barkley and the Lady Rose have a relaxed, friendly atmosphere rather reminiscent of yesteryear.
The heritage vessel Lady Rose can carry up to 100 passengers and 25 tons of cargo. She was originally christened “Lady Sylvia” at her 1937 launching at Pointhouse Shipyard in Glasgow, Scotland. Although not the last vessel acquired by the Union Steamship Company, she was the last commissioned to be built for them. Designed for the sheltered coastal waters of British Columbia, this stocky little vessel soon proved capable of much more, becoming the first diesel powered vessel to cross the Atlantic driven by a single propeller. The Lady Rose was temporarily withdrawn from service during the summer of 2009.
Join the crew on the Frances Barkley for a day trip down the Alberni Inlet to Barkley Sound, and have a truly memorable experience. In the course of a day’s trip the packet freighter drops mail, groceries, supplies and up to 100 passengers along the way at float homes and the Sechart Whaling Station – in the same manner as when the service started on the B.C. Coast over 60 years ago.
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Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
100 Pachena RdFERRY DAY TRIP TO BAMFIELD - FULL DAY - Book a reservation on the MV Lady Rose via Lady Rose Marine Services.
5425 Argyle Street
Port Alberni, B.C. (Next to Alberni Harbour Quay in south Port Alberni) 1-250-723-8313 or toll free 1-800-663-7192. 8am sailing to Barkley Sound. Please plan on being in Port Alberni the evening before to get to the dock well before 8:00 am departure.
The MV Frances Barkley is a 200-passenger and cargo vessel based in Port Alberni that serves the communities of Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands on the west coast of Vancouver island BC. Ports of call include Bamfield, Ucluelet, Kildonan, and Sechart.
This passenger, mail and freight service has been a part of the West Coast for over 60 years. The Frances Barkley and the Lady Rose have a relaxed, friendly atmosphere rather reminiscent of yesteryear.
The heritage vessel Lady Rose can carry up to 100 passengers and 25 tons of cargo. She was originally christened “Lady Sylvia” at her 1937 launching at Pointhouse Shipyard in Glasgow, Scotland. Although not the last vessel acquired by the Union Steamship Company, she was the last commissioned to be built for them. Designed for the sheltered coastal waters of British Columbia, this stocky little vessel soon proved capable of much more, becoming the first diesel powered vessel to cross the Atlantic driven by a single propeller. The Lady Rose was temporarily withdrawn from service during the summer of 2009.
Join the crew on the Frances Barkley for a day trip down the Alberni Inlet to Barkley Sound, and have a truly memorable experience. In the course of a day’s trip the packet freighter drops mail, groceries, supplies and up to 100 passengers along the way at float homes and the Sechart Whaling Station – in the same manner as when the service started on the B.C. Coast over 60 years ago.
OFF ROADING TOUR - Costly. Worth it. #1 on Trip Advisor - My friend BLAIN does OFF road HIGH ALTITUDE tours with skookum Jeeps - and he is a good person, very experienced and because you are referred by me you should get exemplary service - special treatment. Spend the $$ on this off road trip. BOOK AHEAD - West Coast Edge 1-250-666-3343 westcoastedge.com - MUST SEE
West Coast Edge Adventures Inc.
2533 Port Alberni HighwayOFF ROADING TOUR - Costly. Worth it. #1 on Trip Advisor - My friend BLAIN does OFF road HIGH ALTITUDE tours with skookum Jeeps - and he is a good person, very experienced and because you are referred by me you should get exemplary service - special treatment. Spend the $$ on this off road trip. BOOK AHEAD - West Coast Edge 1-250-666-3343 westcoastedge.com - MUST SEE
Address: 4255 Wallace St, Port Alberni BC V9Y 3Y6
Phone: (250) 723-2181
Website: https://portalberni.ca/
Alberni Valley Museum
4255 Wallace StAddress: 4255 Wallace St, Port Alberni BC V9Y 3Y6
Phone: (250) 723-2181
Website: https://portalberni.ca/
Food scene
Restaurants and boardwalk on waterfront with fantastic donut shop, fish and chips, tacos and "Brie and Barrel"
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Harbour Quay
5440 Argyle StRestaurants and boardwalk on waterfront with fantastic donut shop, fish and chips, tacos and "Brie and Barrel"
Best food and not mega costly. Small space so reservations suggested.
