A Guide to Going Your Own Way in the Alberni Valley. Solo travel in Port Alberni means setting the alarm when you want, choosing the restaurant you want and changing the day’s plans without consulting anyone else. Port Alberni makes that kind of trip easy, with outdoor activities, local food, shops and cultural experiences that […]
Community traditions, local favourites and seasonal things to do as summer shifts into fall. September is a month of overlap in the Alberni Valley. There can still be warm afternoons at the lake, even as the Fall Fair arrives, salmon return to local rivers and hockey fans start thinking about the Dawg Pound. Add in […]
Port Alberni Salmon Festival Returns for Labour Day Weekend 2026! Celebrate Labour Day Weekend on the waterfront at the Port Alberni Salmon Festival, returning to Tyee Landing from September 4 to 7, 2026. Held on the traditional territories of the Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations, this annual gathering brings together fishing, food, live entertainment, local […]
Aptly named Canada’s Fishing Capital by the World Fishing Network, Port Alberni is widely known to have some of the best fishing on the planet. Located in the heart of Vancouver Island, the Alberni Valley attracts anglers year around, with special interest in Chinook and Coho starting in June, Tuna arriving in September, and Halibut […]
The End of Summer Doesn’t Mean the End of Fun! As the warm days of summer slowly turn to the crisp embrace of autumn, the Alberni Valley comes alive with a host of fun activities that allow you to squeeze out a little more from the final moments of the season. Port Alberni offers a […]
Local Activities when Visiting the Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island Here are some more favorite local activities to add to your “must do” list during your next visit to the Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island. GETTING HERE: The Alberni Valley is located in central Vancouver Island, in between Nanaimo and Tofino. Get Directions AMAZING NATURE […]
