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 […]
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 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 nestled in the Alberni Valley and is home to a range of wildlife including many species of birds, beavers, black bears, salmon, three types of deer, and elk. Sproat Lake and the surrounding areas are diverse ecosystems of plants and animals that intersect with humans on a daily basis, allowing residents a […]
Finding your dream home has gone virtual over the past couple years, and for good reason. House hunting is a lengthy and involved process, requiring a lot of travel, time, and energy. Utilising the online space has become the way of the future in home buying, saving time and making the entire process easier. Where […]