Let’s clear something up first, because it’s the reason half of you are reading this. The Martin Mars water bombers are not on Sproat Lake anymore. We say this gently, because we’ve had guests drive in from Alberta specifically to see them. They pull into the day-use area, scan the water, and look genuinely confused....
Tag: Port Alberni
Salmon Fishing in Port Alberni: Where to Stay for the Run
Port Alberni has been called the Salmon Capital of the World for the better part of a century, and for about four months a year the town earns it. From June through September, salmon push up the Alberni Inlet toward the Somass River, and the inlet goes from quiet to crowded almost overnight. If you’re...
Best Cabins on the Way to Tofino: Why You Should Stop in Port Alberni
Everyone talks about Tofino: the surf, the storm watching, the long sweep of Long Beach. What nobody warns you about is the drive. That’s exactly why the best cabins on the way to Tofino aren’t in Tofino at all. They’re in Port Alberni. If you’re coming from the BC Ferries terminal in Nanaimo, you’re looking...