THE ALBERNI VALLEY IS
S'PORT TOURISM

Wicked wakeboarding on Sproat Lake
surrounded by the Beaufort Range mountains.

Nestled in the heart of central Vancouver Island the scenic Alberni Valley is home to endless recreation and sports tourism adventures. Providing all-season, year-round excitement, the area's regional attractions include everything from summer surfing at Long Beach to winter snowmobiling at Mount Arrowsmith.

Planning a sports event? Consider the latest event concept: "sport tourism", combining the finest local sports facilities with local and regional tourism, recreation, and active-living opportunities  S'Port Alberni has something for everyone--and the  accommodations, amenities and local expertise to make your next sport event transform into a S'Port tourism S'Pectacular!

Get started with a few sport tourism ideas...

• On the cool clear days of winter Mt. Arrowsmith is perfect for backcountry snowmobiling. For the truly adventurous and experienced outdoors person, why not backpack in and dig a snow cave for overnight shelter? 
  
  

• It's summer. Plan to make S'Port Alberni the venue for your next little or junior league ball tournament. Local sports fields at provide the turf and once the champions have been declared the kids are off to glory a board the McLean Mill historic steam train; the 2-spot. Be prepared to meet a train robber or two along the way!

Why not try kayaking on the Alberni Inlet or local lakes and rivers?

• Your seniors' lawn bowling tournament is hosted at the pristine local green and after the last jack is struck the team heads to the historical South Port area to follow the self-guided Walking Tour. The tour features 25 local historical sites and points of interest to acquaint you with Port Alberni's rich historical past. A refreshing cup of tea at the Harbour Quay completes your jaunt.
  

• Surf and turf. Your league rugby cup final is scheduled for the pitch at the Port Alberni Blacksheep Rugby Club playing fields. The winning try is scored and the players are off to bait a hook and "tie-one-on" for real aboard a salmon fishing charter. Afterwards, catch of the day on the barbie back at the clubhouse! 

A Choo K'wa Ventures native guide shares aboriginal songs and legends from the bow of a heritage First Nation canoe.

• The Hollies Golf and Country Club plays host to your annual  "duffers" classic golf tourney. The last divot flies. Time for the gang to grab a paddle and board the Choo K'wa Ventures replica heritage canoe to paddle the Somass River. A skilled Hupacasath First Nation interpretive guide shares band legends and songs of native history then it's back on dry land for a traditional salmon BBQ with newfound, local friends. 

Outside our city limits, nearby regional tourism opportunities abound. Here's just a sampling of what the Alberni Valley and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District has waiting for you.

• Mt. Arrowsmith Backcountry- lakeside to mountaintop

• Sproat Lake Provincial Park- water sports of all sorts 

• Bamfield-scenery and seclusion 

• The Broken Group-kayak in heaven!

• Pacific Rim National Park-wild waves and wonder

• Tofino-arts, culture and craft

• Ucluelet-history, heritage and hospitality

Your regional sport tourism solution--S'Port Albeni- We're Onto It!

Alberni Valley Heritage Network

Choo- Kwa Guided
Cultural Canoe Tours

Sproat Lake
Provincial Park

Mt. Arrowsmith Recreation Area

Bamfield

The Broken Group

Pacific Rim National Park

Tofino

Ucluelet