Tsunami Backpackers Guesthouse, Port Alberni., Port Alberni, Canada

We have laid-back dormitory accomodation...all beds $17CAD includes all taxes

-German, Aussie, & other languages spoken

-full kitchen amenities & outdoor BARBQ

-large common indoor & outdoor dining areas, patio, lounge, pool table, darts, badminton, tennis gear (free courts nearby)...etc...

-internet access

-free telephone

-laundry service

-home-baked bread, home-made jams

-large organic garden-fruits & vegies available in season

-some drinks & groceries also available

-canoe & bike rentals($2 for 2hours/$6 per day)

-secluded private riverfront beach, ideal for swimming, sunbaking, or whatever....

-movies nightly of guests' choice

-100 metres to large market/farm

-10 minute walk to pubs, restaurants, shopping, bus station

-large outdoor area surrounded by old growth trees, & occasional wandering wildlife (bear, deer, martin, raccoon, drunk/stoned Aussies & Kiwis)

-whale/marine mammal watching day trips down pristine Alberni Inlet, on MV Lady Rose

-great hikes to numerous lakes, rivers, waterfalls,.. Stamp Falls- spectacular spawning salmon in stunning gorge & falls, Della Falls -highest in North America (at least 2 days needed), Mt. Arrowsmith, 'the Cathedral'-(old-growth forest)

-biking distrance to Sproat Lake to see ancient native petroglyphs & Mars Water Bombers...kayaks avilable on site

-on direct route to Tofino-west coast, great place to hitch from or bus will stop at front door if required

-UPCOMING EVENTS in 2005;

July 13-15...Tall Ships arrive

September 4-7...Salmon Festival

-member Pacific Hostelling Network

-72hour cancellation notice required

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Directions:

Located directly on the SOMASS RIVER, 10 minute walk from the main bus station in PORT ALBERNI, on VANCOUVER ISLAND ... just walk toward the river & turn right, 100 metres (5 houses) past Naesgaards market/farm.

River Rd (Highway 4), is the direct route to Tofino & the west coast.