Featured Local Attractions

Lady Rose

Spend your first night at the Best Western Barclay Hotel and board the Lady Rose or Francis Barkley in the morning for a day of scenic sailing.  The Lady Rose and The Francis Barkley emulates the slower pace of life of yesteryear and you'll have plenty of time to look for wildlife and enjoy the scenery as well as make the acquaintance of your fellow passengers. 

Return in the late afternoon and enjoy your second night at the Best Western Barclay Hotel.

Two nights of accomodation for two and passage for two adults on the M.V. Lady Rose / M.V. Francis Barkley.

May 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009

Bamfield - $ 387.76  includes all taxes

Ucluelet - $ 399.76  includes all taxes

 

Kayaking and Adventure at its best

We're in the memory making business..

Time. It's your most valuable asset. When you take a world class adventure with Batstar Adventure Tours, nature's rhythms take over and you'll relax, recharge and rejuvenate. Our professionally guided sea kayaking, bicycling and hiking trips are designed for busy people who want us to take care of all of the details, including gear and gourmet meals. Enjoy our site and contact us with any questions. We run our own trips.

 

 

   

McLean Mill

Start off at Victoria Quay travel by steam train and look into the past with this 1926 steam sawmill.

Step back in time and experience Canada's only steam-operated sawmill. Discover the inventive machinery, simple dwellings and unique characters that created this lumber camp in the midst of the forest at McLean Mill. 

The "Tin Pants Theatre" troupe will entertain you with stage shows at the Nikkei Theatre and will show you around the site as if you were just starting work at the mill. You'll see the old original buildings and lots of restored logging equipment around the site including a steam donkey, logging trucks, graders and lumber carriers. 

A must see on your Vancouver Island vacation !  



 


 

 Valley Drag Racing

Come out to the Port Alberni airstrip turned ¼ mile dragstrip for "Thunder In The Valley", the 2 non-stop days of drag racing on Vancouver Island's longest drag strip.  It is the largest motor sport event on the Island, with over 250 racers competing for cash prizes and numerous exhibition vehicles it promises to be a load and exciting 2 days. 

There will be food and beverage vendors, retail vendors and activities for the kids.  There is something for the whole family to enjoy!  Come take pleasure in a fun filled weekend in August watching or participating.



 

 

 

Choo-Kwa Ventures

Choo-Kwa Ventures offers guided cultural excursions on the scenic Somass River and beautiful Sproat Lake within the Hupacasath territory in Port Alberni, the hub of the world-renowned Pacific Rim.

Guests experience authentic First Nations culture by embarking on a cruise or paddling adventure in a replica cedar canoe, learning local legends, traditions and the many ways handcrafted canoes have played a vital role in the lives of the Hupacasath People.

Be part of our Living History and join us for an
unforgettable and exhilarating experience.

Toll Free: 1 866 294 8687


 

Rainbird Excursions

We take you to places off the beaten track to the wilderness gems.  Few people know of these unspoiled locations where you can relax and admire "what nature hath wrought".

Each trip is an opportunity to discover the natural history of an incredible part of the world.  You will learn about the tress, flowers, birds, fish and animals.  And the scenery is fabulous!



Toll Free: 1 866 723 7102
www.rainbirdexcursions.com

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