Vancouver Island Farms, Farmers’ Markets & Local Food in the Alberni Valley. Fall brings a different pace to the Alberni Valley. Farm stands shift toward the later harvest, Saturday markets continue through the cooler weather, and local growers and producers offer plenty of reasons to bring an extra shopping bag along for the day. Some […]
Local events, fall food, live entertainment and an easy October walk October settles into the Alberni Valley a little differently than September. The mornings are cooler, evenings arrive earlier, and keeping a rain jacket close by becomes a habit again. But there’s still plenty of reason to get out of the house. This month’s Local’s […]
A Laid-Back Itinerary from Morning to Sunset Just a short drive from Port Alberni, Sproat Lake stretches more than 25 kilometres, with a mix of quiet shoreline pull-offs and well-used day areas. It is not a single beach or viewpoint, but a place people experience differently depending on where and when they arrive. For many […]
Where Local Flavours and Warm Community Spirit Meet At 5681 River Road in Port Alberni, Naesgaard’s Farm & Market is a destination rooted in simplicity and sincerity. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., it’s a place where seasonal produce, thoughtful gifts, and down-to-earth hospitality come together. Close to the Land, Close to the […]
