Seema’s top picks to check out!
Food scene
Friendly staff, fresh coffee, muffins, sandwiches, gift items and open year round.
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Dellas Cafe and Liquor Store
10725 Pacific Rim HwyFriendly staff, fresh coffee, muffins, sandwiches, gift items and open year round.
The Tseshaht Market is the last Full-Service Gas Station between Port Alberni and Ucluelet/Tofino. This is also a place to grab a quick bite and browse the first nations gifts they carry.
Tseshaht Market
7581 Pacific Rim HwyThe Tseshaht Market is the last Full-Service Gas Station between Port Alberni and Ucluelet/Tofino. This is also a place to grab a quick bite and browse the first nations gifts they carry.
Our personal favourite open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and amazing service.
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Boomerangs Cafe
4833 Johnston RdOur personal favourite open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and amazing service.
The Clam Bucket
4479 Victoria QuayA must go for seafood lovers
Golden Dragon Resturant
5023 Johnston RoadFish & Duck Pub
8571 Bothwell RdFantastic views of the lake and within walking distance.
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Sproat Lake Landing Resort
10695 Lakeshore RdFantastic views of the lake and within walking distance.
Located at the entrance to Alberni Valley, they have an amazing selection of candy, fudge and chocolates all made onsite.
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Coombs Country Candy
2101 Old Nanaimo Highway RdLocated at the entrance to Alberni Valley, they have an amazing selection of candy, fudge and chocolates all made onsite.
This bakery has some of the yummiest cakes, breads, pies, cookies I have eaten.
Amazing service and super friendly staff make this place a “must stop”.
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Mountain View Bakery & Delicatessen Ltd
4561 Gertrude StThis bakery has some of the yummiest cakes, breads, pies, cookies I have eaten.
Amazing service and super friendly staff make this place a “must stop”.
Riverbend Cafe is a quaint cafe a few minutes before you reach our place.
This locally owned cafe received VIREB award for excellence for renovations.
They serve yummy island based coffee (Fernwood Coffee) as well as pastries and snacks made fresh daily.
Check out their handmade goods made by local artisans.
The Riverbend Cafe & General Store
6109 River RoadRiverbend Cafe is a quaint cafe a few minutes before you reach our place.
This locally owned cafe received VIREB award for excellence for renovations.
They serve yummy island based coffee (Fernwood Coffee) as well as pastries and snacks made fresh daily.
Check out their handmade goods made by local artisans.
Little Bavaria Restaurant
3035 4th AveOrestes serves some of the best Greek food and is a local favourite for a number of years.
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Orestes Greek Kouzina
4505 Gertrude StOrestes serves some of the best Greek food and is a local favourite for a number of years.
Solars is a family owned restaurant with super friendly staff and great service. They serve Canadian cuisine (burgers, pastas, spaghetti etc).
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Solda's Restaurant
4785 Beaver Creek RoadSolars is a family owned restaurant with super friendly staff and great service. They serve Canadian cuisine (burgers, pastas, spaghetti etc).
Local farm and market favourite
On route to our place, located in the beautiful Alberni Valley, Naesgaard's is a very unique shopping experience. Whether you're shopping for a special occasion, or just want to treat yourself, Naesgaard's has it all.
They also have a great selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables, pottery, garden ornaments and jewellery from all over the world.
Naesgaard's Farm & Market
5681 River RoadOn route to our place, located in the beautiful Alberni Valley, Naesgaard's is a very unique shopping experience. Whether you're shopping for a special occasion, or just want to treat yourself, Naesgaard's has it all.
They also have a great selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables, pottery, garden ornaments and jewellery from all over the world.
If you have the time, check out Goats on the roof located at Coombs. They have a good selection of toys, seasonal as well as garden ornaments and a Deli/restaurant and market.
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I-Market yase-Old Country - Amaphiko emahhovisi
2326 Alberni HwyIf you have the time, check out Goats on the roof located at Coombs. They have a good selection of toys, seasonal as well as garden ornaments and a Deli/restaurant and market.
Sightseeing
A great place for everyone to stop in Port Alberni to check out local shops and restaurants and local gift shops. There is also a playground for kids. There is also local charter boats which will take you through the inlet off to other destinations such as Bamfield.
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Harbour Quay
5440 Argyle StA great place for everyone to stop in Port Alberni to check out local shops and restaurants and local gift shops. There is also a playground for kids. There is also local charter boats which will take you through the inlet off to other destinations such as Bamfield.
Things to do:
While it is perfectly alright to unwind and relax in your get-away-home, there are a fair number of activities to pick from especially during spring and summer months. PLEASE CHECK LOCAL WEATHER CONDITIONS BEFORE VENTURNING OUT.
Sproat lake Petroglyphs
K'aka'win, also known as the Sproat Lake petroglyphs, is an open-air rock art site carved directly into a vertical rock wall on the bank of Sproat Lake. The Petroglyphs are located in the namesake provincial park nestled in the Alberni Valley.
