Port Alberni Auberges de jeunesse

Coming to Port Alberni? LUCKY YOU! Going to be in and around the beautiful Alberni Valley, Vancouver Island? Planning a trip to Tofino, Ucluelet, Bamfield, the West Coast Trail, Strathcona Park, Della Falls, Cathedral Grove, Mount Washington...?

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 To Format: (Internet Explorer only) Highlight text and select option from the list. Formatting content (other Browsers) 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.