Category: winter

Storm Watching on Vancouver Island’s West Coast

Port Alberni is BC’s Gateway to Three Prime Storm Watching Locations! Storm watching on Vancouver Island’s West Coast has become a thrilling, awe-inspiring and favourite pastime for locals and visitors. Each year, between November and March, the Pacific Ocean sends gigantic waves crashing against the shore, creating a mesmerizing and dramatic view that brings nature […]

Holiday Gift Ideas

Tis the season for Giving. Here are some favourite local Alberni Valley experiences for amazing gifts, sharing meaningful time with family and friends, and building community! START WITH SPIRIT Visit the Christmas wonderland at Naesgaard’s Farm & Market in Port Alberni. This holiday tradition created by Helgie Naesgaard and his wife, Mary Ann over the past […]

Alberni Valley Holiday Events

Now that we’ve said goodbye to our warmer-than-usual fall weather, we are (rather briskly) reminded that our Holiday Season is quickly approaching and, although most children will be disappointed, thankfully snow is not in the immediate forecast. This season promises to bring many fun filled Alberni Valley holiday events, from winter markets to festive concerts, […]