China Creek Diving
Camping in Little Qualicum Falls Campground
Sproat Lake Wakeboarding and Waterskiing
Port Alberni is a city and port on Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is a deep port city within the Alberni Valley at the head of the Alberni Inlet, which is Vancouver Island's longest inlet. The city has two official city centres and has a unique layout due to its "twin city" status. The former city of Alberni is called "North Port" and is centred at Highway 4 and Gertrude Street. Port Alberni has numerous creeks and ravines that cut across the townsite today.
Port Alberni was named after Captain Don Pedro de Alberni, a Spanish officer commanding Fort San Miguel at Nootka Sound from 1790 to 1792. Port Alberni and the West Coast of Vancouver Island grounds are parts of the traditional territory of the Hupacasath and Tseshaht First Nations of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth.
The main source of employment in Port Alberni is the forest industry. Ecotourism is also a vital part of the city's economy. Port Alberni is heaven for anglers, especially in the past few years that Sockeye salmon returns have been the largest in history. Actually, Port Alberni is known as the salmon capital of the world.
Port Alberni's climate is Mediterranean with dry, warm summer. During the winter months, the weather is cool and moist because the air flows from the Pacific Ocean. The average minimum and maximum temperature for Port Alberni is -1° (30.2°F) in January and 25°C (77°F) in August.
The best time to visit Port Alberni is from the end of May to the end of September. It is when warm-weather activities are available.
KD Air offers daily scheduled flights between Port Alberni and the South Terminal at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Pacific Seaplanes has once-a-day round trips between Port Alberni and Vancouver.
BC Ferries can take you from Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) to Departure Bay Terminal and Duke Point Terminal. From there you can drive or take a bus to Port Alberni, which takes about an hour to reach.
As Port Alberni is a deep-sea port at the head of the Alberni Inlet, there are several chances for outdoor and indoor activities and visiting attractions. The city with a moderate climate is famous for its breathtaking scenery. The area is surrounded by mountains, freshwater lakes and streams that will carve into your memory. Wonderful and exciting activities are available such as salmon sport-fishing, scuba diving, kayaking, windsurfing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, hiking, mountain biking, ATV'ing, golfing, and wildlife viewing.
Port Alberni public transportation includes bus, ferry, and taxi. There is also an airplane service for getting in or out of the city.
Port Alberni offers accommodations various in price and service. Here is a list of hotels, motels and B&B's that are all members of the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce. No matter where you are staying in beautiful Port Alberni, you can be sure to receive good service.
Hotels:
Ocean Marina Hotel
Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel
Self-Catered Accommodation:
Berkie's Bed & Breakfast
Strathcona Street B&B
Stamp Falls B&B
Edelweiss B&B
Cedar Wood Lodge B&B
Ryan's Roost Bed & Breakfast
Hostels:
Esta Villa Motel
Redford Motel and RV
Sunset Motel
Swept Away Inn
Tyee Village Motel
Bluebird Motel
Timberlodge Motel and RV Campground
Somass Motel & RV
Riverside Motel
Hospitality Inn
Guesthouses:
Sproat Lake Landing Inc
Chars Landing & GuesthouseA-1 Alberni Inn
Chim's Guest House
Campground:
Whiskey Creek Campground
China Creek Campground
Arrowvale Campground
Port Alberni has lots of good quality shops. Here is a list of them:
Northport Plaza, Ahtsik Native Art Gallery, Rollin Art Centre, Pacific Rim Shopping Centre, Coombs Country Candy
