Guidebook for Port Alberni

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Guidebook for Port Alberni

Food Scene

The best breakfast, reasonable prices and you have to try their fisherman's bread and home made jam. Its to die for! I also love their Seafood Clubhouse - Amazing! Open from 7am to 3pm
Swale Rock Cafe
5328 Argyle St
The best breakfast, reasonable prices and you have to try their fisherman's bread and home made jam. Its to die for! I also love their Seafood Clubhouse - Amazing! Open from 7am to 3pm
One of my favorites for over 30 years. Food and service are excellent! Make reservations so you wont be disappointed. My favorite is the Little Bavaria Platter!
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Little Bavaria Restaurant
3035 4th Ave
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One of my favorites for over 30 years. Food and service are excellent! Make reservations so you wont be disappointed. My favorite is the Little Bavaria Platter!
Excellent place to eat and enjoy the beautiful views of the Canal! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner....hours differ depending on the season.
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Starboard Grill
5440 Argyle St
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Excellent place to eat and enjoy the beautiful views of the Canal! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner....hours differ depending on the season.
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SteamPunk Cafe
3025 3rd Ave
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Sushi Alberni
4264 10th Ave
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Sushi Bar
5170 Argyle St
Known for their organic and locally grown dishes.....reservations are necessary. Open on limited days.....
Swept Away Inn
1-5505 Argyle St
Known for their organic and locally grown dishes.....reservations are necessary. Open on limited days.....
Tuesdays is Pasta night for $11.99!
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Boston Pizza
430 E Island Hwy E
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Tuesdays is Pasta night for $11.99!
Amazing BBQ Ribs! Very romantic place for couples....ask for the corner table on the left or right near the entrance of the restaurant.
Cypress Restaurant
4890 Cherry Creek Rd
Amazing BBQ Ribs! Very romantic place for couples....ask for the corner table on the left or right near the entrance of the restaurant.
Amazing fish and chips! Open for lunch and dinner. A reservation is recommended as it can be busy!
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The Clam Bucket
4479 Victoria Quay
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Amazing fish and chips! Open for lunch and dinner. A reservation is recommended as it can be busy!
Best sandwiches in town! Lots of food and a nice place to sit outside on those beautiful warm days. Open for breakfast and lunch!
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Pescadores Bistro
5093 Johnston Rd
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Best sandwiches in town! Lots of food and a nice place to sit outside on those beautiful warm days. Open for breakfast and lunch!
Looking for a quick meal or want them to bring it to you! They have the best take out chicken in town! Their butter chicken is to die for as well.
Granny's Chicken & Grill
3675 3rd Ave
Looking for a quick meal or want them to bring it to you! They have the best take out chicken in town! Their butter chicken is to die for as well.
Excellent traditional style Chinese food....expect a wait though....well worth it!
Beijing Grand Restaurant
3274 3rd Ave
Excellent traditional style Chinese food....expect a wait though....well worth it!
Tim Hortons
4550 Johnston Road
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Sproat Lake Landing Resort
10695 Lakeshore Rd
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Excellent fish and chips! Great prices and a cool atmosphere!
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Bare Bones Fish & Chip Ltd
4824 Johnston Rd
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Excellent fish and chips! Great prices and a cool atmosphere!
Coombs Country Market is a short 25 minute drive from Port Alberni and has many wonderful shops, restaurants and the famous Goats on the roof in the summer!
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Coombs Emporium
2300 Alberni Hwy
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Coombs Country Market is a short 25 minute drive from Port Alberni and has many wonderful shops, restaurants and the famous Goats on the roof in the summer!
This is one of Port Alberni's favorite place to go! Fresh baked donuts everyday in every flavor you can imagine!
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The Donut Shop
5440 Argyle St
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This is one of Port Alberni's favorite place to go! Fresh baked donuts everyday in every flavor you can imagine!
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Harbour Quay
5440 Argyle St
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Sightseeing

