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March
4

Port Alberni MISA Conference

posted by Barclay Hotel on March 4, 2015 5:54:00 PM
MISA BC was formally established in 1994 as the second MISA chapter in Canada. MISA stands for Municipal Information Systems Association, and its goal is to promote greater co-operation among local government staff in the IT field by sharing information and developing common solutions on a broader and cost-effective scale.  Municipalities share many IT issues, and working together on these makes for more effective and efficient government.  The information highway and electronic services continues to be a prime focus of discussions between municipalities and the senior levels of government.  Joint efforts with other organizations with a national scope such as the Canadian Association of Municipal Adminstration (CAMA) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), have also become possible.

 

This year the MISA Spring 2015 Workshop, Annual General Meeting and Executive Committee Election will be hosted by the City of Port Alberni and held at the Best Western Plus Barclay hotel on April 23, 24.

 

For more information on MISA and its operations, you can click here : https://www.misa.bc.ca/

 

 

 

March
20

Wedding season is upon us.

posted by Barclay Hotel on March 20, 2014 12:23:30 PM
 
 
Here is a sneak peek / teaser of one of our favourite weddings from 2014.  Congratulations to Alisha and Alan. 
September
13
 
April
24

Bridal Dream Team Vancouver Island .

posted by Barclay Hotel on April 24, 2013 2:57:39 PM

The Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel is excited to be apart of the Bridal Dream team Vancouver Island and we have just launch another terrific video.

 

We are not just accommodation we have beautiful venues for wedding of 50 up to 160 as well as a wonderful catering team. We would love to be apart of your special day.

Thinking of planning your special day?  Come in for a personal tour of our facility and see for yourself how we have everything you need under one roof.

 

 

 http://youtu.be/qWlVgNFD6y4

Ever heard of the McLean “Steam” Sawmill? Well, if you are planning to visit Port Alberni, BC, don’t dare miss this historical adventure. Visit the only commercial steam-operated sawmill on Vancouver Island, BC or more accurately the only one in Canada to be exact. While some people may wrinkle their nose at the thought of a seemingly “boring” excursion, you will be pleasantly surprised to know this particular attraction has a number of interesting and entertaining activities.

Steam Sawmill, What is it Exactly?

While this concept may be foreign to many, in the simplest terms, it is exactly what it says. A visit will show you how the sawmill cuts wood for demonstration purposes and puts it up for sale, you also get to personally see and enjoy the steam it generates. This is a wonderful presentation of how people used to do it back in the day and appreciate their ingenuity – most of which became the basis of the modern innovations.

Travel Back in Time

Get a glimpse of the simple life a few decades ago. You will be entertained by shows on stage performed by the resident Tin Pants Theatre Company. History comes to life at the Nikkei Theatre daily. In addition, you can also see various restored logging equipment within the site such as logging trucks, lumber carriers, graders and even a steam donkey. If you have kids in tow, it can be a treat to witness all these large trucks up close.

A walk around the site will allow you to experience being transported back in time as you enter the old original buildings. But the entertainment is not solely for adults. Children will also get to experience and learn through stories about the characters from the past and even interact with some puppets. Visitors of any age are sure to get a sense of what kind of life people lived in the past in this camp.

Other Great Attractions

After enjoying your adventure, you can dig in to a sumptuous meal at the Steam Pot Café, which presents a perfect end to a wonderful day. If you want to purchase gifts and souvenir items, make sure to drop by the Mill Store before heading back home. Take a piece of history with you or at the very least what it represents.

About McLean Mill

With a pioneering get-it-done attitude and a showcase of sheer inventiveness, the McLean Mill was run from 1926 to 1965 by R.B. McLean and his three sons. One can say that such attributes really commemorate the history of saw milling. In fact, the mill was named a National Historic Site in British Columbia in 1989. Even though it is just a typical mill in a remote sawmill complex and coastal lumber camp the thing that makes the site so memorable, are the people who worked there, which gave the whole place an endearing character of its own.

The land where the sawmill is located was donated by Macmillan Bloedel. To name a few, Forest Renewal BC, Heritage Canada, BC Community Futures, the BC Heritage Trust, the City of Port Alberni and the Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot are the different establishments and institutions supporting and funding the site in order for it to be fully restored from 1995 up to the present day

Accommodations

The quaint town of Port Alberni never fails to draw in tourists mainly because of its charming beauty and friendly locals. No wonder it remains to be a prime Vancouver Island travel destination. If you are planning to visit the place, make sure to make all the necessary preparations to ensure a comfortable stay, starting with booking your accommodations ahead of time.

