One-day itinerary – Kiixin indigenous tour experience

Posted: Thu. May. 17/18

Through 2018, ZenSeekers is teaming up with partners the Port Alberni region. Our correspondents will bring you exceptional video, photos and stories to inspire you to #ExploreBC and have your very own #ExplorePortAlberni adventures.

Getting there From Vancouver

8:30 am - Take the Horseshoe Bay Ferry to Nanaimo

9:50 am - Arrive Nanaimo

Drive: Head out on BC-19 N and BC-4 for a little more than an hour. (Be sure to grab a snack or lunch along the way. A couple of recommendations: J&L, a drive-in restaurant serving things like fish and chips, hot dogs and burgers. Bare Bones Fish and Chips with big platters of fish and chips.

#ExplorePortAlberni, start by checking into Port Alberni Tourism’s website.

Getting there from Victoria

Take the Trans-Canada Hwy/BC 1 N to Nanaimo, then follow the above directions to Port Alberni

11:30 a.m. - Arrive at the Huu-ay-aht First Nations office, 4644 Adelaide St., Port Alberni to meet your guide. You’ll hop in a van and head to Kiixin, about a two-hour drive on a logging road.

Read these awesome stories:

1:30 p.m. – Arrive at Kiixin First Nations Village

Watch this YouTube video to learn more before you arrive

1:30 – 3:30 pm – Spend the next couple of hours with your guide learning about the fascinating lives of the First Nations people who lived in this area. You’ll walk through an ancient forest along boardwalk and on the beach.

5:30 p.m. – Arrive back at the tour office to retrieve your car.

6 p.m. - Make a stop at Twin City Brewing for a brew and a bite. It’s located at 4503 Margaret St. Directions here.

Plan to spend the night at Barclay Best Western Hotel.

Suggested gear for the hike

Be sure to bring a daypack with water and snacks and/or a lunch.
Wear hiking boots or running shoes
Sunblock and a hat
Hiking poles

What you need to know before you go

Reservations are required for the Kiixin Indigenous Tour Experience
Book here.
Tours are available from the long May weekend to the end of September
Call 250-735-3432, or e-mail [email protected] to reserve your spot. A maximum of 20 people per tour.
Cost: Pay by donation. Recommended $20.

More things to do in Port Alberni

Discover more thing to do in the area by checking these awesome stories:

If You Go

Search #ExplorePortAlberni for more inspiration. Be sure to tag #ExplorePortAlberni while exploring the region as you could be featured on our social media channels!

Start planning your adventures in Port Alberni at Alberni Valley Tourism .

Start exploring your Port Alberni region options with Destination BC .

Find out more at the City of Port Alberni’s website .

Uncover more about the Port Alberni region's offers for adventure. Check out ZenSeeker’s #ExplorePortAlberni Expedition page to see how you can have an adventure like this.