We are nearing the holiday season and Port Alberni is home to a wide range of local shops, boutiques, gift and specialty stores for all your shopping needs. The road closure this past summer has had a lot of people reflecting that everything we need is right here in our Valley. It’s not essential for […]
Sproat Lake was recently named “Best Lake in BC” this past summer and without a doubt, it’s true. The idea of owning a home on such a pristine and luxurious lake can send anyone into a little daydream. If you aren’t interested in year-round-lake-living or perhaps you reside outside of the Valley, a vacation home […]
Uptown Port Alberni expands from our divine oceanfront Harbour Quay, up Argyle, past City Hall and all that in between. Also known to some as the core or heart of our Valley, Uptown has gone through an amazing metamorphosis over the last few years, welcoming some fabulous new eateries amongst the classic Alberni favourites. Whether […]
If you have been thinking about investing in a recreational home at Sproat Lake or perhaps looking to downsize or retire, now is the perfect time. The Dave Koszegi Group has 5 upscale, modular homes currently available in the Sproat Lake Estates Mobile Park. Sproat Lake Estates is an elite group of unique, mobile homes, […]
After a very tight race for the top spot, CBC readers have decided Sproat is lake in British Columbia! British Columbians and CBC readers whittled down a list of 48 lakes to decide on a winner. Over 100,000 votes later, the Vancouver Island lake emerged victorious over Shuswap Lake in the province’s southern interior! With […]
Port Alberni is famously known for our fishing, hiking trails and pockets of hidden gems such as Wiener Falls, Hole in the Wall, Paper Mill Dam and of course Sproat Lake. Our summers are beautiful and winters are typically mild, if you are an outdoor enthusiast, there are loads of things to do in our […]
The Cameron Bluffs wildfire has no doubt impacted thousands of residents not only in Port Alberni, but the entire west coast including Tofino, Ucluelet and small communities in the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nation. Despite the immense stress a forest fire can bring, first responders, the City of Port Alberni and our community members acted fast to do […]
The Sproat Lake Regatta has been an exciting annual event for Port Alberni and Vancouver Island dating back almost a century to the summer of 1928 when the thrilling races first hit the water. Originally the drag boat event included boats with speeds up to 20 horsepower and races varied in distance up to 5 […]
Sproat Lake Landing is located just off the Pacific Rim Hwy, midway down Lakeshore Road. Coming off of the water, a long dock leads up to a resort-like, luxury hotel, an upscale waterfront restaurant and lounge, a café and most recently a small grocery store. During the summer months, there is also a taco truck […]
Sproat Lake is undoubtedly one of the most diverse and glorious lakes on Vancouver Island and the province of BC alike. With nearly 10,000 surface acres there is plenty of room for lake-goers to enjoy the lake year round. The lake was named after Gilbert Malcom Sproat – a business man and government agent who […]