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Brie & Barrel
5059 Argyle StBest food and not mega costly. Small space so reservations suggested.
The Donut Shop
5440 Argyle StBest doughnuts in the world
Bare Bones Fish & Chip Ltd
4824 Johnston RdFabulous food
Boomerangs Cafe
4833 Johnston RdGood food
WOLF IN THE FOG - in the off chance it is open, you must duck your heads in because this bar and restaurant is unique and lovely BUT only open for dinner
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Wolf in the Fog
150 Fourth StWOLF IN THE FOG - in the off chance it is open, you must duck your heads in because this bar and restaurant is unique and lovely BUT only open for dinner
THE SHED - a must go restaurant - try to beat the crowds in off hours. for late lunch in Tofino where you will claim a spot on the partio and chill out with local brews and fine seafood. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN TOFINO, SHED IS KNOWN FOR OUR BURGERS, BOWLS, AND BREWS WITH A WARM WEST COAST ATMOSPHERE.
CURRENTLY OPEN DAILY FOR PATIO & INDOOR DINING & TAKEOUT
12PM-11PM - 461 CAMPBELL ST
WALK-INS ONLY | NO RESERVATIONS | ALL GUESTS WILL BE SEATED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS
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Shed
461 Campbell StreetTHE SHED - a must go restaurant - try to beat the crowds in off hours. for late lunch in Tofino where you will claim a spot on the partio and chill out with local brews and fine seafood. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN TOFINO, SHED IS KNOWN FOR OUR BURGERS, BOWLS, AND BREWS WITH A WARM WEST COAST ATMOSPHERE.
CURRENTLY OPEN DAILY FOR PATIO & INDOOR DINING & TAKEOUT
12PM-11PM - 461 CAMPBELL ST
WALK-INS ONLY | NO RESERVATIONS | ALL GUESTS WILL BE SEATED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS
Roar
Highly rated, highly popular, restaurant sought out by foodies and experience seekers.
Art and Craft scene
Ahtsik Native Art Gallery
7133A Pacific Rim HwyLovely and local
https://www.alberniarts.com/ The Grove features work from local artists. We have worked closely with the community to foster the growth and promotion of art. On this page, https://www.alberniarts.com/ you will find more information regarding our current artists.
Community Arts Council
5440 Argyle Streethttps://www.alberniarts.com/ The Grove features work from local artists. We have worked closely with the community to foster the growth and promotion of art. On this page, https://www.alberniarts.com/ you will find more information regarding our current artists.
Blue Fish Gallery
Beautiful & Unusual Pottery, Glass, Jewelry, Clothing & So Much More. Take something special home for yourself or a loved one.
Blue Fish Gallery
2907 2nd AveBlue Fish Gallery
Beautiful & Unusual Pottery, Glass, Jewelry, Clothing & So Much More. Take something special home for yourself or a loved one.
ROLLIN ART CENTRE GALLERY - Rotating Exhibits
The Arts Council of Alberni Valley
3061 Eighth Avenue
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2K5 250-724-3412
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Rollin Art Centre
3061 8th AveROLLIN ART CENTRE GALLERY - Rotating Exhibits
The Arts Council of Alberni Valley
3061 Eighth Avenue
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2K5 250-724-3412
Walk, Swim and Boat
Sproat Lake Provincial Park Campsite
British Columbia 4Great walking and swimming and boating
The BEST beach for families and children to spend hours playing in water and in sand with drftwood to make forts or - if allowed - beach fires.
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Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath RdThe BEST beach for families and children to spend hours playing in water and in sand with drftwood to make forts or - if allowed - beach fires.
