Area Attractions near the Riverside Lodge:
Sport fishing for Salmon: World renown as the Salmon Capital of the World. Peak season April through October visit Murphy Sport fishing for complete details of run timing and costs. We do offer sport fishing and accommodation packages with Murphy Sportfishing.
River Fishing for Winter Steelhead: The Stamp River is famous for its legendary Steelhead returns. October visit Murphy Sport fishing for complete details of run timing and costs. We do offer sport fishing and accommodation packages with Murphy Sportfishing.
National Parks; We are in the hub of access to pristine wilderness of the rugged wild west coast. With only an hours drive in many directions, unfolds day trips into these areas. Visit the Alberni Valley Tourism Info Center for more details on these and many more activities: You may access these parks via road with your vehicle or guided tours can be set up at the lodge. Pacific Rim National Park web site
Scuba Diving in Alberni Inlet or Barkley Sound: Premier diving destination, divers from all over the world come to see the depths of the Barkley Sound. Sven from Octopus Adventures has all the information you will need. See six gill sharks, wolf eels, octopus, wrecks and more.
The Lady Rose: Travel down the Alberni Inlet via steamship to the Barkley Sound, See the sea lions, eagles and rugged coastal nature. Visit ladyrosemarine.com for schedules and information. Free parking at our lodge and shuttle to t he Lady Rose is available.
Sproat Lake: Nature tours, water-skiing, trout fishing, jet ski rentals, and lots of fun summer activities, only twenty minutes from our lodge
Horseback Riding: Guided trips in the Old Growth Forest. Stables are within minutes of our lodge
Alberni Harbour Quay: Waterfront stroll amongst shops, galleries and great places to eat. The view from the Clock tower has to captured with your camera.
Community Center: With a wonderful Museum, Swimming Pool, and activities center. Great for the kids !
Esthetics and Massage Treatments: Precision's Spa offers wonderful treatments to soothe any woes. Ask us for details.
Alberni Valley Museum - collections of First Nations Culture, local history and folk art.
McLean Mill National Historic Site - Canada's last operating steam powered sawmill
Alberni Pacific Railway - steam train excursions
Maritime Discovery Center - soon to be developed maritime history resource
Shopping: Great Selection, and value can be found in the Alberni Valley, There is a full facility shopping mall and many smaller boutique style stores in the community,
