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Air Travel to Port Alberni
The Cassidy Airport is about a 10 minute drive south of Nanaimo. There are several daily 15 minute flights from the Vancouver Airport to Cassidy. Victoria International is the closest International Airport and is approximately a 2 hour drive from Nanaimo. These are the closest airports.

Canadian Regional / Pacific Coastal
Phone 250-245-5121(local)
1-800-663-3721(BC)
1-800-776-3000(US)

Central Mountain Air / AirBC
Phone 250-245-7123(local)
1-800-665-1177(Canada) or 1-800-426-7000(US).

Port Alberni Attractions and Activities

Port Alberni is an outdoor enthusiasts haven. Some of the best salmon fishing in the world takes place in the waters off of Port Alberni. In addition there is great hiking, diving, golf, high-gliding, swimming, boating and more.

Climb the clock tower at Harbour Quay and view the city and then browse through the shops and stores below.

Visit the Alberni Forest Information Centre and get a hands-on look at the forestry industry. Climb inside a 450 year-old cedar or watch a film. Paper Mill Tours are also available from May to September.

Visit Stamp Fall Provincial park. From late July to November you can watch the salmon spawn. Camp at Stamp Falls or enjoy a day picnic. The park has some walking trails.

Mt. Arrowsmith has s pectacular views from the summit. Check locally for directions. It is one of the highest viewpoints on the island at 2200 metres. This is quite a hike.

Somass River Estuary at Shoemaker Bay is home to many different bird species many of which reside here year-round. Trumpeter swans, Canada's largest waterfowl arrive in November and stay until March. During the salmon runs, black bear feed along the shorline.

There are some great trails in the Alberni Valley such as China Creek Trail (5km), Horne Lake Trail at 10k, Labour Day Lake Trail (6km), Log Train Trail (20km), and Rogers Creek Nature Trail (4.8km) Check locally for directions.

For some real excitement go to Sproat Lake off Highway 4 West and Turn left at Sproat Lake Provincial Park and stay right. Turn left at Bomber Base Road. Here you will find the Martin Mars water bombers. If you are lucky you can see them practicing. Each bomber can drop 27,000 litres of water (6000 gallons).

Check out the Robertson Creek Fish Hatchery situated off Great Central Lake Road, 18 km from Port Albernit on the Highway to Tofino. They produce millions of chinook, coho salmon and steelhead trout.

Lady Rose Marine Services: 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. The M.V. Lady Rose has been taken out of service, however the M. V. Frances Barkley is still operating.

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.

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. Two courses for golfers of all abilities in Port Alberni.

Sproat Lake: Jet ski, get whipped around on an inner tube, canoe along the shores, stroll the beach or soaking up some rays at Sproat Lake.

Sea and River Kayaking: Kayak the vast coastline of the Alberni Inlet or engage surging currents of the Somass River.

Alberni Valley Museum: The Port Alberni Museum is full of artifacts from local first nations, historical photographs and incredible history of the equipment used for forestry and fishing.

Steam Train Rides: Obtain your ticket and jump aboard at the restored 1912 railway station and the logging locomotive No. 7 will take you along some historical rails through the scenic wilderness of the Alberni Valley to McLean Mill.

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Port Alberni Temperature

Temperature: Port Alberni has some of the mildest weather on Vancouver Island. Summer temperatures range between 15 and 30 C and winter temperatures are mild. Often Port Alberni records the highest temperatures on Vancouver Island.

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There is a variety of good accommodations in Port Alberni and throughout the surrounding area including hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, camping and more.

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