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Port Alberni is the gateway to Vancouver Island's awe-inspiring Pacific Rim region. Centrally located on the Island, Port Alberni is a beautiful and interesting place to visit any time of the year.
Tel: 1-800-563-6590
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Vancouver Island, B.C. - Pacific Rim
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Fast Facts
- Population - 17,743 (city), 25,396 (city & surrounding areas)
- Distance from Victoria - northwest from Nanaimo, about 2 hours from Victoria
- Best way to get there - West of Parksville off Highway 4
- Other ways to get there - air and sea
- Most distinctive feature - seclusion from the stormy weather systems of the west coast of Vancouver Island since it is located at the top of Alberni Inlet and protected from the elements
- Climate - moderate, sunny
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Tours & Attractions
Port Alberni, surrounded by mountains, lakes and rushing rivers, with an ocean inlet that will take you to the broken group of islands or Bamfield aboard the famous M.V. Lady Rose is a must see when visiting Vancouver Island.
The area offers:
- Endless hiking trails, fishing, golfing and boating trips
- Visit McLeans Heritage Sawmill by car or aboard the 1929 steam train
- The restored railway can be taken from the foot of Argyle close to the Harbour Quay where shopping and scenery are abundan
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Shopping
The Alberni Harbour Quay, a colourful collection of waterfront shops, galleries, and eateries, is also where you'll find the clock tower, which grants panoramic views of the Alberni Inlet. Here you'll also find the boarding area for the MV Lady Rose, a passenger and freight vessel that offers scenic journeys to Bamfield and Ucluelet on the west coast.
Recreational Activities
A huge range of activities is available from Port Alberni, everything from guided fishing charters, helicopter and floatplane tours, and hiking trips, to scuba diving, golfing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and wind surfing.
Near Port Alberni, Sproat Lake Provincial Park is a heaven for freshwater recreation enthusiasts and anglers. Here you can catch halibut, cod, and salmon. The lake is also the home base for the Martin Mars Flying Tankers, the world's largest water bomber aircraft used for fighting forest fires. Other nearby spots to visit include the Robertson Lake Fish Hatchery, the J.V. Clyne Bird Sanctuary, Paper Mill Dam Park, and Rogers Creek Park. For an unbeatable view, take the ten minute-walk to the old Lookout. And be sure to stroll the Harbour Quay.
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Pacific Rim Vancouver Island - Tofino Hotel
Tofino, located on the Esowista Peninsula, is the furthest west one can drive in Canada – and the official terminus of the Trans-Canada Highway. This beautiful natural escape is bordered on three sides by the Pacific Ocean and by the Pacific National Park Reserve to the south.
Tel: 1-800-661-9995
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Pacific Rim Vancouver Island Hotels
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Fast Facts
- Population - 1,400 but sometimes as many as 22,000 in July and August
- Distance from Victoria - 4 hour drive
- Best way to get there - Highway 1 to Nanaimo, then scenic route to Parksville, west to Port Alberni, then the Pacific Rim Highway to Tofino
- Other ways to get there - ferry to mainland, air
- Most distinctive feature - beaches, surf, and forests
- Climate - The average mean temperature is 5 degrees Celsius in January and 15 degrees Celsius in July - There are 220 frost-free days per year
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Tours & Attractions
Tofino offers all the services you might need – from banks to gift shops to massage therapists.
The Elk Tree Project
One of the last examples of old growth cedar trees in the Tofino area, the Eik Tree remains as a result of the determination and efforts of the locals who have worked to keep the tree standing, and now are raising funds to fit the tree with a steel reinforcement.
For more information, contact the Tofino Natural Heritage Society on the internet at: http://www.island.net/~cablecinn. | |
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Shopping
Tofino isn’t really a place that one thinks of as a shopping destination. However, there are a number of surf shops, places to eat out, souvenir and gift galleries in the area. Most are located along Main Street, so be sure to take a walk and support the local retailers.  |
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Recreational Activities
While in Tofino, there are a variety of recreational activities to take part in.
These include:
- Whale watching
- Fishing charters
- Marine excursions
- Biking
- Golfing
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- Bird watching
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Scuba diving/Surfing
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Events & Festivals
For Festivals and Events in Tofino and area, visit http://www.gotofino.com/tofinoeventstofinobc.html. There are many events and festivals year round, so check out the Visitor Centre for a complete listing when you are in town.
Other Municipalities on Vancouver Island Pacific Rim
- Pacific Rim
- Ucluelet
- Coombs
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