
Port Alberni and the pastoral Alberni Valley, have become gateways to
the West Coast. With the increased popularity of Pacific Rim National
Park, Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds, and the incredible sports fishing
available, more and more visitors are using their vacations in Port
Alberni take day trips to a variety of West Coast locations.
The ocean provides a great many recreational opportunities. Harbour
cruises are one of the popular pastimes in the city as is sightseeing
and browsing through gift shops and galleries. Known as the "Salmon
Capital of the World"., Port Alberni hosts the annual"Salmon Festival"
which is extremely popular as is year round fishing - not only ocean
fishing but fishing in one of the many fresh water lakes in the area.
For the visitor interested in fish, a visit to the fish hatchery on the
Stamp River or the fish ladders in the Stamp Falls Provincial Campsite
would prove fascinating. Other water pursuits are swimming, boating and
windsurfing. For those who like to stay dry, hiking, heli-tours,
camping and eco-tours are available.
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