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Port Alberni

Port Alberni's harbor remains the city's focal point, enhanced by the Alberni Harbour Quay at the foot of Argyle Street. The facility includes shops, an arts and crafts outlet and the Lady Rose Marine Services office. From the 1912 CPR Train Station, a logging locomotive takes visitors on a 35-minute journey along the waterfront to McLean Mill National Historic Site.

Surrounded by mountains, lakes and forests, the city is a good base for naturalists and outdoors enthusiasts. Alpine and cross-country skiing are available nearby. Sproat Lake Provincial Park features First Nations carvings of mythological beasts. There are hundreds of giant Douglas firs, many that date from the late 12th century, at Cathedral Grove in MacMillan Provincial Park, 16 kilometres (10 mi.) east.

The region's natural wonders are protected by the Martin Mars Water Bombers based at Sproat Lake. Designed to combat forest fires, these huge aircraft carry 6,000 imperial gallons (7,206 U.S. gallons) of water.

Visitor Centers

Port Alberni Visitor Centre 2533 Port Alberni Hwy. Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8P2. Phone:(250)724-6535

Things to Do

Alberni Valley Museum

Lady Rose Marine Services

Maritime Discovery Centre and Hutcheson Maritime Gallery

McLean Mill National Historic Site

Alberni Pacific Railway

Robertson Creek Fish Hatchery

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