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Port Alberni | British Columbia
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K’ak’awin Petroglyph
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One of the Sproat Lake Provincial Park’s most significant features is the finest panel of prehistoric petroglyphs. These nine ancient rock carvings are called “K’ak’awin,” they are on lakeshore rocks depicting mythological figures. Little is known of the origin of this petroglyph, but it isn’t hard to imagine this rock carving depicting some creatures from […]
Sproat Lake
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Freshwater adventure seekers will not want to miss a visit to Sproat Lake Park in the Alberni Valley on central Vancouver Island. Located 15 minutes west of Port Alberni, Sproat Lake is a favoured location for swimming, fishing, waterskiing and, when the wind is up, windsurfing. Photos: Lucia & Earnest Light, Darren Kirby from Penticton, […]
Martin Mars Water Bombers
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From the Sproat Lake Beach, you can see red Martin Mars Water Bombers and their Coulson Flying Tankers Martin Mars Flying Boat Base. These two World War 2 aircraft are the largest floatplanes ever built. In 1960, they were converted for use as water bombers and have been fighting forest fires ever since. They were used […]
- 9350 Bomber Base Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Z3
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- https://sproatlakehomes.ca/sproat-lake-martin-mars-water-bombers/
Salmon Festival
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Labour Day Weekend If you are lucky enough to be in town on Labour Day weekend, make sure to check out the salmon festival. Widely known as “the best fishing in BC and even Canada,” The Port Alberni region welcomes anglers from near and far year around to compete in the fishing derby. The excitement […]
Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture
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This yellow cedar-carved sculpture is a tribute to the culture of the local Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations. It depicts the strength of the whalers who went to sea with spears and wooden canoes to hunt some of the largest sea mammals. This Sculpture was initially housed in the Royal British Columbia Museum, but it […]
- 4580-4586 Victoria Quay, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6G3
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Home Town of First and Only Female Prime Minister
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Avril Kim Campbell, née Avril Phaedra Douglas Campbell, is a politician, diplomat, lawyer and writer who served as the 19th Prime Minister of Canada, from June 1993 to November 1993. She was born in Port Alberni in 1947. In her preteens, Campbell and her family moved to Vancouver. These years, Campbell was a host and […]
- Port Alberni, British Columbia
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- https://1000towns.ca/kim-campbell-first-and-only-female-prime-minister/
Alberni Valley Museum
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This museum reflects the diverse past of Alberini Valley. It displays an extensive collection of artifacts linked to First Nations Culture, the industrial history of forestry and fishing, and folk art. Photos: Google Maps, Terry Hardcastle, Jeanne Yang, Jennifer Dorby
Maritime Discovery Centre
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Two museum galleries explore the maritime history of the Alberni Inlet and the West Coast. There are numerous temporary exhibits, such as the popular Uchuck Vessels and Lady Rose. For decades, these vessels were fixtures of the Alberni inlet and the Barkey Sound area. The exhibit explores the different vessels and the crews working on […]
- 2900 Harbour Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7X2
- (250) 723-6164
- https://www.portalbernimaritimeheritage.ca/
Canal Waterfront Park
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This park provides a chance to kick back for a while and have fun. You can get together with friends, admire the greenery, arrange a date, participate in celebrations, meet new people, take a walk, smell flowers, meditate, play with your kids, listen to music, or have a picnic in your free time. An extensive […]
- 2120 Plywood Dr, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1A5
- (250) 723-2181
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Canal-beach-Port-Alberni-100064553027474/
Alberni Inlet Trail
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This breathtaking 30-km trail (point to point) is considered a backcountry trail that takes about 9.5 hours to complete. You can stop halfway in China Creek if you are looking for a shorter experience. This is considered one of the most scenic trails in Port Alberni, with breathtaking views of the Alberini inlet. The trailhead […]
- Ship Creek Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8V4
- (250) 723-2146
- https://www.portalberni.ca/trail-information
Maplehurst Trails
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Gnome Forest This beautiful 3.2 km trail is considered easy and is fantastic for a quick, low-effort hike. It is nicknamed the Gnome Forest and is a winding path that takes you past multiple small creeks and some modest hills. The forest floor is covered with moss, so when it is sunny, it is a […]
Stokes Falls
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Just a short walk off the Alberni highway is a beautiful waterfall you cannot miss. Walking up to the waterfall, you notice large, stunning trees surrounding you. Through the trail, you will pass two small bridges and explore two groves, as well as the picturesque waterfall. The trail is 1.4 km long and will take […]
- Alberni Highway, Port Alberni, BC
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