Guidebook for Port Alberni
Sightseeing
MacMillan National Park a.k.a. Cathedral Grove... Old Growth Trees like none other! Just 20 minutes drive.
163 locals recommend
Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4MacMillan National Park a.k.a. Cathedral Grove... Old Growth Trees like none other! Just 20 minutes drive.
Coombs
Just 30 minutes drive... the infamous Coombs Goats on the Roof !
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
100 Pachena RdGood spot to pick up the West Coast Trail.
Ucluelet
Allow 1.5 hours from Char's to enjoy the West Coast of Vancouver Island!
Tofino
Allow 1.5 hours from Char's to enjoy the West Coast of Vancouver Island!
On the way to McLean Mill... wine tasting in the garden...
6 locals recommend
Chase & Warren Est Wines Ltd
On the way to McLean Mill... wine tasting in the garden...
Less than 20 minute drive from Char's... a beautiful fresh water lake for swimming & water sports !
12 locals recommend
Sproat Lake Provincial Park
Less than 20 minute drive from Char's... a beautiful fresh water lake for swimming & water sports !
Less than 1.5 hour drive from Char's... THE West Coast of Vancouver Island, of British Columbia !!! Surf City Canada !
57 locals recommend
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Less than 1.5 hour drive from Char's... THE West Coast of Vancouver Island, of British Columbia !!! Surf City Canada !
Enjoy the trails and winds... then warm up at Char's.
6 locals recommend
Nitinat River Provincial Park
Enjoy the trails and winds... then warm up at Char's.
Nitinat Lake
Kiteboard / Windsurf at Nitinat Lake, then dry off at Char's.
Salty Sandy beach to run the dog. Daily afternoon winds perfect for water sports.
9 locals recommend
Canal Beach
2120 Plywood DrSalty Sandy beach to run the dog. Daily afternoon winds perfect for water sports.
Historic trip down the 33 mile canal to Bamfield is a beautiful scenic day filled with wildlife sightings and fresh sea air.
14 locals recommend
Lady Rose Marine Services
5425 Argyle StHistoric trip down the 33 mile canal to Bamfield is a beautiful scenic day filled with wildlife sightings and fresh sea air.
Steam Train station is 5 blocks from Char's. Historic steam run mill is unforgettable and appeals to all.
32 locals recommend
McLean Mill Historic Park
5633 Smith RdSteam Train station is 5 blocks from Char's. Historic steam run mill is unforgettable and appeals to all.
Shopping
Pacific Rim Shopping Centre
3555 Johnston RdLess than 8km from Char's... shop till you drop !
Ladies Fashion Fashion Fashion ! Designer name brands and excellent guest service!
8 locals recommend
Gayle's Fashions
5262 Argyle StLadies Fashion Fashion Fashion ! Designer name brands and excellent guest service!
Everything Else
Less than 5km from Char's, Bob Dailey Stadium is home of the Alberni Valley Track Club which hosts many meets annually.
6 locals recommend
Bob Dailey Stadium
4480 Vimy StLess than 5km from Char's, Bob Dailey Stadium is home of the Alberni Valley Track Club which hosts many meets annually.
Less than 5km from Char's, NIC is a community college committed to high quality and excellence in our programs and services. We offer more than 900 courses and 70 credit programs.
6 locals recommend
North Island College
3699 Roger StLess than 5km from Char's, NIC is a community college committed to high quality and excellence in our programs and services. We offer more than 900 courses and 70 credit programs.
Less than 5 KM from Char's, the Weyerhaeuser Arena is able to accommodate 1850 spectators and is home to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.
7 locals recommend
Alberni Valley Multiplex
3737 Roger StLess than 5 KM from Char's, the Weyerhaeuser Arena is able to accommodate 1850 spectators and is home to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.
Arts & Culture
Three blocks up the hill to historic gardens and stunning exhibits.
14 locals recommend
Rollin Art Centre
3061 8th AveThree blocks up the hill to historic gardens and stunning exhibits.
Capitol Theatre
4904 Argyle StLive theatre across the street from Char's !
Food Scene
Upscale with outdoor water side patio. Nouveau cuisine right in the heart of Port Alberni!
16 locals recommend
Starboard Grill
5440 Argyle StUpscale with outdoor water side patio. Nouveau cuisine right in the heart of Port Alberni!
Right around the corner from Char's. Lovely street patio and great coffee!
17 locals recommend
SteamPunk Cafe
3025 3rd AveRight around the corner from Char's. Lovely street patio and great coffee!
Little Bavaria Restaurant
3035 4th AveWell loved and favourite.
Drinks & Nightlife
Adult libations in upscale environment. Outdoor patio with full view of mountains & ocean. Live music. Arts & Culture. Community social hub!!!
17 locals recommend
Char's Landing Hall & Hostel
4815 Argyle StAdult libations in upscale environment. Outdoor patio with full view of mountains & ocean. Live music. Arts & Culture. Community social hub!!!