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Alert Bay Lodge – Waterfront Accommodation in Alert Bay, BC

November 2 Event: Room 1 is available for a three night stay for the nights of November 8, 9 and 10th.  This room can accommodate up to two people. It includes one queen bed, a private bath and a hot breakfast each morning. To book, go to “Book a Room,” click on dates of November 08 and 11 (checkout). Room 1 will appear on the payment page.

Located on the south shore Cormorant Island, our spacious log building overlooks Johnstone Strait. Pods of orcas are often viewed from the lodge as are boats and ships of all shapes and sizes. The Vancouver Island Mountains provide a stunning backdrop to this natural setting.

Once a church, the building has a relaxed, serene vibe. All rooms are on one level with the 1600 sq. ft. Great Room offering several conversation nooks. Our (almost) world famous hot breakfasts, complete with coffee and tea are included in the room rate.

We are now in our off-season and are pleased to offer group bookings for the entire lodge until April 30, 2024.

We hope you’ll  join us in our comfortable island retreat.

Orcas

Everyone’s favourite, but our tours also see minke and humpback whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins Dahl porpoises and sea lions.

Grizzly Bears

On this ten-hour expedition a fast, covered boat heads west to Knight Inlet where we view grizzlies from the boat or viewing skiffs.

Meals

Hot or cold breakfasts with all the trimmings (included). Dinners can be roast chicken, pot roast, fish or a Buddha bowl.

Unique Attractions

See us about the Ecological Gardens, Big Tree Trail, U’Mista Cultural Centre, dancing at the ‘Namgis Big House and “Culture Shock”.

Self-Guided Activities

Our staff and free colour map tell it all!  Biking, trail walking, kayaking, tour operators and festivals.

See a sample itinerary

Day 1

  • Catch the 2:10 pm or a later ferry to Cormorant Island (check in time is after 3:00 pm). The last of six ferries to the Island leaves Port McNeill at 9:30 pm. Don’t worry, we’ll wait for you if you’re on the last boat at 9:30 pm – but please call ahead!
  • We’ll offer you a coffee or tea, a map of the Island and introduce you to local sights and attractions. You can also order dinner for the next evening at the lodge.
  • In the evening have dinner out at one of several restaurants.

Day 2

  • Spend the day visiting the U’Mista Cultural Centre, the Ecological Gardens, the Big Tree Trail and the T’sasala Cultural Group. All are within walking distance of Alert Bay Lodge. Or take a morning whale watching trip.
  • Enjoy a glass of wine on the sundeck as the sun sets.

 Day 3

  • Full day grizzly bear viewing. The 12 passenger boat picks up near Alert Bay Lodge at about 7:00 am and returns at approximately 4:00 pm.
  • In the evening, enjoy a stroll east from Alert Bay Lodge along the ocean road into the residential areas.

Day 4

  • Relax with a leisurely breakfast and say farewell to your fellow guests.
  • Check out time is 11:00 am.
  • On the way to the ferry do some last minute shopping

Amazing Scenery

Johnstone Strait is busy: tugs tow barges, commercial and pleasure craft sail by. Hike our winding streets and you’ll see most homes have a water and mountain view.

Alert Bay Lodge is a west coast retreat lying off the pristine north-east coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. Located on the south shore of Cormorant Island, the lodge overlooks Johnstone Strait.

This narrow, glacier-carved waterway is home to a population of over 200 resident orcas, the largest pod in the world.

Cedar log in construction, the Lodge was originally a church. This legacy is reflected in the arched cedar beams that frame the expansive Great Room and the former pulpit that now serves as the dining room.

Accommodating just two tables at either side, our dining room offers spectacular views of the ocean and mountains.

In the Great Room guests can peruse the library, relax by the woodstove and exchange stories with other guests in one of several conversation nooks.

Orcas are often spotted from the sundeck, which is a stone’s throw from the beach.

Across the Strait from the Lodge, the Vancouver Island Mountain Range rises from the shores of Vancouver Island, providing a stunning backdrop to our ocean view.

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Year round attractions

The lodge is busiest from mid-June to the end of September when orca and grizzly bear viewing is prime. We utilize a variety of operators for our bear tours and whale watching trips, most of whom pick up near the lodge. Please contact us to make sure we find the right tour for you.

By early October things start to wind down. There is an out-migration of sorts: the salmon are moving into the streams, the bears begin their retreat to hibernate and the resident orcas head out into the open ocean.  Most visitors to the Island follow this cycle.

Others come to enjoy the winter storms, savour the crisp air tinged with cedar and salt and read by the fire. Others simply find solitude in this small community.  The U’Mista Culture Centre is open and our few restaurants and pubs keep varying hours.

reservations@alertbaylodge.com

1.800.255.5057

A proud supporter of orcalab, 4Oceans and U’mista Cultural Centre

U’Mista Cultural Centre

Sheer Coziness of the Place … Hosts Extremely Welcoming and Attentive

“Booked a couple of nights at Alert Bay Lodge as a “base camp” before heading out for a wildlife tour. Upon my arrival I was immediately struck by the sheer coziness of the place (it smelled like the kitchen/dining room of my grandparents hotel and restaurant from when I was a kid: the smell of a thousand home cooked meals and just as many warm wood fires) so, in short, a great smell. Paula and Pablo were extremely welcoming and attentive, making sure I had everything I needed and Pablo even prepared me a delicious home cooked meal despite the fact that the kitchen wasn’t technically open when I arrived. My room was warm and comfortable, with a lovely private balcony to sit and stare out at the ocean on. I had a great sleep in the queen size bed. I can’t stop thinking about the amazing home cooked breakfast they served up before I had to catch the ferry off island! I very much enjoyed my stay here and will definitely be back for another visit!”
Paula (California) via Booking.com

Open Net Salmon Farms

Recently, we were pleased to host representatives of the Council for Canadians as part of its protest against open net salmon farms in the Broughton Archipelago. The Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw, ‘Namgis and Mamalilkala First Nations have never given their consent to open-pen Atlantic salmon feedlots operating in their territories and are now demanding that both the provincial and federal governments recognize their right to traditional fishery and have the fish farms removed. See the video “Get Fish Farms Out” shot in the Broughton, in Alert Bay and at Alert Bay Lodge.

 

Alert Bay Lodge

Waterfront Accommodation
549 Fir Street, Alert Bay, BC, Canada
1.800.255.5057
reservations@alertbaylodge.com

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