There are a number of great places to stay in Port Alberni as well as its neighboring cities, including our sponsor, BEST WESTERN PLUS Barclay Hotel:

BEST WESTERN PLUS Barclay Hotel

4277 Stamp Avenue, Port Alberni,

British Columbia V9Y 7X8

Phone: 250/724-7171 | Fax: 250/724-9691

Any type of vacation starts with a luxury accommodation. You can easily find that comfortable haven in Barclay Hotel. Known as the largest full facility hotel in the area, it boasts a full host of modern convenience and facilities all available to make your stay memorable.

After a long day of adventure, sink into the plush beds in any of the well-appointed guest rooms. More than just a place to stay, the hotel has strived to provide a welcoming place that never fails to attractive tourists and local guests. In fact, a number of its business is generated through word of mouth and various recommendations.

Whether it’s a short trip, or you’re in for a full week of sightseeing and tour, Barclay Hotel is definitely the most ideal place to stay.

Re-published from www.amazingvancouverisland.com under creative commons license.

Good Coffee, Great Crowd, Superb Location – Served Hot at the Harbor Quay

I have done a lot of traveling and know that most vacations are typically spent at a breakneck pace – constantly keeping up with an itinerary, dashing here and there to check out places to see, sample local dishes and everything else in between. Not particularly relaxing, eh? Which is why its practical to spend at least a full week at a certain destination to enjoy the sights and sounds at an unhurried pace.

Watch the World Go By

For locals and tourists looking for a great place in Port Alberni, BC to simply while the day away, shopping, eating and simply relaxing with friends, Harbor Quay is definitely the ideal place to be. Take leisurely walks and enjoy the fresh sea breeze as you venture from shop to shop. When sampling wonderful local treats, make sure to pick a table outside, that way you can enjoy lunch or dinner with a spectacular sight overlooking the Canal.

The Harbor Quay is a vibrant district located in downtown Port Alberni, on a bustling strip right along the waterfront. You can find a conglomeration of fine restaurants, galleries and specialty shops, which make it a favorite hangout for both locals and tourists alike. You can spend a full day of fun, without the constant need to rush.

Top 5 Harbor Quay Attractions

I recently had a chance to visit again and spend a lazy afternoon at the Harbor Quay. Since my last stopover about two years a go, it’s comforting to notice that while there are many changes here and there, the old familiar charm of the place still remained.

For tourists, here are some personal recommendations of the great things you can do here to pass the time:

1. Enjoy the view. Climb up the Clock Tower at the Quay and enjoy a breathtaking seagull’s view of the magnificent Alberni Inlet.

2. Take a short trip. Get down to the Lady Rose to take a trip down the Canal. This one is truly wonderful during sunny days.

3. Go shopping. Check out what this stroller’s paradise has to offer with its string of shops, galleries and restaurants.

4. Grab a bite at the Donut Shop. This is a small hole-in-the-wall store where you can sample the best maple donut! Offering 22 varieties of different flavored fresh homemade donuts, they have been known to offer the best donuts on Vancouver Island. Whether you are a donut lover or not, don’t leave without grabbing a bite or two.

5. Indulge your sweet tooth. Take home a few succulent treats by dropping by at Sugar Shack, where you can find a wide selection of Belgian chocolates and gourmet candies.

For information on how to get here, check out Vancouver Island travel .

Accommodations

When planning to stay at Port Alberni, you will discover there are a number of great accommodations available to suit every budget. If you are longer for more bang for your bucks, check out one of our sponsors, BEST WESTERN PLUS Barclay Hotel:

BEST WESTERN PLUS Barclay Hotel

4277 Stamp Avenue, Port Alberni,

British Columbia V9Y 7X8

Phone: 250/724-7171 | Fax: 250/724-9691

Every vacation should start with a premium accommodation. The Barclay Hotel is the largest full facility hotel you can find in Port Alberni, BC. If you seek optimum convenience of modern facilities and world-class service, you can find it right at the heart of the city. The hotel boasts onsite cold beer and wine store as well as a sports and grill bar and sauna.

If you are traveling on a business, you will also find that the hotel is fully equipped with large meeting rooms that are perfect for banquets, small conventions, parties and business meetings.

Whether you are traveling for work or leisure, you will surely find Barclay Hotel more than able to provide you the services you need to meet your exacting requirements.

Re-published from www.amazingvancouverisland.com under creative commons license.

