Water

Tubing

Tubing

Tubing down the Stamp and Somass Rivers is a very popular summertime activity among the locals in the valley. Many put in below Stamp Falls and brave the fast water of this part of the river. Others prefer a more leisurely float down the calmer waters further down.

Where to Go Tubing:

  • Stamp River Tubing – Rents tubes, drops you off and picks you up at the bottom. You don’t have to wonder how to get back to your vehicle.
Windsurfing

Windsurfing

Just recently the outside world has discovered what locals have known for a long time. There is a regular strong afternoon breeze up the Alberni Inlet in the summer. Due to these strong winds, the Alberni Valley is becoming a haven for windsurfing.

Where to Go Windsurfing:

Kayaking

Kayaking

Vancouver Island is one of the best places to kayak in the world. And the Alberni Valley is no exception. Here you can rent a kayak or dip your own into the Alberni Inlet, or, if you prefer fresh water try out the warm summertime water of Sproat Lake.

Where to Go Kayaking:

The following vendors offer kayaking rentals, trips and tours:

Diving

Diving

The Alberni Valley has two amazing shore dive spots near Port Alberni: China Creek Wall Dive and Ship Wreck (Chinese Immigrant Ship Wreck).

Where to Go Diving:

Fishing

Fishing

Port Alberni, also known as the Salmon Capital of the World, was designated as the World Fishing Network’s first “Ultimate Fishing Town 2010.” Anglers can find an abundance of both river and ocean fishing in the Alberni Valley because the port is located at the end of a long arm of the ocean with many rivers flowing in to it.

Where to Find Fishing Charters: