For those of you not familiar with the exact location of Port Alberni we are a mere 200 km (about 125 miles) away from the capital of British Columbia, Victoria. It is a scenic drive up island on highways #1, 19 and 4. Alberni Valley is stunningly beautiful. We have hot summers and temperate winters with plenty of activities year round.
The Consulate on 5th Avenue B&B is the perfect place to relax or to be active. Our local Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce has all the information on the possibilities. Look at their website by clicking on the link above, contact by using the same method or stop in and say hello, on your way into town. Coast Realty Group has excellent infomation on the community at CoastRealty.com. Some of the activities and attractions in our area include:
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fishing at a world class level, launch your own boat or book with West Coast Tails and Fins www.tailsandfins.com
*sailing with the M.V. Francis Barkely mail and transport boat to Bamfield and Ucuelet (formerly the Lady Rose excursion)
* cycling ----we have bikes that you are welcome to borrow
*swimming/boating in Sproat Lake
*visiting the home of MARS water bombers,
the MacLean Mill Heritage Site, Museums, Cathedral Grove, Cameron Lake & Harbour Quay
*riding #80 the antique Steam Locomotive
* hiking our numerous trails, birding and taking in the magnificanet scenery on your own or guided by Sandi at Rainbirdexcursions