Spider Lake Provincial Park is nearby, pristine and beautiful
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Spider Lake Provincial Park
Hwy 19Spider Lake Provincial Park is nearby, pristine and beautiful
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
100 Pachena RdImpressive waterfalls cascade down a rocky gorge in a beautiful forested setting bordered by steep mountain peaks at this park, one of the most beautiful parks on central Vancouver Island. The falls, lake swimming, shaded riverside trails and picnic facilities make Little Qualicum Falls a very popular family recreation destination. A number of walking trails are available in and around the park, offering picturesque views of the river and providing access to the upper and lower falls.
Cameron Lake is an ideal spot for swimming and fishing, as well as sail boarding, due to a wind funnel created by the surrounding mountains. The Cameron Lake and Beaufort day-use areas are located 10 minutes west of the campground on Highway 4.
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Little Qualicum Falls tartományi park
4001 Alberni HwyImpressive waterfalls cascade down a rocky gorge in a beautiful forested setting bordered by steep mountain peaks at this park, one of the most beautiful parks on central Vancouver Island. The falls, lake swimming, shaded riverside trails and picnic facilities make Little Qualicum Falls a very popular family recreation destination. A number of walking trails are available in and around the park, offering picturesque views of the river and providing access to the upper and lower falls.
Cameron Lake is an ideal spot for swimming and fishing, as well as sail boarding, due to a wind funnel created by the surrounding mountains. The Cameron Lake and Beaufort day-use areas are located 10 minutes west of the campground on Highway 4.
Diving or jumping off the rocks into clear cool waters. Willy Creek is visible from the highway so can be spotted easily. En route to ziplining and Tofino.
Wally Creek
Pacific Rim HighwayDiving or jumping off the rocks into clear cool waters. Willy Creek is visible from the highway so can be spotted easily. En route to ziplining and Tofino.
Hiking and Scenery
FOSSIL PROV PARK TRAIL - Beautiful easy walking trail on formerly private lands; Gret views; Forest and water scenes.
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Fossli Provincial Park Trail
FOSSIL PROV PARK TRAIL - Beautiful easy walking trail on formerly private lands; Gret views; Forest and water scenes.
Beautiful walking trail - well preserved site with many local people there too. The Trail
There is very little to mark the entrance other than a small gravel path that leads into the trees. After following this path into the trees there is a small handmade, wooden sign nailed to one of the trees with ‘Hole in the Wall’ painted onto it.
After a few minutes of walking the path emerges from the trees and into a clearing where the path splits in two. Take the right hand path, which is much more wide open than the beginning of the trail. The gravel track is very well defined and although there are many little paths that split off along the way, you just need to stay on the main trail.
Hole in the Wall Trail Head
Beautiful walking trail - well preserved site with many local people there too. The Trail
There is very little to mark the entrance other than a small gravel path that leads into the trees. After following this path into the trees there is a small handmade, wooden sign nailed to one of the trees with ‘Hole in the Wall’ painted onto it.
After a few minutes of walking the path emerges from the trees and into a clearing where the path splits in two. Take the right hand path, which is much more wide open than the beginning of the trail. The gravel track is very well defined and although there are many little paths that split off along the way, you just need to stay on the main trail.
Wonderful walk and scenery ending in a manicured cave entrance. Guide is on site and will assist to explore the cave safely. Park lodge with facilities and marked trails. 90 minute drive: last 10 km on gravel road. G--gle maps NOT recommended: route not G--gle-friendly. Review route online to create a map and use car navigation system.
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Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
3905 Horne Lake Caves RdWonderful walk and scenery ending in a manicured cave entrance. Guide is on site and will assist to explore the cave safely. Park lodge with facilities and marked trails. 90 minute drive: last 10 km on gravel road. G--gle maps NOT recommended: route not G--gle-friendly. Review route online to create a map and use car navigation system.
The surfers are fascinating to watch and open, open ocean and miles of hiking trails - 1 hour from Pt Alberni - world class beauty here.
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Chesterman Beach
The surfers are fascinating to watch and open, open ocean and miles of hiking trails - 1 hour from Pt Alberni - world class beauty here.