Whether you are a hiking enthusiast or you simply want a chance to commune with nature and get away from the stifling environment of the city for the weekend, Port Alberni presents the perfect destination. Boasting a plethora of scenic hiking trails – riverside, forest and near vertical, you can soak in the unfettered beauty of the great outdoors up close and personal.

Guided Tours

Looking for cheap family vacations or planning an adventure trip for a large group, simply pick up a few trail guides and maps at the Visitor Centre, and you are all set to explore. If you like to enjoy the company of other tourists, the Alberni Valley Outdoor Club offers packages where you sign up for a guided group hike. The highly entertaining Sandy McRuer, a respected naturalist and a local forester, often leads the Rainbird Excursions, regaling hikers with colourful commentaries all through the trip.

Numerous Hiking Trails to Choose From

Among the favourite spots and popular routes include the Horne Lake Trail, the China Creek Trail and the Labour Day Trail as well as the Kitsuksis Dyke. If you are looking for some real action, tackle the grinding slopes of Mount Arrowsmith. If you prefer a leisurely hike, you have the option to take the easy boardwalk stroll along the majestic Cathedral Grove’s forest.

When I mentioned it’s there are numerous hiking trails you can choose from, I was not exaggerating. Here are other alternative routes you can consider:

Long Train Trail

This hiking trail consists of a 25 km (12 miles) of walking along a scenic path terrain often used for hiking, cycling as well as horse back-riding. The route follows the abandoned 1920’s railway branch line, which was linked to a sawmill.

Stamp Long River Trail

Another popular trail consists of a 7.5 km (5 miles) hike along the Stamp River. This trip is highlighted with the fascinating stretch of moss-covered firs and cedars.  During springtime, you can also enjoy a profusion of wildflowers.

 Rogers Creek Nature Trail

If you are looking for an easier trail, the Rogers Creek Nature Trail presents the ideal choice, which consists of a short 3 km (1.8 miles) hike that follows the riverside path. The hike approximately lasts for about 2-hours, great for active and adventurous travelers. You can also take your pet along with you.

Getting There

Port Alberni is easily accessible. If you are starting off from Vancouver Island, it’s a short one-hour drive along the Pacific Rim Highway. For travelers starting off from Victoria BC, it is a 193 km (120 miles) ride to the south.

• By Car – from Nanaimo its 82 km (51 miles) travel.

• By Ferry -- BC Ferries provides the primary means of sea transportation with all year round service from Swartz Bay and Nanaimo.

• By Public Transportation – the Clayoquot Transit Systemcurrently operates 4 different routes throughout the town. In addition, Greyhound and Tofino BC buses make several stops in Port Alberni all throughout the day. ?

Accommodations

 If you are planning to stay for the weekend, make sure to enjoy the best hospitality the town is quite known for. There are a number of Vancouver Island accommodations and hotels in Port Alberni you can choose from, including our sponsor, BEST WESTERN PLUS Barclay Hotel:

 BEST WESTERN PLUS Barclay Hotel

4277 Stamp Avenue, Port Alberni,
British Columbia V9Y 7X8
Phone: 250/724-7171 | Fax: 250/724-9691

If you want to experience the very best Port Alberni has to offer, start it off will the superior quality service of the Barclay Hotel. Situated within close proximity of the Alberni Valley Multiplex and the Harbour Quay, you find yourself right in the heart of the action.

Recognized as one of the premium quality accommodations in the area, the Barclay Hotel provides a comfortable and luxurious home for those weekend getaways, family holidays and business trips. Aside from a number of great outdoor activities you can indulge in, a lot of people visit Port Alberni as it is home of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs hockey team.

With a vast number of well-appointed suites and guest rooms, complete with free Internet access, the place provides all the modern conveniences that will ensure a comfortable stay. If you are on a business trip, you can use their meeting room, convention centre and conference areas.

Re-published from www.amazingvancouverisland.com under creative commons license.

March
12

Port Alberni Salmon Fishing is World Class

posted by Barclay Hotel on March 12, 2012 3:41:19 PM
The salmon fishing at Port Alberni, BC on Vancouver Island is second to none and some consider it to be the Salmon Fishing Capital of the World which Campbell River may take exception to. Irrespective of who holds the title, the salmon fishing in Port Alberni is excellent.

Fishing the Alberni Inlet

The Alberni Inlet is a long, narrow inlet extending about 40 km (25 mi) from Barkley Sound on the Pacific Ocean up to Port Alberni.  Seasonally there are large schools of Coho, Chinook and sockeye Salmon.
There is great saltwater fishing in Barkley Sound and the Port Alberni Inlet. Annually the salmon take their spawning journey from the Pacific Ocean up the Alberni Inlet into the Stamp – Somass Rivers to spawn.

