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Chill at Port Alberni’s hip shops, foodie and photo spots

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Port Alberni is an oft-overlooked gem, tingling with new experience for photography buffs, nature...

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Cool off in Port Alberni with easy, fun summer adventures

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With beautiful freshwater beaches (like Sproat Lake), cool waterfalls and lazy rivers that all flow...

Port Alberni hikes you can do in under 3 hours

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Take a rest from your travels. Then, stretch your legs on a quick 2 - 3 hour hike to a refreshing...

Tla'amin Creation Story Comes to Life on the Land

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Deep inland, just outside of Powell River, BC, rises the iconic peak of Beartooth Mountain. This...

Five Spots to Holiday Shop in Port Alberni

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It’s been said that Port Alberni is the heart of Vancouver Island and when it comes to the holiday...

Surf, Work, Repeat: Your Oceanfront Life at Tin Wis Resort, Tofino

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Worlds away from the typical "office job", oceanside Tin Wis Resort, within Tla-o-qui-aht First...

Port Alberni will take you to your happy place

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When I think about my happy places, what often comes to mind is the smile on the faces of friends...

Kiixin Beach Bamfield,BC,

Peering Beyond Colonial History: Huu-ay-aht's Kiixin Village

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It's a still, overcast afternoon just outside of Bamfield, Vancouver Island. Ocean waves advance and...

Huu-ay-aht’s Kiixin Tours: Resilience in the face of Radical Change

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For a true "inside out" perspective, Kiixin Tours takes visitors through the territory's primordial...

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Secret Beach Camping: Authentic Island Experience

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In recent years, Vancouver Island has become one of the province's most sought after travel...

Walking at Kiixin Beach, Huu-Ay-Aht First Nation, Bamfield, BC.

Alberni Valley, an Unheralded Nature Nexus on Vancouver Island

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I spent the summers of my youth quietly drifting down the Alberni Valley’s Somass River in an inner...

Fish & Duck Pub on Sproat Lake, Port Alberni, BC.

Uncovering the Port Alberni Food Scene

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With an explosion of craft brewers, artisanal eateries, markets, cafes and agri-tours, Port Alberni...

Sunset Tour at Kiixin with Huu-ay-aht traditional song and dancing.

Touring Kiixin Opens Eyes and Minds

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There are times in your life that you immediately feel the energy of place and sense the importance...

Old growth tree on Meares Island, Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks

Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks: A Vision to a Movement

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Did you know those in BC can stay #TribalParks while supporting the protection and restoration of...

Feel the Rush of Port Alberni Waterfalls

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Hike to amazing Port Alberni waterfalls for cool refreshing summer fun, and amazing views! Situated...

Bear safety: know how and when to use bear spray

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If you hike anywhere in Western Canada you should be educated on bear safety and what to do if you...

Culture and conservation intersect in Vancouver Island documentary

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During location scouting for their film Finding Solitude, Jaiden George and Tristan Hinder-Hohlweg...

Autumn Biking: 4 tips to keep you pedalling into shoulder season

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When summer slips into fall, two-wheel adventures enter a new level of awesome. Whether you're into...