Located just a few blocks away, this is a place to go where there is a little of everything! Food, shops, kids park, crafts, homemade candy, famous fish & chips, amazing pulled pork, ocean view restaurant, best donuts in town, free live music on Wed & Sat during July & Aug and more....don't miss taking a stroll there at least once.
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Harbour Quay
5440 Argyle St
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Located just a few blocks away, this is a place to go where there is a little of everything! Food, shops, kids park, crafts, homemade candy, famous fish & chips, amazing pulled pork, ocean view restaurant, best donuts in town, free live music on Wed & Sat during July & Aug and more....don't miss taking a stroll there at least once.
Victoria Quay
Victoria Quay
Log Train Trail
Log Train Trail
A great walking path...dog and bike friendly.
Kitsuksis Dyke
Kitsuksis Dyke
A great walking path...dog and bike friendly.
Stamp River Tubing
7081 Beaver Creek Rd
Cruise the Barkley Sound on the MV Frances Barkley or sail to Ucluelet and discover the Broken Group Islands. This is a full day trip and may require reservations during Peak season. Book early so you wont be disappointed.
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Lady Rose Marine Services
5425 Argyle St
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Cruise the Barkley Sound on the MV Frances Barkley or sail to Ucluelet and discover the Broken Group Islands. This is a full day trip and may require reservations during Peak season. Book early so you wont be disappointed.
The Historic Site which includes the Steam Sawmill, historic buildings and equipment is open for self conducted tours 7 days per week.  During the Summer Season (July - August) they offer interpretive tours of the sawmill from Thursday to Sunday. Take the train from the Harbour Quay just a short walk away for an added adventure to your tour.
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McLean Mill Historic Park
5633 Smith Rd
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The Historic Site which includes the Steam Sawmill, historic buildings and equipment is open for self conducted tours 7 days per week.  During the Summer Season (July - August) they offer interpretive tours of the sawmill from Thursday to Sunday. Take the train from the Harbour Quay just a short walk away for an added adventure to your tour.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great food, reasonable prices and nice cozy atmosphere! Live music on some Fridays.
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Westwind Pub
4940 Cherry Creek Rd
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Great food, reasonable prices and nice cozy atmosphere! Live music on some Fridays.
A five minute walk, this place offers Live entertainment most nights. Licensed with light snacks available.
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Char's Landing Hall & Hostel
4815 Argyle St
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A five minute walk, this place offers Live entertainment most nights. Licensed with light snacks available.

Parks & Nature

A hidden treasure you wont want to miss!
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Hole In The Wall, Port Alberni..
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A hidden treasure you wont want to miss!
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Sproat Lake Provincial Park
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Cameron Lake is a favorite place to swim in fresh water and picnic with family. You could plan on a quick swim on the way as it is on the way!
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Cameron Lake
35 Alberni Hwy
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Cameron Lake is a favorite place to swim in fresh water and picnic with family. You could plan on a quick swim on the way as it is on the way!
Stamp river falls is popular as a base camp for anglers fishing the Stamp River, as well people travelling to and from the Pacific Rim region. Visitors can relax near the lovely waterfall and, during the summer and fall seasons, they can watch a parade of salmon as they circle in the pool below the falls before ascending the fish ladders on the way to their spawning beds.
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Stamp River Provincial Park
Beaver Creek Road
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Stamp river falls is popular as a base camp for anglers fishing the Stamp River, as well people travelling to and from the Pacific Rim region. Visitors can relax near the lovely waterfall and, during the summer and fall seasons, they can watch a parade of salmon as they circle in the pool below the falls before ascending the fish ladders on the way to their spawning beds.
"Loon Lake is a small gem situated in the mountains east of Port Alberni. In these clear, cool waters, fishing is good, and the trout here will take to a variety of flies and lures. There are decent rainbow catches to be had as well, of about eight to fourteen inches.
Loon Lake
"Loon Lake is a small gem situated in the mountains east of Port Alberni. In these clear, cool waters, fishing is good, and the trout here will take to a variety of flies and lures. There are decent rainbow catches to be had as well, of about eight to fourteen inches.
People from all over the world visit this amazing forest! It Is only a short 12 minute drive from Port Alberni on your way to Parksville or you can plan to stop on your way here. It is very busy in the summer, so parking is limited.
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Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4
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People from all over the world visit this amazing forest! It Is only a short 12 minute drive from Port Alberni on your way to Parksville or you can plan to stop on your way here. It is very busy in the summer, so parking is limited.
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Parque Comunitario y Skate Park de Parksville
193 Beachside Dr
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A favorite swim hole for locals....
Paper Mill Road
Paper Mill Road
A favorite swim hole for locals....
Della Falls
Some interesting and quaint restaurants are located close to this beach. Its a bit rocky so bring a good pair of beach shoes. Parking can be limited as well during the summer.
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Qualicum Beach
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Some interesting and quaint restaurants are located close to this beach. Its a bit rocky so bring a good pair of beach shoes. Parking can be limited as well during the summer.

Shopping

The best home made candy on Vancouver Island!
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Coombs Country Candy
2101 Old Nanaimo Highway Rd
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The best home made candy on Vancouver Island!
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Quality Foods Port Alberni
2943 10th Ave
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Save-On-Foods
3756 10th Ave
Shoppers Drug Mart
3717 10th Ave
BC Liquor Stores
3764 10th Ave
Fresh seafood. Open Monday to Saturday
Codfather Seafood
5413A Argyle St
Fresh seafood. Open Monday to Saturday
Walmart Supercentre
3355 Johnston Rd
Dollarama
3555 Johnston Rd

Entertainment & Activities

Chances RimRock Gaming Centre
4890 Cherry Creek Rd
Port Alberni hosts some wonderful plays and famous musicians and comedians at this theatre.
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Capitol Theatre
4904 Argyle St
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Port Alberni hosts some wonderful plays and famous musicians and comedians at this theatre.
Landmark Cinemas Port Alberni
4717 Argyle St

Getting Around

Budget Car Rental
3500 3rd Ave
Port Alberni Transit System
3701 4th Ave