 

River Fishing on Stamp, Sproat or Somass

These three Rivers, Stamp, Sproat and Somass, flow from two large lakes north-west of Alberni, Great Central and Sproat Lakes, and empty into the ocean at the harbour at Port Alberni.
The smaller sized Stamp and Sproat Rivers join to form the larger Somass Riverat the western border of Port Alberni. You can fish steelhead, coho and chinook salmon almost all year round on these rivers.
The Robertson Creek Fish Hatchery is on the Stamp River.

 

Port Alberni Fishing Charter Operators

Last Cast Guiding
Pat Ahern
Clutesi Haven Marina, Port Alberni BC
Phone: 250-954-8060 Toll Free 1-866-YOU-HOOK (1-866-968-4665)
 
 
Silver Charters Salmon Sport Fishing
Doug Lindores
Port Alberni, BC
Toll Free (888) 214-7206 Tel: 250-724-2502  Cell: 250-731-7389
http://www.catchsalmon-ca.com/index.php/home
 
Salmon Eye Fishing
Ucluelet, BC (90 minutes drive from Alberni)
Toll-free at 1-877-777-4344  Vancouver Island: 250-244-1821 From USA 1-719-302-3888

http://www.salmoneye.net/

 

Getting to Port Alberni

From Nanaimo travel north on Highway 19 to Parksville, then take the Highway 4A exit which takes you through Coombs to Port Alberni. About an hours drive from Nanaimo.
You can purchase pictures from Phil Anker Tel: 250-720-5310

 

Accommodations Port Alberni

There are a number of hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts to pick from including our sponsors:
BEST WESTERN Barclay Hotel. This full-service hotel in Port Alberni, British Columbia is located in the heart of the city and is ideally situated halfway to Vancouver Island’s west coast. You will be minutes from Glenwood Centre, Log Train Trail, McLean Mill, Alberni Mall and Cathedral Grove, as well as Victoria and Harbour Quays, Lady Rose Marine Group, Alberni Railway and North Island College. And it’s just a short drive to great fishing, hiking, golf, boating, kayaking and drag racing. The hotel is a favorite for those attending the Alberni Valley Bulldogs hockey games and minor hockey tournaments.
The Best Western Barclay Hotel is rated three diamonds by the AAA-CAA and offers spacious, comfortable accommodations in warm, tasteful décor. This full-service property offers room service and free, high-speed Internet. They welcome most pets; just check with the front desk for specifics. All of the property’s 86 rooms are non-smoking and include kitchenettes and seven suites. Just steps from your room are the property’s two restaurants. Both the Stamps Café and Pastimes Bar and Grill have a seasonal patio and are open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Unwind in the outdoor pool (heated May through October), hot tub, whirlpool, steam room and full fitness centre. Relax with a cold beer, wine or spirits from the onsite store. They even offer truck parking.
With meeting space and banquet facilities for 200, the Best Western Barclay Hotel’s meeting rooms and ballroom are perfect choices for your company’s conference, your non-profit group’s big event or even a special birthday party or wedding reception. The hotel’s business center helps corporate travelers be more productive.
The friendly hotel staff will be happy to help you schedule a fishing tour, tee time, scuba dive, eco tour or kayaking expedition.
Contact info: Best Western Barclay Hotel, 4277 Stamp Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7X8 Toll Free: (800) 563-6590 Telephone: (250) 724-7171 Fax: (250) 724-9691
Email: info@bestwesternbarclayhotel.com
Enjoy all that Port Alberni has to offer and please tell your friends.

Re-published from www.amazingvancouverisland.com under creative commons license.

Cathedral Grove is a wilderness area in the MacMillan Provincial Park in central Vancouver Island. It is a magnificent old growth forest that is part of the Costal Douglas Fir Biogeoclimatic Zone.  It is a very impressive example of a west coast rain forest that fortunately has been preserved for future generations to explore and enjoy.

As an old growth forest Cathedral Grove is composed of both live and dead trees. The tree tops form a ceiling high above the forest which can certainly be called cathedral like.  The forest floor has many layers with ferns, grasses, wild flowers and lots of moss.

The park forest is right off the highway so there is no long hike to get to the trailhead.

