Port Alberni is located 50 miles North of Nanaimo on a deep-sea inlet which bi-sects Vancouver Island and is known as the "Gateway to the Pacific Rim National Park"
A small city with a growing population of about 19,000 city residents; including the rural area our population exceeds 30,000, We have the most reasonable priced Real Estate on Vancouver Island. A community with heritage and a future, Port Alberni offers full infra-structure benefits without the traffic jams!
Residents of Port Alberni enjoy public transportation enabling them to get to and from their destinations whether to the acute care West Coast General Hospital, North Island College campus, local art galleries or the farmer's markets. Many other local amenities include:
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The Echo Centre - A major recreational facility enjoyed by all ages. Featuring an indoor olympic size swimming pool, Heritage Museum, Regional Library, and home of the Sunshine Club, a very active seniors group for those aged 50 and over.
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The Multi-Plex double-sheet ice arena is home to Port Alberni's Bull Dog's Hockey Team and other major events. Local curlers have their own rink too!
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The Bob Dailey Stadium Track and Field hosted the B.C. Summer and Winter Games on several occasions.
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The Golf Courses, tennis courts, three in-town marinas and the list goes on.....
Annual events include:
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Thunder In The Valley Drag Races In August
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Water skiing and wind surfing competitions
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Port Alberni's renowned Annual Salmon Festival attracts fishing enthusiasts from all over the world!
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Visit McLeans Mill, a National Historic steam operated sawmill from the past, or take a leisurely ride on a restored passenger steam train.
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Take a sight-seeing day cruise aboard M.V. Frances Barkley, the sister-ship of the world famous M.V. Lady Rose.
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Hike the West Coast Trail and watch the bald eagles soaring as they fish from the skies
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Go deep sea or steelhead fishing
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Visit the fish ladders at Stamp Falls
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Ride miles of trails for equestiran enthusiasts.
We have the world's best scuba diving and the greatest waters for kayakers or pleasure boaters. Get lost in the pleasures that await your participation or simply stay at home in your own backyard and feel blessed that you chose to live in the beautiful Alberni Valley!