Hiking Trails
There are many hiking trails very close to our home.
McLean Mill
A visit to Sproat lake is not complete without visiting McLean Mill National Historic site.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
The Alberni Valley has some of the best paddling in the world. Cameron Lake, Sproat Lake, and Great Central Lake offer beautiful surroundings, and the Alberni Inlet has over 40 kilometres of sheltered, flat water ocean-paddling potential, typically with low winds in the morning.
Mountain Biking
The Alberni Valley has three distinct sets of mountain biking trails: City Trails in Port Alberni (12 trails); Coombs Candy, northeast of Port Alberni (37 trails); and the Sproat Lake system (12 trails). Practice your jumps and build your skills at the Cougar Smith Bike Skills Park in Port Alberni.
Kayaking
Some of the best kayaking on the west coast of Vancouver Island is in the Alberni Valley. The Alberni Inlet has over 40 kilometres of flat-water ocean paddling, and the Broken Group Islands in Barkley Sound offer over 100 islands to explore.
Swimming
Sproat Lake, Central Lake are popular freshwater swimming spots during the summer.
River Tubing
River tubing the Stamp River below Stamp Falls and above the Paper Mill Dam is a popular summer activity. Tubing is a must in summer, and can be enjoyed safely, with caution. Conditions may vary.
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Sproat Lake
Things to do:
While it is perfectly alright to unwind and relax in your get-away-home, there are a fair number of activities to pick from especially during spring and summer months. PLEASE CHECK LOCAL WEATHER CONDITIONS BEFORE VENTURNING OUT.
Sproat lake Petroglyphs
K'aka'win, also known as the Sproat Lake petroglyphs, is an open-air rock art site carved directly into a vertical rock wall on the bank of Sproat Lake. The Petroglyphs are located in the namesake provincial park nestled in the Alberni Valley.
Hiking Trails
There are many hiking trails very close to our home.
McLean Mill
A visit to Sproat lake is not complete without visiting McLean Mill National Historic site.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
The Alberni Valley has some of the best paddling in the world. Cameron Lake, Sproat Lake, and Great Central Lake offer beautiful surroundings, and the Alberni Inlet has over 40 kilometres of sheltered, flat water ocean-paddling potential, typically with low winds in the morning.
Mountain Biking
The Alberni Valley has three distinct sets of mountain biking trails: City Trails in Port Alberni (12 trails); Coombs Candy, northeast of Port Alberni (37 trails); and the Sproat Lake system (12 trails). Practice your jumps and build your skills at the Cougar Smith Bike Skills Park in Port Alberni.
Kayaking
Some of the best kayaking on the west coast of Vancouver Island is in the Alberni Valley. The Alberni Inlet has over 40 kilometres of flat-water ocean paddling, and the Broken Group Islands in Barkley Sound offer over 100 islands to explore.
Swimming
Sproat Lake, Central Lake are popular freshwater swimming spots during the summer.
River Tubing
River tubing the Stamp River below Stamp Falls and above the Paper Mill Dam is a popular summer activity. Tubing is a must in summer, and can be enjoyed safely, with caution. Conditions may vary.
Great Central Lake is another lake that offers fishing, swimming, and boating options. Take BC-4W and follow directions.
Great Central Lake
Great Central Lake is another lake that offers fishing, swimming, and boating options. Take BC-4W and follow directions.
Ucluelet is famous for storm watching and its scenic beauty. If you are lucky, you get to watch sunny skies/snow/storm all in the span of a single day.
Tofino is known as surfers’ paradise. Long Beach has miles of soft sandy beaches perfect for strolling, swimming, paddle boarding and of course surfing.
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Long Beach
Ucluelet is famous for storm watching and its scenic beauty. If you are lucky, you get to watch sunny skies/snow/storm all in the span of a single day.
Tofino is known as surfers’ paradise. Long Beach has miles of soft sandy beaches perfect for strolling, swimming, paddle boarding and of course surfing.
McLean Mill was a steam operated mill that is a national historic site and open to public.
A hidden gem that is an easy walk and stunning surroundings.
It’s a perfect venue for weddings, get together and picnics.
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McLean Mill Historic Park
5633 Smith RdMcLean Mill was a steam operated mill that is a national historic site and open to public.
A hidden gem that is an easy walk and stunning surroundings.
It’s a perfect venue for weddings, get together and picnics.
Local Arts and Artisans
This is an artist-owned fine art gallery specializing in traditional west coast style art of the Pacific Northwest, showcasing local and regional artists including wood crafts, jewellery, masks etc.
Ahtsik Native Art Gallery
7133A Pacific Rim HwyThis is an artist-owned fine art gallery specializing in traditional west coast style art of the Pacific Northwest, showcasing local and regional artists including wood crafts, jewellery, masks etc.