West Coast Rainforest

Cathedral Grove now attracts about one million visitors a year but every time I have been there it hasn’t been super busy or crowded.
The trees are impressively large with a rainforest scent. Just breathing the moist air is special. The forest floor feels alive with leaves and deadfall trees providing nourishment for the many species that call the park home.
The south loop of the park has one of the most accessible stands of the giant Douglas Firs in BC.  The north loop of the park takes you through groves of  Red Cedars to the shores of Cameron River.

Big and Old

The majority of the trees in the park are Red Cedar and Douglas Fir and they both are massive and old. Some of the trees have been there some 800 years. There is a grand old Douglas Fir that measures some 9 meters (30 feet) in diameter. A car could fit in there!

For those wanting to see other giant tress you can check out Avatar Grove in Port Renfrew (North of Victoria on the south western part of the Island),  Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park (northwest of Port Renfrew) and Big Tree Trail, near Tofino on the western coast of Vancouver Island.

Short Hiking Trails

There are short hiking trails that take you through the park and offer close up viewing of this massive . The park is in two parts – one on each side of the highway.  The trails are well groomed and have handrails where needed. There are no large hills to climb or rivers to cross so it is quite accessible.

Getting to Cathedral Grove

From Port Alberni take Highway 4 East. The park is right off the highway.

From Victoria or Nanaimo take Highway 19 north, then exit west on Highway 4 towards Port Alberni. From Nanaimo it is about a half hour drive.

There are washrooms in the park but there is no overnight camping at this location.

Accommodations Port Alberni

There are a number of hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts to pick from including our sponsors, BEST WESTERN PLUS Barclay Hotel.
This full-service hotel in Port Alberni, British Columbia is located in the heart of the city and is ideally situated halfway to Vancouver Island’s west coast. You will be minutes from Glenwood Centre, Log Train Trail, McLean Mill, Alberni Mall and Cathedral Grove, as well as Victoria and Harbour Quays, Lady Rose Marine Group, Alberni Railway and North Island College. And it’s just a short drive to great fishing, hiking, golf, boating, kayaking and drag racing. The hotel is a favorite for those attending the Alberni Valley Bulldogs hockey games and minor hockey tournaments.

The Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel is rated three diamonds by the AAA-CAA and offers spacious, comfortable accommodations in warm, tasteful décor. This full-service property offers room service and free, high-speed Internet. They welcome most pets; just check with the front desk for specifics. All of the property’s 86 rooms are non-smoking and include kitchenettes and seven suites. Just steps from your room are the property’s two restaurants. Both the Stamps Café and Pastimes Bar and Grill have a seasonal patio and are open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Unwind in the outdoor pool (heated May through October), hot tub, whirlpool, steam room and full fitness centre. Relax with a cold beer, wine or spirits from the onsite store. They even offer truck parking.

With meeting space and banquet facilities for 200, the Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel’s meeting rooms and ballroom are perfect choices for your company’s conference, your non-profit group’s big event or even a special birthday party or wedding reception. The hotel’s business center helps corporate travelers be more productive.
The friendly hotel staff will be happy to help you schedule a fishing tour, tee time, scuba dive, eco tour or kayaking expedition.

Contact info: Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel, 4277 Stamp Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7X8 Toll Free: (800) 563-6590 Telephone: (250) 724-7171 Fax: (250) 724-9691
Email:
info@bestwesternbarclayhotel.com

Enjoy all that Port Alberni has to offer and please tell your friends.

Re-published from www.amazingvancouverisland.com under creative commons license.

January
19

The world famous West Coast Trail is located on the Pacific Ocean (western) side of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The trail, considered one of the world’s top hiking trails, is part of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada. The West Coast Trail is described as a near perfect hiking experience in a pristine Canadian wilderness.

Hiking the West Coast Trail is not for the faint of heart – it is a 75 km (47miles) long backpacking trail through some pretty rugged country. It is only open from May 1st to September 30th as there can be severe weather and adverse trail conditions during the “off season”.  Amazingly most people finish the full trail.

What You Need To Prepare For

All campsites are first come first served basis. There is no fixed itinerary, so you can hike at your own speed. Very fit hikers can do it in 5 nights but better to plan on 7 or 8 nights, so be sure to take enough food and water. During the hike you can choose between the costal path or the inland path.  The coastal path will have the spectacular views but you need to study a tide chart to hit the tides just right as high tides can prevent beach access.

You will need appropriate clothing and boots as you will be on an irregular trail with slippery terrain and you will have to wade rivers. Everything you pack in must be packed out. Expect rain, fog, mud as well as warm days. You should hit the trail a minimum of 5 hours before sunset to ensure you reach a camping area before nightfall.

