Tsunami Backpackers Guesthouse, Port Alberni.

-the epitome in laid-back hostels, in the nicest part of PORT ALBERNI, halfway between Victoria-Nanaimo & Tofino-Ucluelet
-all dorm beds $20CAD- includes all taxes...(private room available-contact to upgrade)...best-value accomodation by far, in Port Alberni
-German, Aussie, & other obscure languages spoken
-internet access
-laundry service
-full kitchen amenities & outdoor BAR-B-Q
-extensive movie/book library
-bike/canoe rentals
-large organic graden..fruits/nuts/vegies/herbs avaiable in season
-scrumptious home-baked bread, home-made jams & juices
-spacious indoor & outdoor dining areas... tons of common area..have brekkie on the huge sun-drenched patio
-free pool table, telephone, storage, & off-street parking
-2 golf courses, mini-golf & winery nearby

-secluded private riverfront beach, ideal for swimming, sunbaking, or whatever....
-100 metres to large market/farm (Naesgaards Market)
-10 minute walk to pubs, restaurants, shopping, bus station
-large outdoor area surrounded by old growth trees, eagles, & wandering wildlife -bear, deer, martin, raccoon, derelict Aussies & Kiwis...bring your cameras to catch the antics
-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, 'Cathedral Grove'-(old-growth forest)
-biking distrance to Sproat Lake to see ancient native petroglyphs & Mars Water Bombers...kayaks available on site
-on direct route to Tofino-west coast, hitch from front door
-No Curfew..24 hour check-in
-72hour cancellation notice required

Directions

Located directly on the SOMASS RIVER, 10-15 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. next door to Hummingbird Guesthouse.
River Rd (Highway 4), is the direct route to Tofino & the west coast.

Facilities

Internet Access, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included, Web access in lobby, Breakfast