Alberni Valley:
Port Alberni is located in the centre of Vancouver Island at the head of the Island’s longest inlet. The Salmon Capital of the World, Port Alberni boasts access to all five species of Pacific Salmon. Port Alberni is the gateway to the Pacific Rim National Park, and the spectacular Long Beach. Accessible by land, sea or air choose your favourite mode of travel and let the journey become the start of your holiday.
Travel Information
Getting to the Alberni Valley Multiplex:
Prep Camp Convenient Transportation Options:
We provide ferry and airport pick up/drop off before and after camp from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo/Comox International Airports for a small fee of $30 + HST each way. Simply add this service to your registration and fill out the transportation form by July 14th.
By Vehicle:
Port Alberni is easily accessible by car once you land on Vancouver Island. Distance from Victoria is 193km (120mi), Nanaimo 82km (51mi) and Comox 110km (68mi). The Junior Prep Hockey camp will be running a shuttle service between Nanaimo and Port Alberni; and Comox and Port Alberni to ensure players arrive in camp.
Explore Port Alberni on Google Maps
Rental Car Preferred provider
Budget Rental Car is the exclusive Provider and has convenient locations in the Alberni Valley, A wide array of vehicles are available at the airport or in Budget’s in town service center. Please visit the Budget web site at www.budget.ca.
By Air:
You can fly into the airports at Nanaimo, Victoria or Comox, or catch the Ferry from Vancouver or Seattle and land in Nanaimo or Victoria.
- www.pacific-coastal.com (from Vancouver)
- www.flycma.com (from Vancouver)
- www.aircanada.com (from Vancouver)
- www.westjet.com (from Calgary & Edmonton)
- www.alaskaair.com (from Seattle)
By Ferry
Regular ferry service links the British Columbia Mainland and Washington State to the Vancouver Island. Riding a ferry provides an opportunity to stretch your legs, get something to eat, browse the gift shop and observe marine traffic and wildlife. It is a mini-cruise in the middle of your vacation.
- www.bcferries.com (from Vancouver)
- www.victoriaclipper.com (from Seattle)
Accommodation:
Partner Hotels:
Ask for a Prep Camp Rate at the following hotels:
- Best Western Barclay: www.bestwesternbarclay.com
- Hospitality Inn: www.hospitalityinnportalberni.com
Other Hotels Recommended by Locals:
- A1 Alberni Inn http://alberni-inn.com/
- Redford Motor Inn https://www.redfordmotel.ca/
- Riverside Motel http://albernivalleyriversidemotel.com/
- Somass Motel & RV http://www.somass-motel.ca/
- Cedar Wood Lodge http://www.cedarwood.bc.ca/
- Esta Villa Motel https://estavillamotel.com/
TOURISM INFORMATION
Port Alberni is the gateway to the Pacific Rim. For tourism information regarding things to do on Vancouver Island, please see www.seetheislands.com or call 1.250.754.3500.