Highlights of the West Coast Trail

• hiking through old growth forests

• spectacular remote beaches

• lots of wildlife to see – bears, whales and sea lions

• experience log walking

• a “hole in the wall” along the beach

• exceptional sunsets and amazing dawns if you are up early

• ladders and cable cars as part of the hiking experience

• view ship wrecks along the coast

Reservations for the West Coast Trail

Although this hiking trail is wilderness in the extreme, if your planning to stay overnight you need a reservation which opens on April 1st. You can register by calling 1-800-HelloBC or online. Parks Canada limits to only sixty the overnight hikers to start the trail each day – thirty from the Pachena end and thirty from the Gordon River end.

If you can’t get a confirmed reservation you can go standby. All overnight users must attend an orientation session before starting the hike.

How to get to the West Coast Trail

Entrance points are Pachena Bay (Bamfield/north) and Gordon River (Port Renfrew/south).

Pachena Bay (Bamfield/north)

From Victoria travel Highway 1 north towards Nanaimo, then exit onto 19 heading to Parksville and Campbell River, exit west on Highway 4 heading to Port Alberni (80km – 50 miles). Then follow the signs to Bamfield on logging roads (83km – 51 miles).

Make sure you fill up in Port Alberni and watch for logging trucks on the road. Pachena Bay is approximately 3 km (1.8 miles) south of Bamfield, take the turnoff before you reach Bamfield – it is about a 1.5 hours drive from Port Alberni.

Gordon River (Port Renfrew/south)

Port Renfrew is located on the south west coast of Vancouver Island. It is about a 2 hour drive north from Victoria to Port Renfrewon the scenic Pacific side of the Island.

By Shuttle

West Coast Trail Express offers daily shuttle services to PachenaBay from Victoria, with stops at Port Renfrew and the Juan de Fuca trail head. For information call 1.888.999.2288 or 250.477.8700. Pachena Bay Express has charter shuttle to all points on Vancouver Island, and local service. Tel: 877.728.1290.

By Boat

The MV Frances Barkley provides freight and passenger and freight service to communities along Alberni Inlet and Barkley Sound. The sailing leaves Port Alberni down Alberni Inlet to Barkley Sound to Bamfield and takes 4 1/2 hours.. Tel: 250.723.8313 or 1.800.663.7192

Port Alberni Accommodations

There are a number of hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts to pick from including our sponsors,

BEST WESTERN PLUS Barclay Hotel

This full-service hotel in Port Alberni, British Columbia is located in the heart of the city and is ideally situated halfway to Vancouver Island’s west coast. You will be minutes from Alberni Valley Multiplex, Glenwood Centre, Log Train Trail, McLean Mill, Alberni Mall and Cathedral Grove, as well as Victoria and Harbour Quays, Lady Rose Marine Group, Alberni Railway and North Island College. And it’s just a short drive to great fishing, hiking, golf, boating, kayaking and drag racing. The hotel is a favorite for those attending the Alberni Valley Bulldogs hockey games and minor hockey tournaments.

The Best Western PLUS Barclay Hotel is rated three diamonds by the AAA-CAA and offers spacious, comfortable accommodations in warm, tasteful décor. This full-service property offers room service and free, high-speed Internet. They welcome most pets; just check withthe front desk for specifics. All of the property’s 86 rooms are non-smoking and include seven suites. Just steps from your room are the property’s restaurant and Sport Bar. Stamps Caféand Pastimes Bar and Grill have a seasonal patio. Stamps Cafe is open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7:00a.m. to 9p.m. and 8p.m. Saturday and Sunday respectively. Unwind in the outdoor pool (heated May through October), hot tub, whirlpool, steam room and full fitness centre. Relax with a cold beer, wine or spirits from the onsite store. They even offer truck parking.

With meeting space and banquet facilities for 200, the Best Western PLUS Barclay Hotel’s meeting rooms and ballroom are perfect choices for your company’s conference, your group’s big event or even a special birthday party or wedding reception. The hotel’s business center helps corporate travelers stay connected .

The friendly hotel staff will be happy to help you schedule a fishing tour, tee time, scuba dive, eco tour or kayaking expedition.

Contact info: Best Western Barclay Hotel, 4277 Stamp Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7X8 Toll Free: (800) 563-6590 Telephone: (250) 724-7171  Fax: (250) 724-9691 Email: Email: info@bestwesternbarclayhotel.com

Enjoy all that the Port Alberni area has to offer and please tell your friends.

Re-published from www.amazingvancouverisland.com under creative commons license.

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