Ucluelet
One of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Another of the most beautiful places on Earth is the Juan de Fuca Trail and Park on the west coast - about 2 hours outside of Port Alberni. BC
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Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
Another of the most beautiful places on Earth is the Juan de Fuca Trail and Park on the west coast - about 2 hours outside of Port Alberni. BC
Bamfield Road
Bamfield RoadThe legendary road to Bamfield.
FERRY TO BAMFIELD - MUST SEE AND DO ONE DAY TRIP - NO CAR - The MV Frances Barkley is a 200-passenger and cargo vessel based in Port Alberni that serves the communities of Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands on the west coast of Vancouver island BC. Ports of call include Bamfield, Ucluelet, Kildonan, and Sechart.
This passenger, mail and freight service has been a part of the West Coast for over 60 years. The Frances Barkley and the Lady Rose have a relaxed, friendly atmosphere rather reminiscent of yesteryear.
The heritage vessel Lady Rose can carry up to 100 passengers and 25 tons of cargo. She was originally christened “Lady Sylvia” at her 1937 launching at Pointhouse Shipyard in Glasgow, Scotland. Although not the last vessel acquired by the Union Steamship Company, she was the last commissioned to be built for them. Designed for the sheltered coastal waters of British Columbia, this stocky little vessel soon proved capable of much more, becoming the first diesel powered vessel to cross the Atlantic driven by a single propeller. The Lady Rose was temporarily withdrawn from service during the summer of 2009.
Join the crew on the Frances Barkley for a day trip down the Alberni Inlet to Barkley Sound, and have a truly memorable experience. In the course of a day’s trip the packet freighter drops mail, groceries, supplies and up to 100 passengers along the way at float homes and the Sechart Whaling Station – in the same manner as when the service started on the B.C. Coast over 60 years ago.
Bamfield
FERRY TO BAMFIELD - MUST SEE AND DO ONE DAY TRIP - NO CAR - The MV Frances Barkley is a 200-passenger and cargo vessel based in Port Alberni that serves the communities of Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands on the west coast of Vancouver island BC. Ports of call include Bamfield, Ucluelet, Kildonan, and Sechart.
This passenger, mail and freight service has been a part of the West Coast for over 60 years. The Frances Barkley and the Lady Rose have a relaxed, friendly atmosphere rather reminiscent of yesteryear.
The heritage vessel Lady Rose can carry up to 100 passengers and 25 tons of cargo. She was originally christened “Lady Sylvia” at her 1937 launching at Pointhouse Shipyard in Glasgow, Scotland. Although not the last vessel acquired by the Union Steamship Company, she was the last commissioned to be built for them. Designed for the sheltered coastal waters of British Columbia, this stocky little vessel soon proved capable of much more, becoming the first diesel powered vessel to cross the Atlantic driven by a single propeller. The Lady Rose was temporarily withdrawn from service during the summer of 2009.
Join the crew on the Frances Barkley for a day trip down the Alberni Inlet to Barkley Sound, and have a truly memorable experience. In the course of a day’s trip the packet freighter drops mail, groceries, supplies and up to 100 passengers along the way at float homes and the Sechart Whaling Station – in the same manner as when the service started on the B.C. Coast over 60 years ago.
The most amazing hike - easy peasy and stunningly lovely. Parking at lighthouse.
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Ucluelet világítótorony hurok
1002 Peninsula RdThe most amazing hike - easy peasy and stunningly lovely. Parking at lighthouse.
Fun and educational walk, hike, zipline through otherwise publicly inaccessible territory. Habitat of ancient old growth trees.
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WestCoast WILD Zipline
51861 Pacific Rim HighwayFun and educational walk, hike, zipline through otherwise publicly inaccessible territory. Habitat of ancient old growth trees.
Live Music
Charlotte hosts small bands providing excellent live music of many types. Jazz, bluegrass, indy, country, = good times in local venue. Inexpensive and your attendance will be most welcome.
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Char's Landing Hall & Hostel
4815 Argyle StCharlotte hosts small bands providing excellent live music of many types. Jazz, bluegrass, indy, country, = good times in local venue. Inexpensive and your attendance will be most welcome.