Travel

Five spots to holiday shop in Port Alberni

By Rebecca Bollwitt

Dec 13, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

A Vancouver Island shipwreck heroine

The story of Minnie Paterson’s heroic hike

Dec 9, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Enjoy the great outdoors this winter with Outdoors West!

Magazine shares the how-to and where-to of exploring Western Canada’s natural spaces

Nov 29, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Alberni Valley’s Stamp Falls water running high and fast after autumn storms

Provincial Park near Port Alberni is beautiful, but unforgiving during storm season

Nov 2, 2021 6:00 PM Read more >

Where to see spawning salmon on Vancouver Island this year

The top spots for fall fish viewing, from Goldstream to Campbell River

Nov 2, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Port Alberni will take you to your happy place

#EXPLOREPORTALBERNI #SMILE

Oct 11, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Port Alberni’s aquarium re-opens for 2021

Special exhibit features all the creatures — big and small — who live in the Somass Estuary

Sep 14, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

Sip and savour: Artisanal beers abound on Vancouver Island

When it comes to voting for the BC Ale Trail’s Best Brewery Experience award , craft beer enthusiasts are spoiled for choice around the province — and Vancouver Island is no exception.

Sep 3, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Foodie finds highlight a day exploring Port Alberni

Usually when I visit Port Alberni, I spend most of my time exploring nearby mountains and waterfalls, or trying new activities. However, an unexpected but equally rewarding discovery on these trips to the Alberni Valley is the food adventures I have uncovered.

Aug 23, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Get out on the water and have some fun! Port Alberni has everything from fishing to kiteboarding

Fishing

Aug 21, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >