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 StThe 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!
21 locals recommend
Little Bavaria Restaurant
3035 4th AveOne 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.
16 locals recommend
Starboard Grill
5440 Argyle StExcellent place to eat and enjoy the beautiful views of the Canal! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner....hours differ depending on the season.
SteamPunk Cafe
3025 3rd AveSushi Alberni
4264 10th AveSushi Bar
5170 Argyle StKnown for their organic and locally grown dishes.....reservations are necessary. Open on limited days.....
Swept Away Inn
1-5505 Argyle StKnown for their organic and locally grown dishes.....reservations are necessary. Open on limited days.....
Boston Pizza
430 E Island Hwy E 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!
17 locals recommend
The Clam Bucket
4479 Victoria QuayAmazing 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!
15 locals recommend
Pescadores Bistro
5093 Johnston RdBest 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 AveLooking 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 AveExcellent traditional style Chinese food....expect a wait though....well worth it!
Tim Hortons
4550 Johnston RoadSproat Lake Landing Resort
10695 Lakeshore RdExcellent fish and chips! Great prices and a cool atmosphere!
16 locals recommend
Bare Bones Fish & Chip Ltd
4824 Johnston RdExcellent 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!
9 locals recommend
Coombs Emporium
2300 Alberni HwyCoombs 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!
7 locals recommend
The Donut Shop
5440 Argyle StThis is one of Port Alberni's favorite place to go! Fresh baked donuts everyday in every flavor you can imagine!
Harbour Quay
5440 Argyle StSightseeing
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.
38 locals recommend
Harbour Quay
5440 Argyle StLocated 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 TrailKitsuksis Dyke
Kitsuksis DykeA great walking path...dog and bike friendly.
Stamp River Tubing
7081 Beaver Creek RdCruise 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.
14 locals recommend
Lady Rose Marine Services
5425 Argyle StCruise 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.
32 locals recommend
McLean Mill Historic Park
5633 Smith RdThe 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.
6 locals recommend
Westwind Pub
4940 Cherry Creek RdGreat 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.
17 locals recommend
Char's Landing Hall & Hostel
4815 Argyle St A five minute walk, this place offers Live entertainment most nights. Licensed with light snacks available.
Parks & Nature
Hole In The Wall, Port Alberni..
A hidden treasure you wont want to miss!
Sproat Lake Provincial Park
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!
22 locals recommend
Cameron Lake
35 Alberni Hwy 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.
33 locals recommend
Stamp River Provincial Park
Beaver Creek Road 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.
163 locals recommend
Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4People 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.
Parksville Community Park and Skate Park
193 Beachside DrPaper Mill Road
Paper Mill RoadA 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.
108 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach
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
Coombs Country Candy
2101 Old Nanaimo Highway RdThe best home made candy on Vancouver Island!
Quality Foods Port Alberni
2943 10th AveSave-On-Foods
3756 10th AveShoppers Drug Mart
3717 10th AveBC Liquor Stores
3764 10th AveCodfather Seafood
5413A Argyle StFresh seafood. Open Monday to Saturday
Walmart Supercentre
3355 Johnston RdDollarama
3555 Johnston RdEntertainment & Activities
Chances RimRock Gaming Centre
4890 Cherry Creek RdPort Alberni hosts some wonderful plays and famous musicians and comedians at this theatre.
12 locals recommend
Capitol Theatre
4904 Argyle StPort Alberni hosts some wonderful plays and famous musicians and comedians at this theatre.
Landmark Cinemas Port Alberni
4717 Argyle StGetting Around
Budget Car Rental
3500 3rd AvePort Alberni Transit System
3701 4th Ave